Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce its upcoming Commencement Ceremony, which will be held on May 12th, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The ceremony is a significant milestone for our graduates, as they embark on new journeys and exciting opportunities. It is also an occasion to recognize their achievements and hard work, and to celebrate with family, friends, and the community.  

Wabash Valley College is proud to announce its Summer of Art program, an exciting and immersive summer arts experience for people of all ages. With music, drama, and art programs, there is something for everyone.   To kick off the Summer of Art program, there will be a viewing party for the movie “Adventures of Tom Sawyer” on May 1st in Main Hall 101. Attendees are encouraged to bring a snack and enjoy the film.  

Wabash Valley College (WVC) is pleased to announce the availability of two scholarship programs: Physical Therapist Assistant Program Scholarship and Early Childhood Education Scholarship. The scholarships are designed to provide financial support to students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in these programs in the 2023-2024 school year.  

Wabash Valley College (WVC) is proud to announce the successful completion of its first year in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA) and the upcoming graduation of its first cohort of 13 students next spring. The program is now accepting applications for its next cohort, which will begin in Fall 2023.  

The Olney Central College combined Concert and Community Band will present its Spring Concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 5 in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. The evening will feature pieces the band worked on in preparation for its audition for the Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival. The Grainger compositions include Irish Tune from County Derry, Children’s March and Lincolnshire Posy.

Registration Form Olney Central College’s Youth Explorer Camps are back! These fun-filled, one-day summer camps offer an excellent opportunity for students to explore their interests and hobbies while having a great time with peers.

Lincoln Trail College is offering a variety of classes for youths this summer. Classes include photography, career exploration, sign language, cartoon drawing, and karate for kids. The classes will be available in June and July.  

  Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) held its 2023 PTK Initiation at the Brubeck Theatre on April 26th, recognizing the academic achievement and leadership potential of community college students. Established in 1918, PTK is a prestigious honor society that recognizes and encourages academic excellence and leadership among community college students worldwide.

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) is proud to announce a “pay no-tuition” for students who enroll in specific summer courses. This applies to all IECC schools, including Wabash Valley College, Lincoln Trail College, Frontier Community College, and Olney Central College.  

Olney Central College is giving students the opportunity to complete a year’s chemistry sequence through two successive summer courses. “Students can get these classes out of the way before they begin college this fall or while they are home for the summer,” said OCC Chemistry Professor Dr. Aaron Lineberry. “They can do the entire general chemistry sequence or organic chemistry sequence in just 10 weeks. Both sequences are extremely demanding. With these summer courses, students will have the benefit of taking them in smaller classes over a focused period of time.”