2024 Archives

December

The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) is launching an exciting new free educational series for community learners.

NGRREC Community

NGRREC Launching New Educational Series for Community Learners

Laura Inlow
19 December 2024

Sixteen students earned their certificates through the Climate and Equity Jobs Act (CEJA), which prepares them for clean energy careers. In the front row, from left to right, are Solar Photovoltaic Instructor Kyle Barber, Taryn Sensmeyer, Chris Lamere, Nick Pontello, Romeral Curtis, Matthew Purkaple, Brooke Bennett, Cameron Tyler Bartram, CEJA Transition and Support Coordinator Julie Jobryce and Clean Energy Instructor Jen Gibson. In the back row, from left to right, are Heather Lucas, Nelson Lucas, Brandon Schowengerdt, Ketra Kennedy, Jesse Brown, Jarrett Purkaple, Gage Martin, Spenser Hughes and Aiden Davis. Photo by Jan Dona, 91��ɫ Marketing/PR.

Workforce Training Courses & Programs Honors and Recognition

91��ɫ First Solar Energy Students Earn Certificates

Jan Dona
19 December 2024

An exhibition guest viewing the overall winning photograph by contestant Dale Fehr at the 2024 event. Photo provided by Route 3 Films.

Community Events NGRREC

Submissions Open for 2025 World Water Day Photo Contest

Jared Smilack
19 December 2024

Lauren Williams (left) and Megan Ziegler (right) work on the Gratitude Letter Project together during the Science of Happiness class and College for Life collaboration. JARED SMILACK/MARKETING & PR

Campus Life Courses & Programs

Science of Happiness Class Partners with College for Life Students to Express Gratitude

Jared Smilack
18 December 2024

2024 was a big year for 91��ɫ and for that, we are beyond thankful.

Community Campus Life Alumni President’s Office

Happy Holidays from 91��ɫ

11 December 2024

From left to right, 91��ɫ’s mascot Blazer, Ameren Illinois Community Relations Executive Paula Nixon, 91��ɫ Board of Trustees President Dwight Werts, 91��ɫ Truck Driver Training Program Coordinator Kent Ripperda, 91��ɫ Truck Driver Training/Instructional Planner Joe Turner, 91��ɫ Truck Driver Trainer Matthew Newman, 91��ɫ President, Ken Trzaska, Ameren Illinois Superintendent of West Region Gas Operations Eric Daniels and Ameren Illinois Director of West Region Gas Operations Aitor Barrio. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Courses & Programs Community Workforce Training

Ameren Illinois Donates Truck to 91��ɫ Truck Driver Training Program

10 December 2024

Adult Education Instructional Coordinator William Ellington conducted field research in persistence in 2024 as a part of ProLiteracy’s Innovative Research and Improvement Group (IRIG). He hopes to have his work published in the Adult Literacy Journal, an academic journal for adult and continuing education. LAURA INLOW/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

Courses & Programs Student Services

Instructional Coordinator Presents Research on Persistence

Laura Inlow
10 December 2024

Recruiter Daniel Nosce accepted the award on behalf of the college. The event was emceed by 91��ɫ Alumni Ambassador Mikeith Teague.

Community Honors and Recognition

Lewis and Clark Wins Best Local College or University

Laura Inlow
09 December 2024

91��ɫ Criminal Justice alumnus James Krankel joined the Alton Police Department to serve people and his community.

Alumni Community

91��ɫ Criminal Justice Alum Helps Foster and Protect Community

Jared Smilack
03 December 2024

November

Madison County Judge Dennis Ruth meets with 91��ɫ Paralegal students in his courtroom. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Honors and Recognition Courses & Programs

Students Find Success in 91��ɫ Paralegal Program

Jan Dona
27 November 2024

Fifth grade students from North Elementary School participate at an interactive learning station. JOLENA PANG/NGRRECsm

NGRREC Community

Water Festival on Wheels Visits North Elementary School

Jared Smilack
27 November 2024

Sociology Professor Paula Kelso is the 2024 winner of 91��ɫ’s Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. Jan Dona, 91��ɫ Marketing/PR.

