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Display in S+T Center recognizes supporters of nursing student success

  • Aaron Frey
  • 02 October 2026

The Sandburg community recently came together to unveil a display that recognizes those who played a pivotal in supporting nursing student success.

Alumni Stories

Sandburg plants tree in honor of alumnus, fallen Carthage firefighter

  • Aaron Frey
  • 01 October 2026

A purple prince flowering crabapple tree was planted in honor of Doug Buckert, a volunteer member of the Carthage Fire Department who was killed in...

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Sandburg commemorates 60th anniversary by opening time capsule

  • Aaron Frey
  • 30 September 2026

Sandburg faculty, staff, students, alumni and others from the area gathered for a Founders Day celebration Sept. 24 in the Graham Health System...

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Chargers coach Todd Winkler discusses 500th career win

  • Aaron Frey
  • 18 September 2026

Chargers volleyball coach Todd Winkler joined the WRAM Morning Show this week to discuss his 500th career win, memorable moments from his time at...

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Sandburg dental hygiene 25th anniversary open house Oct. 7

  • Aaron Frey
  • 15 September 2026

Sandburg is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its dental hygiene program with an open house Oct. 7 on the Galesburg campus.

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The Sandburg Podcast: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society With Nevaeh San Nicolas and Genny Stevens

  • Aaron Frey
  • 11 September 2026

The debut episode of The Sandburg Podcast featured Sandburg Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chapter president Nevaeh San Nicolas and Genny Stevens,...

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Sandburg spotlight: Mortuary science professor Matt Kendall

  • Aaron Frey
  • 04 September 2026

Sandburg spotlight: Mortuary science professor Matt Kendall

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‘A great day to be a Charger’: Sandburg breaks ground on new Charger Center

  • Aaron Frey
  • 28 August 2026

Students, staff members, alumni and community members gathered Thursday at the Galesburg campus to usher in the next chapter in Sandburg history....

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Previewing the new academic year and more on WRAM

  • Aaron Frey
  • 21 August 2026

Sandburg marketing staff members Laura Nagel and Aaron Frey joined the WRAM Morning Show to discuss the new academic year, new mascot Charlie...

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President Reilly discusses Charger Center, new academic year on WGIL

  • Aaron Frey
  • 14 August 2026

Sandburg President Dr. Seamus Reilly joined WGIL on Friday for an interview on Galesburg's Morning News.

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Photo gallery: Chargers volleyball preseason training

  • Aaron Frey
  • 10 August 2026

With the calendar turning to August, the Sandburg volleyball team has been hard at work preparing for its upcoming season.

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Say hello to Charlie the Charger!

  • Aaron Frey
  • 31 July 2026

Say hello to Sandburg's new mascot ... Charlie the Charger!

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Sandburg student leaders volunteer at drive for FISH Food Pantry

  • Aaron Frey
  • 24 July 2026

Student leaders from Sandburg's Diversity and Inclusion office were among those who participated in a Stuff the Pantry food drive on Friday at...

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Sandburg Foundation’s 50 Alumni, 50 States project wins bronze in CASE Circle of Excellence Awards

  • Aaron Frey
  • 23 July 2026

The foundation’s 50 Alumni, 50 States project was named a 2026 Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence...

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Henderson joins Sandburg Foundation as athletic development & engagement officer

  • Aaron Frey
  • 21 July 2026

Lucas Henderson, who has several years of college athletics experience as a coach, has joined the staff of the Carl Sandburg College Foundation as...

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Discussing the 518 Collective on the WRAM Morning Show

  • Aaron Frey
  • 17 July 2026

Sandra Gray, senior executive for the 518 Collective, and Eric Johnson, vice president of advancement, joined the WRAM Morning Show this week to...

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104 Chargers earn Academic All-Region 4 honors for spring semester

  • Aaron Frey
  • 12 June 2026

Sandburg had 104 student-athletes earn Academic All-Region 4 honors for the 2026 spring semester, including 27 Chargers with a perfect 4.0 grade...

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Dr. Seamus Reilly on the WRAM Morning Show

  • Aaron Frey
  • 05 June 2026

Sandburg President Dr. Reilly recently joined the WRAM Morning Show to recap the college's commencement ceremonies and discuss the next phase...

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Photos from the 58th annual Sandburg commencement

  • Aaron Frey
  • 22 May 2026

The 58th annual Sandburg commencement took place May 14 on the Galesburg campus. A 5 p.m. ceremony celebrated those who completed health...

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Sandburg student groups honored with resolution by Illinois Rep. Dan Swanson

  • Aaron Frey
  • 15 May 2026

State Rep. Dan Swanson and the Illinois General Assembly recently recognized several Sandburg student organizations with a resolution celebrating...

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2026 Student Awards & Recognition Ceremony

  • Aaron Frey
  • 08 May 2026

Members of the Sandburg community came together Tuesday at The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales to celebrate the college's 2026 Student Awards...

Athletics Stories

Sandburg Athletics Podcast: Chargers baseball players Colton Allen, Damien Snell & Braley Burford

  • Aaron Frey
  • 01 May 2026

On Episode 30 of the Sandburg Athletics Podcast, Chargers baseball players Colton Allen, Damien Snell and Braley...

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Wellness Recharge offers opportunities to relax, explore

  • Aaron Frey
  • 24 April 2026

Open to students and employees, the event included therapy dogs, an herbal tea station, a move-and-groove dance session, opportunities to visit...

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WRAM interview: Ellen Burns and Jessa Morgan

  • Aaron Frey
  • 17 April 2026

Ellen Burns, dean of career technical education, and Jessa Morgan, associate director of workforce development & community education, joined...

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Chargers After Dark a hit with students

  • Aaron Frey
  • 10 April 2026

Last week's Chargers After Dark Student Lock-In was the place to be!