Wabash Valley College is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Instructor of the Year awards, as selected by the Student Senate and student body. These annual awards honor faculty who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, expertise, and a lasting impact on students' academic and personal growth.

Mount Carmel, IL – Wabash Valley College’s Brubeck Theatre was filled with music, magic, and an outpouring of community support during the college’s spring production of Matilda the Musical, held March 14–16.

Mount Carmel, IL – Wabash Valley College invites prospective students and community members to attend an upcoming information session about its highly respected Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.

Learn how to transform old materials into exciting new crafts during the Olney Central College Art Club’s Upcycling Fund- raiser on April 21 in the Student Union. During the event, Art Club members will teach participants step-by-step how to crochet and sew enabling them to create DIY fabric brooches and crocheted items from old T-shirts. The public is invited to attend beginning crochet at 1 p.m. and introductory sewing at 2 p.m. 

Summer and Fall registration are now open at Olney Central College. Schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor by calling 618-395-7777. Save time and money with an eight-week summer class. OCC offers transfer courses in English, composition, math, science, speech and other essential classes required to complete a bachelor’s degree. Both traditional and online courses are available starting June 2. Schedules are available at www.iecc.edu/schedules.

 

Lincoln Trail College President Tona Ambrose has been named a recipient of the Phi Theta Kappa Paragon Award for New Presidents, a national honor recognizing college leaders who demonstrate exceptional support for student success initiatives.

The roar of the crowd, the squeak of sneakers on the hardwood, and—most importantly—the electrifying sound of the Lincoln Trail College Pep Band. Under the energetic direction of Jena Combs, this group of dedicated musicians is transforming the atmosphere at LTC basketball games, making every matchup feel like a championship event. More Than Just Background Music

Lincoln Trail College welcomed high school students from across the region on March 6 for the Young Women LEAD conference, an event designed to inspire and empower young women. The highlight of the conference was a keynote address by Jen Bricker-Bauer, a nationally recognized acrobat, aerialist, author, and motivational speaker with deep roots in Crawford County.

Lincoln Trail College partnered with Twin Rivers to host a Career Day event, giving seventh graders and sophomores from three counties an opportunity to explore career pathways and engage with local business and industry leaders. LTC President Tona Ambrose welcomed students to campus, emphasizing the importance of career exploration at a young age. Regional Superintendent Jeremy Brush served as the keynote speaker, encouraging students to think about their futures and the skills they will need to succeed in the workforce.