2019

2nd Annual Sandburg Shootout on Jan. 4 Features 7 Area HS Boys Basketball Matchups

Monday, December 23, 2019 — Ring in the new year with a full day of high school hoops at the second annual Sandburg Shootout on Jan. 4 at Carl Sandburg College’s John M. Lewis Gymnasium. This year’s shootout features seven consecutive boys basketball ...

Baer Scores Season-High 22 but Chargers Fall to Bobcats

Monday, December 23, 2019 — Freshman forward Cody Baer (Dunlap, Ill./Dunlap) had a season-high in scoring for the fourth consecutive game, but the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team dropped an 81-71 decision at Bryant & Stratton on Friday. Baer scored ...

Chargers Drop Contest at No. 13 Bryant & Stratton

Monday, December 23, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team was unable to keep up with 13th-ranked Bryant & Stratton on Friday in an 80-32 loss. Freshman Allison Westerdahl (Peoria, Ill./Limestone) scored 10 points to be the lone player in ...

16-Week Google IT Support Professional Certificate at Sandburg

Friday, December 20, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College’s Corporate & Leisure College is offering a noncredit Google IT support professional certificate program to prepare individuals in 16 weeks for an entry-level job in informational technology support. Classes ...

Food Pantry, Free Bus Rides Popular With Sandburg Students

Friday, December 20, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College students are making the most of the expanded Resource Room Food Pantry and free bus rides. Sandburg coordinator of student life Genny Stevens told the Sandburg Board of Trustees at its meeting Thursday evening on the Main ...

Jones Racks Up 16 Rebounds in Chargers’ Win over McHenry County

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 — James Jones (Springfield, Ill./Lanphier) hauled in a career-high 16 rebounds for his first double-double as a Charger in the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team’s 91-82 win over McHenry County on Tuesday at John M. ...

3rd-Quarter Run Costs Sandburg Women vs. No. 19 McHenry County

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 — Nineteenth-ranked McHenry County answered a big quarter by the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team with one of its own to defeat the Chargers 60-51 on Tuesday afternoon at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. KEY MOMENTS Down 15-8 in the ...

Sandburg Men Just Miss Cracking Top 20 in NJCAA Rankings

Monday, December 16, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team is on the verge of cracking the NJCAA Division II top 20. After not getting votes for the first time during the regular season in last week’s rankings, the Chargers (12-2) ...

Toyne Drills 5 3-Pointers in Chargers’ Blowout of Bees

Monday, December 16, 2019 — Freshman Vaughn Toyne (Petersburg, Ill./PORTA) knocked down five 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 17 points in the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team’s 89-46 blowout at St. Ambrose JV on Friday night. Coming ...

No. 12 Cougars Pull Away From Sandburg Women in 2nd Half

Saturday, December 14, 2019 — Nationally ranked Illinois Central used a flurry at the third quarter to pull away and defeat the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team 76-51 on Saturday afternoon at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. KEY MOMENTS The Chargers (6-6) ...

Sandburg’s Roemer Chosen as Phi Theta Kappa Faculty Scholar

Friday, December 13, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society advisor Lara Roemer has been selected as one of 30 Faculty Scholars to lead discussion groups during the organization’s 2020 summer conference. It marks the fifth time Roemer, a ...

Balanced Chargers Climb Over Highlanders With 65-51 Triumph

Thursday, December 12, 2019 — Three Chargers scored in double figures and another finished a point away from a double-double in the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team’s 65-51 victory over MacMurray JV on Thursday night at John M. Lewis ...

Twaddle Collects 200th Career Victory as Chargers Beat Lincoln Land

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 — Make it 200 for Twaddle. Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball coach Ryan Twaddle earned his 200th career victory with the Chargers’ 79-61 win over Lincoln Land on Wednesday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. The Chargers ...

