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Summer and Fall registration are now open at Íøºì±¬ÁÏ. Schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor by calling 618-395-7777. Save time and money with an eight-week summer class. OCC offers transfer courses in English, composition, math, science, speech and other essential classes required to complete a bachelor’s degree. Both traditional and online courses are available starting June 2. Schedules are available at www.iecc.edu/schedules.

 

Lincoln Trail College President Tona Ambrose has been named a recipient of the Phi Theta Kappa Paragon Award for New Presidents, a national honor recognizing college leaders who demonstrate exceptional support for student success initiatives.

The roar of the crowd, the squeak of sneakers on the hardwood, and—most importantly—the electrifying sound of the Lincoln Trail College Pep Band. Under the energetic direction of Jena Combs, this group of dedicated musicians is transforming the atmosphere at LTC basketball games, making every matchup feel like a championship event. More Than Just Background Music

Lincoln Trail College welcomed high school students from across the region on March 6 for the Young Women LEAD conference, an event designed to inspire and empower young women. The highlight of the conference was a keynote address by Jen Bricker-Bauer, a nationally recognized acrobat, aerialist, author, and motivational speaker with deep roots in Crawford County.

Lincoln Trail College partnered with Twin Rivers to host a Career Day event, giving seventh graders and sophomores from three counties an opportunity to explore career pathways and engage with local business and industry leaders. LTC President Tona Ambrose welcomed students to campus, emphasizing the importance of career exploration at a young age. Regional Superintendent Jeremy Brush served as the keynote speaker, encouraging students to think about their futures and the skills they will need to succeed in the workforce.

High school artists from several area schools gathered at Lincoln Trail College for Celebrate Art! Day, an event designed to inspire and recognize young talent. Students had the opportunity to learn from award-winning graphic designer and educator Samantha Tableriou, participate in a creative exercise, and showcase their work in the Celebrate Art! show.

Mt. Carmel, IL – Wabash Valley College (WVC) is proud to announce that Mireya Rose has been elected as the Student Trustee for the 2025-2026 term. This prestigious position rotates annually among the four Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) campuses—Frontier Community College, Lincoln Trail College, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ, and WVC.

Íøºì±¬ÁÏ is taking measures to ensure the campus’ white squirrel population continues to thrive by installing nesting boxes near the Applied Technology Center construction site. 

Íøºì±¬ÁÏ is once again receiving high marks for its outstanding academics, earning a spot on University HQ’s list of the Top 25 Best Associate Degree Programs in Illinois for 2025.  An independent online resource, University HQ is recognized for providing students with comprehensive resources for researching top-ranked colleges and universities, scholarships and career information. This is the second consecutive year OCC has received this honor.