October 27, 2026
Alicia Schweickert’s journey from a lifetime of medical challenges to a nursing career has drawn national attention. The Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ student and recent Logan Academy graduate was featured in People magazine, highlighting her determination to overcome obstacles and help others facing similar challenges.
October 22, 2026
Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ officials have announced that the Legacy Plaza ribbon-cutting ceremony, originally scheduled for Nov. 2, will be postponed until early spring 2027 because a supply issue is affecting the production and delivery of plaques honoring recent college retirees.
October 2, 2026
Driving along Illinois Route 13 in Carterville, motorists can see the transformation taking place at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥. Four major construction projects are underway, reshaping campus spaces and expanding opportunities for students across Southern Illinois.
September 29, 2026
Perfect weather, strong attendance, and overwhelmingly positive feedback helped make this year’s Southern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days a major success.
September 2, 2026
The Southern Illinois Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days will return to the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ campus Sept. 26-27, bringing outdoor enthusiasts together for a weekend of hunting, fishing, demonstrations, entertainment, and family activities.
August 5, 2026
Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ is continuing its enrollment momentum, with college officials announcing increases in both year-to-year and summer enrollment as the institution prepares to welcome students for the Fall 2026 semester.
July 9, 2026
Student-athletes are back on the court at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ after Brewer Gymnasium officially reopened following approval from structural engineers working with the Illinois Capital Development Board, marking another milestone in the college’s ongoing campus transformation.
July 8, 2026
Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois have partnered to provide free after-school and evening programming for children of Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ students beginning this fall.
June 15, 2026
Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ is pleased to announce the Spring 2026 President’s and Provost’s Lists. Each semester, any full-time student with a 4.0 grade-point average earns recognition on the President’s List. Any full-time student with a grade-point average between 3.55 and 3.99 earns recognition on the Provost’s List.
June 1, 2026
Âé¶¹Ö±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.