Neal Totals 14 Points, but Chargers Suffer 1st Road Loss of Season

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 — Sophomore Cora Neal (Monmouth, Ill./Monmouth-Roseville) scored 14 points, but Southeastern pulled away in the second half to defeat the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team 71-49 on Tuesday night. Neal went 5 of 10 from the ...

Beginning/Intermediate-Level ESL Course at Sandburg in Spring

Monday, December 09, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College’s Corporate and Leisure College is offering an English as a Second Language (ESL) course during the 2020 spring semester. The class will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from Feb. 3-May 20 on ...

Chargers Unable to Close Out Kalamazoo Valley

Monday, December 09, 2019 — Kalamazoo Valley rallied in the second half to defeat the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team 81-78 on Friday night in the Spartan Classic. The Cougars (7-1) came back after the Chargers (10-2) had taken a 41-32 lead into ...

Westerdahl Scores 11, Neal Hits 5 Treys in Chargers’ Blowout of Waubonsee

Monday, December 09, 2019 — Freshman guard Allison Westerdahl (Peoria, Ill./Limestone) scored a season-high 11 points and had a team-best five assists as the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team dominated Waubonsee in a 66-42 victory Saturday ...

Sandburg Volleyball's Bowman Voted 2nd-Team All-America in NJCAA Div. II

Wednesday, December 04, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College sophomore Peyton Bowman (Sciota, Ill./West Prairie) capped a dominant and decorated career as a Charger with one more honor: All-American. The 6-foot-3 middle hitter was named an NJCAA Division II Second-Team All-American on ...

4 Chargers Reach Double Figures in Blowout of Red Devils

Wednesday, December 04, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team picked up its fourth straight win and earned its 10th victory of the season in an 84-59 blowout at Eureka JV on Tuesday night. The Chargers (10-1) led 43-34 at halftime and finished with ...

Chargers’ 3-Game Streak Snapped After John Wood’s Late Rally

Tuesday, December 03, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team’s three-game winning streak came to an end Tuesday night as John Wood rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit to beat the Chargers 67-64 at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. KEY ...

Chargers Rally Past Fighting Scots With Huge 2nd Half, Go to 9-1

Monday, December 02, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team rallied from a halftime deficit in impressive fashion, hammering Monmouth JV 79-59 on Monday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. The Chargers, among others receiving votes for the fourth ...

Sandburg Men Get Votes in National Rankings for 4th Straight Week

Monday, December 02, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team received votes for the fourth consecutive week in the latest NJCAA Division II rankings, released Monday afternoon. Despite winning both of their games last week in blowout fashion, the ...

Gowan, Chargers Ride Scorching 1st Half to Win Over Rock Valley

Saturday, November 30, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team had five players finish in double figures and rode a red-hot first half to a 79-58 victory over Rock Valley on Saturday afternoon at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. The Chargers (8-1) — ...

Jones, Gowan Pace Chargers in 86-62 Romp of Blueboys

Tuesday, November 26, 2019 — Sophomores James Jones (Springfield, Ill./Lanphier) and Scott Gowan (Rockford, Ill./Rockford East) tied for game-high honors with 14 points apiece in the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team’s 86-62 blowout of Illinois ...

Price Notches Career-High 15 as Chargers Win 3rd in a Row

Tuesday, November 26, 2019 — Sophomore Faith Price (Springfield, Ill./Lanphier) scored a career-high 15 points and was one of four Chargers to reach double figures in the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team’s 83-54 blowout at MacMurray JV on ...

Sandburg Men Get Votes Once Again in NJCAA Division II Rankings

Monday, November 25, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team continues to inch its way toward the NJCAA Division II top 20. This week’s rankings, released Monday afternoon, saw the Chargers (6-1) earn votes for the third consecutive time. ...

Chargers Suffer 1st Loss of Season at 6th-Ranked Stormers

Monday, November 25, 2019 — In a matchup of unbeatens, sixth-ranked Milwaukee Area Tech pulled away down the stretch to hand the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team its first loss the season, 80-68 on Saturday afternoon. It was a single-digit game ...

