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Accreditation reaffirms Illinois College as a trusted leader in higher education

Illinois College has again earned reaffirmation of accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a distinction the College has proudly maintained for over 100 years. The College was granted a 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation with no follow-up reports required.

Illinois College student curates Malcolm X exhibit at Jacksonville African American History Museum

A story about Illinois College faculty publishing a book on his orchid research was featured in an article in the Jacksonville Journal-Courier on August 4, 2025.

Student Achievements

Illinois College Releases Spring 2025 Dean's List

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

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TheatreWorks presents "Golden Boy"

Illinois College Theatreworks presents its fall production, “Golden Boy,” written by Clifford Odets and directed by Dr. Nancy Taylor Porter, with performances Oct. 31 and Nov. 1-2 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. in Sibert Theatre located in McGaw Fine Arts Center.

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In the Community

IC hosts kid-friendly evening of Halloween music

Master storytellers Mike Anderson ’74, Kath Brinkmann and Bobby Norfolk will present “Tales After Dark” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, on the upper quad of the Illinois College campus.

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“Bradbury by Bradbury” promises a moving theatre experience, Nov. 7-10

Illinois College will present “Bradbury by Bradbury,” a play by acclaimed playwright, Ken Bradbury ’71 H’98, on Nov. 7-8 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 9-10 at 2 p.m. in Sibert Theatre.

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Carpenter to lead IC’s new drumline program

Illinois College has announced the creation of a drumline to serve as the primary musical marching ensemble to bring excitement and energy to Illinois College athletic and campus events.

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