Honors and Recognition Courses & Programs

Sociology Professor is 91��ɫ 2024 Emerson Award Winner

Jan Dona
20 November 2024

Special guest speaker, Miss Trans Illinois 2024 Colton Baumgartner

Events Arts and Culture Community

TransFormation Building Community Through Stories Event

Jared Smilack
19 November 2024

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Laurel “Buff” Burkel gave an inspirational speech during 91��ɫ’s Veterans Day Celebration, Nov. 12, 2024 JARED SMILACK/ MARKETING & PR

Veterans Events Community

91��ɫ Veterans Day Celebration

Jared Smilack
13 November 2024

91��ɫ’s N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville will hold an Industrial Careers Open House on Thursday, Nov. 14.

Workforce Training Courses & Programs Events Community

91��ɫ NO Nelson Campus to Hold Industrial Careers Open House

Laura Inlow
12 November 2024

October

RiverWatch Director and Stream Ecologist Danelle Haake (right) and a volunteer community scientist work together to take a stream measurement during a macroinvertebrate study for the Illinois RiverWatch program. Photo provided by NGRREC

NGRREC Community

Community Science Takes Center Stage at Old Bakery Beer Company

Jared Smilack
07 November 2024

91��ɫ welcomes veterans to attend the upcoming Veterans Day Celebration from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, in the Ahlemeyer Atrium (Trimpe 141).

Community Veterans Honors and Recognition

Retired US Air Force Col Laurel Buff Burkel to Speak at Veterans Day Celebration

Jared Smilack
29 October 2024

Sangamon County Assistant State’s Attorney Brittney Lehr of Carrollton is a 2016 91��ɫ graduate. Submitted photo

Courses & Programs Alumni Community

91��ɫ Alumna Promoted to Sangamon County Assistant States Attorney

Jan Dona
25 October 2024

Library Services Assistant Julie Laakko pictured by the new 3D printer at the Circulation Desk. Photo by JARED SMILACK/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Student Services Alumni Campus Life Community

Reid Memorial Library Transforms into Makerspace and Student Hangout

Jared Smilack
18 October 2024

In winter, streams in urban and suburban areas are threatened by salt used to keep roads clear of snow and ice. Photo by John Griffis

NGRREC

Volunteers with Winter Chloride Watch Monitor the Impacts of Road Salt on Local Waterways

Jared Smilack
17 October 2024

Students and Team Members take part in the first day of school festivities. Photo by Jared Smilack, Marketing & PR

Courses & Programs President’s Office

91��ɫ Enrollment Continues Upswing

Laura Inlow
08 October 2024

Prospective students visit a table for Reid Memorial Library during the Spring Discover day event in February 2024. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Community Events Courses & Programs Campus Life

Discover Why 91��ɫ is the Best Choice for College

Laura Inlow
07 October 2024

Attendees at the 2024 World Water Day Photo Contest (STREAM Series Event).ALAN SHAWGO/ROUTE 3 FILMS

NGRREC

NGRREC Invites Community to Attend Star Wars Themed STREAM Series Event

Jared Smilack
04 October 2024

September

91��ɫ and CJD E-Cycling will host a community e-Waste event

Community Events

91��ɫ and CJD to Hold eWaste Drive September 20 and21

Laura Inlow
17 September 2024

Courses & Programs

91��ɫ Welcomes Two New Faculty This Fall

Laura Inlow
16 September 2024

Hannah Griffis teaches RiverWatch volunteers how to collect stream-quality data. Photo by Mike Quirin

NGRREC Community

Monitor a Stream with Illinois RiverWatch this Fall

Jared Smilack
11 September 2024

riders at the 2023 Bike MS: Gateway Getaway Ride pose for a photo with a sculpture of the St. Louis Arch, located in front of the Weber Workforce Center on the college’s Godfrey Campus. Photos by Laura Inlow, 91��ɫ Marketing & PR

Community Events

Bike MS Gateway Getaway Ride Celebrates 40 Years with 10 at Lewis and Clark

Jan Dona
05 September 2024

August

Pictured left to right, Jason Harrison (back left), Bradley Macon (front left) and Ashlynn Prather serve customers during opening week at the Blazer Bites Café. JARED SMILACK/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Community Student Services Arts and Culture Health Services Services Campus Life

Blazer Bites Cafe Brings On Campus Dining Back to Lewis and Clark

Jared Smilack
30 August 2024

Sacred Spaces of CARE is a community organization committed to mental health advocacy and education. It is one of the many community resources featured at the fair.

