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College Welcomes Blevins as New Professor of Visual Art
Independence Community College (ICC) is excited to announce the appointment of Luke Blevins as the new Associate Professor of Visual Art. With a rich background in various artistic disciplines and a passion for education, Blevins brings a wealth...

Theatre and Rural Outreach Partner for Shakespeare in Schools Initiative
Independence Community College (ICC) is excited to announce the collaborative efforts between the Theatre and the Rural Outreach Education Department to launch the Shakespeare in Schools initiative. This program aims to bring the magic of Shakespearean...

Wicker Family Scholarship Fund Established to Honor Former ICC Instructors
The Independence Community College (ICC) Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Wicker Family Scholarship Fund. This endowed fund will provide an annual scholarship in honor of two esteemed former instructors, Alice Cobble and Lora...

ICC Library Now Offers Bike Check-Out Program
The ICC Library recently added something unique for students. Bike rental. The library acquired 4 bikes and 2 eBikes through a grant from the Southeast Kansas Library System and a partnership with ICC Student Government Association and Student...

Bowhay named new ICC President
Independence Community College’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Friday, April 9, 2021, to name Dr. Vincent Bowhay President.

ICC Joins Campuses Nationwide in Effort to be “Voter Friendly”
Today, Independence Community College, is one of over 231 campuses in 37 states and the District of Columbia designated as a “Voter Friendly Campus.” The initiative, led by national nonpartisan organizations Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote...

Independence Community College Receives First-gen Forward Designation; National Honor for Commitment to First-generation Student Success
The Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and The Suder Foundation, recently announced the 2021-22 First-gen Forward cohort. The First-gen Forward designation recognizes...

ICC Presidential Finalists Announced, Visits Scheduled
The Independence Community College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that two finalists have been selected for the presidency of Independence Community College. We would personally like to thank the entire College community for your continued...

Jordan named interim ICC President
The Independence Community College (ICC) Board of Trustees confirmed Cordell Jordan as interim president during their meeting Monday, Jan. 25. Jordan came to ICC in January 2019 to assist with the creation of the 2020-2025 strategic plan before being...

Independence Community College Receives Grant to Open Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success
Independence Community College (ICC) received a $437,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to open a Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS). This three-year grant is designed to support student veteran success by coordinating...