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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.
Moody’s Upgrades Kaskaskia College Credit Rating to Aa3
Oct 20
Kaskaskia College is proud to announce that Moody's Ratings has upgraded the College's General Obligation Unlimited Tax (GOULT) bond rating to Aa3 from A1, placing KC among the nation's highest-rated community colleges. The upgrade reflects the institution's sustained financial growth, strong reserves, and continued enrollment momentum.
Kaskaskia College Foundation Announces 2025 Winter Gala: Dueling Pianos!
Oct 10
Get ready for an evening of music, laughter, and community spirit as the Kaskaskia College Foundation hosts its 2025 Winter Gala, featuring the entertainment of Dueling Pianos. The event will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Center on the Kaskaskia College Main Campus.
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).