Community Student Services Health Services

91��ɫ Presents Wellness Speaker Series in Partnership with Sacred Spaces of CARE

Jared Smilack
30 August 2024

The 2023 Resource & Wellness Fair was “Rock n’ Roll” themed. This year’s theme is “Flowers and Feelings.” JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Student Services Health Services Community

91��ɫ Resource Wellness Fair Aims to Energize and Empower Community

Laura Inlow
23 August 2024

Paige Mettler-Cherry, of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, and John Vogel, of the Missouri Department of Conservation identify the Decurrent False Aster (Boltonia decurrens) at Columbia Bottom with Chris Sedivy, also of NGRREC (pictured on the right). PHOTO BY ALAN SHAWGO/ ROUTE 3 FILMS

NGRREC

NGRREC Wetlands Collaborative Celebrates Funding Success

Jared Smilack
23 August 2024

91��ɫ Financial Aid is offering FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Completion and Corrections Assistance during an upcoming workshop, Aug. 27.

Student Services

91��ɫ Offering FAFSA Completion Corrections Workshop

Laura Inlow
22 August 2024

91��ɫ’s Pharmacy Tech program and Wood River Medicine Shoppe will hold a flu shot clinic from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10, in The Commons. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Health Services Community Student Services

91��ɫ Pharmacy Tech Program Wood River Medicine Shoppe to Host Flu Shot Clinic

Jan Dona
21 August 2024

Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias presents 91��ɫ Project READ volunteer Patrick Loftus with a Spotlight on Service award. Submitted photo.

Honors and Recognition Courses & Programs

91��ɫ Project READ Volunteer Tutor Earns State Award

Jan Dona
09 August 2024

NGRREC

NGRREC Jolena Pang Named Among Top 20 Professionals Under 40 for 2024

Jared Smilack
07 August 2024

Workforce Training Courses & Programs

Real Estate Classes Offered this Fall Semester

Laura Inlow
07 August 2024

In the front row, from left to right, are Joshua Powell, Samantha Kichline, Jacob Lakin, Shannon Hartwick, Jailaron Rogers, Shirley Rogers, Bob Biarkis and Roselyn Ellington. In the back row, from left to right, are Katie Piper, Norman Fabry, Tammy Powell, Jonathan Durr, Meg Solon, Mary McNamee, Nancy Horrell and Kathyrn Biarkis. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Events Courses & Programs

91��ɫ College for Life Hosts 3rd Annual Luncheon

Jan Dona
07 August 2024

91��ɫ and Trailblazers Women’s Basketball will host a Girls Recreational Basketball League this September.

Athletics

91��ɫ to Host Girls Basketball League in September

Jan Dona
06 August 2024

July

2024 Miss Jersey County Fair Queen Emma McCormick will attend 91��ɫ this fall. JAN DONA/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

Foundation Alumni Honors and Recognition

From Crown to Campus Miss Jersey County Sets her Sights on 91��ɫ

Jared Smilack
31 July 2024

Executive Secretary Sue Keener is the college’s newest recipient of the Pantone 286 Award, 91��ɫ’s highest honor, given to team members who embody the Trailblazer spirit. JAN DONA/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

Honors and Recognition President’s Office

91��ɫ Executive Secretary Honored for Dedication to the College

Jan Dona
30 July 2024

The 91��ɫ FBLA Club at the Collegiate National Leadership Conference. From left to right, Christina Wickenhauser, Eva Voumard, Darran Mason Ferrell, Nicc Edwards, Vondasia Pittman and Bre Welch. Photo provided by Christina Wickenhauser

