Spoon River College

05/28/2026

✨ Congratulations to the students named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring 2026 semester!

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence have not gone unnoticed. We are proud to celebrate this achievement and the determination it represents.

Join us in congratulating these outstanding students! 👏

President’s List Full-time Students
https://www.src.edu/blog/presidents-list-for-spring-2026-announced-full-time-students

President’s List Part-time Students
https://www.src.edu/blog/presidents-list-for-spring-2026-announced-part-time-students

Dean’s List Full-time Students
https://www.src.edu/blog/deans-list-for-spring-2026-announced-full-time-students

Dean’s List Part-time Students
https://www.src.edu/blog/deans-list-for-spring-2026-announced-part-time-students

05/28/2026

🚛 Get Behind the Wheel of Something Big. 🚛

Want a career that keeps moving? Earn your CDL at Spoon River College and train on our new trucks while learning the skills employers are looking for.

Whether you’re starting fresh, changing careers, or ready to get off the sidelines and into the driver’s seat, Commercial Driver Training can put you on the road to a high-demand career.

Big trucks. Real training. Career-ready skills.

👉 Ready to roll? Learn more: https://www.src.edu/academics/career-programs/commercial-driver-training

05/27/2026

🔧 Turn Wrenches Into a Career. 🔧

If you love engines, solving problems, and working with your hands, Diesel & Power Systems Technology at Spoon River College could be the path for you.

Get hands-on training working with diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, power trains, and the technology that keeps heavy equipment and trucks running strong. Build real-world skills that lead to high-demand careers in the diesel industry.

⚠️ Limited spots remain in the program for this fall.

Ready to get to work? Apply here: https://www.src.edu/academics/career-programs/diesel-and-power-systems-technology

05/23/2026

🎓 What if you could graduate high school with a college degree already in hand?

That’s exactly what some students did through our Dual Credit program. This spring, 12 students earned both their high school diploma and associate degree — while dozens more are earning college credits, career skills, and brighter futures.

Learn more about how Dual Credit is helping students get ahead: 👇
https://www.src.edu/admissions/high-school-students/dual-credit-for-high-school-students

05/22/2026

✨ Determination. Perseverance. A brighter future. ✨

Tristen Henderson enrolled at SRC for the first time in Fall, 2023. At the time, she was pregnant and without reliable transportation. Due to multiple barriers, she was unable to attend classes in person and enrolled in our online program. She was able to pass the Reading and Social Studies sections of the GED exam just in time for the delivery of her child in Spring, 2024.

She took some time off to adjust to her new role as a mother and enrolled again in Fall, 2024. This time, she was able to benefit from our program’s new laptop lending program, which assisted her in accessing online learning resources and assignments. In Fall, 2025, Tristen began attending classes in person to help her get through the Math portion of the GED exam.

Through her dedication and perseverance she was able to complete the Math and Science portions of the GED exam within three months, ultimately earning her Illinois High School Diploma in November, 2025. Tristen was recognized at our GED Completion Ceremony on May 13 with her family by her side. She intends to continue her education to work in Early Childhood Education.

Thanks to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grant, students like Tristen can focus on their studies without added financial burden.

Help us congratulate Tristen, and all our GED completion students, on this accomplishment! 👏

05/21/2026

🎉 Big congratulations to our student award winners!

Please join us in celebrating Samantha Sensor of Macomb and Carrington Troxel of Edwards on being recognized for their achievements at Spoon River College! 👏💙

These students have worked hard, made an impact, and represent the very best of SRC. We’re proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s next for them!

Read more about this year’s Student Achievement Awards and Pay It Forward Scholarships here: https://www.src.edu/blog/spoon-river-college-presents-student-achievement-awards-and-pay-it-forward-scholarships

05/21/2026

Welcome to SRC! We look forward to seeing you on campus.

There are a few spots left in this elite program for fall.
Learn more and apply here...
https://www.src.edu/academics/career-programs/diesel-and-power-systems-technology

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Todd Thompson and Amy Rutledge on being recognized for teaching excellence at Spoon River College! 👏

Todd Thompson received the Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Award for his dedication to hands-on learning, student success, and leadership in the Diesel & Power Systems Technology program.

Amy Rutledge was honored with the H. Truman Standard Award for her outstanding teaching, service, and commitment to student achievement in the Biology Department.

Thank you both for the lasting impact you make on our students, campus, and community!

We'd love to hear from you how these two outstanding faculty members impacted your life. Share your story in the comments.

05/18/2026

Here’s a little look at our 2026 graduates with SRC President Dr. Curt Oldfield. 🎓✨

05/15/2026

‼️🚨CHAMPIONSHIP GAME🚨‼️
Everyone put on your rally caps for today’s big game! We take on the championship at 1:00 today and will play the winner between Wabash and John A. Logan! Keep believing! Let’s go have a great day Snappers!💚🐢🔥🥎

05/15/2026

🎓💙 A graduation surprise from last night no one will forget.

Last night’s Commencement ceremony included a moment that had the whole room cheering. After months of deployment, Army Reservist Lt. Triston Eddlemon surprised his wife, Brynn, as she crossed the stage to receive her nursing degree. ❤️🇺🇸

A Spoon River College graduation ceremony turned into an emotional reunion when an Army reservist surprised his wife as she received her nursing degree.