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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
Illinois Central College Continues Enrollment Growth for Fourth Consecutive Semester
Illinois Central College (ICC) recently announced an increase in enrollment for the spring 2025 semester, marking the fourth straight semester of growth. As of February 6, ICC enrolled 7,606 students, an increase of 7.2% over spring 2024. Additionally,...
Feb 10, 2025, 9:00am EST
Illinois Central College Athletics Inducts Third Annual Hall of Fame Class
Illinois Central College (ICC) will honor the remarkable achievements of three teams and three individuals as part of its third annual Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at t...
Jan 31, 2025, 9:00am EST
Illinois Central College Receives $4.8 Million Grant from Round 2 of Good Jobs Challenge for IT Workforce Accelerator Program
At a press conference held on January 24, Illinois Central College (ICC) announced that it is the recipient of a grant totaling over $4.8 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) as part of the second rou...
Jan 24, 2025, 11:00am EST
Press Conference: Illinois Central College Receives $4.8 Million Grant from Round 2 of the Good Jobs Challenge for IT Workforce Accelerator Program
Illinois Central College (ICC) is hosting a press conference to announce its $4.8 million Good Jobs Challenge grant award from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA). This significant funding builds upon the success...
Jan 23, 2025, 11:21am EST
Illinois Central College Names Derrell Carter as Chief of Staff to Drive Strategic Initiatives
Illinois Central College (ICC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Derrell Carter as Chief of Staff, a new role designed to lead the implementation of the College's strategic plan, foster institutional effectiveness, and advance critical initiati...
Jan 17, 2025, 9:54am EST
Illinois Central College Invites Prospective Students and Families to Campus Visit Days
Illinois Central College (ICC) invites prospective students and their families to explore the college at a Campus Visit Day this semester. These events provide a unique opportunity to tour the campus, connect with current students and faculty, and lear...
Jan 13, 2025, 9:45am EST
Illinois Central College Hosts Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day
Illinois Central College (ICC) hosted its annual Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day on Tuesday, November 19, at the Peoria campus. Twenty-seven students who are starting apprenticeships signed contracts with their new employers, including Cater...
Nov 19, 2024, 11:00am EST
Media Advisory: Illinois Central College Hosts Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day
Illinois Central College (ICC) is hosting an Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day event to showcase the positive impact apprenticeships have on advancing students' careers, providing a skilled workforce for local businesses, and growing the regio...
Nov 18, 2024, 10:00am EST
Illinois Central College Participates in Classroom to Career Summit at the White House
On November 13, 2024, Illinois Central College President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey participated in the Biden-Harris Administration's "Classroom to Career" White House Summit. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcomed approximately 200 educat...
Nov 14, 2024, 10:40am EST