2018

Sandburg Men Fall Just Short in Upset Bid of No. 1 South Suburban

Thursday, December 20, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team took undefeated and top-ranked South Suburban down to the wire, but the Bulldogs held on to defeat the Chargers 75-71 on Thursday afternoon at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. KEY ...

South Suburban Stops Sandburg Women Behind Big 3rd Quarter

Thursday, December 20, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team took a lead into halftime, but a big third quarter sent South Suburban to a 64-45 victory over the Chargers on Thursday afternoon at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. KEY MOMENTS Sandburg (5-8) ...

Inaugural Sandburg Shootout Jan. 5 Features 12 Area HS Teams

Wednesday, December 19, 2018 — As high school basketball programs prepare for holiday tournaments to close out 2018, Carl Sandburg College will ring in 2019 with a new event featuring some of the top boys basketball teams in the area. The inaugural Sandburg Shootout on Jan. 5 ...

Jackson Scores Season-Best 14 in Chargers’ Loss to No. 4 ICC

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 — Freshman forward Kennedy Jackson (Peoria, Ill./Limestone) recorded a season high in scoring, but nationally ranked Illinois Central pulled away in the second half to defeat the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team 72-43 on ...

Robinson Picks Up 5th Straight Double-Double in Chargers’ Win

Saturday, December 15, 2018 — Sophomore forward Deandrey Robinson (Peoria, Ill./Peoria) had a go-ahead three-point play in the final minutes and recorded his fifth straight double-double to help the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team hold off Glen Oaks ...

Jones Paces Chargers With Season-High 17 Points in Win Over Wildcats

Friday, December 14, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team beat Culver-Stockton JV 73-61 on Thursday, giving the Chargers their third win in the last four games. Freshman James Jones (Springfield, Ill./Lanphier) led the Chargers (10-4) with a ...

Stuckey, Lovetinsky Each Hit 3 3s as Chargers Win at Culver-Stockton JV

Friday, December 14, 2018 — Danayzia Stuckey (Peoria, Ill./Limestone) and Hailey Lovetinsky (Overland Park, Kan./Spring Hill) each hit a trio of 3-pointers and scored in double figures, leading the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team to a 53-45 win at ...

Sandburg Women Can’t Complete Comeback vs. Blackhawks

Tuesday, December 11, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team nearly climbed out of a double-digit hole, but Southeastern (Iowa) pulled away down the stretch to beat the Chargers 65-53 on Tuesday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. KEY ...

Sandburg Men Split a Pair During Weekend Road Trip

Monday, December 10, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball bounced back from a loss Friday at Elgin to beat McHenry County on Saturday to split a weekend road trip. Sandburg lost 82-73 at Elgin despite a sophomore forward Deandrey Robinson (Peoria, ...

Neal Hits 6 3s, Scores Game-High 20 in Chargers’ Loss at McHenry Co. 

Monday, December 10, 2018 — Freshman Cora Neal (Monmouth, Ill./Monmouth-Roseville) had season highs for points and 3-pointers, but the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team came up just short at McHenry County in a 65-61 loss on Saturday afternoon. Neal ...

Foreman has Interim Tag Removed as Sandburg Baseball Coach

Wednesday, December 05, 2018 — Three months after taking over on an interim basis, Josh Foreman has been named permanent coach of the Carl Sandburg College baseball team. Foreman joined the Chargers as an assistant coach during the 2017-18 season and was named interim coach ...

New MakerSpace at Sandburg Combines Creativity, Technology

Wednesday, December 05, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College now has a place where students and community members alike can create an ornament, produce a scale version of Tyrannosaurus rex skull and even take apart a computer. The College’s new MakerSpace, located in the ...

Sandburg Volleyball’s Bowman Named NJCAA Honorable Mention All-American

Tuesday, December 04, 2018 — A fantastic freshman season for Carl Sandburg College volleyball player Peyton Bowman (Sciota, Ill./West Prairie) now includes a national honor. The Chargers’ 6-foot-3 middle hitter was named an NJCAA Division II Honorable Mention ...

Sandburg Men Rattle Off 22 Straight in Romp Over Eureka JV

Monday, December 03, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team had its best defensive outing of the season in an 81-38 thumping of Eureka JV on Monday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. KEY MOMENTS Sandburg used a 16-3 spurt to build a 24-8 lead in ...

Sandburg Women Lead From Start to Finish vs. Eureka JV

Monday, December 03, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball led from wire to wire in a 59-45 victory over Eureka JV on Monday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. KEY MOMENTThe Chargers hit three 3-pointers during a 13-2 stretch in the final 4:40 of the ...

Jackson’s Effort Not Enough for Sandburg Women vs. Duhawks

Monday, December 03, 2018 — Kennedy Jackson (Peoria, Ill./Limestone) paced the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team in scoring and rebounding, but the Chargers fell to Loras JV 70-47 on Saturday. Jackson scored 11 points and tied Yvonne Mixon (Galesburg, ...

Nationally Ranked Grizzlies Snap Chargers’ 5-Game Win Streak

Monday, December 03, 2018 — Nationally ranked Missouri State-West Plains pulled away down the stretch to defeat the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team 102-73 on Friday in the Reed Overhead Doors Classic hosted by Indian Hills. The Chargers (7-3) grabbed a ...

Sandburg Plants Seeds Toward New Agriculture Certificate

Friday, November 30, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College is close to adding a program in a field that involves fields. The College’s Board of Trustees at its meeting Thursday evening approved the framework of a new agriculture certificate program designed to ready ...

Sandburg Men Blow Out Bees as Bench Keys 16-0 Run in 2nd Half

Thursday, November 29, 2018 — Playing for the first time in 10 days, the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team shrugged off a sluggish first half and went on to blow out St. Ambrose JV 69-44 on Thursday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium for its fifth straight ...

Sandburg Student Pritchett Receives $1,000 ICCFA Scholarship

Thursday, November 29, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College student Carrie Pritchett has been awarded a $1,000 Illinois Community College Faculty Association Scholarship for the 2018-19 academic year. Pritchett was one of six students selected to receive the scholarship from more ...

Sandburg Basketball Games Tuesday vs. John Wood Postponed

Monday, November 26, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s and women’s basketball teams’ games scheduled for Tuesday evening at home against John Wood have been postponed because of unsafe travel conditions. A makeup date for the games has yet ...

Sandburg Women’s Golf Receives $2,000 Grant From IWGA

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 — For the third year in a row, the Carl Sandburg College women’s golf team has been awarded a $2,000 mini-grant from the Illinois Women’s Golf Association’s Victory Fund. The Chargers have used grant funds in previous ...

Hodge Hits 8 3s, Scores 27 in Chargers’ Blowout of Eureka JV

Tuesday, November 20, 2018 — Khalil Hodge (Galesburg, Ill./Galesburg) drained eight 3-pointers and erupted for 27 points, leading the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team in a 101-60 blowout of Eureka JV on Monday night. Hodge, a freshman guard, finished 9 ...

Neal’s Season-High 13 Not Enough for Chargers at Madison

Monday, November 19, 2018 — Freshman Cora Neal (Monmouth, Ill./Monmouth-Roseville) scored a season-best 13 points, but the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team dropped an 81-66 decision at Madison (Wis.) on Saturday afternoon. Neal shot 5 of 12 from the ...

Robinson Posts Career-Best 29 Points as Chargers Win 3rd Straight

Monday, November 19, 2018 — Sophomore forward Deandrey Robinson (Peoria, Ill./Peoria) scored a career-high 29 points and had a double-double for the third straight game as the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team picked up its third straight victory with an ...

Chargers Fall to Moraine Valley in 5-Set Thriller at Nationals

Friday, November 16, 2018 — The most successful season in Carl Sandburg College volleyball history ended in heartbreaking fashion. On the verge of picking up the program’s first-ever victory at the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Championship, the Chargers instead ...

Sandburg Stopped by Eagles in 1st Rd. of NJCAA Championship

Thursday, November 15, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team got off to a slow start and was on the wrong end of a second-set run as Kirkwood (Iowa) swept the Chargers 25-14, 25-18, 25-13 on Thursday in the first round of the NJCAA Division II Championship. The ...

Sandburg Men’s Basketball Friday vs. Knox JV Canceled

Thursday, November 15, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team’s game scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday at home against Knox JV has been canceled because of a lack of players for the Prairie Fire. The next scheduled game for the Chargers (4-2) is ...

Robinson’s Double-Double Helps Sandburg Men Hold Off MATC

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 — Deandrey Robinson (Peoria, Ill./Peoria) hit a pair of key shots down the stretch and finished with a double-double as the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team held off Milwaukee Area Technical 79-73 on Wednesday night at John M. ...

Sandburg Women Open With 15-0 Run in Blowout of Stormers

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team raced to a huge lead in the first quarter on its way to blowing out Milwaukee Area Technical 81-44 on Wednesday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. KEY MOMENTThe Chargers held the Stormers ...

Sandburg Nursing Instructor Will Anderson has ‘Been in These Very Chairs’

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College students who might feel the stress of working toward their nursing degree only need to look to Will Anderson for inspiration. Anderson, in his first year as a full-time instructor in Sandburg’s College of Nursing, ...

Blackhawks Build Lead Early to Beat Chargers 62-46

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball fell behind early and dropped a 62-46 contest at Southeastern (Iowa) on Monday night. Key Moment The Chargers (2-2) scored the opening basket of the game on a 3-pointer from Hailey Lovetinsky ...

Sandburg Women’s XC Takes 30th at NJCAA DI Championship

Saturday, November 10, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s cross country team finished 30th in the NJCAA Division I Championship on Saturday at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course. Freshman Nancy Jebet (Eldoret, Kenya/Tulwo), the first Sandburg woman to win the Region IV ...

Robinson’s Double-Double Powers Sandburg Men Past Oakton

Saturday, November 10, 2018 — Sophomore forward Deandrey Robinson (Peoria, Ill./Peoria) recorded his second double-double in the last three games as the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team beat Oakton 81-76 on Saturday in the Waubonsee Classic. Robinson ...

Chargers Score 19 Straight to Open 2nd Half in Comeback Victory

Saturday, November 10, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team opened the second half on a huge run as it rallied to beat Waubonsee 55-38 on Saturday afternoon at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. The Chargers (2-1) trailed 26-19 at halftime but scored the ...

