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Community college presidents hold event at KC celebrating 60 years of Illinois impact
Sep 26
Community college presidents from across the region met in Southern Illinois this week to commemorate 60 years since the community college system was founded in Illinois. The anniversary came alongside another significant milestone for the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), with enrollment in community colleges growing at the fastest rate in the system's history.
Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees approves Fiscal Year 2026 budget
Sep 23
Centralia, IL - The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Kaskaskia College's Crisp Manufacturing and Trades Center. Attendees included Bill Hawley (Odin), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Linda Stover (Centralia), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Jim Beasley (Centralia), Craig Finke (Nashville), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), and Meagan Mahlandt (Student Trustee).
A Call for Unity and Leadership in Challenging Times - an opinion-editorial from KC President George Evans
Sep 11
Dear KC Students and Employees, In recent days, our nation has once again witnessed senseless violence and deeply troubling expressions of political hatred and disgusting, random acts of violence. These moments can leave us feeling shaken, angry, or even fearful of our future. As members of the Kaskaskia College family, we must pause to reflect on what truly unites us, not just as students, faculty, and staff, but as Americans.
Kaskaskia College Commemorates 85 Years of Growth and Community Impact
Aug 28
Kaskaskia College (KC) is proud to announce it is celebrating its 85th Anniversary this September. Over eight decades ago, visionaries across South Central Illinois came together to offer higher educational opportunities not readily available to residents in the area. Since then, the institution has grown tremendously, expanding its reach to nine surrounding counties and serving 9,800 students annually.
Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees reviews budget proposal; approvals renewals for software agreements
Aug 26
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees convened for its monthly meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Kaskaskia College main campus. Trustees in attendance included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Jim Beasley (Centralia), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), Craig Finke (Nashville), Louis Kalert (Centralia), and Megan Mahlandt (Student Trustee).
Kaskaskia College Reading Link Volunteer Linda Summers Receives Statewide “Spotlight on Achievement” Award
Aug 21
Kaskaskia College Reading Link volunteer Linda Summers, of Nashville, was honored recently with the Spotlight on Achievement Award at the Illinois State Library in Springfield. The annual award recognizes outstanding tutors and learners from adult literacy programs across Illinois.
Kaskaskia College Trustee Laura Wedekemper Named ICCTA Treasurer; President George Evans Advances to Vice President of the Illinois Council of Community College Presidents
Aug 1
Kaskaskia College is proud to celebrate the statewide leadership appointments of two of its most dedicated representatives, reflecting the college's continued commitment to excellence and advocacy in higher education.
Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees accepts Precision Agriculture equipment donation from Bayer Crop Science
Jul 29
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees convened for its monthly meeting on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Kaskaskia College main campus. Trustees in attendance included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Jim Beasley (Centralia), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), Craig Finke (Nashville), Louis Kalert (Centralia), and Megan Mahlandt (Student Trustee).
Kaskaskia College Trustee Linda Stover Recognized as Finalist for Ray Hartstein Trustee Achievement Award
Jul 28
Kaskaskia College proudly recognizes Linda Stover, Vice Chairman of the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees, who was recently honored as a finalist for the 2025 Ray Hartstein Trustee Achievement Award, presented by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association.
Kaskaskia College Encourages Students to Start Registering for Fall Classes
Jul 22
Community colleges continue to increase in enrollment after a decline during the pandemic. With more and more students electing to take classes at their local institutions, Kaskaskia College (KC) is emphasizing the importance of registering as early as possible for the fall 2025 semester. Students can register now, and for those late summer sign-ups, KC is hosting its annual Saturday registration day Aug. 9.
Kaskaskia College Announces Spring 2025 Graduates
Jul 7
Kaskaskia College proudly announces the graduates for the Spring 2025 semester. These students have completed their respective degree and certificate programs, marking a significant milestone in their educational journey.
Kaskaskia College Dean’s List for Spring 2025
Jul 1
Congratulations to the full- and part-time students on the Kaskaskia College Dean's List for the spring 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 President’s List for Spring 2025
Jul 1
Congratulations to the full- and part-time students on the Kaskaskia College President's List for the Spring 2025 semester! This list includes full-time students who completed 12 or more college-level semester credits during the semester, as well as part-time students who completed six or more college-level semester credits during the same period while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average.
Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees approves executive leadership contracts
Jun 24
Centralia, IL - The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees convened for its monthly meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Kaskaskia College main campus. Trustees in attendance included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Jim Beasley (Centralia), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), Craig Finke (Nashville), Louis Kalert (Centralia), and Megan Mahlandt (Student Trustee).
Kaskaskia College Professor Wins Best Actor Award at English Film Festival
Jun 10
Kaskaskia College Assistant Professor of Theatre & Communication Nathan Young recently won the Best Actor Award at the Bedford Independent Film Festival in Bedford, England. Young received the honor for his role as the titular character in Jonah, a thought-provoking comedy short film shot in the United Kingdom.
