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For Corissa Wright, Sandburg the Path to a 'Brighter, Better Future'

When Corissa Wright graduates from Carl Sandburg College this spring, the moment will be life-changing not only for her but also for her family.

Carl Sandburg College Receives $250K Donation From Graham Health System for New Scholarship Program

Carl Sandburg College on Thursday unveiled a new scholarship opportunity, supported by a $250,000 commitment from Graham Health System, that will...

Carl Sandburg College Announces 2023 Fall Semester Graduates

Carl Sandburg College has announced the names of students who have completed graduation requirements and graduated from the college at the end of...

Sandburg Foundation Raises $36K on Giving Tuesday, Up 65% from 2022

The Carl Sandburg College Foundation is thrilled to announce that its Giving Tuesday campaign for 2023 saw an increase of 65 percent from the...

Make Your Contribution to Sandburg This Giving Tuesday

The Carl Sandburg College Foundation invites community members, alumni, businesses and organizations to show their support for student success on...

Sandburg Foundation Exceeds Goal for Campaign to Support Nursing Student Success

The Carl Sandburg College Foundation and Sandburg’s College of Nursing are thrilled to announce they have exceeded their goal in their 100...

Carl Sandburg College Announces 2023 Summer Session Graduatess

Carl Sandburg College has announced the names of students who have completed graduation requirements and graduated from the college at the end of...

Carl Sandburg College Announces 2023 Spring Semester Graduates

Carl Sandburg College has announced the names of students who have completed graduation requirements and graduated from the college at the end of...

Carl Sandburg College Names 2023 Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Staff Member of the Year Award Winners

Tina Braun-Smith was selected as Faculty of the Year, Ashley Reaves was named Adjunct Faculty of the Year and Erin Carder was chosen as Staff...

With Student Organizations as Her ‘Backbone,’ Herslow Ready to Graduate From Sandburg Before Attending Nursing School

Kathryn Herslow, a 2020 Galesburg High School graduate, will earn her first degree from Sandburg at the college’s commencement Thursday...

In Same Semester, Sandburg Student Heidi Davis Becomes Mom and LPN Graduate

For Heidi Davis, who will graduate from Sandburg on May 18 with her licensed practical nursing (LPN) certificate, the motivation she needed to...

Carl Sandburg College Cruise-In May 7

Show off your ride at the Carl Sandburg College Cruise-In from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 7 outside Building G on Sandburg’s Main Campus in Galesburg.

Ceremonial Groundbreaking April 26 for New Science & Technology Center at Carl Sandburg College

Carl Sandburg College will host a ceremonial groundbreaking at 12:30 p.m. April 26 on its Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd., to...

Carl Sandburg College Foundation Joins 100 Extraordinary Women Initiative to Support Nursing Student Success

Nearly 4,000 Carl Sandburg College nursing graduates have changed lives through research, education, practice, policy and countless other ways as...

Carl Sandburg College Announces 2022 Fall Semester Graduates

Carl Sandburg College has announced the names of students who have completed graduation requirements and graduated from the College at the end of...

Art Show Featuring Alumnus Joshua Niles at Sandburg Through Jan. 17

Carl Sandburg College’s second art show of the 2022-23 season features works by Sandburg alumnus Joshua Niles and is on display through Jan....

Late Galesburg Dentist Dr. Kandy Sayrs Leaves $100K Gift to Support Students in Sandburg’s Dental Hygiene Program

Even after her retirement from a career that lasted more than 30 years, Dr. Kandy Sayrs made it a point to make appointments at the Carl Sandburg...

Sandburg Trustee Nominating Petitions Available Sept. 20, 2022

Tuesday, April 4, 2023, is the consolidated election when Trustees of Carl Sandburg College District No. 518 will be elected. Three (3) candidates...

Katie Stone Memorial Scholarship a Reminder of a Sister’s Love

To honor her memory, Katie Stone's family chose to create a scholarship in her name through the Carl Sandburg College Foundation to help...

Daughter of Mexican Immigrants Made Her Family Proud by Graduating From Sandburg

Crossing the stage as a Carl Sandburg College graduate this spring was a milestone moment for Selina Godina. But she knew it may have meant just as...

Sandburg Foundation Supports Students With More Than $200K in Annual Scholarships

The Sandburg Foundation offers two ways that you can support students through scholarships: annual scholarships and endowed scholarships. For the...

Sandburg Produces Workforce-Ready Graduates, Contributes $18M to Regional Economy

Getting a degree from Carl Sandburg College is a boost for students and the area economy. A study released last fall from Northern Illinois...

Carl Sandburg College Announces 2022 Summer Graduates

Carl Sandburg College has announced the names of students who have completed graduation requirements and graduated from the College at the end of...

Carl Sandburg College Announces 2022 Spring Semester Grads

Carl Sandburg College has announced the names of students who have completed graduation requirements and graduated from the College at the end of...

Bainter, Hicks Sandburg’s 2022 Alumni Award Winners

Carl Sandburg College recognized the 2022 recipients of its Distinguished Alumnus Award and Pacesetter Award during its 54th annual Commencement...