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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 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Rammelkamp Chapel.

Student Achievements

Emily Guest ’26 recognized with Lincoln Laureate honor

Emily Guest ’26 has been named the College’s 2025 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate, recognized for her leadership, service and academic excellence. The statewide honor is awarded annually to one outstanding senior from each four-year college and university in Illinois.

Illinois College alumna Jaclynn Wessler Shoufler '00 wins Illinois Principals Association award

A story about alumna Jaclynn Shoufler '00 was published by WICS Newschannel 20 on October 24, 2025.

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AERO-STEM scholars program deadline extended

The deadline has been extended for a full-tuition scholarship program available at Illinois College beginning in the fall.

Lawrence Zettler

Illinois College orchid expert to speak at stamp unveiling

Hitchcock Professor of Biology Lawrence Zettler will represent Illinois College at a ceremony in February for the unveiling of 10 new U.S. Postal Service stamps depicting beautiful native orchids of North America.

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Barke elected to Illinois College Board of Trustees

Ryan Barke ’97, of O’Fallon, Illinois, has been elected to serve on the Illinois College Board of Trustees.

Jacksonville Public Library

Library, IC team up to help homeless

IC sociology students Marissa Casteel ’20, Corinne Monroe ’21, and Alyssa Olagbegi ’21 are conducting a study to help the Jacksonville Public Library determine how best to serve its homeless and housing insecure patrons.

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