Honors and Recognition Courses & Programs Workforce Training

91��ɫ Future Business Leaders of America Place in Top 10 at National Leadership Conference

Jared Smilack
26 July 2024

Ron Wall is 91��ɫ’s Chief Data and Technology Officer. JAN DONA/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

Honors and Recognition President’s Office Alumni

91��ɫ Alumnus Named New Chief Data and Technology Officer

Laura Inlow
23 July 2024

91��ɫ will hold a Baseball Prospect Showcase on Aug. 18 for players interested in playing at the collegiate level during the 2025-2026 season. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Athletics

91��ɫ Welcomes Players to Baseball Prospect Showcase

Jan Dona
23 July 2024

Sabrina Davis holding the YouthBuild USA Innovator of the Year award. Photo by Jan Dona, 91��ɫ Marketing/PR.

Honors and Recognition Courses & Programs Workforce Training

91��ɫ Sabrina Davis Receives YouthBuild USA Innovator of the Year Award

Jan Dona
17 July 2024

Katelyn Baahlmann and Rosie Ellington of 91��ɫ’s College for Life program hand out free iced coffees from Bunkhouse Joe.

Events Community

91��ɫ 2nd Annual Summerfest Draws More than 1200

Jan Dona
12 July 2024

NGRREC NSF REU interns Nathan Palomo, Morgan Trout and Faben Tesfazion record data for aquatic microplastic analysis. JIMMY WILDERMAN/ROUTE 3 FILMS

Events NGRREC Honors and Recognition

NGRREC Presents Annual NSF REU Symposium with SIUE

Jared Smilack
12 July 2024

June

Isaac Moore has signed on as 91��ɫ’s women’s head basketball coach. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Athletics Honors and Recognition

91��ɫ Signs Isaac Moore as Womens Basketball Head Coach

Jan Dona
28 June 2024

The Rivers of Color garden features towering tropical plants this year. JAN DONA/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

Events Foundation Community

Garden Show Invites You to Cultivate Your Dreams at 91��ɫ

Laura Inlow
26 June 2024

NGRREC

NGRREC Receives 8k Grant from Bayer Fund for Annual Water Festival

Jared Smilack
24 June 2024

Fifth grade students working with the Enviroscape watershed model at last year’s Water Festival. Photo by JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

NGRREC

NGRREC Receives $10k Grant from Enbridge for Annual Water Festival

Jared Smilack
24 June 2024

Summerfest 2023 attendees visit with a friendly pig at the petting zoo, which is making a comeback at this year’s event. JAN DONA/MARKETING & PR

Community Courses & Programs Events

91��ɫ Inviting Community to Celebrate Summerfest

Jared Smilack
24 June 2024

Construction campers got to work with YouthBuild AmeriCorps students and trainers. Pictured above are Jace Klein, Ja’Quavion Greer, Zakiye Gleason, Caiden Kreider, Ezra Pfleger, Darryl McElroy, Justin McBride, Bryson Bloch, Mia Marko, Janiya Gleason, Jaydin Berry, Daren Watley-Gleason Jr., Kyrie Brown, Camden Kreider, Josiah Holliday, Ryan Battles, Sirahjay Collins, Kavon Lacey, Brandon Wilson Jr., Scotty Marko, Madison Gauntt, Claire Stephens, Will Lair, Mason Smith, Jahbari Banks and Nolan Bennet. Photo by Jan Dona, 91��ɫ Marketing/PR.

Community Workforce Training Courses & Programs

YouthBuild AmeriCorps Students Step Up for Construction Camp

Jan Dona
21 June 2024

Attendees at 91��ɫ’s 2023 Summerfest order delicious frozen custard from the Shivers tent. PHOTO BY JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Events Courses & Programs Community

91��ɫ Welcomes Vendors to Participate in Annual Summerfest

Jared Smilack
18 June 2024

Trailblazers DH/C Jake Radosevich was named to the NJCAA DII All-America third team as well as to the All-Region 24 team. Photo by Jan Dona, 91��ɫ Marketing/PR.

