Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Washington Community High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Washington Community High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
(see more)Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Washington Community High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Washington Community High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
ICC Proudly Recognizes Student Veterans for Fall 2016
ICC is proud to announce its student veterans for the Fall 2016 semester. The ICC Veterans Affairs office assists students with federal and state veterans education benefits, academic advisement, counseling referrals, VA benefits advisement and community resource contact. Congratulations to our student veterans who are attending school while trying to juggle families, jobs, and navigate the VA system after they have already completed their military career. Thank you for your service!
Military Achievement -
2016 Oct 25
ICC Welcomes Medical Laboratory Technician Program Students for Fall 2016
ICC is pleased to announce students in its Medical Laboratory Technician Program for Fall 2016! Students in the ICC Medical Laboratory Technician Program complete 65 hours of coursework to earn an Associate in Applied Science degree. Clinical experiences are provided in labs in Illinois and Iowa. Under the supervision of Medical Laboratory Scientists, MLTs perform most of the common laboratory tests in a medical laboratory. They use microscopes and other high-tech, computer-operated equipment to analyze body fluids and cells; look for bacteria, parasites and other organisms; analyze the chemical content of fluids; match blood for transfusion; and test for drug levels in the blood to gauge a patient's response to treatment. To learn more about ICC's Medical Laboratory Technician Program, visit the Health Careers webpage or call the Health Careers Dept. at (309) 999-4600. Welcome to ICC! We're glad you're here!
Accepted -
2016 Oct 19
ICC Welcomes Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Students for Fall 2016
ICC welcomes students into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program for Fall 2016! Students in ICC's Occupational Therapy Assistant Program complete 66 hours of classroom coursework and clinical experience to earn an Associate in Applied Science degree and seek certification as an occupational therapy assistant. The occupational therapy assistant works under the direction of an occupational therapist. Occupational therapy provides rehabilitation for people with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments and helps people improve the quality of their lives by overcoming or compensating for limitations they may have. To learn more about the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at ICC, visit the Health Careers webpage or call the Health Careers Dept. at (309) 999-4600. Welcome to ICC! We're glad you're here!
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2016 Oct 19
ICC Welcomes Medical Assistant Program Students for Fall 2016
ICC is pleased to welcome students into its Medical Assistant Program for Fall 2016! Students in ICC's Medical Assistant Program complete a total of 41 credit hours, consisting of classroom and clinical experience, to earn a certificate. Graduates of ICC's program are well-prepared to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties such as assessing patient's vital signs and histories, preparing patients for procedures, assisting the physician with examinations and treatments, collecting and processing specimens, performing selected diagnostic tests, performing electrocardiograms, and administration of medications as directed by the physician. To learn more about the Medical Assistant Program at ICC, visit the Health Careers webpage or call the Health Careers Dept. at (309) 999-4600. Welcome to the Medical Assistant Program at ICC! We're glad you're here!
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2016 Oct 19
ICC Welcomes Radiography Program Students for Fall 2016
ICC is pleased to welcome students into its Radiography Program for Fall 2016! Students of ICC's Radiography Program complete six semesters (71 credit hours) of coursework on the ICC campuses, including extensive, supervised clinical experience at local health care facilities. Graduates of the program are prepared to perform a variety of functions in medical imaging departments of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Successful students earn an Associate in Applied Science degree and are eligible to apply to take the National Certification Exam in diagnostic radiography through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. To learn more about the Radiography Program at ICC, visit the Health Careers webpage or call the Health Careers Dept. at (309) 999-4600. Welcome to ICC! We are glad you're here!
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2016 Oct 19
ICC Welcomes Therapeutic Massage Program Students for Fall 2016
Illinois Central College is pleased to welcome students into its Therapeutic Massage Program for Fall 2016! Many massage therapists enter the profession because of their interest in helping others and in the healthcare field. They work in a variety of settings and may receive physician referrals to complement traditional medical treatment for illness, injury, and pain. Students in the ICC Therapeutic Massage Program learn how to help improve the health and well-being of individuals by administering massage techniques for relaxation or for relief from aches and pains or stress. Upon completion of 37 hours of coursework, including clinical experience, students in the ICC Therapeutic Massage Program earn a certificate. To learn more about the Therapeutic Massage Program at ICC, visit the Health Careers webpage or call the Health Careers Dept. at (309) 999-4600. Congratulations to all Therapeutic Massage Program students! We are so happy to have you at ICC!
Accepted -
2016 Oct 19
ICC Welcomes Practical Nursing Program Students for Fall 2016
ICC is proud to welcome students into its Practical Nursing Program for fall 2016. The Practical Nursing Program is designed to prepare the nursing graduate to provide quality care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, dentist, or podiatrist. LPNs monitor vital signs, change dressings, prepare and give injections, assist patients with personal hygiene, and meet their emotional needs. In some instances, such as in nursing homes, licensed practical nurses evaluate residents' needs, develop care plans, and supervise nursing aides. For more information on ICC's Practical Nursing Program, visit icc.edu/academics/catalog/health-careers/licensed-practical-nurse/ Congratulations! We are so glad you chose ICC!
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2016 Oct 18
ICC Chamber Singers Perform for Loaves and Fish Guests
ICC Chamber Singers recently took time out from their music retreat to sing a great spiritual for the guests dining at the Loaves and Fish feeding ministry at the First United Methodist Church in Peoria, Ill. A Loaves and Fish volunteer told the group that they had an unexpected effect on one of their reserved weekly guests. The volunteer said that, as the students started to sing, the woman stopped eating and turned to listen with a smile on her face. The volunteer said it is the first time she has seen this guest smile in months. Thank you, ICC Chamber Singers, for spreading your joy of music!
