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Illinois College faculty awarded prestigious gold medal for orchid research

Illinois College’s international reputation for inspiring achievement and empowering students to make a difference in the world was celebrated this week as the College formally received a Gold Medal of Excellence for its award-winning orchid conservation exhibit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

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Illinois College releases Fall 2025 Dean's List

Congratulations to students who were named to the Illinois College Dean's List for Fall 2025.

IC welcomes alumna to leadership role

Illinois College welcomed Olivia Dobbs Flores ’20 as director of alumni engagement in early December.

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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.

Marvin Romo and President Barbara Farley

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.

From left to right: Council of Independent Colleges President Marjorie Hass, Illinois College Provost Catherine O'Connell, Illinois College President Barbara A. Farley, Council of Independent Colleges Senior Vice President Titilayo Ufomata

Illinois College Provost Catharine O’Connell honored for excellence in academic leadership

Provost Catharine E. O'Connell received the prestigious Chief Academic Officer Award from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), an honor that celebrates her exemplary contributions to academic leadership throughout her career. This accolade highlights Dr. O’Connell’s positive impact on Illinois College and independent higher education, and underscores why IC is a standout choice for students seeking an innovative, student-centered education.

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