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Student Achievements

Illinois College releases Spring 2026 Dean's List

Congratulations to students who were named to the Illinois College Dean's List for Spring 2026.

Research and Learning

Illinois College’s orchid research collaboration earns second gold medal in a row at 2026 Chelsea Flower Show

Illinois College has once again earned international recognition for orchid conservation research, as its collaborative Orchid Conservation Chelsea exhibit was awarded a second consecutive Gold Medal at the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London.

Illinois College to host Camp College for Jacksonville-Area Students

Local middle and high school students are invited to the Illinois College campus this summer for Camp College, a two-day immersive experience designed to introduce students to STEAM projects, college life and career exploration. The camp will take place June 15 - 16 and is open to rising sixth graders through eight graders and rising freshmen through seniors.

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Illinois College to launch women’s flag football as a varsity sport

Illinois College is excited to announce the addition of women’s flag football to the varsity sports roster. The new team is set to begin competition in the upcoming academic year.

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Illinois College to present Christmas on the Hilltop

The Illinois College choirs and ensembles will present “Christmas on the Hilltop” on Saturday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Rammelkamp Chapel.

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Student Achievements

Marvin Romo recognized as a top student with statewide honor

Marvin Romo ’25, a senior biology major with a concentration in physiology, has been named Illinois College’s 2024 Lincoln Laureate. Romo was honored for his academic excellence, leadership, and campus involvement.

Author Katherine Vaz set to speak at Illinois College about upcoming novel set in historic Jacksonville

A former Claridge Writer-in-Residence at Illinois College and a National Endowment for the Arts recipient, Vaz will be speaking on campus on November 18 at 11 a.m. in the Kirby Learning Center, Room 6 about her novel Above the Salt.

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