Sandburg Women Drop Home Opener to Elgin 62-49

Friday, November 09, 2018 — Elgin put together a tiebreaking run in the second quarter and never looked back in defeating the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team 62-49 on Friday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium in the Chargers’ home ...

Bowman Named MVP as Chargers Put 4 on All-Arrowhead Team

Friday, November 09, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College freshman volleyball player Peyton Bowman (Sciota, Ill./West Prairie) has added another individual honor to her name this year, highlighting four Chargers who were voted to the All-Arrowhead Conference team. Bowman, already ...

Campus Communication in Case of Inclement Weather

Thursday, November 08, 2018 — As the winter season approaches, we are acutely aware of inclement weather bringing various dangers. Given our large district, closing the campus is a difficult decision. Every effort will be made to keep our campuses open with regard to ...

Carl Sandburg College Theater’s ‘The Gift of the Magi’ Nov. 15-17

Thursday, November 08, 2018 — The year 1947 comes to life onstage in Carl Sandburg College Theater’s production of “The Gift of the Magi” at 7 p.m. Nov. 15-17 in the Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. On ...

Beginning/Intermediate-Level ESL Course at Sandburg in Spring

Thursday, November 08, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College’s Corporate and Leisure College is offering an English as a Second Language (ESL) course during the 2019 spring semester. The class will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from Jan. 14-May 8 on ...

Stuckey’s 19 Points Pace Sandburg Women in Season-Opening Victory

Tuesday, November 06, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team kicked off its season with a 59-53 at Danville Area on Tuesday night. Sophomore Danayzia Stuckey (Peoria, Ill./Limestone) went 5 of 7 from 3-point range and 7 of 10 overall for a ...

Robinson, Stipp Lead Sandburg Men Past Bees in Home Opener

Tuesday, November 06, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team opened its home schedule with a 79-69 victory over St. Ambrose JV on Tuesday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. The Chargers (2-1) picked up their second straight victory and were led by ...

Chargers Get Rematch vs. Kirkwood in 1st Round of NJCAA Tourney

Tuesday, November 06, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team will face a familiar foe in the first round of next week’s NJCAA Division II Championship. The Chargers (26-17), making their second straight appearance at nationals, were awarded the 12th seed ...

Back-to-Back! Sandburg Volleyball Repeats as Region IV Champ, Returns to NJCAA Tourney

Sunday, November 04, 2018 — The Chargers are going back to Charleston. The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team punched its ticket to the NJCAA Division II Championship for the second straight year by sweeping Sauk Valley 25-15, 25-17, 25-17 on Sunday to successfully ...

Bowman Posts 11 Kills on 11 Attempts in Chargers’ Quarterfinal Victory

Saturday, November 03, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team began defense of its Region IV District A tournament title with a lopsided 25-6, 25-11, 25-9 sweep of Triton in Saturday’s quarterfinals. The top-seeded Chargers (24-17) advance to face Illinois ...

Gowan Scores 19 to Lead Sandburg Men Past ICC for 1st Victory

Saturday, November 03, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team picked up its first victory of the season with an 80-61 triumph over Illinois Central on Saturday afternoon in the Broadway Classic hosted by Southeastern (Iowa). Freshman Scott Gowan ...

For New Sandburg Welding Instructor Slye, Teaching is ‘What I’ve Always Done’

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 — Even as a student, Bart Slye was a teacher. “In high school, I would finish my weld and was always in the booth next to me helping a fellow student make a weld,” Slye said. “I just couldn’t help it. ...

Sandburg’s Bowman Voted Region IV POY; Thompson, Vyhnanek Also on All-Region Team

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College freshman volleyball player Peyton Bowman (Sciota, Ill./West Prairie) has been named the Region IV Division II District A Player of the Year, highlighting three Chargers — all products of West Prairie High School ...

Chargers’ Matebesi Named to All-Region IV Men’s Soccer Team

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College sophomore men’s soccer player Tumelo Matebesi (Pretoria, South Africa/Willowridge) has been named to the All-Region IV team for his play for the Chargers this season. Matebesi started all 19 games in which he ...

Sandburg Volleyball Earns Top Seed in Region IV Tournament

Monday, October 29, 2018 — After going unbeaten against region opponents during the regular season, the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team is the top seed in this weekend’s Region IV tournament as it gets set to defend its title. The Chargers (23-17), who won ...

Chargers Wrap Up Regular Season at Parkland Tournament

Monday, October 29, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team wrapped up its regular season at the Parkland Tournament on Friday and Saturday. The Chargers, who are among others receiving votes in the latest NJCAA Division II rankings, went winless in four matches, ...

Jebet 1st Sandburg Woman to Win Region IV XC Championship

Saturday, October 27, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College freshman Nancy Jebet (Eldoret, Kenya/Tulwo) blew away the field at the Region IV women’s cross country championship Saturday, becoming the first Chargers woman to win the region title. Jebet’s performance ...

Sandburg Board Approves Outline of Cybersecurity Program

Friday, October 26, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College took a step toward introducing a new program that focuses on cybersecurity at its Board of Trustees meeting Thursday evening on the Main Campus in Galesburg. The Board approved the framework of a cybersecurity specialist ...

Danner 1st Sandburg Student to be Selected as Student Laureate

Thursday, October 25, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College student Zana Danner has been selected as a 2018 Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, marking the first time in the College’s history a student has been chosen for the honor. The annual award ...

Sandburg Volleyball Caps Perfect Run in Arrowhead Conference

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 — Already the undisputed Arrowhead Conference champions, the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team added “undefeated” to its name Tuesday night. The Chargers finished off a perfect run through their league schedule with a 25-17, ...

‘Those Who Can’ Art Show Featured at Sandburg Oct. 29-Jan. 14

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College will showcase the works of area teachers in a new show that will run Oct. 29-Jan. 14 on the Main Campus in Galesburg. “Those Who Can: The Work of Teaching Artists” will be featured in the Lonnie Eugene ...

Chargers Close Region IV Slate With 3-0 Loss at Lake County

Thursday, October 18, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team closed the Region IV portion of its schedule with a 3-0 loss at Lake County on Wednesday. The Lancers (7-7-3, 6-7-3) took a 1-0 lead into halftime and scored on three of their four shots in ...

Chargers Take Down Skyhawks to Win Outright Arrowhead Title

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 — With two chances to clinch the outright Arrowhead Conference championship, the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team didn’t waste any time. The Chargers claimed sole possession of the conference crown with a 25-18, 15-25, 25-11, 25-20 ...

Waubonsee Strikes Twice in 2nd Half to Beat Chargers

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 — Waubonsee broke a scoreless tie with a pair of late goals to defeat the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team 2-0 on Monday in a Region IV contest. After a scoreless opening half, the Chiefs (12-2-1, 11-2) took the lead on Michael ...

Chargers Fall to 3 Ranked Teams at Iowa Central Invitational

Monday, October 15, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team went winless against a slate loaded with ranked opponents at the Iowa Central Invitational on Friday and Saturday. The Chargers (21-13) faced the eighth-, 12th- and 20th-ranked teams in the most recent ...

Jebet Breaks Sandburg 5K Record, Wins Sauk Valley Invite

Monday, October 15, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College women’s cross country freshman Nancy Jebet (Eldoret, Kenya/Tulwo) set the Chargers’ 5-kilometer record and won the women’s race at the Sauk Valley Invite on Saturday. Jebet, who has not been ...

Cyclones Snap Chargers’ 5-Game Unbeaten Streak 4-3 in OT

Saturday, October 13, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team took Region IV co-leader Moraine Valley to overtime Saturday at Kleine Field, but the Cyclones scored the golden goal in the 95th minute to beat the Chargers 4-3 and snap their five-match ...

Sandburg Men’s Soccer Plays to 1-1 Draw at McHenry County

Friday, October 12, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team saw its four-game winning streak come to an end, but the Chargers extended their unbeaten run to five games with a 1-1 draw at McHenry County on Thursday afternoon. Sandburg (5-9-2 overall, ...

Chargers Clinch 1st Arrowhead Conference Volleyball Title Since 1990

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball clinched its first Arrowhead Conference championship in 28 years with a 25-12, 25-17, 25-14 sweep at Illinois Valley on Wednesday night. With the victory, the Chargers (21-9, 6-0) guaranteed themselves at ...

Sandburg Back Among Others Receiving Votes in NJCAA Volleyball Rankings

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 — After a one-week hiatus, the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team is back among “Others Receiving Votes” in the latest NJCAA Division II rankings, released Tuesday afternoon. Sandburg (20-9 overall, 5-0 Arrowhead Conference) ...

Final-Round 71 Helps Brady Grafton Earn Trip to Nationals

Tuesday, October 09, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College sophomore men’s golfer Brady Grafton (Orion, Ill./Orion) shot a 1-under-par 71 in the final round of the Region IV tournament Saturday at Senica's Oak Ridge to earn a spot in this spring’s NJCAA Division ...

Matebesi’s Hat Trick Helps Sandburg to 4th Straight Victory

Monday, October 08, 2018 — Tumelo Matebesi (Pretoria, South Africa/Willowridge) recorded a hat trick to lead the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team to its fourth straight win in a 4-0 victory over Kennedy-King on Monday afternoon at Galesburg High ...

Grafton’s 78 Paces Chargers in Opening Round of Region Tourney

Friday, October 05, 2018 — Bryce Grafton (Orion, Ill./Orion) posted a 6-over-par 78 to lead the Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team Thursday in the opening round of the Region IV tournament at Senica’s Oak Ridge. Grafton shot 39 on each side as the ...

Chargers’ Early Flurry of Goals Leads to 5-2 Win over DuPage

Wednesday, October 03, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team opened with three straight goals and went on to beat DuPage 5-2 on a breezy Wednesday afternoon at Kleine Field for its second victory in a row. The Chargers (3-9-1 overall, 3-5-1 Region IV) ...

Sandburg Women’s XC Gets Votes in Latest USTFCCCA Poll

Wednesday, October 03, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s cross country team received votes in the most recent U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NJCAA Division I national coaches’ poll, released Wednesday. The ...

