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Kaskaskia College Hosts University of Illinois 4-H Extension Program’s Annual Public Speaking Competition
Mar 14
Kaskaskia College welcomed the University of Illinois 4-H Extension Program to campus on the evening of Thursday, March 6, 2025, for its annual public speaking competition. Young speakers from Bond, Marion, and Washington counties showcased their talents in categories including formal speech, illustrated speech, and oral interpretation.
Kaskaskia College announces May 2025 Graduation Deadlines
Mar 6
The Kaskaskia College Records Office is announcing that this year's graduation ceremony will be held at the main campus on Friday evening, May 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This ceremony will recognize all students who graduated in December 2024 and who will graduate in May or July 2025.
Explore KC Day Invites Prospective Students to Get a Glimpse into College Life
Feb 28
Springtime means high school juniors and seniors across the community are starting to make their higher education plans, and Kaskaskia College wants to make sure local students are prepared for their future. Kaskaskia College is hosting Explore KC Day on Friday, April 4, where high schoolers will learn about what KC has to offer, meet with faculty, take tours of campus, and hear directly from current students in a Q&A panel.
Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees approves tuition rate for 2025-2026 year
Feb 25
Centralia, Ill. - The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees convened for its monthly meeting on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Kaskaskia College. Attendees included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia, Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Craig Finke (Nashville), and Connor Wademan (Student Trustee). Jim Beasley (Centralia) and Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle) were absent.
Kaskaskia College President George Evans Confirmed by Illinois Senate for Illinois Community College Board
Feb 18
Kaskaskia College is proud to announce President George Evans has been confirmed by the Illinois Senate to join the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) after being appointed by Governor JB Pritzker. Evans will now serve alongside 10 other education leaders throughout the state until the term ends in June of 2027. As the only college president on the board, Evans said he is looking forward to representing all community colleges and raising awareness about the valuable role they play in local communities across Illinois.
Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees approves renaming proposal of Harry L. Crisp Manufacturing and Trades Center
Jan 28
Centralia, Ill.: The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees convened for its monthly meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Kaskaskia College. Attendees included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Jim Beasley (Centralia), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Craig Finke (Nashville), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), and Connor Wademan (Student Trustee).
Fall 2024 President's List
Jan 21
Congratulations to the full- and part-time students on the Kaskaskia College Presidents List for the fall 2024 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.
Fall 2024 Dean's List
Jan 21
Congratulations to the full- and part-time students on the Kaskaskia College Dean's List for the fall 2024 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 Nursing Faculty Wins Three Highly Competitive Nurse Educator Fellowship Awards
Jan 21
Always striving for excellence in the classroom and clinic, three Kaskaskia College faculty members received a prestigious Illinois Board of Higher Education Nurse Educator Fellowship award this school year. Each award winner earned $10,000 to inject into their educational experience to improve themselves as instructors and enhance their students' experience.
Kaskaskia College to host Spring 2025 Enrollment Day on Saturday, January 4
Jan 1
As a new year begins, Kaskaskia College is offering a chance to help potential students easily register for classes. Kaskaskia College will hold a Special Saturday Enrollment Day at its main campus and education centers on Saturday, January 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for all new and continuing students needing help with admissions, advising, course registration, and financial aid for the spring semester.
Kaskaskia College Helps Local Community Complete FAFSA Forms
Dec 17
With the new and improved FAFSA form ready for high school and college students to fill out, Kaskaskia College Director of Financial Aid Sarah Ratermann advises families to start the process early. Hiccups can happen along the way, and in the state of Illinois, priority for the MAP Grant goes to those who submit their forms before April 1.
Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees approves new student Wellness Club and faculty reappointments
Dec 17
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Kaskaskia College. Attendees included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Craig Finke (Nashville), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), and Connor Wademan (Student Trustee). Jim Beasley (Centralia) and Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc) were absent.
Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees approves tax levy request
Dec 3
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Kaskaskia College. Attendees included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), Craig Finke (Nashville), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), and Connor Wademan (Student Trustee). Jim Beasley (Centralia) and Louis Kalert (Centralia) were absent.
Kaskaskia College Professor Wins AAACE Faculty Award at Conference in Nevada
Dec 3
Kaskaskia College is proud to announce one of its professors received a national award from the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE). Associate Professor of Industrial Technology and Wiring Dr. Lyle Gross was honored with the AAACE Faculty Award at the organization's conference in Reno, Nevada. The award is given to a faculty member within the field of Workforce and Professional Development who has made significant contributions in scholarship and service.
Kaskaskia College to host Fall Combined Music Concert on 11/19
Nov 1
Kaskaskia College invites the community to an evening of live music at the Fall Combined Music Concert, featuring performances by the KC Instrumental Ensemble and the Concert Choir. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jane Knight Auditorium on the KC main campus.
