Wabash Valley College is excited to announce upcoming workshops and auditions for Matilda the Musical. Youth and adult performers are invited to showcase their talents and join the production set to take the stage at the Brubeck Theater.

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) is now accepting applications for the prestigious position of Student Trustee to the IECC Board of Trustees for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The Automotive Service Technology program at Frontier Community College in Fairfield, Illinois has received ASE Training Program accreditation by the ASE Education Foundation. To achieve this coveted recognition, the school’s automotive training program underwent rigorous evaluation by the ASE Education Foundation. Nationally accepted standards of excellence in areas such as instruction, facilities, and equipment were used.

This year’s Snack Drive at Wabash Valley College was a resounding success, collecting 10,706 items (cash and food items) to benefit FRESH, our on-campus resource supporting students in need. Spearheaded by Jill Winter (FRESH Faculty Sponsor) and Kyle Peach (Student Senate Advisor), this remarkable effort highlighted the generosity and community spirit of WVC students, staff, and faculty.

Wabash Valley College invites community members and prospective students to an information session about its highly regarded Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. The session will take place on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM CST in the Science Building, Room 1 (PTA Lab) on the WVC campus (2200 College Drive, Mount Carmel, IL 62863).

The numbers speak for themselves; an overall record of 543-210, 13 conference titles, six regional titles, two consecutive sectional championships, a 73% winning percentage, and never experienced a losing season. Chet Snyder is the winningest coach in Fairfield Community High School history – not just in volleyball, but across all sports. In his debut season coaching FCHS Lady Mules Volleyball in 2004, Snyder led them to a 19-14 record. In his second year, the team finished 15-14. From there, he went on to achieve eighteen 20+ win seasons and five 30+ win seasons.

The Olney Central College Community Choir will present its annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. on Dec. 12 in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. Director of Choral Activities Dr. Andrew Pittman said this year’s event will feature a variety of selections which embrace the spirit of the yuletide season.

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges will host information sessions for students interested in applying for Fall 2025 entry into the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Frontier Community, Lincoln Trail, Olney Central and Wabash Valley colleges.

By Bryce Thompson Lady Warrior sophomore guard Beautiful Waheed has shined during her time at Wabash. She was an essential part of the 2023-24 team that made it to the final four of the NJCAA Division I National Championship. 

Intelligent.com, a widely recognized source for higher education rankings and research, has included Lincoln Trail College in its annual assessment, awarding it The Best Community Colleges for 2025. In their rankings of the Top 50 Community Colleges in the United States, LTC was ranked 40th.