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Kaskaskia College Announces Graduation Date and Deadline
Mar 2
The Kaskaskia College Records Office has announced that this year's commencement ceremony will be held on the main campus on Friday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony will recognize students who graduated in December 2025, as well as those expected to graduate in May or July 2026.
Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees Maintains Tuition Rates and Recognizes CTE Month
Feb 26
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Center on the College's Main Campus. Trustees present included Bill Hawley (Odin), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Linda Stover (Centralia), Craig Finke (Nashville), Jim Beasley (Centralia), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), and Meagan Mahlandt (Student Trustee).
Kaskaskia College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale Expand Access to Agricultural Bachelor’s Degrees
Feb 24
Kaskaskia College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale have entered into a new partnership designed to expand access to affordable, high-quality agricultural bachelor's degree options for students in southern Illinois.
Kaskaskia College President’s List for Fall 2025
Jan 28
Congratulations to the full and part-time students on the Kaskaskia College President's List for the Fall 2025 semester. This list includes full-time students who completed 12 or more college-level semester credits during the semester and part-time students who completed six or more college-level semester credits during the semester while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average.
Kaskaskia College Dean’s List for Fall 2025
Jan 28
Congratulations to the full and part-time students on the Kaskaskia College Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester. This list includes full-time students who completed 12 or more college-level semester credits during the semester and part-time students who completed six or more college-level semester credits during the semester while maintaining a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
Kaskaskia College Announces Earlier Date for Explore KC Day in 2026
Jan 20
Kaskaskia College is moving its annual Explore KC Day earlier in the calendar from April to February this year to give students more time to make decisions about their college education. Explore KC Day will be Feb. 27, 2026 and is an event for high schoolers to learn more about what KC offers, to meet with faculty, take tours of campus, and hear directly from current students in a Q&A panel.
Kaskaskia College to Host Public Lecture and Student Workshop with Dr. Tron Young on January 20
Jan 9
Kaskaskia College will host a public lecture and student workshop featuring Tron Young, educator, motivational speaker, and school leader, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as part of the College's Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance.
Kaskaskia College to Host Saturday Enrollment Day on January 10
Dec 18
As the spring semester approaches, Kaskaskia College is making it easier than ever for students to get enrolled and ready for classes. KC will host a Special Saturday Enrollment Day on Saturday, January 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the main campus and all KC education centers. The event is open to all new and continuing students needing assistance with admissions, advising, course registration, placement testing, or financial aid for the Spring 2026 semester.
Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees authorizes sale of wireless spectrum; approves faculty reappointments
Dec 17
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Kaskaskia College. Trustees present included Bill Hawley (Odin), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Craig Finke (Nashville), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Jim Beasley (Centralia), and Meagan Mahlandt (Student Trustee). Linda Stover (Centralia) and Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle) were absent.
Kaskaskia College Food Drive Collects 1,540 Items to Support KC Snack Station as Part of Statewide “Feed The Need” Campaign
Dec 16
Kaskaskia College recently concluded its annual districtwide food drive, collecting 1,540 items totaling 388 pounds to support the KC Snack Station, a resource that helps combat food insecurity for students at the Main Campus, each of the College's five education centers, and the Crisp Manufacturing & Trades Center. Additional items were donated to a local food bank, extending the reach of the effort into the surrounding community.
Kaskaskia College to Offer New Swine Animal Care Technician Apprenticeship in Partnership with Illinois Pork Producers Association
Nov 24
Kaskaskia College (KC) is proud to join the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity to launch a registered Swine Animal Care Technician Apprenticeship, recently approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. The program blends paid, on-the-job experience with college coursework, leading to an Animal Science certificate from Kaskaskia College.
Kaskaskia College Gives Rural Students a Chance to Excel in the Arts New Music, Theatre Professors Bring Life to Programs
Nov 12
In just a few short years, two Kaskaskia College (KC) professors have transformed the theatre and music programs for students at KC, furthering rural Southern Illinois as a hotbed for the arts. Assistant theatre professor Nathan Young and assistant music professor Cody Paul have given students the chance to explore all aspects of their respective fields, creating a thriving environment at KC and setting students up for the future.
Kaskaskia College to Host 2025 Enduring Freedom Celebration on November 5th
Oct 30
Centralia, IL - Kaskaskia College will host its annual Enduring Freedom Celebration on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, honoring the service and sacrifice of U.S. military veterans. The event will take place on the college's main campus, beginning with a free breakfast for all veterans and their guests from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Student Center (HB Building), followed by a special program at 9:45 a.m. in the Jane Knight Auditorium.
Kaskaskia College Board Advances Community Partnerships and Approves Tax Levy Hearing
Oct 28
Centralia, IL - The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Kaskaskia College. Trustees present included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Craig Finke (Nashville), and Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle). Trustees Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Jim Beasley (Centralia), and Meagan Mahlandt (Student Trustee) were absent.
Truth in Taxation Hearing
Oct 23
A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Kaskaskia College, Community District No. 501, for 2025 will be held on November 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Kaskaskia College, Lifelong Learning Center, Wedekemper Board Room, 27210 College Rd., Centralia, IL 62801.
