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Dr. Jon C. Neidy of Illinois Central College Selected for the Aspen Institute's Rising Presidents Fellowship

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) recently announced that Dr. Jon C. Neidy, Vice President of Student Success at Illinois Central College (ICC), is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2025-26 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. Rigo...
Jul 8, 2025, 9:00am EDT

Illinois Central College President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey to Retire at End of 2025

After nearly four decades of service in higher education, Illinois Central College (ICC) President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey has announced her retirement, effective December 31, 2025. Dr. Quirk-Bailey has served as president of ICC since July 2016 and le...
Jul 1, 2025, 1:35pm EDT

Illinois Central College Wins Statewide Equity and Diversity Award

Illinois Central College (ICC) has been honored with the 2025 Equity and Diversity Award from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA), a top statewide honor recognizing leadership and innovation. This prestigious award celebrates th...
Jun 12, 2025, 9:13am EDT

ICC Summer Enrollment Jumps Nearly 29%, Marking Fifth Straight Semester of Growth

Illinois Central College (ICC) has seen enrollment rise for the fifth semester in a row. As of June 2, the College enrolled 3,786 students for summer 2025, a 28.9% increase over last summer. Students have also registered for 3,749 more credit hours tha...
Jun 5, 2025, 12:52pm EDT

Illinois Central College Celebrates 2,243 Graduates at 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Illinois Central College (ICC) proudly celebrated the achievements of 2,243 graduates during its 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, at the Peoria Civic Center. Family members, faculty, staff, and community supporters filled the Exhibit Ha...
May 19, 2025, 11:36am EDT
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Illinois Central College Hosts 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Illinois Central College will celebrate 2,243 graduates with a commencement ceremony held at the Peoria Civic Center and livestreamed at icc.edu/event/commencement-2025/. The public and media are welcome to attend. Speakers include ICC President ...
May 14, 2025, 9:00am EDT
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Millikin University & Illinois Central College Announce Agreement to Streamline Transfer Process

Millikin University and Illinois Central College (ICC) are proud to announce a new partnership in which ICC graduates will be automatically accepted and be able to complete their Millikin bachelor's degree in two years with full-time enrollment. The ag...
Apr 8, 2025, 9:00am EDT

Media Advisory: Illinois Central College Welcomes Community to Experience ICC Open House

Illinois Central College is welcoming hundreds of local high school students and community members to campus for their annual Experience ICC Open House. This interactive, expo-style event offers attendees the chance to explore over 150 programs of stud...
Apr 7, 2025, 9:00am EDT

Illinois Central College Celebrates Community College Month, Showcasing the Power of Community in Higher Education

Illinois Central College (ICC) is proud to join community colleges nationwide this April in celebrating Community College Month, an annual campaign led by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) to improve awareness of the economic, academ...
Apr 3, 2025, 9:19am EDT

Illinois Central College Recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2025 Leader College

Illinois Central College (ICC) has been designated a Leader College by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing, and economic mobility in their communities. ...
Feb 20, 2025, 2:01pm EST
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