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The Olney Central College Music Department will present its Spring Musical Theater Showcase at 7 p.m. on April 26 in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center.  Director of Choral Activities Dr. Andrew Pittman said the annual performance has become a highly anticipated tradition, offering students the opportunity to take on leading roles and to gain valuable performance experience.

Lincoln Trail College’s Zwermann Arts Center Theater will come alive with music this April as the College presents two end-of-semester concerts showcasing student and community talent. The LTC Concert Band will perform on Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.m., under the direction of Jena Combs. The concert features an energetic and eclectic program, including jazz favorites, classic pop arrangements, and student soloists.

The Hershey Company has donated $40,000 to the United Way of Crawford County to support high school students taking dual credit classes through Lincoln Trail College. The gift will help remove financial barriers for students and families by covering the cost of tuition for college-level classes taken while still in high school.

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.