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Kaskaskia College Celebrates Excellence at 2026 Annual Awards Banquet
Apr 20
Kaskaskia College recognized outstanding students, faculty, staff, and community partners during its 2026 Annual Awards Banquet held on Thursday, April 16. The annual event brought together the college community to celebrate achievements, leadership, and service that continue to make a meaningful impact across the region.
Kaskaskia College Gives Students Opportunities to Get a Head Start on Higher Education
Apr 8
High school students around the region are searching for ways to save money and make quick progress on their education, setting themselves up for a successful career. While students make plans for their future this spring, they can look into dual credit and KC Now at Kaskaskia College. Dual credit and the KC Now program lead to huge financial savings and allow students to start their higher education before leaving high school.
Kaskaskia College to Host Ribbon Cutting and Court Dedication for John W. “Bill” Hawley Court
Apr 1
Kaskaskia College will celebrate the opening of its new competition gym and honor longtime Board of Trustees Chair John W. Bill Hawley with a special ribbon-cutting and court dedication ceremony on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Kaskaskia College Foundation Awards More Than $407,000 in Scholarships to 271 Students
Mar 27
The Kaskaskia College Foundation recently hosted its annual Scholarship Celebration, recognizing both the generous donors who support student scholarships and the Kaskaskia College students whose academic journeys are made possible through that support.
Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees approves New Machining Technology Certificate
Mar 25
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 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), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), and Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc). Trustees Craig Finke (Nashville), Jim Beasley (Centralia), and Student Trustee Meagan Mahlandt were absent.
An Evening of the Arts to Celebrate Kaskaskia College Student Talent
Mar 23
The Kaskaskia College Friends of the Fine Arts invite the community to attend An Evening of the Arts: Dinner & Concert Fundraiser on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Kaskaskia College Lifelong Learning Center (LLC). The special event will showcase the talents of Kaskaskia College Fine and Performing Arts students while raising funds to support student programs and opportunities.
Kaskaskia College Hosts Successful 2026 High School Welding Competition
Mar 17
The Kaskaskia College Welding Program recently hosted its 2026 Annual High School Welding Competition at the Harry L. Crisp Manufacturing and Trades Center, welcoming 51 skilled student welders from across the region for three days of hands-on competition. Students representing Salem, Nashville, Okawville, New Approach, Odin, Sandoval, Mulberry Grove, Carlyle, Breese Central, Centralia, and Greenville High Schools participated in the annual event, demonstrating their welding knowledge and technical abilities in a competitive setting designed to highlight the growing importance of skilled trades. The competition was organized by Kaskaskia College Welding Professor Cory Wellen, with judging taking place March 9-11.
Kaskaskia College Theatre to Present Little Women: The Broadway Musical
Mar 16
Kaskaskia College Theatre invites the community to experience Little Women: The Broadway Musical, a heartfelt stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic. The production will take place in the Jane Knight Auditorium on the Kaskaskia College campus and features a talented cast of student performers bringing the story of the March sisters to life.
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.
