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Southern Illinois Community College Presidents Unite at Kaskaskia College to Honor Illinois Community College System’s 60th Anniversary

Published on September 23, 2025

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) will hold its September meeting at Kaskaskia College. Community college presidents from across southern Illinois and the state will gather to recognize the 60th Anniversary of the Illinois Community College System. A yearlong celebration is underway, honoring six decades of service, education, and workforce development.

Community college leaders, students, and employers will hold a press conference to highlight the anniversary and the vital role community colleges play in Illinois. The event is being held in conjunction with the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) meeting at Kaskaskia College the following morning.

When:
Thursday, September 25, 2025

Friday, September 26, 2025

Where:
Kaskaskia College
27210 College Road
Centralia, Illinois 62801

Who:

The Illinois Community College System is celebrating 60 years of providing affordable, accessible higher education and workforce training opportunities. This milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the system’s achievements and its ongoing commitment to students, communities, and the state’s economy.