Mount Carmel, IL — Wabash Valley College will celebrate the achievements of its graduates during its 64th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m.

Students in the telecommunications program at Lincoln Trail College continue to demonstrate their readiness for the workforce, extending a six-year streak of passing the Fiber Optic Association (FOA) Certification Exam on their first attempt.

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges mourns the death of former Chief Executive Officer Terry L. Bruce, who passed away on April 17, 2026. Mr. Bruce’s decades of leadership and public service left a lasting mark on the institution, the region, and the Illinois community college system.  

The Olney Central College Music Department will present its Spring Concert at 7 p.m. on April 22 in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. The evening will feature performances by the OCC Community Concert Band and Jazz Combo, under the direction of OCC Interim Director of Bands Jena Combs. Joining them as a special guest will be the Flora High School Band, directed by OCC alumnus Ethan Steber. Combs is excited to include the high school students in the event, an idea that grew out of a conversation with Steber. 

For the third consecutive year, students at Lincoln Trail College are gaining real-world experience while making a tangible impact in the community through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. The VITA program offers free tax preparation services to qualifying individuals, particularly those with low incomes and elderly residents. At Lincoln Trail College, the program is led by Associate Professor of Business Amie Mayhall and supported by students who complete IRS training and certification.

More than 150 high school seniors from Crawford County spent April 8 at Lincoln Trail College exploring their next steps during the college’s annual Senior Start Day. Students from the county’s four high schools took part in a day designed to introduce them to college life, career options and financial decision-making.

Mount Carmel, IL — Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) is excited to announce the release of its 2026 Summer Camps and 2026–2027 Community Education Catalog, offering engaging learning opportunities for students of all ages across the district.

Mount Carmel, IL — Wabash Valley College is proud to recognize three instructors who were selected by students to receive this year’s Student Senate instructor awards. The honors are based on student nominations and reflect the strong connections instructors build with students inside and outside the classroom.

Students from Illinois Eastern Community Colleges continued a tradition of success at the state level, earning multiple top finishes at the Future Business Leaders of America State Competition. Jessica Wagner led the way with first-place finishes in the Accounting Case Competition and Hospitality Management. Brandy Cochran earned first place in the Marketing and Sales Case Competition, while Emelyn Rivera placed first in Sports Management and Marketing and third in Business Presentation.

Walking into the nation’s capital, Al Crosley knew he carried more than just his own story. The Lincoln Trail College student was one of four Illinois Eastern Community Colleges students selected to attend the 2026 TRIO Policy Seminar, where students from across the country met with lawmakers to advocate for continued funding for TRIO programs.  “It was really cool,” Crosley said. “It was scary because it’s a pretty important thing to be doing. But it made me feel like I was having a part in something.”