Illinois College Career Readiness & Experiential Learning

05/01/2026

Ring the bell for a nationally competitive achievement and global opportunities!🔔🌍

Congratulations to Kieran Powers on receiving the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program and taking the next step toward studying abroad and conducting research in Spain!🇪🇸

The Gilman Scholarship is a federally funded scholarship that supports outstanding undergraduate students with financial needs in pursuing study abroad opportunities. It is a highly competitive national program, with only 1 in 4 applicants selected. One key eligibility requirement is that students must be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application.

This scholarship helps cover costs like tuition, travel, housing, and other study abroad expenses while building global experience, career skills, networking opportunities, and international connections.💛

If studying abroad is a part of your future goals, talk to Rebecca Spencer in our office!

04/24/2026

We are excited to announce the breakaways for 2027‼️

Hawaii 🇺🇸
Ecuador 🇪🇨
Italy 🇮🇹
Norway 🇳🇴

If interested, scan the QR code on the poster and complete the application!! If you have any questions, visit Rebecca Spencer in the CREL hallway located in Lincoln.

04/14/2026

Where in the world is CREL Capt. Cappy headed ⁉️

Scan the QR code or copy the link below to make your guess! Guess correctly before tomorrow April 15th for a chance to win a passport wallet. ✈️💺

Come to the breakaway presentation April 20th at 11:00am in Kirby 006 for the announcements of the 2027 breakaways!! 🎉

https://forms.gle/byuPMRD9UvsHs7rr8

04/13/2026

New batch of suits👔 for our Footballers!

Whether it is for Celebration of Excellence, interview or job stop by and find something that fits your style! We have something to fit you!

04/09/2026

We are so grateful for Maurice West ‘07 and Maddie Wilkins Poe ‘23 for taking the time coming to Illinois College and speaking!

They shared the meaning of calling, career, and civic responsibility in their work and outside of it. Their experiences are great inspiration for students here at Illinois College.

Thank you Maurice and Maddie for sharing valuable insights into the professional world and giving advice on how students can follow their calling.

04/07/2026

Join IC Alumni Maurice and Maddie at the convocation tomorrow! 🎤✨

When: Tomorrow Wednesday April 8th at 7:00 PM 🕖
Where: Sibert Theatre 📍

There are not many convocations left this semester! Mark your calendars and knock out another convocation!! ✅

03/03/2026

Our Alternative Spring Break is officially underway 🌿

This week, our students are serving at Natchez Trace State Park in Tennessee — learning through hands-on service in one of the region’s most historic and scenic landscapes.

We’re proud to support this experience alongside our Director of Civic Engagement & Leadership Development, Lauren Dodge, as students invest their time, energy, and leadership in meaningful work.

We can’t wait to share more from their journey!

02/25/2026

A big CONGRATULATIONS to Kaydence Haag on her acceptance in Purdue University!💛🖤

In May, Kaydence will graduate with double majors in Business Administration and Organizational & Strategic Communication. Kaydence has made such an impact on campus through her many involvements through the past few years. We are so proud of her and can’t wait to see her succeed as she pursues a graduate degree in Global Supply Chain Management!

02/16/2026

CCCI Career Fest 2026 was a great time! Susie and Jessamy took 5 IC students to the career fair in Naperville on Friday where over 100 employers were present. We are so proud of these students for putting themselves out there, networking with employers, and gaining professional experience.💙

Next year we hope even more students will take advantage of this amazing by opportunity📢

02/08/2026

Love seeing our students make an impact in their internships!

Sneak peek! 👀🎨

One of the best parts of working with interns is watching their creativity come to life. Chloe has been hard at work designing a watercolor postcard series inspired by Jacksonville… and we are already in love.

We can’t wait to share the finished collection with you soon.

In the meantime, which local landmark or scene would you love to see turned into a postcard?

Drop your ideas below! ⬇️

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