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More than 150 high school seniors from across the region got a jumpstart on their futures Tuesday at Lincoln Trail College’s Senior Start Day — an event designed to blend fun with future planning. The day began with cheers and laughter as students packed into the Zwermann Arts Center Theater for a lively round of Minute to Win It-style games and trivia. From balancing challenges to brain teasers, students were on their feet, competing and connecting with peers from other schools.

Lincoln Trail College’s Broadband Telecom program is getting a boost thanks to a major donation from Endeavor Communications. The company has donated an Optical Distribution Frame (ODF) and other equipment valued at more than $32,000 to help students gain hands-on experience with real-world fiber network technology.

Innovative partnership gives students hands-on healthcare experience while improving patient outcomes in Crawford County. Robinson, Ill. --  A new partnership between Lincoln Trail College and Crawford Memorial Hospital is launching a Community Health Coaching Program (CHCP) that will give students real-world experience in healthcare while offering crucial support to patients managing chronic health conditions in Crawford County.

The Olney Central College Music Department will showcase student and guest performers during its Spring Concert at 7 p.m. on April 23 in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. This incredible night of music will feature the Big Band, Jazz Combo and Commercial Music Ensembles along with the OCC Concert/Community Band. Admission is free, with donations accepted to support the program.

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.

The Alpha Iota Epsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Lincoln Trail College welcomed 23 new members during its spring induction ceremony. Chapter Co-Advisor Carrie Brown opened the ceremony with welcoming remarks. Vice President of Fellowship Chance Moscardelli presented the candidates, and Chapter President Kylee Hosman delivered the charge. Kassey Shipman, vice president of scholarship, spoke on the symbolism of the torch, followed by Vice President of Leadership Kendyn Syfert, who shared the symbolism of the white rose.

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.