Athletics

Radosevich Earns NJCAA DII All-America Nod

Jan Dona
17 June 2024

Lewis and Clark has received a grant to develop a new Avionics program in the Metro East. ADOBE STOCK IMAGE

Courses & Programs

91��ɫ Lands 346k Grant to Develop an Avionics Program

Laura Inlow
12 June 2024

Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Dean’s List.

President’s Office Alumni Honors and Recognition

91��ɫ Announces Spring 2024 Presidents and Deans Lists

Laura Inlow
05 June 2024

Illinois High School Diploma 2023 Graduate Cayan Moore poses for a photo with his parents, Eric and Crystal Stevens, at last year’s graduation ceremony. JAN DONA/ 91��ɫ Marketing & PR

Courses & Programs Alumni Honors and Recognition Events

91��ɫ to Celebrate Illinois High School Diploma Graduation Thursday June 6

Laura Inlow
05 June 2024

May

OTA Alumna Amy Jun, her father William ‘Buzz’ Smith and occupational therapist Breanne Edwards. PHOTO BY JARED SMILACK/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Courses & Programs Health Services

91��ɫ OTA Alumna Amy Jun Makes a Difference Through Occupational Therapy

Jared Smilack
31 May 2024

The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center presents Mississippi & The Mac, their newest STREAM Series event, in collaboration with the Macoupin Art Collective.

Community Arts and Culture NGRREC

NGRREC Presents Mississippi and The Mac with the Macoupin Art Collective

Jared Smilack
31 May 2024

Bob DiPaolo is pictured in his classroom with students. 91��ɫ file photo

Courses & Programs Honors and Recognition

91��ɫ Remembers Two Retired Business Faculty for their Lasting Impacts

Laura Inlow
28 May 2024

Student participants in a hands-on activity during last summer’s NURS 129 course. Photo by DIANE MCDONOUGH/LEWIS AND CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Courses & Programs Health Services

91��ɫ Nursing Program Offers Job Shadowing Course for Prospective Nurses

Jared Smilack
24 May 2024

Sam Weller, two-time Bram Stoker Award-winner of fiction and nonfiction and authorized biographer for legendary writer Ray Bradbury.

Community Arts and Culture

Two Time Bram Stoker Award Winning and Best Selling Author Sam Weller to Visit 91��ɫ

Jared Smilack
22 May 2024

Paralegal Studies Program Coordinator Becky Gockel (left) and student Audrey Haas review notes at the Madison County Courthouse.

Courses & Programs

91��ɫ Paralegal Program Offers Quick Path to Certification

Jan Dona
16 May 2024

Honors and Recognition Alumni Courses & Programs

91��ɫ Alumna Shannon White Receives the Roster of Honor Award from the American Occupational Therapy Association

Jared Smilack
13 May 2024

Jeannette Carrington of Edwardsville submitted the winning design in 91��ɫ’s 2024 Interactive Mural contest. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Campus Life Arts and Culture Honors and Recognition

91��ɫ Elects Carrington Design for 2024 Interactive Mural

Jan Dona
13 May 2024

Photo by Jared Smilack/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

Honors and Recognition Campus Life Student Services

Student Ambassador Nathan Gilbert Finds His Path at Lewis and Clark

Jared Smilack
06 May 2024

A fifth-grade student holds a fish for a photo during the 2023 Water Festival at 91��ɫ. JAN DONA/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

NGRREC Honors and Recognition

National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Awarded American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grant

Jared Smilack
06 May 2024

All three classes are in-person or online on the Godfrey Campus and will be taught by local real estate professional Kevin Botterbush, ABR.

Courses & Programs

Real Estate Classes Offered this Summer Semester

Laura Inlow
03 May 2024

Pictured from left to right: Mason Ferrell, Nicc Edwards, Bre Welch, Vondasia Pittman, Eva Voumard. Photo provided by Christina Wickenhauser

Honors and Recognition Campus Life

91��ɫ Future Business Leaders of America Club Receives Several Awards from State Leadership Conference

Jared Smilack
03 May 2024

A College for Kids student learns about the wonders of magic tricks. LAURA INLOW/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Community Courses & Programs

91��ɫ College for Kids Gears Up for a Summer of Learning and Fun

Jared Smilack
02 May 2024

April

Alumni Campus Life President’s Office Community Events

Second State of Trailblazer Nation to Highlight 91��ɫ Progress

Laura Inlow
30 April 2024

Team M3, a group of area homeschool students, finished first in this year’s reporting competition. From left to right are Caroline Blaymaier, Blake Schaper, Eli Hawk, Jacob Schaper and Abi Zimmerman.