Stineman’s Career-High 44 Assists Lead Chargers in Win at Highland

Wednesday, October 03, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team earned its 20th win of the season and remained the lone unbeaten team in the Arrowhead Conference with a 25-14, 20-25, 25-18, 25-13 victory at Highland on Tuesday night. The Chargers (20-9, 6-0) got a ...

Sandburg Volleyball Thursday vs. Lincoln Postponed

Monday, October 01, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team’s match scheduled for Thursday at home against Lincoln has been postponed because the Lynx will not have enough healthy players to field a team. A possible makeup date has yet to be ...

Reece Ties for 4th in Final Warmup Before Region IV Tourney

Monday, October 01, 2018 — Sophomore Brayden Reece (Monmouth, Ill./Monmouth-Roseville) tied for fourth overall to pace the Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team at the Oak Ridge Classic on Friday at Senica’s Oak Ridge. Reece shot 37 on each side for a ...

Chargers Face Tough Competition at Cowley Invitational

Monday, October 01, 2018 — Facing perhaps the stiffest competition they’ll see in the regular season, the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team was held winless in four matches at the Cowley Invitational on Friday and Saturday. The Chargers (19-9) — ...

Matebesi Scores Twice as Chargers Blow Out Bobcats 5-1

Monday, October 01, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team earned its first road win of the season with a 5-1 blowout of Bryant & Stratton on Saturday afternoon. The Chargers (2-9-1 overall, 2-5-1 Region IV) struck for five first-half goals in a ...

Jebet Continues Strong Season With 10th-Place Showing at Midwest Intercollegiate

Monday, October 01, 2018 — Nancy Jebet (Eldoret, Kenya/Tulwo) turned in another impressive performance to lead the Carl Sandburg College women’s cross country team at the Olivet Nazarene Midwest Intercollegiate on Friday evening. Jebet finished 10th overall and ...

Chargers Drop 2-1 Decision at Home to Lincoln Land

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team cut its deficit in half in the second half but couldn’t find the equalizer in a 2-1 loss to Lincoln Land on Wednesday afternoon at Kleine Field. The Loggers (3-6-1) took a 2-0 lead ...

Chargers Stay Unbeaten in Conference With 4-Set Win at BHC

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team kept its perfect Arrowhead Conference record intact with a 25-18, 25-16, 22-25, 25-15 victory at Black Hawk on Tuesday evening. The Chargers (19-5 overall, 5-0 Arrowhead), in search of their first ...

Chargers Get Votes in NJCAA Rankings for 2nd Straight Week

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 — For the second straight week, the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team is among “Others Receiving Votes” in the latest NJCAA Division II rankings, released Tuesday afternoon. Sandburg (18-5 overall, 4-0 Arrowhead Conference) ...

Sandburg Volleyball Match Wednesday vs. Kishwaukee Postponed

Monday, September 24, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team’s Arrowhead Conference match scheduled for Wednesday at home against Kishwaukee has been postponed because the Kougars will not have enough healthy players to field a team. A possible makeup ...

Franzoni's 15th-Place Finish Paces Chargers in Millikin Dechert Classic

Monday, September 24, 2018 — Sophomore Emily Franzoni (Canton, Ill./Canton) led the Carl Sandburg College women’s golf team in both rounds as the Chargers took seventh at the Millikin Dechert Classic over the weekend at South Side Country Club. Franzoni paced the ...

Sandburg Men’s Soccer Comes Up Short vs. Morton in 3-2 Loss

Saturday, September 22, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team scored a late equalizer, but Morton responded with the game-winner just minutes later to hand the Chargers a 3-2 loss Saturday afternoon at Kleine Field. Already trailing 2-1, the Chargers ...

Marsden Scores Shorthanded, but Chargers Fall 2-1 to Malcolm X

Thursday, September 20, 2018 — Kym Marsden (Aldershot, England/Connaught) scored against of the stingiest defenses in the region, but the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team came up short in a 2-1 loss to Malcolm X on Wednesday afternoon at Kleine Field. The ...

Chargers Force 5th Set, but ICC Snaps Sandburg’s 10-Match Win Streak

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team rallied to force a fifth set before seeing its 10-match win streak snapped in a 23-25, 25-21, 25-18, 25-20, 15-13 nonconference loss to Illinois Central on Wednesday night at John M. Lewis ...

1st-Place Chargers Top Defending Champ Sauk Valley for 10th Straight Victory

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team bounced back from a first-set loss to beat Sauk Valley 19-25, 26-24, 25-14, 25-22 on Tuesday night for its 10th straight victory and to remain alone atop the Arrowhead Conference standings. The defending ...

Chargers Receive Votes in Latest NJCAA D2 Volleyball Rankings

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 — Despite a perfect 8-0 record in the past week and nine straight victories overall, the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team found itself on the cusp of cracking — but not in — the latest NJCAA Division II volleyball rankings, ...

Over 20 Schools to be at Sandburg’s College Night in Hamilton on Sept. 26

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 — Representatives from more than 20 colleges, universities and vocational schools will be on hand for Carl Sandburg College’s 2018 College Night from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at Hamilton High School, 270 N. 10th St., Hamilton. College Night ...

More Than 40 Schools at Sandburg’s College Night on Sept. 24 in Galesburg

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 — Representatives from more than 40 colleges, universities and vocational schools will be on hand for Carl Sandburg College’s 2018 College Night from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 in John M. Lewis Gymnasium on the Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 ...

Sandburg Women’s Golf Wins Event for 1st Time at IC Invite

Monday, September 17, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s golf team made program history Monday as it won the Illinois College Invitational on Monday at Jacksonville Country Club. It’s the first time in school history the Chargers have won an ...

Pavon, Matebesi Each Score Twice as Chargers Earn 1st Victory

Monday, September 17, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team scored the first five goals of its match Monday afternoon against Kankakee and defeated the Cavaliers 6-2 at Kleine Field for its first victory of the season. The Chargers (1-6-1 overall, ...

Volleyball Goes 6-0 at Waubonsee Tourney to Run Win Streak to 9

Monday, September 17, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team put together a perfect 6-0 record at the Waubonsee Tournament over the weekend and extended its win streak to nine matches. The Chargers are now 17-4 overall and haven’t lost since Sept. ...

Chargers Shoot Season-Low 307 to Close Skyhawk Classic

Monday, September 17, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team bounced back from a disappointing Friday to post a season-low score Saturday in the Skyhawk Classic. The Chargers shot 339 in Friday’s opening round at Lake Carroll in Lanark but ...

Beetler, Kiptoo Lead Chargers at Bradley Intercollegiate

Monday, September 17, 2018 — Anastasia Beetler (Galesburg, Ill./Galesburg) and Dixon Kiptoo (Eldoret, Kenya/Kipsangui) paced the Carl Sandburg College cross country teams at the Bradley Intercollegiate on Friday evening at Detweiller Park.  Beetler placed 30th ...

Owens’ 10 Kills, 17 Digs in Hometown Help Chargers Pick Up Sweep at Lincoln

Thursday, September 13, 2018 — Josalyn Owens (Lincoln) had a strong performance in her hometown as the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team rolled to a 25-15, 25-17, 25-13 sweep at Lincoln on Wednesday evening. The Lincoln native had 10 kills and a team-leading 17 digs to ...

Pavon Scores, but Chargers Drop Home Contest to Bulldogs

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 — South Suburban scored a pair of goals in each half as it defeated the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team 4-1 in Region IV action Wednesday afternoon at Kleine Field. The Bulldogs (4-2) took a 2-0 lead into halftime behind Alberto ...

Chargers Beat Illinois Valley in Battle for Top Spot in Arrowhead

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team came away victorious in a battle of Arrowhead Conference unbeatens Tuesday night, beating Illinois Valley 25-17, 25-16, 21-25, 25-22 at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. With the victory, the Chargers (10-4, 3-0) ...

Sandburg Trustee Nominating Petitions Available Sept. 18

Monday, September 10, 2018 — April 2, 2019, is the consolidated election when Trustees of Carl Sandburg College District 518 will be elected. Two (2) candidates will be elected for a six-year term, beginning within 28 days of the election and ending April 2025. Per statutes, ...

OSHA Industry Outreach, Forklift Operator Training at Sandburg

Monday, September 10, 2018 — Registration is available for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) general industry outreach and forklift operator training classes to be offered this November through Carl Sandburg College’s Corporate and Leisure ...

Workman Leads Chargers at Fighting Scot Invitational

Monday, September 10, 2018 — Jaeden Workman (Morrison, Ill./Morrison) shot a second-round 84 for a top-20 finish to lead the Carl Sandburg College women’s golf team at the Fighting Scot Invite this weekend at Gibson Woods.  Workman followed an ...

Chargers Fall to Owls 2-1 in Overtime

Monday, September 10, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team took a lead into halftime, but Oakton rallied beat the Chargers 2-1 in overtime on Saturday afternoon in Region IV play. The Chargers (0-4, 0-2) opened the scoring in the 26th minute as Kym ...

Sandburg College Announces 2018 Summer Graduates

Thursday, September 06, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College has announced the names of students who have completed graduation requirements and graduated from the College at the end of the 2018 summer session. ASSOCIATE DEGREESASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Cosmetology Galesburg ...

Sandburg’s Bowman Wins NJCAA Offensive Player of the Week

Thursday, September 06, 2018 — A monster start to her career has netted Carl Sandburg College volleyball freshman Peyton Bowman (Sciota, Ill./West Prairie) a national honor from the NJCAA. The Chargers’ 6-foot-3 middle hitter was named the Division II Offensive ...

Owens Serves 9 Aces as Sandburg Volleyball Crushes Cougars

Wednesday, September 05, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team had no problem taking care of Highland on Wednesday night, sweeping the Cougars 25-6, 25-15, 25-7 in an Arrowhead Conference match at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. The Chargers (9-4, 2-0) racked up 18 aces and ...

Lightning Leads to Cancellation of Chargers’ Home Opener

Wednesday, September 05, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team got on the pitch briefly before lightning in the area led to the cancellation of the Chargers’ home opener Wednesday afternoon against Truman. The teams played about 2½ ...

Chargers’ Comeback Comes Up Short at Hawkeye

Monday, September 03, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team mounted a comeback but came up short in a 3-2 loss at Hawkeye (Iowa) on Friday afternoon. The Red Tails opened up a 2-0 lead in the opening 25 minutes before the Chargers (0-2) got on the ...

