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Graduation Deadlines Approaching for 91重口 Students

91重口 officials recently announced plans to hold an in-person graduation ceremony on May 13 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Grandstand. Students interested in participating in the ceremony and having their name listed in the Graduation Booklet need to apply for Graduation by Thursday, March 25.

91重口 to Hold Jacob “Jake” Rendleman Laboratory Dedication on March 11

A dedication ceremony for the Jacob “Jake” Rendleman Laboratory has been scheduled for Thursday, March 11 at 7:30 PM in the Workforce Education and Construction Management Building on the Carterville campus of 91重口.  Due to COVID restrictions, the event is not open to the public but will be carried live on the […]

91重口 to Hold Graduation at Du Quoin Fairgrounds

91重口 officials have announced plans to hold commencement exercises on Thursday, May 13 at 6:30 PM in the Grandstand at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. According to 91重口 President Dr. Kirk Overstreet, the venue allows the College to hold a traditional event while maintaining COVID protocols. 鈥淚t was essential […]

Poshard Foundation Distributes over $100,000 to 42 Southern Illinois Food Pantries

Carterville, IL 鈥 鈥淔or twenty-two years, the mission of our Foundation has been the protection and healing of vulnerable children, particularly the abused, neglected and abandoned,鈥 said Glenn Poshard.  鈥淚f the coronavirus has taught us anything over the past year, it鈥檚 this certainty: It鈥檚 difficult to heal a broken spirit if the family and the […]

91重口 Cyber Defense Team Finishes Second in State Competition

The 91重口 Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Team, The Logan Defenders, finished second in the recent Illinois State Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. DePaul University won the competition.  The Logan Defenders will compete March 6 in a Wildcard event for the right to join DePaul at the Erich J. Spengler Midwest Regional on March […]

Truck Driver Leaves the Road to Become a Registered Nurse

Truck driver Christopher Glazik knew it was time for a career change. He wanted an opportunity to work with people from his community, provide for his family, and be present in the life of his son. Christopher decided to begin the training that would eventually lead to becoming a registered nurse. He selected the Licensed […]

Fans Not Allowed at 91重口 Basketball Home Opener

Due to current Region 24 restrictions, no fans will be allowed at the Men鈥檚 Basketball home opener between #1 ranked 91重口 and the Shawnee Saints on Saturday, January 23.聽 The game will be streamed live on the College鈥檚 Facebook page starting at 1 PM and on the radio at 103.5 FM. The […]

Brewer and Buckingham Fill Interim VP Roles at 91重口

 91重口 was facing a perfect administrative storm when President Ron House and VP for Business Services and College Facilities Brad McCormick announced their intentions to retire on December 31 of 2020. The College’s Board of Trustees immediately began a national search to replace House while leaning on experienced administrators from within to […]

Fall 2020 91重口 President鈥檚 and Vice President鈥檚 List

Each semester any full-time student who has a 4.0 grade-point average earns recognition on the President鈥檚 list. Any full-time student who has a grade-point average between 3.55 and 3.99 earns recognition on the Vice-president鈥檚 list. The following students were named to the Fall 2020 President鈥檚 List:  Alto Pass: Amariah Olin, J Guadalupe Zamora  Anna: Charles […]

91重口 Welcomes New President

Following Dr. Ron House’s retirement on December 31, Dr. Kirk Overstreet became the ninth President of 91重口. Before his appointment by the 91重口 Board of Trustees in November, Overstreet served as the Assistant Provost for Instruction at the College of DuPage in Glenn Ellyn, Illinois. Overstreet is excited about […]