Jackson’s Career-High 22 Points Lead Chargers in Win at MATC

Monday, November 25, 2019 — Kennedy Jackson (Peoria, Ill./Limestone) scored a career-high 22 points in the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team’s 77-73 victory at Milwaukee Area Tech on Saturday afternoon. The Chargers (3-3) got a big outing ...

Sandburg TRIO Student Support Services Program Far Exceeds 2018-19 Objectives

Friday, November 22, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College’s TRIO Student Support Services program exceeded all of its performance objectives by 20-30 points for the 2018-19 academic year, director Autumn Scott told the Sandburg Board of Trustees during its meeting ...

Sandburg Women’s Golfer Workman Signs to Play at Eastern Illinois

Thursday, November 21, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College sophomore women’s golfer Jaeden Workman (Morrison, Ill./Morrison) on Wednesday signed to continue her career at Eastern Illinois. Workman signed with the Panthers following a strong fall season at Sandburg that saw ...

Jackson, Neal, Lovetinsky Lead Chargers' Big Night From 3 in Victory vs. Vikings

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 — Sophomore forward Kennedy Jackson (Peoria, Ill./Limestone) went 3 of 3 from 3-point range and finished a rebound shy of a double-double to help the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team to a 77-69 victory over Augustana JV on ...

Jones Scores 16, Chargers Improve to 6-0 With Win over Blueboys

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 — Sophomore forward James Jones (Springfield, Ill./Lanphier) scored 16 points off the bench and was one of four Chargers in double figures as the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team stayed undefeated with a 77-71 victory at ...

Cannabis Legalization Seminar Dec. 13 at Sandburg Annex

Monday, November 18, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College’s Corporate & Leisure College will host a free seminar from 7:30-9 a.m. Dec. 13 on what employers need to know regarding Illinois’ new cannabis legalization. The seminar will take place at the ...

Sandburg Gets Votes for 2nd Straight Week in NJCAA Rankings

Monday, November 18, 2019 — For the second week in a row, the undefeated Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team was among others receiving votes in the latest NJCAA Division II rankings, released Monday afternoon. The Chargers (5-0) were one of eight teams ...

Gowan, Fayhee Lead Unbeaten Sandburg in Blowout of Madison

Saturday, November 16, 2019 — Scott Gowan (Rockford, Ill./Rockford East) scored a season-high 25 points, Carter Fayhee (Macomb, Ill./Macomb) recorded a double-double and the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team stayed unbeaten with an 80-60 victory over ...

Price Totals 10 Points Off Bench for Chargers in Loss to Madison

Saturday, November 16, 2019 — Sophomore Faith Price (Springfield, Ill./Lanphier) scored 10 points off the bench, but Madison answered a go-ahead run by the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team with one of its own to defeat the Chargers 65-54 on Saturday ...

Neal Scores 13, but DACC Uses 4th-Quarter Run to Beat Chargers

Thursday, November 14, 2019 — Sophomore Cora Neal (Monmouth, Ill./Monmouth-Roseville filled up the stat sheet for the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team, but Danville Area used a go-ahead run to start the fourth quarter and defeat the Chargers 55-49 on ...

Chargers Go to 4-0 After Holding Fighting Scots to 41 Points

Thursday, November 14, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team ran its record to 4-0 to begin the season with a 65-41 victory at Monmouth JV on Wednesday evening. The Chargers held the Fighting Scots to just 14 first-half points while taking a ...

Area HS Students Attend Fine Arts Day at Carl Sandburg College

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 — Students from area high schools recently got a first-hand look at creative arts opportunities available to them at Carl Sandburg College. Sandburg hosted its inaugural Fine Arts Day on Nov. 8, where students from Monmouth-Roseville, Spoon River ...

Sandburg Women’s Basketball vs. DACC Moved to Thursday

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball game scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at home against Danville Area has been rescheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday.  2019-20 Sandburg women’s basketball schedule Sign up to ...

