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Capturing: the sun

Mike Phillips, Geology Instructor, captures a phenomenal second-by-second image of the solar eclipse on Aug. 21.

Total eclipse of the sun: The view from southern Illinois

Mike Phillips, Guest Writer August 31, 2017

My first thought was what’s the big deal? I have seen several partial eclipses and lunar eclipses. But, after looking into the hype, I learned that experiencing totality is described as a unique, deeply...

Dan Retoff: An Inspiration

Alyssa McCauley, IV Leader Staff Writer April 27, 2017

Dan Retoff, one of Illinois Valley Community College's instructors, has devoted years of his life to better our school. Retoff has taught classes in Yoga, Thai Chi, Human Growth and Development, Philosophy...

Annual Faculty Excellence award results in a tie

IV Leader, Staff Writers April 6, 2017

Jill Urban Bollis, educational psychology, and Promise Yong, chemistry, have been named co-winners of Illinois Valley Community College’s 2017 Stephen Charry Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence and...

Ag returns to IVCC: New instructor works to promote program in community

Martha Hoffman and Bethany Black April 6, 2017

Due to IVCC’s prime location in the heart of Illinois agriculture, IVCC’s revitalized agriculture program is growing and expanding to meet the demands of the industry. The program opened in Fall...

IVCC unveils plans for second annual showcase

Stephanie Bias, IV Leader Columnist September 22, 2016

The second annual Day of the Arts Festival is returning to Illinois Valley Community College on Saturday, Oct. 15. The day is dedicated to showcasing student art, live performances, and music. Hosted and...

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