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Susan: ICC Alumna Leads with Excellence
As a student, Susan’s biggest obstacle was choosing a career path without wasting time and money. After realizing her first university wasn’t the right fit, she returned home to attend… Read more »
March 19, 2025
From ICC to Berklee: Chris Turns Music into Advocacy
Chris’s journey in music was almost derailed before it began. Despite growing up with a music teacher father and playing in both marching band and a high school rock band,… Read more »
January 22, 2025
Alumni Honored at Annual Community Celebration
The Illinois Central College (ICC) Educational Foundation announced the winners of the 2024 alumni awards during the annual Community Celebration event on Tuesday, October 29, at the Peoria Civic Center…. Read more »
October 30, 2024
Johnathan’s Journey: From College Dropout to Police Officer
Johnathan’s path to becoming a police officer was shaped by the support he received and the determination he discovered at ICC. After enrolling in the Law Enforcement program, he quickly… Read more »
August 28, 2024
Wes: From ICC Graduate to John Deere Technician of the Year
The most important advice Wes could give young adults is to enjoy whatever career path they choose. He has certainly taken his own advice, as he has been with his… Read more »
August 28, 2024
Congratulations 2024 Graduates
Students, their families, college employees, and community members celebrated 1,920 graduates who earned more than 2,083 credentials, during Commencement on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The ceremony was held at the… Read more »
May 13, 2024
Full Circle: Art Historian, Dr. Megan Foster-Campbell’s Journey From Student to Professor
ICC Class of 1994 (Associate of Arts and Sciences) Transferred to Washington University in St. Louis, – Bachelor’s in Art History Professor, Art History at Illinois Central College Tell us about… Read more »
August 22, 2022
Planting Knowledge, Harvesting Futures: Professor, Pete Fandel’s Journey in Agriculture Education
ICC Class of 1991 (Agriculture) Transferred to Illinois State University – 2 Bachelors in Agribusiness and Agronomy Masters in Agronomy from the University of Illinois Professor, Illinois Central College Tell us about… Read more »
August 15, 2022
Caring for Patients, Inspiring Students: Joe Cook’s Path in Nursing
ICC Class of 2008 (Nursing) Nursing Patient Safety Program Manager at OSF HealthCare Lead Adjunct Faculty at Illinois Central College Tell us about the career path that led you to your current… Read more »
August 08, 2022
The Art of Transformation: David Smit’s Story from Marine to Graphic Design Professor
ICC Class of 1994 (Art, Architecture, Graphic Design) Transferred to Northern Illinois University – Bachelor’s in Visual Communication Master’s in Visual Communication and Design from Bradley University Professor of Graphic Design and Multimedia… Read more »
August 01, 2022