Construction is slated to begin in early 2025 on a $3.15 million addition to Dr. Kent L. Wattleworth Hall, which will house Olney Central College’s Radiography and Nursing programs. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. on January 15. The event will begin with remarks in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center and then proceed to the construction site located on the northside of Wattleworth Hall.

Wabash Valley College (WVC) Originators are excited to host a series of fun and engaging events at the Warrior Grill this Spring. Mark your calendars for these community-centered gatherings!  

The Arts at Lincoln Trail College is proud to announce auditions for its spring production of "Footloose," scheduled for Jan. 30 and 31 at 5 p.m. in the Zwermann Performing Arts Center.

Lincoln Trail College Theatre will celebrate five decades of performances, memories, and community with a special 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, February 22, at 6 p.m. The event will take place at The Woods Event Center, 10584 N. 600th St., Robinson, Ill.

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.

The Arts at Lincoln Trail College announced its 2025 Children’s Summer Theater productions and something new. Once again, LTC will have two Children’s Summer Theater productions. In addition, LTC is adding a new program called Young Adult’s Theater for students 14-18 years old. 

Lincoln Trail College’s Welding program recently received a generous donation from Nucor Skyline, further strengthening the partnership between the college and industry leaders. The donation will provide critical resources for the Welding program, specifically supporting the purchase of steel used in lab and hands-on training portions of the welding classes. The contribution comes in response to discussions during a recent Welding advisory committee meeting, where industry partners were made aware of the rising costs of materials and equipment.

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.

A Lincoln Trail College basketball player has been honored by the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Board of Directors honored Ron Dokes (’02) as a member of the 2025 Men’s Silver Anniversary Team. Dokes, a 6-9 forward, was a McDonald’s All-American nominee, AP honorable mention All-state, IBCA honorable mention All-State, first team all-Northern Indiana Conference, and South Bend Tribune first-team All-Metro player his senior season at South Bend Riley. He averaged 16.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.5 blocks that season.