Courses & Programs Events Community

Jersey Homeschoolers Top 91��ɫ Trebuchet Competition

Jan Dona
26 April 2024

Pharmacy Technician Assistant Professor Kaycilee Sackmann supervises the work of student Jasmine Williams. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Courses & Programs Workforce Training

91��ɫ Pharmacy Tech Program Puts Students on Fast Track to State Certification

Jan Dona
24 April 2024

91��ɫ Alumnus Kevin Edwards, left, and 91��ɫ President Ken Trzaska, pose for a photo on the red carpet prior to the 2024 Always Late TV Movie Awards held in the Hatheway Cultural Center this past March. JAN DONA/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

President’s Office Honors and Recognition Events

Alumnus Kevin Edwards to Speak at 91��ɫ 53rd Annual Commencement

Jared Smilack
23 April 2024

Send Silence Packing: Behind the Backpacks. Photo provided by Active Minds

Health Services Events Community

Traveling Exhibit Aims to End the Silence that Surrounds Mental Health and Suicide

Jared Smilack
19 April 2024

Bird-voiced treefrog, submitted by Leslie Gittemeier

Community NGRREC

2024 NGRREC STREAM Series Presents FrogWatch USA Training

Jared Smilack
12 April 2024

Hannah Griffis teaches RiverWatch volunteers how to collect stream quality data. Photo by Anne Townsend.

NGRREC

RiverWatch Volunteers Monitor Stream Health Across Illinois

Jared Smilack
08 April 2024

PTK Sponsor and Speech Professor Elizabeth Grant (left) with “You Have a Voice!” winner, Belle Blackorby; second-place finisher, Madeline Bouillon and third-place contestant, T.K. Queenster. James Pepper, 91��ɫ Marketing/PR.

Campus Life Honors and Recognition Events

Blackorby Wins You Have a Voice Speech Competition

Jan Dona
05 April 2024

91��ɫ Nursing students practicing on a simulator. Jan Dona, 91��ɫ Marketing/PR

Events Courses & Programs

91��ɫ Nursing Program Invites Prospective Students to Open House

Jared Smilack
03 April 2024

March

Jessica Snyder is one of 91��ɫ’s Student Ambassadors .JARED SMILACK/ 91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Student Services Honors and Recognition Campus Life

91��ɫ Student Finds Her Voice as Student Ambassador

Jared Smilack
26 March 2024

Job Fair attendees meet with potential employers. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Community Workforce Training Student Services

91��ɫ Career Services Hosting Annual Job Fair April 3

Jared Smilack
26 March 2024

91��ɫ’s Women’s Basketball team is hosting a new Girls Basketball Recreational League for players in grades 8-12.

Athletics Community

Trailblazers Womens Basketball Launching Girls Recreational League

Laura Inlow
19 March 2024

91��ɫ’s Career Closet provides free professional clothing for students. The Career Closet is only one of the free services being offered to students at this month’s Career Readiness Day. Submitted photo

Workforce Training Student Services

91��ɫ Career Services Presents Career Readiness Day for Enrolled Students

Jared Smilack
15 March 2024

St. Louis icon Mary Jayne returns to host the ALTV Movie Awards, March 23-24, at 91��ɫ.