Record-Breaking Weekend for Sandburg Women’s Golf at Augustana Highland Classic

Monday, September 03, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s golf team put together a record-breaking performance at the Augustana Highland Classic on Saturday and Sunday at Highland Springs. The Chargers set program records for lowest 18-hole team score and ...

Grafton’s 72 Takes 3rd at Kewanee Dunes Classic

Monday, September 03, 2018 — Sophomore Brady Grafton (Orion, Ill./Orion) shot an even-par 72 to tie for third and lead the Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team at the Kewanee Dunes Classic on Friday. Grafton also finished fourth with a 36-hole total of 147 as ...

Jebet, Beetler Post Top-20 Times for Chargers at WIU Early Bird

Monday, September 03, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College cross country team kicked off its season Friday evening at the WIU Early Bird at Spring Lake Park. Nancy Jebet (Eldoret, Kenya/Tulwo) and Anastasia Beetler (Galesburg, Ill./Galesburg) each posted top-20 finishes in the ...

After Pair of Sweeps, Chargers Go 2-2 at Jimmy John’s Invite

Monday, September 03, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team opened Southeastern’s Jimmy John’s Invite with a pair of sweeps Friday before dropping two matches Saturday to move to 8-4 overall. FRIDAYSandburg def. John Wood 25-18, 25-19, 25-21The ...

Reece's 73 Ties for 2nd at Charger Classic

Friday, August 31, 2018 — Sophomore Brayden Reece (Monmouth, Ill./Monmouth-Roseville) put together a strong finish to tie for second individually, and the Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team tied for third as a team Thursday afternoon as it hosted the Charger ...

Scott Scores Late Game-Winner to Stop Chargers in Opener

Friday, August 31, 2018 — Scott (Iowa) scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second half to hand the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team a 2-1 loss Wednesday in the Chargers’ first match of the season. Scott scored the game’s opening ...

Sandburg Volleyball’s 6-Match Win Streak Snapped by Warriors

Wednesday, August 29, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team put up a fight with NJCAA Division I Indian Hills (Iowa) but saw its six-match winning streak snapped Wednesday night with a 25-23, 22-25, 25-19, 25-21 loss in the Chargers’ home opener at John ...

Owens Leads Chargers in Sweep of Kougars to Open Conference Schedule

Wednesday, August 29, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team continued its hot streak by sweeping Kishwaukee 25-11, 25-10, 25-14 on Tuesday night to open its Arrowhead Conference schedule. The Chargers (6-1) have won their last six matches and haven’t ...

Tenhouse Steps Down, Foreman Named Interim Chargers Coach

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College baseball coach Jake Tenhouse has announced his departure from the College after leading the Chargers for five seasons, and assistant Josh Foreman will serve as interim coach. Tenhouse, who was employed as a student success ...

Chargers Close Out Waubonsee Invite With 5 Straight Sweeps

Monday, August 27, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team dropped its first match before rattling off five straight sweeps as the Chargers opened their season over the weekend at the Waubonsee Invitational. FRIDAYGlen Oaks (Mich.) def. Sandburg 25-18, 25-19, ...

Reece, Chargers Each Take 10th in Highland 36

Monday, August 27, 2018 — Sophomore Brayden Reece (Monmouth, Ill./Monmouth-Roseville) placed 10th overall and the Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team took 10th as a team as the Chargers opened their season in the Highland 36 on Friday at Park Hills. Reece put ...

Franzoni Leads 3 in Top 10 for Sandburg at Charger Invite

Monday, August 27, 2018 — Sophomore Emily Franzoni (Canton, Ill./Canton) tied for fifth overall and the Carl Sandburg College women’s golf team took third place as it hosted the Charger Invite on Saturday at Lake Bracken Country Club to open the fall ...

Sandburg Celebrating 50th Anniversary of TRIO SSS on Sept. 5

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 — In honor of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of TRIO Student Support Services, Carl Sandburg College’s TRIO SSS program will host an open house-style “birthday celebration” from 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 5 in the ...

Sandburg’s Summer Youth Camps Open Doors to Career Fields

Monday, August 20, 2018 — Norman Oeth III had been busy building robots during his summer vacation, but a broken finger put a two-week halt to that hobby. In search of something for him to do while his finger healed, Norman’s mother signed him up for the Youth ...

Patio Renovation at Carl Sandburg College Nearing Completion

Friday, August 17, 2018 — As students return to Carl Sandburg College this semester, they might be taken aback by a new look to one part of the campus. The patio area and walkway that lines the north side of most of the buildings on the Main Campus are nearing the final ...

Registration Available for 16-Week ESL Course at Sandburg

Tuesday, August 14, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College’s Corporate and Leisure College is offering a 16-week English as a Second Language (ESL) course from Aug. 20-Dec. 5. The class, Conversational English as a Second Language for Beginner Level, will meet from 6-7:30 ...

New Sandburg Scholarships Established for Abingdon HS Grads

Tuesday, July 24, 2018 — The Abingdon High School Half Century Club has established two new scholarships through the Carl Sandburg College Foundation to provide educational support to AHS graduates. Two AHS Half Century Scholarships worth $750 are available to Sandburg ...

Inaugural Carl Sandburg College Youth Coding Camp to Continue July 16-19

Thursday, July 12, 2018 — GALESBURG — The Carl Sandburg College Corporate & Leisure College will host the second week of its inaugural coding camp for elementary and middle school students, 10 a.m.-noon July 16-19 in the CME computer lab, 2051 Tom L. Wilson ...

Sandburg Upward Bound Summer Open House July 5

Thursday, June 28, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College will host an open house for students involved in TRIO Upward Bound from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. July 5 in the Lonnie Eugene Stewart Art Gallery, Building D on the Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. This public ...

3 Carl Sandburg College Teams Earn NJCAA Academic Honors

Thursday, June 28, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College’s women’s basketball, volleyball and softball teams have earned NJCAA Academic Team Award honorable mention in recognition of their outstanding work in the classroom during the 2017-18 academic ...

12 Sandburg Athletes Receive NJCAA All-Academic Honors

Friday, June 22, 2018 — Twelve Carl Sandburg College student-athletes have received NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards for their exceptional performances in the classroom during the 2017-18 academic year. Four Sandburg athletes earned NJCAA All-Academic First-Team ...

Carl Sandburg College Announces 2018 Spring Semester Graduates

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 — GALESBURG — Carl Sandburg College has announced the names of students who have completed graduation requirements and graduated from the College at the end of the 2018 spring semester. ASSOCIATE DEGREES ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ...

44 Chargers Earn Academic All-Arrowhead Conference Honors

Monday, June 11, 2018 — Forty-four Carl Sandburg College student-athletes have earned Academic All-Arrowhead Conference honors for their performances in the classroom during the 2017-18 academic year. Student-athletes must have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average ...

Carl Sandburg College Dean’s List, Honors List for 2018 Spring Semester

Friday, June 08, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College has released the names of students who qualified for the dean’s list and honors list for the 2018 spring semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit ...

Hancock County CEO Students Selected for National Trade Show

Friday, June 01, 2018 — Two students in the Hancock County Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program, Ty Jackson of Illini West High School and Molly Conover of Southeastern High School, have been selected to participate in the CEONext National Trade Show ...

Monmouth-Roseville GK Sanchez Signs With Sandburg Soccer

Thursday, May 31, 2018 — Edgar Mora Sanchez of Monmouth-Roseville High School has signed to play next season for the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team. Sanchez was a two-year varsity player for the Titans and the primary goalkeeper for M-R’s ...

Chargers Wynkoop, Stineman Named to All-Arrowhead Conference Softball Team

Tuesday, May 29, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College softball freshmen Whitney Wynkoop (Fulton, Ill./Fulton) and Kylie Stineman (New Boston, Ill./Mercer County) have been voted to the All-Arrowhead Conference team for their play for the Chargers this spring. Wynkoop, a first ...

Sandburg Community Garden Hosting Open Garden June 22

Tuesday, May 29, 2018 — All are welcome to take part in the Carl Sandburg College Community Garden’s fourth annual open garden from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 22. Visitors can tour and learn about features of the garden — including its new raised beds and ...

Grafton Shoots 78 in Chargers’ Best Round of NJCAA Tourney

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 — Freshman Brady Grafton (Orion, Ill./Orion) carded the best round by a Carl Sandburg College men’s golfer this week and the Chargers lowered their score for the second straight day during their final round of the NJCAA Division II ...

Reece’s 79 Leads Chargers in 2nd Round of NJCAA Nationals

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team rebounded from a frustrating first round of the NJCAA Division II Championship by shaving 20 strokes off its score in Tuesday’s second round at GlenLakes Golf Club. The Chargers saw ...

Hansen Paces Chargers in Opening Round of NJCAA National Tourney

Monday, May 21, 2018 — Sophomore Ryan Hansen (Neponset, Ill./Kewanee) put together a strong finish to his round to pace the Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team Monday in the first round of the NJCAA Division II Championship at GlenLakes Golf Club. Hansen, ...

Hutchings Named Carl Sandburg College Faculty Member of the Year

Thursday, May 17, 2018 — James Hutchings has been named the 2018 Carl Sandburg College Faculty Member of the Year after students and fellow faculty members nominated Hutchings for his outstanding work in the classroom. Hutchings was introduced as the winner during the ...

Jackson Named Carl Sandburg College Adjunct Faculty of the Year

Thursday, May 17, 2018 — Dr. Stephen Jackson has been named the 2018 Carl Sandburg College Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year after students and fellow faculty members nominated him for his outstanding work in the classroom. Jackson was introduced as the winner during ...

Willis, Winters Receive Carl Sandburg College Alumni Awards

Thursday, May 17, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College honored the 2018 recipients of its Distinguished Alumnus Award and Outstanding Young Alumnus Award during the College’s 50th annual Commencement on Thursday night at Galesburg High School. Craig Willis ...

Burdick Receives Sandburg’s Distinguished Service Award

Thursday, May 17, 2018 — Retired Carl Sandburg College instructor Dr. Norm Burdick was presented with the College’s Distinguished Service Award during the 50th annual Sandburg Commencement on Thursday evening. Burdick taught English and speech at Sandburg from ...

