Illinois Central College

Illinois Central College proudly celebrates the achievements of the Harbinger Student Media staff, who earned eight awards at the Illinois Community College Journalism Association Conference held at Moraine Valley Community College in November: Podcast: Grace Parker and Grace Zeithammer - 1st place Front Page Design, Division 1: Charlize Ashenbremer - 2nd place Sports Photo, Division 1: Noah Markunas - 3rd place Multimedia Story: Harbinger Student Media staff - 3rd place Front Page Design, Division 1: Brennan Tuma - Honorable Mention News Story of the Year: Brock Alkire - Honorable Mention Feature Writing, Division 1: Micah Weidner - Honorable Mention Reporter of the Year: Micah Weidner - Honorable Mention Congratulations to the talented Harbinger student staff on these outstanding accomplishments.

Illinois Central College proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of its Agri-Business Club and Collegiate Farm Bureau members at the Illinois Professional Agricultural Students (PAS) Conference. Held at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, the event showcased the skills and professionalism of ICC students as they competed against peers from both community colleges and four-year universities in job interviews and specialty contests. Congratulations to the eighteen talented ICC students who competed: Talena Sprecher, Morgan Baer, Rafael Vidal, Bryce Lawles, Kaylin Turner, Luke Schroder, Brock Byrd, Kaitlynn Whitecotton, Slone Windish, Nick Bunnell, Ty Hodel, Ayden Nettles, Gabe Stephens-Sutter, Britt Beard, Lydia Rogers, Ryan Zehr, Madeline Wallington, and Sam Zurski. Job Interview Competition Students showcased their career readiness by submitting resumes and cover letters and participating in industry-led interviews across 11 categories. ICC students excelled, earning impressive placements: Agribusiness Administration: Talena Sprecher - 1st place Agronomic Services: Morgan Baer - 1st place Livestock Production: Rafael Vidal - 1st place Agricultural Equipment and Machinery: Bryce Lawles - 1st place Floriculture, Landscaping, and Nursery: Kaylin Turner - 1st place Ag Sales: Luke Schroeder - 2nd place Agronomic Production: Brock Byrd - 2nd place Specialty Crop Production: Kaitlynn Whitecotton - 2nd place Livestock Production: Slone Windish - 3rd place Forestry and Natural Resources: Nick Bunnell - 3rd place Specialist Areas Competition Participants solved problems, completed tests, and identified specimens in their chosen fields. ICC students earned top honors in multiple categories: Landscape: Individual Awards: 1st place: Kaylin Turner 2nd place: Nick Bunnell Team Awards: 1st place: Nick Bunnell and Gabe Stephens-Sutter 3rd place: Kaylin Turner and Kaitlynn Whitecotton Crops: Individual Awards: 2nd place: Lydia Rogers Team Awards: 3rd place: Lydia Rogers, Ty Hodel, and Ryan Zehr Equine: Individual Awards: 1st place: Madeline Wallington Team Awards: 1st place: Madeline Wallington, Rafael Vidal, and Talena Sprecher ICC applauds these remarkable students for earning top honors and representing the College with distinction. Their achievements exemplify the dedication and excellence of the Agri-Business and Collegiate Farm Bureau students.

Illinois Central College is proud to celebrate the success of recent Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology graduates Gunner Dunnett and Josh Powell. Gunner earned first place, and Josh placed third in the prestigious ThinkBIG Top Tech Challenge held in November. Participants qualified to compete based on their Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) exam scores. The ThinkBIG Top Tech Challenge is a highly competitive national competition for students in the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician training program. It evaluates students' skills in eight categories, including failure analysis, emissions and electronics troubleshooting, hydraulics, and customer service. Thanks to their outstanding performance, Gunner and Josh qualified to compete in the international Dealer Top Apprentice Program in Melbourne, Australia, in February 2025, where they will represent ICC on a global stage. Congratulations to Gunner and Josh for this incredible achievement.

Kimah transitioned from teaching English abroad to pursuing her passion for technology at ICC. With supportive instructors and an apprenticeship at Caterpillar, she's gaining real-world experience and bold aspirations in quantum computing, launching an exciting new career. Read Kimah's story.

Illinois Central College congratulates students who earned President's List honors during the Summer 2024 semester. President's List recognition is achieved with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Congratulations to these distinguished scholars on earning this impressive academic achievement.

Illinois Central College congratulates students who earned President's List honors during the Spring 2024 semester. President's List recognition is achieved with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Congratulations to these distinguished scholars on earning this impressive academic achievement.

Illinois Central College congratulates students who earned Dean's List honors during the Summer 2024 semester. Dean's List recognition is earned with a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.99. Congratulations to these distinguished scholars on earning this academic achievement.

Illinois Central College congratulates students who earned Dean's List honors during the Spring 2024 semester. Dean's List recognition is earned with a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.99. Congratulations to these distinguished scholars on earning this academic achievement.

Illinois Central College would like to congratulate the six students who attended the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Regional Convention and Honors Institute held from Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Illinois.

Seven Illinois Central College students were selected for Phi Theta Kappa's 2024 Distinguished Chapter Officer Team. These exceptional students were honored on stage at PTK Catalyst, Phi Theta Kappa's premier annual event, on April 4-6 in Orlando, Florida.

Four students from Illinois Central College have been selected for the Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois Academic Team, automatically nominating them for the All-USA Academic Team, as well as the prestigious Coca-Cola Academic Team and New Century Pathway scholarship programs.

Illinois Central College congratulates its Livestock Judging Team under the direction of AIT Professor Grant Grebner for team and individual placements at the Aksarben Stockshow Judging Contest held on September 24, 2023. Team Hightlights: High Team Cattle 3rd Team Reasons 3rd Team Overall Individual Highlights: Dalton Walter--High Individual Cattle, 4th Individual Overall Elyse Dyson--2nd Individual Cattle, 10th Individual Swine Chloe Boitnott--5th Individual Cattle Cole Tobey--6th Individual Cattle Talena Sprecher--6th Individual Cattle Freshman Division

Illinois Central College extends sincere congratulations to four ICC students who were recently selected by the Illinois Soybean Association to comprise its very first mentee cohort for the Growing Careers in Ag mentorship experience.

Won Outstanding Student Organization Officer for her contribution as Vice-President of Sigma Kappa Delta

Graduates completed their respective program requirements at Illinois Central College during the Spring 2022 semester. Congratulations on your accomplishment and best wishes for your future. Official diplomas will be mailed to your address on file at the College within the next four weeks.

Graduates completed their respective program requirements at Illinois Central College during the Spring 2020 semester. Congratulations on your accomplishment and best wishes for your future. Official diplomas will be mailed to your address on file at the College within the next four weeks.

Illinois Central College welcomes students to the Spring 2022 semester. We are glad you are here and we look forward to helping you build your future. Thanks for making ICC your "Smart Choice."

Illinois Central College welcomes students to the Fall 2021 semester. We are glad you are here and we look forward to helping you build your future. Thanks for making ICC your "Smart Choice."

Sarah Stevens, an ICC horticulture student and Student President of ICC's Sigma Kappa Delta - Kappa Delta Chapter, was recently named winner of the Dr. Don Perkins Service Scholarship from the National English Honors Organization Sigma Kappa Delta. She was named a winner among entrants across chapters throughout the nation at the recent national conference of Sigma Tau Delta, the sister organization at four-year universities. Sarah has been an active SKD member and plans to transfer to Illinois State University. The Dr. Don Perkins Service Scholarship honors one of the founding fathers of Sigma Kappa Delta and the first advisor of the first chapter of SKD, Alpha Chapter at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri. This scholarship awards $750.