Illinois Valley Community College Foundation & Alumni Association

06/16/2026

We are so proud of our students and so thankful to Bill and Dian Taylor for this unbelievable and life-changing gift.

Transferring Illinois Valley Community College students Nathan Hansen of LaSalle, Melanie Kaminski of Marseilles, Ethan Askeland of Granville and Bria Frey of Ottawa will attend Northern Illinois…

06/13/2026

Thanks to Tom Henson for taking the time to spotlight the IVCC Hall of Fame.

Five highly accomplished alumni were admitted to the IVCC-LPO Jr. College Hall of Fame on June 6. This video will introduce you to them, and show you that “No place

06/10/2026

What a wonderful day we had celebrating our newest inductees into the IVCC/LPO Hall of Fame. Thank you to Angelina Janes New Mourning Photography for the images.

06/04/2026

IVCC-LPO HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY
Join us in honoring Fran Brolley, Therese Cotton-Uphaus, Joseph Devera, Gary Peterlin, and Susan D. Ruppert as they are inducted into the 2026 IVCC-LPO Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the IVCC Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre. The public is invited to attend.
Nominations are open for the 2027 IVCC-LPO Hall of Fame class at www.ivcc.edu/halloffame.

05/29/2026

We were so honored to be able to remember Bob and celebrate the legacy of learning he has left here at IVCC. Thank you to the family for your generous contributions and to our artist Susan Burton for creating such a special memorial in Bob's garden.

05/28/2026

We are so excited! Hope you can join us to celebrate these amazing IVCC former students.

The Illinois Valley Community College Foundation has selected five individuals for induction in the IVCC-LPO Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

05/28/2026

Thank you VAC for investing in our students.

The La Salle County Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) has created a $21,000 endowment to award scholarships to IVCC veterans and their children.

05/22/2026

Thank you to the Starved Rock Historical and Educational Foundation for investing in IVCC students!

A $1,000 annual scholarship to assist an Illinois Valley Community College student in pursuing a conservation-related career has been established by the Starved Rock Historical and Educational…

05/13/2026

So honored to continue Roger's legacy. Thank you Mary Elizabeth Hancock.

A scholarship created to honor a longtime Ottawa Dental Laboratory employee will assist an Illinois Valley Community College student studying technology.

The Roger Hustis Memorial Scholarship was created by Mary Elizabeth Hancock to honor Hustis, who died in 2022. The scholarship will provide one $1,000 award annually.

Hustis’s career at Ottawa Dental Laboratory spanned 40 years. Before he retired in 2019, Hustis was the manager of the implant department. Hancock said Hustis quickly recognized the value of computers and technology, not only in his field but across all work environments and encouraged her son to learn about computer science and cybersecurity.

“Since graduating from IVCC, my son Tony continues to pursue a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity and has obtained certification from industry-respected organizations such as CompTIA, Cisco and the Linux Foundation. Being able to give something back to IVCC is really a blessing for my son and me and we feel lucky to be a small part in helping with continuing education,” Hancock said.

For more information about establishing a scholarship or contributing to The Roger Hustis Memorial Scholarship, contact Executive Director of the Foundation Tracy Beattie at 815-224-0550.

04/30/2026

Thank you Eureka Savings Bank! What a generous investment into our students and community.

The Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center has received a significant donation from Eureka Savings Bank, one of the oldest businesses rooted in the Illinois Valley.