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91��ɫ Announces Spring 2026 Honors Lists

Laura Inlow
23 June 2026

91��ɫ is announcing the lists of full- and part-time honors students for the Spring 2026 semester. Students earning a...

Pictured from left to right, Bunker Hill Superintendent Todd Dugan, Vivien Wilcox, Grace Burris, and 91��ɫ President Ken Trzaska. The group poses for a photo the night of Bunker Hill High School’s 2026 Graduation Ceremony.

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Two Bunker Hill Grads Receive Associate Degree and High School Diploma at Same Time

Laura Inlow
17 June 2026

Bunker Hill High School celebrated its Class of 2026 at a graduation ceremony May 15, but for two graduates, the night was doubly important.

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Power of 15 Expands Post-Secondary Options for Bunker Hill Students

Laura Inlow
17 June 2026

A few years ago, Bunker Hill High School was determined to find a way to address a decline in students pursuing post-secondary education and...

Julia Janus, Matthew Maag and Xander Braundmeir pose with their awards from the competition. Photo by Christina Wickenhauser, 91��ɫ FBLA Advisor & Associate Professor, Accounting

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91��ɫ Students Earn National Honors at FBLA National Leadership Conference

Laura Inlow
16 June 2026

Students from 91��ɫ won top prizes at the Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.’s (FBLA) National Leadership...

Pictured above are the campers, YouthBuild leaders and trainers who participated in Construction Camp. They are Wyatt Downey, James Evans, Kai Lacey, KyAire London, William McClellan, Jah’sten Parker, Carleione Pittman, Ivory Sanders, Elizabeth Van Deven, Landen Clark, Tom Dooley, Max Fickle, Dallas Hornsby, Will Lunaporto, Hunter Rezabik, Torrin Shaw, Tyler Spratley, Kevin Stark and Trainer Darryl McElroy.

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YouthBuild Students Mentor Young Builders During Annual Construction Camp

Jan Dona
12 June 2026

Twelve area youth spent four days learning construction skills and creating hands-on projects during 91��ɫ's...

Pictured, graduate Brianna Stewart celebrates as she crosses the stage to receive her high school diploma.

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91��ɫ Adult Education Celebrates Illinois High School Diploma Graduates

Jan Dona
05 June 2026

The Adult Education program at 91��ɫ held its 2026 Illinois High School Diploma graduation ceremony on June 2 at the...

91��ɫ’s new Workforce Training Coordinator Beth Arrowsmith will help the college meet area workforce demands. PHOTO BY JAN DONA, 91��ɫ MARKETING/PR

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91��ɫs New Workforce Training Coordinator Focuses on Connecting Community Needs with Career Pathways

Jan Dona
14 May 2026

Building stronger connections between local employers, community partners and workforce education programs is the primary focus of new Workforce...

91��ɫ is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals enter that career field as brokers.

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Real Estate Classes Offered this Summer Semester

Jan Dona
13 May 2026

91��ɫ is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals...

Lewis and Clark hosted a student-led panel discussion on AI in Education in May. Panelists included (L-R): faculty members Christina Wickenhauser, David Ollenbittle, Francis Corby and Mumba Mumba; and students Julia Janus, Roland Gonzalez, Ethan Micklevitz and Wrigley Releford. LAURA INLOW/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

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91��ɫ Students Host Panel on AI and Education

Laura Inlow
13 May 2026

91��ɫ students, faculty and community members gathered online and in-person Tuesday, May 6, for a dynamic panel...

91��ɫ’s Avionics program continues to offer courses during the Fall 2026 semester. JAN DONA/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

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91��ɫ Offers Continued Avionics Opportunities for Fall Semester

Mayci Wilderman
12 May 2026

91��ɫ’s Avionics program will offer three courses in Fall 2026. Designed to expand opportunities and provide...

In the front row, from left to right, are Ms. Erin McAfee, Tesla Risdon, Mackenzie Emmerson, Navi Stapleford, Gabi Hamilton and Elvira Christen. In the second row, from left to right, are Wyatt Baker, Rowan Pehrson, Carson Anderson, Madelyn Bertels, Leela Hornbeck, Lydia Timmermeier, Adelynn Bartee, Aubrey Guess, Ariana Banwart, Kaylee Wall, Mrs. Tricia Banwart and Mrs. Shadow Collins. In the third row, from left to right, are Edwardsville Asst. Fire Chief Mark Mayfield, Bunker Hill Firefighter Bob Yaeger, 91��ɫ Fire Science Coordinator Ed Burnley, Ms. Katie Sutton, Ryker Henfling, Jackob Wall, Logan Pollard, Cooper Kahl and Carson Trimm. PHOTO BY KELLY REMIJAN

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Burn n Learn Event Gives Students Hands On Introduction to Firefighting and STEM

Jan Dona
12 May 2026

Students from Wolf Ridge Education Center in Bunker Hill recently participated in a hands-on Burn N Learn: Firefighting & STEM Day coordinated...

91��ɫ’s Nursing program has received continued ACEN accreditation with no findings for the second consecutive cycle.

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91��ɫ Nursing Program Earns Continued ACEN Accreditation

Mayci Wilderman
11 May 2026

91��ɫ’s Associate Degree Nursing program has been granted continued accreditation by the Accreditation Commission...

Those who took part in the Burn ‘n’ Learn event were, from left to right, Instructor Tanner Sweetman, educators Dawn Waller, Lora Ruyle, Liza Basden, Brenna McIlvoy, Jean Kiel, Amy Manker, Scott Summers, Kelly Remijan and Fire Science Program Coordinator Ed Burnley.

