Walking across campus at Lincoln Trail College this fall, you’ll hear more than the chatter of classmates heading to class—you’ll hear a world of voices. From Spanish to Japanese, Portuguese to German, LTC’s hallways have become a global meeting place. This semester, 39 students representing 16 different countries have made LTC their home. Together, they bring with them eight primary languages, a rich mix of cultures, and a spirit of adventure that is reshaping what it means to be a Statesman.

Lincoln Trail College is celebrating historic success in its nursing program, with 100% of its 2025 graduates passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). The achievement outpaces the national average of 87% and highlights LTC’s role in Illinois Eastern Community Colleges’ (IECC) highest-ever district-wide pass rate.

Lincoln Trail College is expanding opportunities for lifelong learning this fall with a variety of Community Education classes designed to engage, educate, and inspire. Courses are open to all community members, with options for in-person and online learning. In-Person Classes at Lincoln Trail College

State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) visited Lincoln Trail College on August 19, touring the campus and meeting with students, faculty, and administrators to learn more about recent developments and the college’s role in the community.

Get your deerstalker cap on – the play’s afoot! Lincoln Trail College Theatre will hold auditions for Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery at 6 p.m. on Sept. 4 and 5 in the Zwermann Arts Center Theater. Directed by Taylor Dahlberg, the production will run Oct. 30, 31, and Nov. 1 at 7 p.m., with a matinee on Nov. 2 at 2 p.m.

Lincoln Trail College and Crawford Memorial Hospital are accepting applications for the 2025-26 Community Health Coaching Program (CHCP), a collaborative initiative that trains students for real-world experience in health care while serving the Crawford County community.

As Lincoln Trail College prepares for the upcoming academic year, students can look forward to a blend of helpful resources and exciting activities designed to set them up for success. The 2025-26 school year kicks off with New Student Orientation on Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event introduces new students to campus life, student support services, and academic expectations.

Sean Stone, a 2025 Lincoln Trail College graduate, is gaining international recognition for his powerful and faith-inspired compositions. His piece "Temptation’s Embrace" recently won the Gold Prize in the London Young Musician (LYM) Original Composition Performance competition and another Gold Prize in the Schubert International Music Competition UK. His work "Lux Invicta" earned Silver Prizes in both competitions. Stone said the recognition took him by surprise.

The Lincoln Trail College Foundation celebrated the newest members of its Hall of Fame and introduced a new honor—the Patrons of the Statesmen—during a heartfelt ceremony recognizing alumni and supporters who have made a lasting impact on the College and its students. This year’s Hall of Fame inductees include brothers Andrew “Andy” Corn and Ryan Corn, along with David Hasty. The College also honored Ken and the late Barb Hohlbaugh as the inaugural Patrons of the Statesmen for their extraordinary commitment to LTC Athletics and student success.

Lincoln Trail College has released its academic honor lists for the Spring 2025 Semester. Three lists have been established by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges to indicate students who have achieved academic excellence. They are the Chancellor’s Honors List, the President’s Academic Honors List, and the Dean’s Academic Honors List. To qualify for any of the honor lists, a student must be enrolled full-time (12 hours or more) and must be taking college-level classes.