Community Service -
2016 Oct 14
ICC Welcomes Nursing Program Students
ICC is proud to welcome students into its Nursing Program for fall 2016! The Nursing Program at ICC prepares graduates for work in health care facilities such as clinics, hospitals, physician offices, home health care agencies, or extended care facilities. Nurses assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients with acute or chronic health problems; administer medication, treatments prescribed by physicians; and coordinate varied activities of allied health care workers. Congratulations! We're so glad you chose ICC!
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2016 Oct 12
ICC Horticulture Program Students Participate in Design Challenge
ICC Horticulture Program students currently are participating in the "Come Alive Outside Design Challenge," which provides an opportunity for teams of post-secondary and secondary students to work together with landscape professionals to design and build engaging outdoor learning environments at schools and childcare facilities. ICC students will partner with Come Alive Outside, The Kitchen Community, and Christy Webber Landscapes to create an outdoor learning environment for Hanson Park Elementary School in Chicago, Ill. Teams have until Dec. 2 to finalize proposals, which will be judged by a professional panel and voted on by the community of teachers and parents at Hanson Park. All submissions will be featured at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show in March 2017. The winning design will be announced in December, with the winning design scheduled to be built on the school grounds in the spring of 2017.
Academic competition -
2016 Oct 5
Culver-Stockton's Class of 2021
Congratulations on acceptance into Culver-Stockton's fall 2017 incoming class.
Enrollment -
2016 Oct 5
ICC Students Win Blick Madness Painting Competition
ICC students brought home a gold trophy from the Blick Madness Painting Competition, hosted by Dick Blick art store, on September 22, 2016. The students competed as a group and painted a fall scene, complete with campfire and pumpkins. The students had just an hour and a half to complete the painting. The group competed against other two- and four-year institutions in Illinois, including: Western Illinois University, Eastern Illinois University, Monmouth College, Eureka College, Bradley University, and Carl Sandburg. ICC students have won the gold trophy in three out of the last five competitions.
Academic competition -
2016 Oct 3
Carthage Student Ambassador
Our student ambassadors take prospective students and families on tours of campus. They also attend recruiting events and receptions with the admissions team. They are truly the front line of recruiting for Carthage and we couldn't survive without them.
Leadership -
2016 Oct 3
ICC GM ASEP Program Welcomes Class #16 for Fall 2016
ICC proudly welcomes freshman class number 16 into the GM ASEP program for Fall 2016. Congratulations! We're glad you are here.
Accepted -
2016 Sep 28
Illinois Central College Welcomes Fall Semester 2016 Students
Illinois Central College is pleased to welcome more than 9,000 students for its fall 2016 semester, which began on Monday, August 15. Congratulations on all of your accomplishments! We are so glad you chose ICC.
Enrollment -
2016 Sep 12
ICC Welcomes Learning Lab Student Tutors for Fall 2016
Illinois Central College Learning Lab welcomes student tutors for the fall 2016 semester. Congratulations to all!
Work Experience -
2016 Aug 26
ICC Paralegal Program Students Complete Summer Internships
ICC Paralegal Program students completed their summer internships at various law firms, state's attorney's offices, legal aid offices, as well as local businesses. They earned 225 hours of real-world paralegal experience over the course of an eight-week summer semester. These ABA Approved Paralegal Program students did a fantastic job. Congratulations!
Internship -
2016 Aug 24
ICC Criminal Justice Students Complete Summer Internship
Students in ICC's Criminal Justice Program this summer participated in internships to gain real-world perspectives on a potential career field.
Internship -
2016 Aug 17
ICC Awards Spring 2016 Graduates
Illinois Central College, East Peoria, awarded diplomas and/or certificates to more than 900 students for the Spring 2016 semester. More than 325 graduates participated in the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the Peoria Civic Center.
Graduation -
2016 Aug 2
ICC Announces Dean's List Honors for Academic Achievement
Illinois Central College presented Dean's List honors to students who earned a grade point average of 3.5 - 3.99 on a 4.0 scale for Spring 2016 semester.
Honors List -
2016 Jul 20
Illinois Central College Names President List Recipients for Spring 2016
ICC students receiving a perfect 4.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) were honored by being named to the President's List for the Spring 2016 semester.
Honors List -
2016 Jul 20
Spring 2016 Dean's List
The State University of New York at New Paltz has announced its Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester. Dean's List designation is reserved for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load.
Honors List -
2016 Jul 8
Student named to Augustana College's spring term Dean's List
Augustana College announced 913 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2016 spring term. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.
Honors List -
2016 Jul 8
Participated in 2016 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
A hallmark of the Carthage experience since the mid-1990s, the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience offers students across academic divisions the opportunity to engage in collaborative full-time research with professors. Students work closely with a faculty mentor on a new or developing line of research.
Academic Award -
2016 Jul 5
Spring 2016 Dean's List
List of students who were named to the University of Iowa Spring 2016 Dean's List
Honors List -
2016 Jul 5
Spring 2016 Iowa State University College of Engineering's Dean's List
The Iowa State University College of Engineering's Dean's List honors students who have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
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2016 Jun 24
Augustana College announces 2016 commencement participants
Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., held its spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22. Eric Christian Olsen, an actor, and Paul Olsen, Augustana professor of English and head men's cross country and track and field coach, delivered the commencement speech as father and son. Around 530 students participated in the ceremony.
Graduation -
2016 Jun 6
Graduated from Carthage College
On May 22, 2016, 455 Carthage students became Carthage alumni.
Graduation -
2016 Jun 3
Dean's List - Spring 2016
A total of 833 students have been named to the Carthage College Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester.
Honors List -
2016 May 26
Congratulations, McKendree University Class of 2016 Graduates! #mck2016
McKendree University proudly announces its Class of 2016 graduates. #mck2016
Graduation -
2016 May 16