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Lincoln Trail College recently showcased the talents of young artists in the community with its Children’s Art Show, which ran from February 3 to 14 in the Learning Commons. The exhibition featured 88 pieces of artwork submitted by students from Nuttall Middle School, Oblong, Palestine, and New Hebron Christian School. An open house on February 4 welcomed artists, their families, and community members to celebrate the students’ creativity across various mediums.

At Lincoln Trail College, Career and Technical Education (CTE) is more than just classroom learning—it’s hands-on training that prepares students for real-world success. Whether welding, telecommunications, process technology, or health careers, LTC’s CTE programs provide students with the skills and confidence to launch successful careers. Learning by Doing

For many students, community college serves as a stepping stone, a place to gain experience, explore opportunities, and prepare for the next phase of life. For Mallory Mundy, Lincoln Trail College (LTC) was much more than that. It was a foundation that shaped her personally and professionally, leading her to DePauw University and now to an exciting career with iHeart Media. Discovering a Community at Lincoln Trail College

Lincoln Trail College has released its academic honor lists for the Fall 2024 Semester. Three lists have been established by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges to indicate students who have achieved academic excellence. They are the Chancellor’s Honors List, the President’s Academic Honors List, and the Dean’s Academic Honors List. To qualify for any of the honor lists, a student must be enrolled full-time (12 hours or more) and must be taking college-level classes.

The Arts at Lincoln Trail College is proud to announce auditions for its spring production of "Footloose," scheduled for Jan. 30 and 31 at 5 p.m. in the Zwermann Performing Arts Center.

Lincoln Trail College Theatre will celebrate five decades of performances, memories, and community with a special 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, February 22, at 6 p.m. The event will take place at The Woods Event Center, 10584 N. 600th St., Robinson, Ill.

Students from Oblong High School’s FFA and FBLA programs visited Lincoln Trail College for the annual Etiquette Luncheon, an event designed to teach professional dining skills, social etiquette, and networking strategies. The luncheon, organized and led by LTC President Tona Ambrose, provides students with hands-on experience in formal dining settings. “I often start the event by having students take a deep breath and then I promise that by the time they leave, they will know what to do with each and every fork, spoon, and knife spread out all around them,” Ambrose said.

The Arts at Lincoln Trail College announced its 2025 Children’s Summer Theater productions and something new. Once again, LTC will have two Children’s Summer Theater productions. In addition, LTC is adding a new program called Young Adult’s Theater for students 14-18 years old. 

Lincoln Trail College’s Welding program recently received a generous donation from Nucor Skyline, further strengthening the partnership between the college and industry leaders. The donation will provide critical resources for the Welding program, specifically supporting the purchase of steel used in lab and hands-on training portions of the welding classes. The contribution comes in response to discussions during a recent Welding advisory committee meeting, where industry partners were made aware of the rising costs of materials and equipment.

A Lincoln Trail College basketball player has been honored by the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Board of Directors honored Ron Dokes (’02) as a member of the 2025 Men’s Silver Anniversary Team. Dokes, a 6-9 forward, was a McDonald’s All-American nominee, AP honorable mention All-state, IBCA honorable mention All-State, first team all-Northern Indiana Conference, and South Bend Tribune first-team All-Metro player his senior season at South Bend Riley. He averaged 16.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.5 blocks that season.