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Illinois College Homecoming returns October 9-10

Illinois College will welcome alumni, families, friends and community members back to the Hilltop for Homecoming 2026 on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10.

Illinois College names Marcia Short ’86 Homecoming Marshal

Illinois College will honor longtime College leader, alumna and dedicated supporter Marcia Short ’86 as the 2026 Homecoming Marshal during Homecoming festivities October 9-10.

Illinois College earns top U.S. News rankings, named #1 Best Value

Illinois College continues to earn national recognition for what matters most to students and families: an excellent education, personal attention, affordability and opportunities that lead to a strong future.

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Zettler

Scorpion stings, spider bites don’t eclipse professor’s joy for nature

“I’ve been stung by scorpions, bitten on the neck by giant water bugs, and bitten by giant spiders in trees,” Hitchcock Professor of Biology Lawrence Zettler said.

John Drea

Teaching the business of sports

Professor John Drea ’80 pulls a chair up in front of his students in Del ’72 and Lisa Dunham Auditorium and sits down.

Accounting

IC accounting students Graduate READY for work

In her last semester at Illinois College, Katie Conklin ’20 is prepared to Graduate READY. She’s so prepared, she has her own office.

Cindy

IC’s online reading endorsement expands opportunities for teachers

Illinois College will offer a fully online reading teacher endorsement as part of its established education program beginning this summer.

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