Sauk Valley Community College

Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon held its commencement ceremony Friday, May 9, 2025, at the school.

Students officially become alumni as Sauk Valley Community College holds its commencement ceremony Friday, May 9, 2025.

Dianna Brevitt is Sauk Valley Community College’s radiology program director, its Outstanding Faculty Award winner, and is being nominated for the 2025 Illinois Community College Trustees Association Outstanding Full-time Faculty Award.

Dixon High School students signed letters of intent Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to go into the teaching profession.

The outdoor classroom features stone bench-style seating, several black pillars equipped with power outlets for students to charge their electronic devices and three large whiteboards for instructors. Future capital projects are focusing on expanding and improving the space.

The TALK-LINE interview for May 1 featured Sauk Valley Community College Marketing Director Jim Grot discussing upcoming events on the SVCC calendar including graduation ceremonies Friday May 9 at the college.

Sauk Valley Community College over the past few years has been working to create an outdoor multipurpose space for its students. The outdoor classroom features stone bench-style seating, several black pillars equipped with power outlets for students to charge their electronic devices and three large whiteboards for instructors. Future capital projects are focusing on expanding and improving the space.

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line interview with SVCC College Marketing Director Jim Grot on upcoming events including SVCC graduations.

The Whiteside Area Career Center CEO program student trade show took place Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Northland Mall in Sterling.

Held throughout March, the long-running contest encourages Sterling Federal employees to nominate and select local charities for a chance to receive financial support.

This free event is designed to assist students and families in completing their FAFSA application, a critical step in securing financial aid for college, including grants, scholarships, and federal student loans.

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, a Downers Grove Democrat who represents Illinois’ Sixth Congressional District, led the town hall Saturday, April 12, at Dixon’s Sauk Valley Community College to discuss concerns from Sauk Valley-area residents about national events.

Voters in La Salle and Bureau counties this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Voters this week in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 3 featured Financial Assistance Director at Sauk Valley Community College, Jenn Schultz, discussing the 2025-2026 FAFSA Federal Aid program.

Artist Glenn Bodish, who is an art professor at Sauk Valley Community College, will be featured in the Dempsey Family Gallery at Water Street Studios.

This spring, La Salle and Bureau county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Dixon’s Sauk Valley Community College has signed an articulation agreement with Northern Illinois University that provides a seamless transfer from SVCC’s Criminal Justice associate degree program to NIU’s Public Service Leadership bachelor’s degree.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 6 featured Sauk Valley Community College Marketing Manager Jim Grot discussing upcoming events on the SVCC calendar.

Sidewalk Prophets concert will be March 19 in Walnut; Ready Set, Grow workshop is March 29 at Sauk Valley Community College.

The two recognitions include the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Alumni Achievement Award.

Candidates are on ballot for April 1 consolidated election.

SVCC Academics and Student Services Vice President Jon Mandrell has been named the Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished College Administrator Award recipient.

Join keynote speaker, experienced landscape designer and horticulturalist Kim Hartman as she unveils the secrets to shade-loving plants – including fresh and exciting new options – to transform your garden into a stunning sanctuary.

In a prepared statement SVCC Vice President of Academics and Student Services Jon Mandrell shared with Shaw Local, SVCC President Dave Hellmich said he could “see no reason” why the school’s federal funding should be “jeopardized.”

The college named 259 full- and part-time students to the president’s list for high academic achievement. The dean’s list featured 150 students.

Listen to the latest Talk-Line interview by Steve Marco with SVCC's Jim Grot and Sasha Logan on upcoming events in February

$600,000 has been raised to cover SVCC tuition costs, in perpetuity, for Polo students who earn tuition through volunteerism.

TIME has announced the nomination of Rick Curia of Ken Nelson Auto Group, Dixon, for its 2025 Dealer of the Year award. He will be honored by the National Automobile Dealers Association in New Orleans on Saturday, Jan. 25.

Mangler: We know it’s cold but if you could brave the wind chill, we’d love to see you at the final weekend of “It Had To Be You.”

In just two short years, we are proud to have graduated six community law enforcement officers’ classes. In 2025, we will have surpassed 200 graduates.

The SVACC awards scholarships to students pursuing a college degree in a variety of fields.

Sauk Valley Community College is serving up an evening of live entertainment, decadent chocolates and fine dining Saturday, Feb. 15.

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Professional Women’s Network committee is holding a Lunch and Learn workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

An in-house-produced color brochure highlighted many of the academic and social achievements of the college to show to prospective donors and students.

The organization won awards for its efforts in the Economic Vitality, Organization and Volunteer Recognition categories.

SVCC was one of 471 colleges and universities recognized by ALL IN for its efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation.

Sauk Valley Community College’s Impact Program has received the Lieutenant Governor Award for Excellence in Revitalization.

Malden’s Lexi Bohms led the Sauk women with a time of 21:42.3, placing 135th.

Sauk Valley Community College’s student government held a Friendsgiving on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at the school.

Sauk Valley Community College's student government held a Friendsgiving on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at the school.

SVCC President Dave Hellmich will participate in several breakout sessions at the summit, including one focused on Promise programs – initiatives designed to make higher education more accessible and affordable by providing students with financial support or tuition assistance.

Lacey Eissens and Jess Johns combined for 29 kills as top-seeded Sauk Valley Community College opened the postseason in Region 4 with a sweep of South Suburban at home Wednesday night.

The American Pakistan Educational Exchange program began in October 2023 in cooperation between Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, Bristol Community College in Massachusetts and Kinnaird College for Women in Lahore, Pakistan.

Hypnotist and mentalist Brian Imbus performs at SVCC at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 6. The event is free and open to the public.

Need something to do this winter? The Whiteside County Extension has you covered with several classes, workshops and other activities.

Pumpkins smashed will be composted into the SVCC field soil to help next year’s pumpkins grow.

An estimated 1,200 students and 70 local businesses converged Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon as the Pathways Playground introduced students to a wide variety of careers.

The dinner provided an opportunity to celebrate the manufacturing industry in the Sauk Valley and raise funds to provide scholarships for students pursuing manufacturing careers.