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College to Honor Dr. Richard Schooler as Distinguished Alumni on February 8th
Independence Community College is proud to announce Dr. Richard Schooler as this year’s Distinguished Alumni, who will be recognized during the Pirates’ home basketball game against Cloud Community College on Saturday, February 8th. This special...

Sadhoo Selected as 2024 Veteran Champion of the Year in Higher Education
Independence Community College is proud to announce that India Sadhoo has been selected as a 2024 Veteran Champion of the Year in Higher Education. Sadhoo currently serves as the Program Coordinator for the Veterans Success Center. This prestigious...

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...

Ambassador Honorable Dr. Albert Nasasagare Speaks to Campus
Ambassador Honorable Dr. Albert Nasasagare, from Burundi, Africa, was on the ICC Main Campus on February 6, 2023. The Ambassador spoke to students, faculty, and staff during the lunch hour about the importance of his current position and how integrity...

College to Host Ambassador Honorable Dr. Albert Nasasagare
ICC is pleased to host Ambassador Honorable Dr. Albert Nasasagare to the Main Campus on February 6, 2023. The Ambassador will speak to students, faculty, staff, and the community in the Fireside Room from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Admission is free.

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...