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Tori’s Triumph: Navigating Life’s Tightrope with Dedication and Resilience

Balance is a challenge when walking a tightrope. Victoria (Tori) added juggling to the degree of difficulty. Working for the Department of Children and Family Services, being a wife, and… Read more »

April 01, 2023


From Classroom to Auction: Ty’s Success at Illinois Beef Expo 2023

A class project designed to simulate a day on the job had quite the payoff when ag students recently applied what they learned at ICC outside of the classroom. “It… Read more »

February 28, 2023


Overcoming the Odds: Samantha’s Journey to Success at ICC

Balancing work and home life is a struggle for most adults. For Samantha Collins, she added on attending Illinois Central College as another part of her balancing act. For some,… Read more »

February 21, 2023


Illinois Central College Seeks Nominations for 2023 Alumni Awards

The ICC Educational Foundation is seeking nominations for two alumni awards: Distinguished Alumnus and Alumnus of the Last Decade. Nominations are due by Friday, March 31, 2023. The Distinguished Alumnus… Read more »

February 09, 2023


From Hawaii to the Midwest: One Chef’s Journey with ICC

Some people may question why one would leave living in Hawaii, being a chef, and enjoying the beauty of the islands to move to the Midwest, but for Gypsy Russ,… Read more »

December 09, 2022


Devin’s Education was Diesel Powered at ICC

“ICC is home to the best diesel program that I know for college students”, praises Devin Cole, who completed the Illinois Central College Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Program, better known… Read more »

November 09, 2022


All Around the World, Students are Proud to Graduate from ICC 

From earning his degree online and receiving the same outstanding support from ICC staff, Wajih Zaman  was able to graduate with the class of 2021 from Karachi, Pakistan.  “My experience… Read more »

October 09, 2022


The Impact of an Advisor Changed Derek’s Life

Derek had dreams of becoming an engineer when he grew up. He knew that this career would have “practical value”, something that he was looking for when thinking about his… Read more »

September 09, 2022


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