Sandburg Baseball’s O’Brien, Meyer Earn All-Region IV Honors

Thursday, May 17, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College baseball players Cacey O’Brien (Moline, Ill./Moline) and Bryce Meyer (Bartonville, Ill./Limestone) have been named to All-Region IV Division II North Central District Team for their play for the Chargers this ...

Co-MVP O’Brien Headlines 4 Chargers on All-Conference Team

Thursday, May 17, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College freshman Cacey O’Brien (Moline, Ill./Moline) was named co-MVP of the Arrowhead Conference, headlining four Chargers who earned baseball all-conference honors after leading the team to a share of its first league ...

Sandburg Upward Bound Math-Science Program Hosting Science Fair May 25

Wednesday, May 16, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College’s Upward Bound Math-Science program will host a science fair from 4:30-5:30 p.m. May 25 in the Lonnie Eugene Stewart Art Gallery located in Building D on the Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. The ...

2 Sandburg TRIO SSS Students Awarded Regional Scholarships

Monday, May 14, 2018 — A pair of students in Carl Sandburg College’s TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program have been awarded competitive regional scholarships. Sebastian Arteaga of Galesburg won the 2018 Board of Directors Scholarship, and Zana Danner ...

Chargers End Season With Loss to BHC in Region IV Sectional

Sunday, May 13, 2018 — Black Hawk jumped to a big early lead and went on to defeat the Carl Sandburg College baseball team 8-4 to finish off a sweep of the Chargers in their best-of-three Region IV tournament sectional Sunday at the William “Bill” ...

Smith Fans 10, but Chargers Drop Game 1 of Region IV Sectional

Saturday, May 12, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team came up on the short end of a pitchers’ duel Saturday afternoon against Black Hawk, falling 3-2 in Game 1 of its best-of-three Region IV tournament sectional series at the William ...

Sandburg Softball’s Wynkoop, Stevenson Named 2nd-Team All-Region IV

Friday, May 11, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College softball players Whitney Wynkoop (Fulton, Ill./Fulton) and Haley Stevenson (Galesburg, Ill./Galesburg) have earned spots on the All-Region IV Division II District B Second Team for their play this season. Wynkoop, a freshman ...

4 From Galesburg, 3 From Monmouth-Roseville Among New Sandburg Soccer Signees

Friday, May 11, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer coach Kevwe Akpore has announced several signees as part of his initial recruiting class, including seven incoming Chargers from area schools. The group features four players from Galesburg High School ...

Sandburg Repeats as Arrowhead Conference All-Sports Champion

Wednesday, May 09, 2018 — On the strength of one of the best overall seasons in the history of Carl Sandburg College athletics, the Chargers have repeated as winners of the Arrowhead Conference All-Sports Award. Sandburg, which won the award for the first time last year, ...

8-Week ESL Class at Carl Sandburg College Begins June 11

Wednesday, May 09, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College’s Corporate & Leisure College is offering an eight-week English as a Second Language (ESL) course that begins June 11. The class — Conversational English as a Second Language for Beginner Level ...

Galesburg High School Wins Team, Individual Titles at Sandburg Welding Contest

Tuesday, May 08, 2018 — Galesburg High School had the top team and individual in the Carl Sandburg College High School Welding Competition on Friday at the College’s Main Campus in Galesburg. Galesburg’s team of Charles Drauden, Austin McDorman, ...

Sandburg Student Trustee Donyae Payton Wins ICCTA's Gigi Campbell Award

Tuesday, May 08, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College’s Donyae Payton has been named the winner of the 2018 Gigi Campbell Student Trustee Excellence Award by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association. Payton, the first Sandburg student to win the honor since ...

Chargers Get Rematch With Black Hawk in Region IV Sectionals

Monday, May 07, 2018 — After playing each other last week to decide the Arrowhead Conference title, the Carl Sandburg College and Black Hawk baseball teams will meet again this weekend in the postseason. The Chargers earned the No. 4 seed in the Region IV tournament ...

Dr. Seamus Reilly Selected to Become Carl Sandburg College’s 7th President

Monday, May 07, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Seamus Reilly to become the College’s seventh president. Reilly, who has been vice president of institutional advancement at Parkland College in Champaign since 2008, was ...

Chargers Bounce Back to Earn Split at Madison

Monday, May 07, 2018 — After an abbreviated day of action Saturday, the Carl Sandburg College baseball team split a doubleheader Sunday at Madison (Wis.). The Chargers’ doubleheader at home Saturday against Lake County ended with the game tied at 2 in the ...

Sandburg Softball Ends Season in Region IV Semis

Monday, May 07, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team saw its season end Saturday with a pair of losses in the semifinal round of the Region IV tournament. The Chargers dropped a 7-2 decision to Madison (Wis.) and were eliminated with a 2-1 loss to Highland ...

4 Chargers Golfers Earn Spots on All-Arrowhead Conference Team

Thursday, May 03, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team had four members — Brayden Reece (Monmouth, Ill./Monmouth-Roseville), Ryan Hansen (Neponset, Ill./Kewanee), Bryce Grafton (Orion, Ill./Orion) and Brady Grafton (Orion, Ill./Orion) ...

Kavanagh Earns 1st Victory as Charger in Blowout of Spoon River

Wednesday, May 02, 2018 — A day after clinching the Arrowhead Conference championship, the Carl Sandburg College baseball team steamrolled Spoon River 13-3 in seven innings in nonconference action Wednesday at the William “Bill” Hungate ...

Shutouts by Stineman, Stewart Send Sandburg Softball to Region Semis

Wednesday, May 02, 2018 — Freshmen Kylie Stineman (New Boston, Ill./Mercer County) and Madison Stewart (Williamsfield, Ill./Williamsfield) each hurled shutouts to help the Carl Sandburg College softball team beat Illinois Valley in its best-of-three quarterfinal series in ...

Sandburg Announces Promise Program That Could Pay Up to 100% of Tuition for M-R, United Grads

Wednesday, May 02, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College on Wednesday announced a new promise scholarship opportunity for Monmouth-Roseville High School and United High School students that could pay up to 100 percent of their tuition at Sandburg. The Walter & Rose Sampson ...

Chargers Earn Share of 1st Arrowhead Conference Baseball Title Since ’08

Tuesday, May 01, 2018 — For the first time in 10 years, Carl Sandburg College is home to the Arrowhead Conference baseball champion. The Chargers earned a share of their first conference title since 2008 and sixth in program history with a split of a doubleheader ...

Sandburg Softball to Host IVCC in Region IV Quarterfinals

Tuesday, May 01, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team will open postseason play by hosting Illinois Valley at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the Region IV District B tournament. All three games of the best-of-three series will take place Wednesday ...

Carl Sandburg College’s Inaugural Scrubs Academy July 25-27

Monday, April 30, 2018 — Know a future nurse or doctor? The inaugural Scrubs Academy hosted by Carl Sandburg College’s Corporate & Leisure College is the perfect opportunity for them to explore the field of health care. The Scrubs Academy is a summer ...

Sandburg Offering 50% Discount on Summer Dual Credit Classes

Monday, April 30, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College has expanded its Dual Credit Scholarship to include classes offered during the 2018 summer session, giving high school students a great opportunity to get a jump-start on college at a price that can’t be beat. The ...

Guilinger Leads Chargers at Augustana Viking Invite

Monday, April 30, 2018 — Hayley Guilinger (Thomson, Ill./West Carroll) shot in the 80s each round and the Carl Sandburg College women’s golf team improved its score by 23 shots from the previous week during the Augustana Viking Invitational on Saturday and ...

Ulrich’s 5-RBI Game Helps Chargers Earn Split at Rock Valley

Monday, April 30, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team split a pair of slugfests Sunday at Rock Valley in a nonconference doubleheader, falling 9-7 before rallying to win 15-10 in Game 2. GAME 1 Rock Valley 9, Sandburg 7 ...

Chargers, Black Hawk Split 1st Set of Conference-Deciding Series

Friday, April 27, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team ended Saturday where it started: tied with Black Hawk for the Arrowhead Conference lead. The Chargers and Braves split a doubleheader — with Black Hawk taking Game 1 10-5 and Sandburg Game 2 12-6 ...

Sandburg Softball Drops Pair of Close Contests With Sauk Valley

Friday, April 27, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team wrapped up its regular season with a pair of tight losses to Sauk Valley on Friday, falling 2-0 and 4-2 at the William “Bill” Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex. The Chargers finished ...

Hansen, Reece Lead Sandburg Men's Golf in Conference Meets

Thursday, April 26, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team took second place in Arrowhead Conference meets hosted Tuesday by Highland and Wednesday by Illinois Valley. The Chargers shot 324 as a team Tuesday at Park Hills in Freeport, led by a ...

O'Brien has Huge Game as Chargers Blow Out Danville Area

Thursday, April 26, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team banged out 18 hits and first baseman Cacey O’Brien (Moline, Ill./Moline) reached base all six times as the Chargers blew out Danville Area 15-4 in eight innings Wednesday in a nonconference ...

Sandburg Softball Splits at IVCC, Clinches Winning Record in Conference

Thursday, April 26, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team clinched a winning record in the Arrowhead Conference after earning a split at Illinois Valley on Wednesday afternoon. The Chargers (16-28, 11-7) came from behind to take the opener 6-2 before falling 2-0 ...

Chargers Drop Pair of Tight Contests at Highland

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team hung tough with Arrowhead Conference champion Highland on Thursday but came up short in a pair of tight contests, falling 4-0 and 2-1. The Chargers dropped to 15-27 overall and 10-6 in the league, while the ...

Chargers Sweep Eagles, Set Up Showdown With Black Hawk for Conference Title

Tuesday, April 24, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team swept Illinois Valley 11-1 and 4-2 on Tuesday at the William “Bill” Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex, setting up a four-game series with Black Hawk to decide the Arrowhead Conference ...

Registration Available for Sandburg Kids on Campus Program in Carthage

Tuesday, April 24, 2018 — Registration is available for Carl Sandburg College’s Kids on Campus summer sessions, which will take place June 11-15 at Carthage Primary School. The deadline to register is May 18.  Kids on Campus is a summer enrichment ...

Galesburg’s Mixon Signs With Sandburg Women’s Basketball

Monday, April 23, 2018 — Yvonne Mixon of Galesburg High School has signed to play next season for the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team. A 5-foot-11 forward, Mixon averaged 8.1 points and 9.0 rebounds over two varsity seasons with the Silver ...

