Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) announces that Dr. Matt Fowler, President of Wabash Valley College and IECC Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, has formally notified the Board of Trustees of his intent to retire and not to seek renewal of his current contract, which expires on June 30, 2027.

In its April 21 meeting, the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees approved a resolution honoring Jerry Cox, a longtime supporter of Frontier Community College, and granting him naming rights to select elements of the new athletic center currently under construction on campus. Cox has recently made the FCC Foundation the beneficiary of a generous estate gift.  

The Lincoln Trail College Community Choir and Jazz Band will present a spring concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in the Zwermann Arts Center Theater. The concert will feature a blend of choral works and jazz standards performed by ensembles made up of community members and Lincoln Trail College students.

Mount Carmel, IL — Wabash Valley College will celebrate the achievements of its graduates during its 64th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m.

Students in the telecommunications program at Lincoln Trail College continue to demonstrate their readiness for the workforce, extending a six-year streak of passing the Fiber Optic Association (FOA) Certification Exam on their first attempt.

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges mourns the death of former Chief Executive Officer Terry L. Bruce, who passed away on April 17, 2026. Mr. Bruce’s decades of leadership and public service left a lasting mark on the institution, the region, and the Illinois community college system.  

The Olney Central College Music Department will present its Spring Concert at 7 p.m. on April 22 in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. The evening will feature performances by the OCC Community Concert Band and Jazz Combo, under the direction of OCC Interim Director of Bands Jena Combs. Joining them as a special guest will be the Flora High School Band, directed by OCC alumnus Ethan Steber. Combs is excited to include the high school students in the event, an idea that grew out of a conversation with Steber. 

For the third consecutive year, students at Lincoln Trail College are gaining real-world experience while making a tangible impact in the community through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. The VITA program offers free tax preparation services to qualifying individuals, particularly those with low incomes and elderly residents. At Lincoln Trail College, the program is led by Associate Professor of Business Amie Mayhall and supported by students who complete IRS training and certification.

Mount Carmel, IL — Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) is excited to announce the release of its 2026 Summer Camps and 2026–2027 Community Education Catalog, offering engaging learning opportunities for students of all ages across the district.

Mount Carmel, IL — Wabash Valley College is proud to recognize three instructors who were selected by students to receive this year’s Student Senate instructor awards. The honors are based on student nominations and reflect the strong connections instructors build with students inside and outside the classroom.