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Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ and SIU Leaders to Sign Saluki Step Ahead Agreement

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Southern Illinois University Carbondale will formalize the Saluki Step Ahead agreement providing a more seamless entry into several SIU Carbondale online programs on Tuesday, November 30, at 2 PM in the President’s office on the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ campus in Carterville. Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ students who take advantage […]

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ To Host Pagent Night on December 11

A full night of pageants is scheduled for December 11 at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥. In addition to crowning a Miss, Mrs., and Mr. Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, the College will simultaneously host the Miss Southern Illinois, Miss Heartland, and Southern Illinois Outstanding Teen Pageants. Scholarships will be given in all pageants with areas of […]

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ to Host Veteran’s Activities on November 10

With Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ being closed on November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day, the College’s Veterans Resource Office has a day of activities planned for November 10 to honor veterans. Currently, enrolled veterans can pick up a free drink from Cold Blooded Coffee at the E Wing entrance between 8:30 AM and 10:30 […]

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Hosts National Voter Registration Day Event

On Tuesday, September 28, the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Political Science Club will host a League of Women Voters voter registration event in the lower E wing Lobby near the Coffee Shop on the campus of Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ from 10 AM to 2 PM.  “I teach about United States political culture and political […]

Fully Vaccinated Students at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Can Receive Two Hundred Dollars

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently announced a mandate requiring all higher education students in the state to be vaccinated or submit to weekly testing. Before the announcement, Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ officials had begun working on an incentive of $200 for fully vaccinated against COVID19 students currently enrolled in at least three credit hours as part of the Higher Education Relief Fund.

Two Fully Vaccinated Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Students Win Tuition Waivers

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ officials announced plans in July to hold a drawing for two full-tuition waivers for the fall semester. Any student enrolled for a minimum of twelve credit hours that provided proof of COVID19 vaccination was eligible.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ to Hold Drawing for Two Full Tuition Waivers for Vaccinated Full-Time Students

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ President Dr. Kirk Overstreet announced plans for a drawing to be held in August for two full tuition waivers for the fall semester. Students enrolled full-time for the Fall semester who provide proof of full-vaccination (two Pfizer/Moderna, or Johnson and Johnson one shot) to the advisement office by August 17 are […]

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Named the Top Chapter in Illinois

After a tough year, Âé¶¹Ö±²¥â€™s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society has recently been recognized with several state and international awards, including recognition as the top chapter in Illinois and designation as a top 40 chapter internationally. In addition, Henrick August Esguerra was named an Outstanding Officer at the State […]

Summer Classes Begin June 7 at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, and Walk-In Registration is Underway

Summer semester classes at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ begin on Monday, June 7, and late walk-in registration starts on June 3. Students that have not yet registered for the summer semester can meet with an advisor on a first-come-first-serve basis from June 3 through June 8. Students interested in the fall semester only will need […]

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Spring 2021 President’s and Vice President’s List

Each semester any full-time student who has a 4.0 grade-point average earns recognition on the President’s list. In addition, any full-time student who has a grade-point average between 3.55 and 3.99 earns recognition on the Vice-president’s list. Spring 2021 President’s List Recipients by Hometown: Ava: Lydia Dillow, Lawson Gray, Chelsi Cheatham, Jillian King, Katie Gale, […]