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Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ to Host Annual Juneteenth Celebration June 17

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.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Surgical Technology Program Earns National Accreditation

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ officials announced that the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technology has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

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

One finish line changed everything for Brian Roberts. Last year, Roberts signed up for the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Tri-Festa at Logan Fitness almost on a dare after friends laughed at the idea of him completing a triathlon.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Names Rebecca Corbit the 2026 Outstanding Faculty Member

At Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, Rebecca Corbit’s journey from first-generation college student to award-winning educator has come full circle.

Student Leader Dion Beals to Deliver Commencement Address at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Graduation

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.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Celebrates Nurses Week, Program Excellence, and Student Success Pathways

Âé¶¹Ö±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.

TRIO Spotlight Awards

Congratulations to Âé¶¹Ö±²¥â€™s TRIO Spotlight Award Recipients!

58th Annual Honors Night Awards

Congratulations to Âé¶¹Ö±²¥’s 58th Annual Honors Night Award Recipients!

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with Launch of Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship Program

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ is marking National Apprenticeship Week (April 26–May 2, 2026) with the announcement of a new Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship Program in partnership with Intertape Polymer Group and Man-Tra-Con Corporation.

Why Omar Naser Chose Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Twice

For Omar Naser of Carbondale, Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ was not just where his college journey began. It was a place he chose twice.