Sandburg Softball Picks Up Split at Bryant & Stratton

Monday, April 23, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team dropped a close contest before winning in big fashion Monday afternoon in a nonconference doubleheader at Bryant & Stratton. The Chargers (15-25) dropped the opener 5-4 but used a pair of big innings in ...

Davis Paces Chargers at UW-Whitewater Spring Fling

Monday, April 23, 2018 — Katelyn Davis (Henderson, Ill./Galesburg) led three Chargers with rounds in the 90s as the Carl Sandburg College women’s golf team opened its spring season Saturday at the Wisconsin-Whitewater Spring Fling at the Beloit Club. Davis shot ...

Ausbury, Meyer Each Toss 2-Hit Shutout for Chargers at IVCC

Monday, April 23, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team picked up a pair of two-hit shutouts Saturday, sweeping Illinois Valley 12-0 and 11-0 in an Arrowhead Conference doubleheader. Sandburg improved to 19-8 overall and 12-2 in the league. GAME 1 Sandburg 12, ...

Wolfpack Snap Chargers’ 7-Game Winning Streak

Monday, April 23, 2018 — Madison (Wis.) snapped the Carl Sandburg College softball team’s seven-game winning streak Sunday, sweeping the Chargers 12-2 and 4-2 in a nonconference doubleheader at the William “Bill” Hungate Baseball/Softball ...

Reece's 79 Leads Sandburg Men's Golf in Arrowhead Opener

Monday, April 23, 2018 — Freshman Brayden Reece (Monmouth, Ill./Monmouth-Roseville) led the Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team with a 9-over-par 79 as the Chargers kicked off their Arrowhead Conference schedule with a meet hosted by Sauk Valley on Friday at ...

Chargers Complete Series Sweep of BHC; Winning Streak at 7

Friday, April 20, 2018 — After sweeping a doubleheader at Black Hawk the day before, the Carl Sandburg College softball team finished off a four-game series sweep of the Braves on Friday afternoon at the William “Bill” Hungate Baseball/Complex, ...

Sandburg’s Paris Wins IMACC Award for Teaching Excellence

Friday, April 20, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College’s Tony Paris has won the 2018 Illinois Mathematics Association of Community Colleges Award for Teaching Excellence. Paris, who serves as coordinator and assistant professor of mathematics at Sandburg and has taught ...

Stineman Stellar in Circle as Sandburg Softball Sweeps Black Hawk

Friday, April 20, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team erupted for 22 runs on 32 hits and freshman Kylie Stineman (New Boston, Ill./Mercer County) picked up the victory in both ends of a doubleheader sweep of Arrowhead Conference rival Black Hawk on Thursday as ...

Wynes Withdraws From Carl Sandburg College Presidential Search

Thursday, April 19, 2018 — Tim Wynes, one of three finalists in Carl Sandburg College’s search for its next president, informed the College on Thursday that he has withdrawn from consideration for the position. The remaining two finalists, Dr. Ellen Crowe and Dr. ...

Carl Sandburg College Theater Presents Original Production ‘To Be Honest’ From April 19-21

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College Theater presents “To Be Honest,” an original production that explores what it’s really like to talk openly about our lives, at 7 p.m. each night from April 19-21 in the Fine Arts Theatre, Room ...

Carl Sandburg College Baseball at Illinois Central Canceled

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team’s game scheduled for this evening at Illinois Central has been canceled and will not be made up. The next scheduled action for the Chargers (17-8, 10-2) is an Arrowhead Conference doubleheader at ...

Chargers' 10-Game Winning Streak Snapped at Kishwaukee

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 — Kishwaukee handed the Carl Sandburg College baseball team its first Arrowhead Conference losses of the season, sweeping the Chargers 5-3 and 6-5 on Tuesday afternoon. Sandburg (17-8, 10-2) saw its 10-game winning streak snapped and is now a game ...

Sandburg Softball at Illinois Valley Postponed to April 25

Tuesday, April 17, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team’s Arrowhead Conference doubleheader scheduled for this afternoon at Illinois Valley has been postponed to 3 p.m. April 25. As a result, the Chargers’ previously scheduled doubleheader at ...

Sandburg Men’s Golf Tuesday at Illinois Valley Moved to April 25

Monday, April 16, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team’s Arrowhead Conference meet scheduled for Tuesday at Senica’s Oak Ridge and hosted by Illinois Valley has been postponed to 1:30 p.m. April 25 because of unplayable ...

Carl Sandburg College Softball vs. BHC Postponed to Friday

Monday, April 16, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team’s Arrowhead Conference doubleheader scheduled for this afternoon at home against Black Hawk has been postponed to 3 p.m. Friday because of unplayable conditions. The Chargers’ next ...

1st-Place Chargers Sweep Kishwaukee for 10th Straight Victory

Friday, April 13, 2018 — Make it a perfect 10 for the Carl Sandburg College baseball team. The Chargers extended their winning streak to 10 games — all in Arrowhead Conference play — by sweeping Kishwaukee 13-3 and 7-5 on Friday afternoon at the ...

Chargers’ Weekend at Highland East-West Tourney Canceled

Friday, April 13, 2018 — The Highland East-West Tournament, which the Carl Sandburg College softball team was scheduled to play in Saturday and Sunday, has been canceled because of forecasted inclement weather and won’t be rescheduled. The next scheduled action ...

Big Innings Send Sandburg Softball to Sweep of Kishwaukee

Thursday, April 12, 2018 — A five-run rally in each game carried the Carl Sandburg College softball team to a sweep of Kishwaukee in an Arrowhead Conference doubleheader Thursday afternoon at the William “Bill” Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex. The ...

Sandburg Baseball vs. Kishwaukee Moved Up to Friday

Thursday, April 12, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team’s Arrowhead Conference doubleheader scheduled for Saturday has been moved up to 1 p.m. Friday at the William “Bill” Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex.  The Chargers ...

Chargers Stay Unbeaten in Arrowhead, Extend Win Streak to 8

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team stayed unbeaten in Arrowhead Conference play by sweeping Sauk Valley 9-5 and 7-1 on Tuesday at the William “Bill” Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex, completing a four-game series sweep ...

Sandburg Softball vs. Sauk Valley Postponed to April 27

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team’s Arrowhead Conference doubleheader scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at home against Sauk Valley has been postponed to 3 p.m. April 27 because of unplayable conditions. The Chargers’ next ...

Macomb’s Fayhee Signs With Sandburg Men’s Basketball

Monday, April 09, 2018 — Carter Fayhee of Macomb High School has signed to play next season for the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team. Fayhee, a 6-foot-4, 225-pound forward, averaged 18.5 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the Bombers during his ...

Sandburg Baseball Twinbill Wednesday at Waubonsee Canceled

Monday, April 09, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team’s doubleheader scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at Waubonsee has been canceled because of unplayable conditions and will not be made up. The next scheduled action for the Chargers (13-6, 4-0) is ...

Softball Finishes Weekend Trip With Sweep of Waubonsee

Monday, April 09, 2018 — After dropping a pair of contests Saturday at nationally ranked Joliet, the Carl Sandburg College softball team bounced back to sweep Waubonsee on Sunday on the road. SATURDAY GAME 1 Joliet 7, Sandburg ...

Chargers Sweep Sauk Valley, Go to 6-0 in Arrowhead

Monday, April 09, 2018 — Thanks to some solid pitching and clutch at-bats, the Carl Sandburg College baseball team swept Sauk Valley 7-4 and 2-0 on Saturday to go to 6-0 in the Arrowhead Conference. GAME 1 Sandburg 7, Sauk Valley ...

Knoxville’s Stearns Signs With Sandburg Women’s Golf

Friday, April 06, 2018 — Kaylyn Stearns of Knoxville High School has signed to play next season for the Carl Sandburg College women’s golf team. Stearns, the daughter of Kris and Mindy Stearns, had a nine-hole low round of 49 for the Blue Bullets last season. ...

Chargers Swept by Highland in Showdown for 1st Place

Thursday, April 05, 2018 — With first place in the Arrowhead Conference on the line, Highland walked away with a sweep of the Carl Sandburg College softball team Thursday afternoon at the William “Bill” Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cougars ...

Carl Sandburg College Baseball vs. Illinois Central Canceled

Wednesday, April 04, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team’s game scheduled for Wednesday afternoon against Illinois Central has been canceled because of unplayable conditions and will not be made up. The next scheduled action for the Chargers (11-6, 4-0) ...

Sandburg Softball vs. Black Hawk Postponed to April 16

Tuesday, April 03, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team’s home doubleheader scheduled for this afternoon against Black Hawk has been postponed to 3 p.m. April 16 because of unplayable conditions. The Chargers’ next scheduled action is another ...

Carl Sandburg College Down to 3 Finalists in Presidential Search

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 — The search for Carl Sandburg College’s next president is down to three finalists. Each candidate will be on campus in April to tour the College, participate in public forums and meet with Sandburg employees and students. Each finalist ...

Sandburg Baseball Game Wednesday at Spoon River Postponed

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team’s game scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at Spoon River has been postponed because of unplayable conditions. A makeup date has yet to be announced. Sandburg’s next scheduled contest is a ...

Tuesday’s Sandburg Baseball, Softball Games Postponed

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball and softball games scheduled for Tuesday afternoon have been postponed because of unplayable conditions. A makeup date for the Chargers baseball team’s home doubleheader with McHenry County has yet to ...

Manufacturing Camp for Youth This Summer at Sandburg

Monday, March 26, 2018 — Budding builders can take part in a manufacturing camp this summer for middle school and high school students hosted by Carl Sandburg College’s Corporate & Leisure College. The camp is for students ages 11-16 and takes place July ...

Sandburg Softball Drops 2 Against St. Ambrose JV

Friday, March 23, 2018 — St. Ambrose JV kept the Carl Sandburg College softball team’s bats in check Friday, sweeping the Chargers 4-2 and 8-1 on a windy afternoon at the William “Bill” Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex.  GAME 1 St. ...

Sandburg Softball Swept by Snappers at Home

Thursday, March 22, 2018 — Spoon River jumped to early leads in each game to sweep the Carl Sandburg College softball team 9-4 and 10-3 on Thursday afternoon at the William “Bill” Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex.  GAME 1 Spoon River 9, ...

