Posts Tagged ‘southwestern illinois college’
New vision for SWIC-Red Bud
The Southwestern Illinois College campus in Red Bud has offered an array of education needs for locals since 1985 when it first welcomed over 300 students. While the figure naturally…
Read MoreContested race for SWIC trustee
Voters in Monroe County south of Columbia as well as all of Randolph County and the extreme southern part of St. Clair County will have a say in electing a…
Read MoreSWIC defies enrollment trends
With enrollment plummeting among many sectors of higher education, Southwestern Illinois College is actually seeing a positive trend. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, the COVID pandemic caused…
Read MoreNew Waterloo AD adjusting on the fly
It’s certainly been a trial by fire for new Waterloo School District Athletic Director Brian Unger. “It has been interesting,” Unger said. “I have had to be very flexible, as…
Read MoreNew program forms future machinists
Southwestern Illinois College and Red Bud High School have joined to train for a well-paying profession in great demand. RBHS has become an extension of SWIC’s precision machining technology program.…
Read MoreGibault grad plays 3 sports at SWIC
If you think your life is a bit hectic, try spending a day in Trevor Davis’ shoes, high-tops or cleats. Davis, a 2017 graduate of Gibault Catholic High School, is…
Read MoreLocals enjoying college baseball success
Several locals are enjoying college baseball success along with their respective teams this spring. Gibault graduate Wes Degener of Columbia is hitting .403 with 49 runs and 21 stolen bases…
Read MoreConcealed carry certification class at SWIC
Southwestern Illinois College will offer the Illinois Concealed Carry Certification Class this spring semester. Sessions will be held April 10-11 and April 17-18 at the Belleville campus. Each class will…
Read MoreWHS soccer alum dominating at UMSL
Former Waterloo High School soccer standout Jon Huelsman is lighting up the field at UMSL as a member of the school’s 6-6 soccer team. The sophomore midfielder was named the…
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