Arts and Culture Community Events

Always Late TV Movie Awards Returns to 91��ɫ

Jan Dona
14 March 2024

Lotus at Sunrise. Photo by John Sullivan

NGRREC

NGRREC Invites Community to Opening Night of World Water Day Photo Exhibit

Jared Smilack
08 March 2024

The sun shines over the Mississippi River. Photo by Mary Pisoni

NGRREC

NGRREC Announces Winners for World Water Day Photo Contest

Jared Smilack
05 March 2024

February

Brandon Hayes Jr. pictured outside of Wade Hall on the Godfrey Campus. JARED SMILACK/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Student Services Alumni

Brandon Hayes Jr Thrives in Role as 91��ɫ Student Ambassador

Jared Smilack
16 February 2024

NGRREC

Drink For a Cause at Old Bakery Beer Company to Benefit NGRREC

Jared Smilack
12 February 2024

91��ɫ students will have the opportunity to mingle with representatives from various colleges, universities and military branches during Spring Transfer Day 2024

Courses & Programs Student Services

Transfer Students to Explore Options at 91��ɫ Spring Transfer Day 2024

Laura Inlow
09 February 2024

Madeline Bouillon, winner of last year’s “You Have a Voice!” humanities speech competition. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Arts and Culture Campus Life Events

91��ɫ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Presents ‘You Have a Voice!’ Humanities Speech Contest

Jared Smilack
09 February 2024

91��ɫ Dental Assisting and Hygiene Associate Professor Meghan Becraft has been nominated for the ICCTA Outstanding Full-time Faculty Award. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Honors and Recognition Courses & Programs

Becraft Earns ICCTA Outstanding Full time Faculty Award Nomination

Jan Dona
09 February 2024

Honors and Recognition Student Services Foundation

Lewis and Clark 2024 2025 Scholarship Applications Now Open

Jared Smilack
05 February 2024

Community

Grow Native By Design Landscape Challenges and Native Plant Solutions Workshop February 23 in Edwardsville IL

Laura Inlow
02 February 2024

January

Courses & Programs

91��ɫ Community Education Offers Private Pilot Ground School Class

Jared Smilack
31 January 2024

Historian J.E. Robinson led a full bus on a tour of Alton stops on the Underground Railroad Feb. 14, 2019. The tour culminated with a visit to the Lovejoy Monument and the grave of abolitionist Elijah Lovejoy. 91��ɫ file photo

Community Events Arts and Culture

91��ɫ Gears Up for Black History Month 2024

Laura Inlow
30 January 2024

91��ɫ has released the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Fall 2023 semester

Alumni Honors and Recognition

91��ɫ Announces Fall 2023 Honors Lists

Enrollment Center
29 January 2024

NGRREC

Submissions Open for NGRREC World Water Day Photo Contest

Jared Smilack
29 January 2024

Al Womack, who is director of the Alton Boys and Girls Club, as well as a member of the Alton Board of Education, was the keynote speaker at 91��ɫ’s MLK Commemoration this year. JAN DONA/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Honors and Recognition Events Arts and Culture Community

Local Leader Addresses Crowd at Martin Luther King Jr Celebration

Jan Dona
25 January 2024

Boys and Girls Club Director Al Womack will be the keynote speaker.

Arts and Culture Community Events Honors and Recognition

91��ɫ Annual MLK Jr Celebration to Feature Keynote by Al Womack

Laura Inlow
23 January 2024

Courses & Programs Student Services

New 91��ɫ Students Attend Spring 2024 Orientation

Jan Dona
12 January 2024

Kevin Edwards walks the red carpet at the 2023 Always Late TV Movie Awards.

Events

Alumnus Brings Always Late TV Movie Awards Back to 91��ɫ

Jan Dona
12 January 2024

91��ɫ continues to expand its Paralegal Studies program with the addition of Elder Law and Electronic Discovery courses. Jan Dona, 91��ɫ Marketing and PR.

Courses & Programs

91��ɫ Paralegal Program Adds Elder Law and Electronic Discovery Courses

Jan Dona
04 January 2024

Courses & Programs

Real Estate Classes Offered this Spring Semester

Jan Dona
04 January 2024

Andrew (Drew) Vincent pictured in front of the stained glass angel in Reid Memorial Library. JARED SMILACK/91��ɫ MARKETING & PR

Honors and Recognition Student Services Campus Life

Trailblazing Student Ambassador Plans to Study Public Relations at SIUE

Jared Smilack
02 January 2024