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Â鶹ֱ²¥ to Host Annual Juneteenth Celebration June 17

June 1, 2026

Â鶹ֱ²¥ will host its Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Wednesday, June 17, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the College Conference Center. The free community event is open to the public and will feature live entertainment, educational activities, food, and family-friendly programming honoring the significance of Juneteenth.

From Doubts to Determination: Brian Roberts Returns to Tri-Festa

May 18, 2026

One finish line changed everything for Brian Roberts. Last year, Roberts signed up for the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Tri-Festa at Logan Fitness almost on a dare after friends laughed at the idea of him completing a triathlon.

Student Leader Dion Beals to Deliver Commencement Address at Â鶹ֱ²¥ Graduation

May 13, 2026

When Dion Beals first arrived in Southern Illinois from Chicago, college was always somewhere in the back of his mind. But like many non-traditional students, life happened first.

Â鶹ֱ²¥ Celebrates Nurses Week, Program Excellence, and Student Success Pathways

May 11, 2026

Â鶹ֱ²¥ recognized the achievements of its Nursing Program and students during National Nurses Week, which was observed May 6–12, following exceptional licensure examination results and continued student success.

58th Annual Honors Night Awards

May 5, 2026

Congratulations to Â鶹ֱ²¥’s 58th Annual Honors Night Award Recipients!

Harrison Bruce Prairie Museum Groundbreaking

April 9, 2026

The Harrison Bruce Foundation will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Julia Harrison-Bruce Prairie Museum at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village on the campus of Â鶹ֱ²¥ at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 10.

Â鶹ֱ²¥ Administrators Present at National Accreditation Conference

April 6, 2026

Three administrators from Â鶹ֱ²¥ were selected to present at the 2026 Higher Learning Commission Annual Conference, marking the first time since 2014 that staff have presented at the national event.

Â鶹ֱ²¥ Nursing Department to Host Neuro-Diverse Easter Egg Hunt

March 23, 2026

The Â鶹ֱ²¥ Nursing Department will host the 7th Annual Dr. Barbara Patchett Eggstravaganza for neurodiverse children and their siblings on Saturday, March 28, on the Â鶹ֱ²¥ campus. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., and the egg hunts begin at 11:00 a.m.

SEE Conference at Â鶹ֱ²¥ to Bring Current and Future Educators Together on March 18

March 16, 2026

Current and future educators from across the region will gather at Â鶹ֱ²¥Â on Wednesday, March 18, for the 2026 SEE (Seeing Educators Emerge) Conference, a free, day-long event designed to inspire and support the next generation of teachers.

Â鶹ֱ²¥ Announces 2026 Commencement and Nursing Pinning Ceremony Details

March 2, 2026

Â鶹ֱ²¥ has announced the dates, times, and location for its 2026 Commencement and Nursing Pinning ceremonies.