Illinois College Career Readiness & Experiential Learning

09/04/2026

CREL hit the road September 1st for a night of games, prizes, and fun! 🚗🎲✨

Students played road trip themed minute to win it games, collected stamps to fill their postcard, and turned them in for a chance to win some raffle prizes. Thank you to those stopped by and joined us for the adventure! 💙

🎉 Congratulations to our raffle winners! 🎉
🏆Alexis Cherry
🏆Kennedy Duffield
🏆Blaine Gretencord
🏆Shaely Hayes
🏆Mackenzie Jones
🏆Ava Little
🏆Kate May
🏆Kennedy McCree
🏆Arianna Morris
🏆Hunter Tan

08/19/2026

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!