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July 18, 2025
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IVCC’s Get Set Program prepares students for college success

IVCC’s Get Set Program prepares students for college success

Seats are still available for the 2025 class, which takes place July 28 to August 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information and an application form are available through ivcc.edu/readysetgo/.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
July 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

IVCC’s ‘Get Set’ program helps students transition to college

IVCC’s ‘Get Set’ program helps students transition to college

Illinois Valley Community College’s Get Set program is a free, one week course designed to help new and returning students build college readiness through skills like time management, note-taking and using campus technology.

By Bill Freskos●
July 16, 2025 at 12:26 pm CDT

IVCC tuition due July 30; payments or aid confirmation required

IVCC tuition due July 30; payments or aid confirmation required

Students must pay in full, arrange a payment plan or notify the college they will be using financial aid to prevent being dropped from the roster and having to re-enroll, according to a news release.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
July 12, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

IVCC nursing scholarship honors late alumna Kathy Dungan

IVCC nursing scholarship honors late alumna Kathy Dungan

Prospective nursing students will have the opportunity to apply for a new scholarship after the friends and family of Kathy Dungan donated more than $20,000 to endow a scholarship in her memory.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
July 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

IVCC to host open house July 22 for prospective students

IVCC to host open house July 22 for prospective students

Prospective students can explore Illinois Valley Community College during a summer open house from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
July 11, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

IVCC expands electric fleet with two used Chevrolet Bolts for student training

IVCC expands electric fleet with two used Chevrolet Bolts for student training

The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees approved a $45,000 bid to launch its electric fleet during Tuesday’s meeting.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
June 22, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Safe Journeys to host workshop at Illinois Valley Community College on June 26

Safe Journeys to host workshop at Illinois Valley Community College on June 26

Safe Journeys, a domestic violence and sexual assault survivor support agency, is offering the workshop, Grooming and Sexual Violence: It is Your Business, at Illinois Valley Community College on Thursday, June 26.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
June 22, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Illinois Valley Community College announces spring 2025 academic honors list

Illinois Valley Community College announces spring 2025 academic honors list

For the spring 2025 semester, the following students were named to the Academic Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
June 18, 2025 at 7:00 am CDT

IVCC trustee, business training partnership recognized by state community college association

IVCC trustee, business training partnership recognized by state community college association

A longtime IVCC trustee and a college-business partnership that addressed a growing healthcare shortage were recognized Friday, June 6, by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA), an advisory organization supporting trustees of the 48 state community colleges.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
June 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

IV Leads donates $28,000 to IVCC foundation for student scholarships

IV Leads donates $28,000 to IVCC foundation for student scholarships

The IV Leads Foundation has donated $28,000 to the Illinois Valley Community College Foundation to establish an endowment fund that will provide ongoing scholarships for current and future IVCC students.

By Bill Freskos●
June 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT
JFK-Spring Valley honor roll: 2024-25 school year, third trimester

JFK-Spring Valley honor roll: 2024-25 school year, third trimester

John F. Kennedy School in Spring Valley released its honor and high honor rolls for the third trimester of the 2024-25 school year.

By Tom Collins●
June 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT
IVCC committee to review campus renovation plans

IVCC committee to review campus renovation plans

The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees Facilities Committee will next week to review construction and renovation projects.

By Bill Freskos●
June 08, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

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