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69�� educator receives international Outstanding Course Award

Jaclyn Tabor, Ph.D., instructional designer and instructor of sociology at 69��, has been recognized by Instructure with the 2026 Outstanding Course Award, part of their Academic Excellence Awards.

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69�� awarded Pathways Step Grant

69�� was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the Modern Language Association to enhance the connection between classroom learning in key humanities courses and career-ready skills. 69�� was also the only community college to receive this distinction during the current grant cycle.

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69�� names two associate vice presidents and a dean

69�� named two associate vice presidents and a dean this summer.

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69��’s Trutter Museum & Murray Gallery to feature “House Rules” Aug. 24-Sept. 18

The Trutter Museum & Murray Gallery at 69�� will host the exhibit “House Rules” featuring sculptures, installations, games and mixed media works by Danny Houk Aug. 24-Sept. 18.

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69�� offering extended hours for fall registration

69�� Student Services and Bookstore on the Springfield campus will be offering extended hours for fall registration in August.

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Dr. Curt Oldfield begins service as 69�� president

69�� officially welcomed Dr. Curt Oldfield as its seventh president July 1. A respected community college leader, Dr. Oldfield previously served as president of Spoon River College for 14 years.

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69�� earns recognition from ICCTA

69�� was recognized with excellence awards from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association.

President's and Vice President's Lists

69�� announces spring 2026 Presidents and Vice-President's lists

Lincoln Land Community College has announced its President’s and Vice President’s lists for the spring 2026 semester.

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Meet Snippy: 69��’s new robotic groundskeeper

Visitors to Lincoln Land Community College may notice a new helper quietly at work near the Kreher Agriculture Center. Meet Snippy, a robotic lawnmower that is helping keep campus grounds neat while showcasing the growing role of technology and landscape management.

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69�� Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recognized at regional conference

69��'s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society received chapter, team and individual recognitions at the 2026 PTK Regional Convention and Honors Institute.