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91��ɫ Fire Science Program Hosts STEM Experience

Jan Dona
08 May 2026

91��ɫ’s Fire Science program, in partnership with the Illinois Regional Office of Education 40 (ROE 40), hosted...

High School Liaison Cora Gill and Office Assistant Laura Stayton are shown in the new Macoupin County CEC office, located inside the Carlinville School District middle school and high school facility. Photo by JAN DONA/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

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91��ɫ Poised to Make a Bigger Impact with a Smaller Footprint in Carlinville

Lori Artis
08 May 2026

91��ɫ Poised to Make a “Bigger Impact” with a “Smaller Footprint” in Carlinville. A new agreement between the Carlinville...

Freshman Abigail Johnes is a stand-out student in 91��ɫ’s Architecture program. Photo by JAN DONA, 91��ɫ MARKETING/PR

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91��ɫ Student Abigail Johnes Balances Academics, Leadership and Community Service

Jan Dona
06 May 2026

91��ɫ student Abigail Johnes is building a future in architecture while balancing a full academic load, leadership...

Pictured are students who participated in the Workforce Hub Certificate Presentation Ceremony. They are Jungho Bae, Jamila Berry, Chance Edwards, Jason Hancock, Klayton Kueck, Christopher Landreth, Jenni Miller, Andrew Mitchell, Brandie Johnson, Christopher Pittman, Edward Shegog, James Charles, Jalen Caldwell, Jason Williams, Armani Gray, Chardai O’Kain, Joshua Fischer, Kaitlyn Mistoler, Keith Perry, Logan Ramert, Meshyala White, Victor Wiley, Lucas Admire, Kimberly Barrett, Asijah Bass, Tasha Dunn, Chase Ellinger, Dakota Ferrari, Ryan Haggett, Chris Morgan, Stephanie Oseguera, Ciera Pastoriza, Caleb Randall, Jorge Salgueiro and Derek Wiggins.

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Alton CEJA Workforce Training Hub Awards Certificates

Jan Dona
05 May 2026

Alton’s Workforce Training Hub, located at 91��ɫ’s Scott Bibb Center, recently awarded certificates to 62...

Alumna and former Illinois Senator Rachelle Aud Crowe will be the event’s keynote speaker.

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Rachelle Aud Crowe to Speak at 91��ɫ 55th Commencement

Laura Inlow
04 May 2026

91��ɫ will celebrate its 55th annual Commencement, May 20, 2026, featuring alumna and former Illinois Senator Rachelle...

91��ɫ’s Adult Education program celebrated students graduating from their Solar Technology Training program on April 25, 2025 at the Scott Bibb Center. Photo by Jan Dona, 91��ɫ Marketing/PR.

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91��ɫ Celebrates CEJA Solar and Climate Works Graduates

Jan Dona
28 April 2026

91��ɫ celebrating the achievements of Solar and Climate Works graduates with a graduation ceremony, 6 p.m., Thursday, April 30 at Scott Bibb Center,...

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Remote Operations

91��ɫ
27 April 2026

Following updates from the National Weather Service, out of an abundance of caution, the college will be switching to remote operations today,...

Hosted by 91��ɫ President Ken Trzaska and the President’s Student Advisory Council, the event will feature a joint student and faculty panel promoting open dialog on campus around AI and its involvement with teaching and learning.

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91��ɫ to Host Student-Led Discussion on AI in Education

Laura Inlow
22 April 2026

91��ɫ will host a discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence on education at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, on the...

A student works with the new equipment Gulfstream Aerospace recently donated to 91��ɫ Avionics program. JAN DONA/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

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10K Grant Supports 91��ɫs Growing Avionics Program

Mayci Wilderman
16 April 2026

The Avionics program at 91��ɫ has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation.

Pictured from left to right, third-place winner MaKayla Woolsey, of Jerseyville, second-place winner Cloud Sutton, of Jerseyville, and first-place winner Kimberly Price, of Bethalto. Photo by Laura Inlow, 91��ɫ Marketing & PR

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CM Student Wins You Have a Voice Speech Competition at 91��ɫ

Mayci Wilderman
15 April 2026

Dual credit student Kimberly Price, of Civic Memorial High School, brought home the first-place prize, and $100 cash, in the 2026 “You Have a...

Childcare workers interested in pursuing a degree or certificate in Child Development from Lewis and Clark can save a semester’s worth of courses by demonstrating their experience through Prior Learning Assessment. Photo by LAURA INLOW/91��ɫ Marketing & PR

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Childcare Workers Can Earn College Credit for Experience at 91��ɫ

Laura Inlow
31 March 2026

91��ɫ Child Development is now offering college course credit for work experience through its Prior Learning Assessment...

91��ɫ Sophomore Sarah Wieneke has recently been named one of the winners of the 2024-2025 Norton Speaker’s Contest.

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91��ɫ Student Named Winner of Norton Speaker’s Contest

Mayci Wilderman
20 March 2026

91��ɫ Sophomore Sarah Wieneke has recently been named one of the winners of the 2024-2025 Norton Speaker’s Contest.

91��ɫ student Vivi Elson created the upcoming showcase as part of an honors project for her speech class.

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91��ɫ Student to host Inaugural Singer Showcase at Wildey Theatre

Mayci Wilderman
20 March 2026

One 91��ɫ student is bringing local college vocalists together for a night filled with music this spring. 

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