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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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Howard Million

Six local students recipients of Howard and Vera Million Endowed Scholarship

The Howard and Vera Million Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to students entering Illinois College from high school with preference given to students from Greene, Morgan or Scott counties in Illinois.

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IC’s ‘Bridegroom’ a marriage of skills

Illinois College's production of “The Robber Bridegroom” opens Friday. Show are 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. on April 20 and April 26 -28, and at 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on April 29 at Illinois College’s Sibert Theatre inside McGaw Fine Arts Center on campus.

Qualm

Senior art exhibits highlight vibrant program

The first of two senior art exhibits is on display this week in Woodcock Gallery in McGaw Fine Arts Center. Cody Thomas ’18 is presenting his work in “Qualm,” an exhibit that incorporates both his engagement in sociology and his commitment to the planet.

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IC joins with two life-saving organizations to make a big impact on community and beyond

Illinois College students are teaming up with two life-saving organizations on April 19 and encouraging the public to participate in a blood drive and bone marrow registry on campus.

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