Sandburg Softball Picks Up 1st Victory Behind Benge’s 2-Hitter

Thursday, March 22, 2018 — Madison Benge (Stronghurst, Ill./West Central) hurled a two-hitter in Game 1 to help the Carl Sandburg College softball team earn its first victory of the season as the Chargers split a doubleheader at Danville Area on Wednesday. Sandburg (1-7) ...

Chargers’ 5-Game Winning Streak Snapped in Extra Innings

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 — In a marathon matchup of teams riding five-game winning streaks, 17th-ranked Southeastern (Iowa) escaped with a 5-2 victory in 13 innings over the Carl Sandburg College baseball team on Wednesday at the William “Bill” Hungate ...

Sandburg Community Garden Volunteer Meetings April 11

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College Community Garden will have informational meetings for new, returning and interested volunteers at 12:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. April 11 in Room A031 on the Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. Anyone interested ...

Sandburg Recognized for 20 Years in Cisco Networking Academy

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a participant in one of the premier information technology education programs for developing global problem solvers. Sandburg has been a partner in the Cisco Networking Academy for the ...

Sandburg Student Art Show March 26-May 7; Opening Reception April 6

Monday, March 19, 2018 — The creative works of Carl Sandburg College students will be featured during the annual juried Student Art Show from March 26-May 7 in the Lonnie Eugene Stewart Art Gallery on the Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd.  An ...

Carl Sandburg College to Host 27th Annual Career Expo April 4

Monday, March 19, 2018 — The 27th annual Carl Sandburg College Career Expo will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 4 in John M. Lewis Gymnasium on the Sandburg’s Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. The Career Expo is free and open to the ...

Chargers Sweep DuPage in Pair of 1-Run Contests

Monday, March 19, 2018 — Thanks to a dominant effort from Game 1 starter Mitch Smith (Moline, Ill./Sherrard) and tiebreaking runs in the sixth inning of each contest, the Carl Sandburg College baseball team swept a doubleheader with DuPage on Sunday in the ...

Sandburg Upward Bound Math-Science Accepting Applications Through April 20

Thursday, March 15, 2018 — Applications are being accepted through April 20 for students interested in participating in Carl Sandburg College’s new TRIO Upward Bound Math-Science program, which encourages students to pursue careers in the areas of science, ...

Sandburg Q&A with Chris Banker, Dean of Career & Corporate Development

Thursday, March 15, 2018 — Chris Banker came to Carl Sandburg College in December as the College’s new dean of career and corporate development after spending time as the associate dean for Lake Land College at the Illinois Department of Corrections Life Skills ...

Macomb’s Whitford Signs With Sandburg Women’s Basketball

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 — Sophie Whitford of Macomb High School has signed to play next season for the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team. Whitford averaged 8.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.6 steals and an assist per game for the Bombers this season while ...

Ausbury, Chargers Wrap Up Spring Break Trip With 4-1 Victory

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team ended its Spring Break trip on a high note Wednesday, holding Danville (Va.) to just three hits in a 4-1 victory. The Chargers (5-3) closed their five-day trip with three straight wins and a 4-2 ...

Chargers’ Wendling, Martin Voted 1st-Team All-Arrowhead Conference

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 — After helping the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team to its first Arrowhead Conference championship since 1990, Chargers sophomores Matt Wendling (Athens, Ill./Athens) and Kourtlandt Martin (Evansville, Ind./Central) have been ...

Dominguez Delivers for Chargers in 2-1 Win Over Morris

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 — Freshman first baseman Antonio Dominguez (Rock Island, Ill./United Township) broke a scoreless tie with a two-run single in the sixth inning, and the Carl Sandburg College baseball team held on to defeat Morris (N.J.) 2-1 on Tuesday as the ...

Chargers Wrap Up Spring Break Trip Against Gulf Coast St.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team closed out its Spring Break trip with a pair of losses to Gulf Coast State (Fla.) on Monday night, falling 11-2 and 6-1.  GAME 1Gulf Coast State 11, Sandburg 2 (5 ...

Hannan Tosses 3-Hit Shutout for Chargers in Blowout Victory

Monday, March 12, 2018 — Sophomore Cade Hannan (Moline, Ill./Moline) fired a three-hit shutout to lead the Carl Sandburg College baseball team to a 13-0 victory in six innings over Quinsigamond (Mass.) on Monday morning as the Chargers (3-3) continued their Spring Break ...

Sandburg Softball Kicks off Spring Break Trip

Monday, March 12, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team played some tight games but went winless on the weekend as it opened the season in the Gulf Coast during its Spring Break trip. FRIDAYGame 1Coastal Alabama-East 10, Sandburg 2 (5 innings)Key MomentCA-E ...

Chargers Open With Win on Spring Break Trip

Monday, March 12, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team opened its Spring Break trip with a victory before dropping consecutive contests over the weekend. SATURDAYSandburg 17, Lackawanna (Pa.) 5 (6 innings)Key Moment The Chargers trailed 2-0 before erupting for ...

Sandburg’s Lowe, Porter Named All-Arrowhead Conference

Thursday, March 08, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball players Madison Lowe (Dunlap, Ill./Dunlap) and Willow Porter (Wyoming, Ill./Stark County) have earned All-Arrowhead Conference honors for their play for the Chargers this season. Lowe, a 5-foot-8 ...

Chargers Split Season Opener at Quincy JV

Monday, March 05, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team split a season-opening doubleheader Sunday at Quincy JV, winning the first game 9-1 and dropping the nightcap 6-3. GAME 1 Sandburg 9, Quincy JV 1 Key Moment The Chargers struck for four runs in the first ...

Chargers End Sensational Season With OT Loss in Region Semis

Sunday, March 04, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team took top-seeded Morton down to the wire, but the Chargers fell just short of pulling off the upset in an 89-86 overtime loss on Sunday in the semifinals of the Region IV District 4 ...

Sandburg Men Win in Region IV Quarters for 9th Straight Victory

Thursday, March 01, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team rode a stellar defensive effort Thursday night to its ninth consecutive victory as it beat Bryant & Stratton 68-52 at John M. Lewis Gymnasium in the quarterfinals of the Region IV ...

Sandburg’s Wendling, Martin Named 2nd-Team All-Region

Thursday, March 01, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball leading scorers Matt Wendling (Athens, Ill./Athens) and Kourtlandt Martin (Evansville, Ind./Central) have been named to the All-Region IV Division II District 3 second-team for their play this ...

Big Nights From Lowe, Porter Not Enough for Chargers in Region IV Quarterfinals

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 — Sophomores Madison Lowe (Dunlap, Ill./Dunlap) and Willow Porter (Wyoming, Ill./Stark County) each had big nights, but the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team lost 87-81 at Moraine Valley on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the ...

Chargers’ Lowe an All-America Nominee for 2nd Straight Season

Monday, February 26, 2018 — For the second year in a row, Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball player Madison Lowe (Dunlap, Ill./Dunlap) has been nominated for NJCAA All-America consideration after being one of the top three vote-getters to the All-Region IV ...

Sandburg Women at Moraine Valley on Tuesday for Region IV Quarterfinals

Monday, February 26, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team will hit the road to open postseason play. The Chargers will play at Moraine Valley at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the Region IV District L tournament. Sandburg (13-14), ...

Sandburg Men’s Hoops Opens Region IV Tourney Thursday at Home vs. Bobcats

Monday, February 26, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team will look to add to its hardware collection this season when it opens postseason play at home this week. The Chargers, who last week clinched their first Arrowhead Conference title since ...

Registration Available for Sandburg Youth Sports Camps

Monday, February 26, 2018 — Young athletes can get firsthand instruction from Carl Sandburg College coaches and players this spring and summer at sports camps for soccer, golf, softball, cross country, baseball, basketball and volleyball. Campers will learn the fundamentals ...

Sandburg Men Win 8th in a Row to Wrap Up Regular Season

Friday, February 23, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team wrapped up the regular season Friday night by winning its eighth consecutive game, defeating Robert Morris-Springfield 92-81 at John M. Lewis Gymnasium in a nonconference matchup. The ...

Sandburg Men’s Basketball Wins 1st Arrowhead Title Since 1990

Thursday, February 22, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team can say something it hasn’t been able to in 28 years. The Chargers are Arrowhead Conference champions. Efficient from start to finish, Sandburg claimed a share of its first ...

Sandburg Women Crush Kishwaukee on Sophomore Night

Thursday, February 22, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team closed its regular season in emphatic fashion, blasting Kishwaukee 64-31 on Thursday during Sophomore Night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. Sandburg (13-14 overall, 6-4 Arrowhead Conference) ...

Weather Wipes Out Sandburg Baseball’s Opening Weekend

Thursday, February 22, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team’s season-opening slate of games scheduled for today through Saturday in Carterville has been canceled because of unplayable conditions. Sandburg was scheduled to face Parkland today, then Illinois ...

Chargers Knock Off Highland, Move Into Tie for 1st in Arrowhead

Tuesday, February 20, 2018 — Playing to keep its hopes of an Arrowhead Conference title alive, the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team turned in a championship-caliber performance. Led by sophomore point guard Kourtlandt Martin’s (Evansville, ...

Chargers Put Cougars’ Title Hopes on Hold Behind Lowe’s 7 3s

Tuesday, February 20, 2018 — Madison Lowe (Dunlap, Ill./Dunlap) had a birthday to remember. The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball sophomore celebrated her 20th birthday with seven 3-pointers, including back-to-back big treys in the final minutes, to help the ...

Sandburg Upward Bound Program Hosting Open House March 13

Tuesday, February 20, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College TRIO Upward Bound program will host an open house from 5-7 p.m. March 13 in the Student Center on Sandburg’s Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd., for those interested in applying to join the ...

Mon-Rose, ROWVA Win Titles at WYSE Academic Challenge

Monday, February 19, 2018 — Monmouth-Roseville High School and ROWVA High School took home the team titles at the 37th annual Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) Academic Challenge regional competition Feb. 15 at Carl Sandburg College’s Main Campus ...

Instructors Sought for Sandburg Kids on Campus Program in Carthage

Monday, February 19, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College is seeking enthusiastic and creative instructors to teach classes for its Kids on Campus summer program June 11-15 at Illini West High School. This event attracts several students each year from across the ...

