Scholarship reception held Sept. 10

Recipients, donors, faculty and staff, and family members gathered in the IVCC gymnasium on Sept. 10 to celebrate at Illinois Valley Community College Foundation’s 29th annual Scholarship Recognition Ceremony.

With more than 400 people in attendance, the event drew one of its largest audiences ever.

A total of $377,000 was awarded to 327 students for the 2025-2026 school year, and more than 130 of those students gathered to meet the donors whose generosity has made such a difference.

Executive Director of the Foundation Tracy Beattie and College President Dr. Tracy Morris did the welcome and introductions while Foundation directors presented certificates to the students.

“The support of our donors is more than financial assistance; it is a vote of confidence in our students' potential. These students are not only pursuing degrees, they are chasing dreams and building futures,” Beattie said.

Since its establishment in 1976, the Foundation has supported students through scholarships and provided financial support for innovative IVCC educational programs and services. To become a part of that effort and create an IVCC Foundation scholarship, contact Beattie at (815) 224-0550 or email tracy_beattie@ivcc.edu.