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The Olney Central College Library Gallery will showcase the work of alumni artist Rudy Kistler in a special one-night-only exhibition from 5 to 8 p.m. on August 22. Titled, The Long Road Home, the exhibit features new landscape and still life paintings, all of which will be available for purchase that evening. Kistler鈥檚 artistic journey began at Olney Central College, where he first honed his creative skills. He later advanced his studies at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and The National Art School in Sydney, Australia.

Mount Carmel, IL 鈥� Wabash Valley College invites the community to come out and celebrate Meet the Warriors Night on Tuesday, September 10, at the Spencer Sports Center.

Olney Central College invites community members to expand their skills and explore their passions this fall through a wide variety of Community Education classes.  With both in-person and online options, OCC offers opportunities for lifelong learning that fit any schedule.  This semester鈥檚 offerings include:

Olney Central College student-athletes excelled in the classroom during the 2024鈥�2025 academic year, achieving impressive results that earned national recognition. All four athletic programs were recognized as NJCAA Academic Teams of the Year 鈥� with each having players recognized as NJCAA Academic All-Americans. 鈥淲e had 22 individual Academic All-Americans, which is roughly 30 percent of all athletes,鈥� said OCC Athletic Director and Softball Coach Nick Short. 鈥淭hat is a crazy high number.鈥�

In an effort to better serve students and the community during the busy back-to-school season, Wabash Valley College is launching Moonlight Mondays

Olney Central College is making it easier than ever for students to prepare for the upcoming semester with Moonlight Mondays 鈥� special evening hours dedicated to helping students take care of everything they need to start strong this fall. On Mondays, August 11, 18 and 25, key campus offices will be open from 4 to 8 p.m., giving students more flexibility to register after traditional business hours. Services available include: admissions, advising, the Bookstore, Business Office, Financial Aid, Learning Commons and Records Office.

Mount Carmel, IL 鈥� Wabash Valley College (WVC) is proud to announce the launch of a new Community Choir class this fall, inviting both students and local residents to come together through the joy of music. Under the direction of Mikayla Beck, the choir will rehearse throughout the semester and perform at The Brubeck Arts Center on Saturday, December 6. The class is open to all who love to sing鈥攚hether you're a music major, a seasoned vocalist, or simply someone who enjoys making music with others.

MOUNT CARMEL, IL 鈥� Wabash Valley College is excited to welcome students to campus for New Student Orientation on Monday, August 19, at the Brubeck Theatre.

High school students taking dual credit classes at 黑料社, Lincoln Trail College, Olney Central College, and Wabash Valley College will get the chance to prepare with dual credit orientations. FCC, LTC, and OCC will host in-person sessions, and there will also be virtual sessions. 鈥淒ual Credit Orientation is an introduction to what college classes are like,鈥� says IECC Director of Dual Credit Erin Volk. 鈥淐ollege classes are a change for high school students, and we want them to be prepared so they can be successful.鈥�

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.