Sandburg, Arizona St. Partner on Guaranteed Admission Program

Monday, February 19, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College has partnered with Arizona State University on a guaranteed admission program that simplifies for the process for Sandburg students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degree online or on campus through ...

Sandburg Alumna’s Experience at State of the Union ‘Surreal’

Monday, February 19, 2018 — Sarah Miller received a call early in December with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: an invitation from U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos to the State of the Union address. A Facebook comment from Miller, a 2017 Carl Sandburg College nursing alumna, ...

Wendling Scores 31 as Chargers Set Up Showdown for 1st Place

Thursday, February 15, 2018 — Matt Wendling poured in a game-high 31 points as the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team ran away from Black Hawk 82-70 on Thursday, setting up a showdown next week with first place in the Arrowhead Conference on the line. The ...

Chargers Blast Black Hawk While Allowing Season-Low 35 Points

Thursday, February 15, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team raced to a huge first-quarter lead and went on to beat Black Hawk 50-35 on Thursday night in its final road game of the regular season. The Chargers (11-14 overall, 4-4 Arrowhead ...

Porter Ties Career High, but Chargers Fall at IVCC

Wednesday, February 14, 2018 — Willow Porter (Wyoming, Ill./Stark County) tied a career high with 18 points, but the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team couldn’t hold on to a halftime lead in a 74-61 loss at Illinois Valley on Tuesday. Porter ...

Martin's Big Night Lifts Chargers to Huge Road Win

Wednesday, February 14, 2018 — Kourtlandt Martin (Evansville, Ind./Central) led the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team in scoring, rebounds, assists and steals, lifting the Chargers to an 83-74 Arrowhead Conference victory Tuesday night at Illinois ...

Lincoln OH Eads Signs With Carl Sandburg College Volleyball

Monday, February 12, 2018 — Lincoln High School senior Tearaney Eads has signed to play next season for the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team. Eads, a 5-foot-10 outside hitter, was a second-team All-Apollo Conference selection last fall for the Railers. She’ll ...

Pekin Seniors Juergens, Flairty Sign With Sandburg Softball

Friday, February 09, 2018 — Alexis Juergens and Erin Flairty, seniors at Pekin Community High School, have signed to play next year for the Carl Sandburg College softball team. Juergens, a 5-foot-6 pitcher, had a 2.97 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 37 2/3 innings as a junior last ...

Sandburg Basketball Games vs. Kishwaukee Moved to Feb. 22

Thursday, February 08, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s and women’s basketball games scheduled for this evening at home against Kishwaukee have been postponed because of anticipated inclement weather. The Arrowhead Conference contests have been ...

Moody’s Removes Negative Outlook from Carl Sandburg College Bond Rating

Wednesday, February 07, 2018 — Moody’s Investors Service has removed from Carl Sandburg College’s bond rating the negative outlook that was issued to the College during its last bond rating call in 2016, in the midst of the state’s budget ...

Martin's Huge 2nd Half Sends Sandburg Past Skyhawks

Tuesday, February 06, 2018 — Kourtlandt Martin (Evansville, Ind./Central) erupted for 20 points in the second half and ignited a go-ahead run in the closing minutes as the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team came back to defeat Sauk Valley 82-69 on Tuesday ...

Chargers Come Up Short at Home vs. Sauk Valley

Tuesday, February 06, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team went cold in the second half as it dropped a 60-54 Arrowhead Conference contest against Sauk Valley on Tuesday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. The Chargers (10-13, 3-3) fell to .500 ...

Balanced Chargers Pick Up Win at Loras JV

Monday, February 05, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team had five players score in double figures Saturday as it picked up a 74-56 victory at Loras JV. Madison Lowe (Dunlap, Ill./Dunlap) led a balanced scoring attack for the Chargers with a ...

Houston's Go-Ahead FT, Clutch Block Let Chargers Escape With Win at Sauk Valley

Friday, February 02, 2018 — Tyler Houston (Knoxville, Ill./Knoxville) came up clutch on both ends of the court Thursday for the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team. Houston drained the go-ahead free throw with just over a minute left and delivered a block ...

Price’s Double-Double Helps Chargers Hold Off Skyhawks

Friday, February 02, 2018 — Jordan Price (Fulton, Ill./Fulton) recorded her first career double-double and came up with a key steal and basket down the stretch to help the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team win 68-63 at Sauk Valley on Thursday ...

Sandburg Upward Bound Program Accepting Applications for 2018-19

Thursday, February 01, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College TRIO Upward Bound program is accepting participant applications for the 2018-19 academic year. Upward Bound is a federally funded program that is free to participants. The goals of the program are to assist high school ...

No. 15 Cougars Pull Away from Sandburg Women in 2nd Half

Thursday, February 01, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team was within striking distance in the third quarter before 15th-ranked Illinois Central ran away to defeat the Chargers 83-45 on Wednesday night. The Chargers (8-12) trailed by seven with ...

Area HS Students Test Accounting Skills in Monopoly Contest at Sandburg

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 — Students from five area high schools passed “Go,” collected $200 and learned essential accounting skills last week at a Monopoly competition hosted by Carl Sandburg College’s Business and Accounting Society of ...

Affordable Teeth Cleanings, Dental X-Rays at Sandburg Annex

Monday, January 29, 2018 — The dental hygiene clinic at the Carl Sandburg College Annex, 209 E. Main St., in downtown Galesburg is again providing low-cost dental services during the spring semester, with no insurance necessary for patients. The clinic offers teeth ...

Sandburg Men Stopped by Cougars in Battle for Top Spot in Conference

Friday, January 26, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team took a lead into halftime, but Highland rallied to beat the Chargers 88-75 on Thursday night in a battle of Arrowhead Conference unbeatens. The Chargers (14-8, 3-1) saw their four-game win ...

Carl Sandburg College Announces 2017 Fall Graduates

Friday, January 26, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College has announced the names of students who have completed graduation requirements and graduated from the College at the end of the 2017 fall semester. Associate Degrees Associate in Applied Science Accounting Galesburg ...

Chargers Fall on Road to Conference-Leading Cougars

Friday, January 26, 2018 — Arrowhead Conference leader Highland was able to hold off the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team Thursday night, handing the Chargers a 76-70 loss. Sandburg (8-11, 2-2), which would have pulled into a tie for first place with ...

Chargers Shoot 61% From Field in Blowout of Black Hawk

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team was red-hot from inside the arc, beyond it and at the free-throw line during a 96-73 blowout of Arrowhead Conference rival Black Hawk on Tuesday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. The ...

Sandburg Women Pull Away Late to Beat Black Hawk 61-49

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team grabbed the lead late in the third quarter and used a big run in the fourth to pull away from Black Hawk for a 61-49 Arrowhead Conference victory on Tuesday night at John M. Lewis ...

Sandburg Dean’s List, Honors List for 2017 Fall Semester

Monday, January 22, 2018 — Carl Sandburg College has released the names of students who qualified for the dean’s list and honors list for the 2017 fall semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit ...

Carl Sandburg College Kicks Off Search for New President

Monday, January 22, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College Board of Trustees last week took its first steps in the process of selecting the College’s next president. During a special meeting Thursday evening, the Board approved a motion to hire Dr. Larry Ebbers as a ...

Sandburg Women Rally but Come Up Short Against Lynx

Saturday, January 20, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team nearly climbed out of a big second-half hole but fell to Lincoln 75-64 on Saturday afternoon at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. The Chargers (7-10) dropped their second straight despite ...

Chargers Go Cold at Home in 66-53 Loss to Illinois Valley

Thursday, January 18, 2018 — Illinois Valley used a surge to take a lead into halftime and another to pull away in the second half to defeat the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team 66-53 on Thursday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. In a matchup of the ...

Sandburg Men Survive IVCC to Stay Unbeaten in Arrowhead

Thursday, January 18, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team used a late, tiebreaking push and held on to beat Illinois Valley 79-76 on Thursday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium in the Chargers’ Arrowhead Conference home opener. Sandburg ...

Sandburg Women Kick Off Conference Season With Win at Kishwaukee

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team kicked off its quest for a third straight Arrowhead Conference title with a 56-41 victory at Kishwaukee on Tuesday night. The Chargers (7-8, 1-0) racked up 19 steals and forced a ...

Robinson’s Go-Ahead 3-Pointer Helps Chargers Hold Off Kishwaukee

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 — Deandrey Robinson (Peoria, Ill./Peoria) capped a big night with the go-ahead 3-pointer in the closing minutes and led five Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball in double figures as the Chargers opened their Arrowhead Conference ...

Sandburg Basketball Games at Sauk Valley Postponed to Feb. 1

Thursday, January 11, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s and women’s basketball games scheduled for this evening at Sauk Valley have been postponed because of anticipated inclement weather. The contests have been rescheduled for Feb. 1, with the ...

Wendling’s Monster Double-Double Leads Chargers Past Eagles

Saturday, January 06, 2018 — Sophomore forward Matt Wendling (Athens, Ill./Athens) recorded career highs in points and rebounds to lead the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team past Robert Morris-Peoria 81-69 on Saturday afternoon at John M. Lewis ...

Pair of 3rd-Quarter Runs Helps Sandburg Women Past Loras JV

Saturday, January 06, 2018 — A pair of third-quarter runs helped the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team stay hot with a 77-72 victory over Loras JV on Saturday afternoon at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. The Chargers (6-8) erased a 40-36 halftime deficit with ...

20-Point Run in 4th Sends Sandburg Women Past John Wood

Wednesday, January 03, 2018 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team used a 20-point, fourth-quarter run to rally for a 63-54 victory over John Wood on Wednesday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium in the Chargers’ first game back from Winter ...

New Sandburg Upward Bound Math-Science Program Accepting Applications

Tuesday, January 02, 2018 — Applications are being accepted through Jan. 24 for students interested in participating in Carl Sandburg College’s new TRIO Upward Bound Math-Science program, which encourages students to pursue careers in the areas of science, ...

Woodstock’s Vosburgh to Play Softball, Volleyball at Sandburg

Tuesday, January 02, 2018 — Julia Vosburgh, a senior at Woodstock High School, has signed to continue her softball and volleyball career next year at Carl Sandburg College. Vosburgh, a catcher and corner infielder, batted .327 with four home runs, 12 doubles, three triples ...

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