Sandburg Men Improve to 3-0 With Blowout of St. Ambrose JV

Monday, November 11, 2019 — Hours after appearing among others receiving votes in this week’s NJCAA Division II rankings, the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team blew out St. Ambrose JV 94-52 on Monday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. KEY ...

Sandburg Women Drop Home Opener to Southeastern

Monday, November 11, 2019 — Sophomore forward Kennedy Jackson (Peoria, Ill./Limestone) finished a point away from a double-double, but the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team dropped its home opener to Southeastern 57-41 on Monday night at John M. Lewis ...

Sandburg Men’s Hoops Receives Votes in NJCAA DII Rankings

Monday, November 11, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team was among others receiving votes in the first NJCAA Division II rankings of the regular season, released Monday afternoon. The Chargers (2-0) were one of 12 teams outside of the top 20 ...

Sandburg’s Bid for Region Tourney 3-Peat Falls Short vs. Scots

Sunday, November 10, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team’s bid for a third straight trip to the NJCAA Division II Championship ended Sunday with a 25-15, 25-15, 25-15 loss to McHenry County in the championship match of the Region IV District B ...

Sandburg Women’s Cross Country Places 33rd at Nationals

Saturday, November 09, 2019 — Making its sixth appearance at nationals in program history, the Carl Sandburg College women’s cross country team finished 33rd in the NJCAA Division I Championships on Saturday afternoon at the UNM North Golf Course. The Chargers, who ...

Chargers Shoot 55% to Rout Oakton 83-54 in Home Opener

Saturday, November 09, 2019 — With former NBA standout Shaun Livingston on hand, the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team shot 55 percent from the field as it raced to an 83-54 victory over Oakton on Saturday afternoon at John M. Lewis Gymnasium in the ...

Sandburg Women Start Season With 47-37 Victory at Elgin

Friday, November 08, 2019 — Sophomore guard Sophie Whitford (Macomb, Ill./Macomb) finished a rebound shy of a double-double as the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team earned a season-opening 47-37 victory at Elgin on Thursday evening. Whitford scored 13 ...

Bowman Repeats as Region IV District A Player of the Year, Joined on All-Region Team by Vyhnanek, Eads

Wednesday, November 06, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College volleyball sophomore Peyton Bowman (Sciota, Ill./West Prairie) can add another repeat award to her trophy case. Already a two-time Arrowhead Conference Most Valuable Player, Bowman also has been voted by coaches as the ...

6 Chargers Reach Double Figures in Season-Opening Victory at Moraine Valley

Wednesday, November 06, 2019 — Sophomore guard Scott Gowan (Rockford, Ill./Rockford East) scored 16 points to lead six Chargers in double figures as the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team opened its season with an 88-73 victory at Moraine Valley on Tuesday ...

Bowman Repeats as Conference MVP as Sandburg Puts 3 on All-Arrowhead Team

Monday, November 04, 2019 — Sophomore middle hitter Peyton Bowman (Sciota, Ill./West Prairie) has been named the Arrowhead Conference Most Valuable Player for the second year in a row, highlighting a trio of Chargers earning All-Arrowhead honors. Bowman was joined on the ...

Opening Reception Nov. 8 at Sandburg for George Olson’s ‘The Seasonal Prairie’

Monday, November 04, 2019 — An opening reception for “The Seasonal Prairie,” a collection of drawings and watercolors by George Olson, will take place from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 8 in Carl Sandburg College’s Lonnie Eugene Stewart Art Gallery, located in ...

Sandburg Volleyball Moves Up 2 Spots to #18 in Final NJCAA Rankings

Monday, November 04, 2019 — After clinching a share of its second straight Arrowhead Conference title, the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team has moved up in the final NJCAA Division II rankings of the season. The Chargers (31-11 overall, 9-1 Arrowhead) jumped up two ...

Sandburg Volleyball Goes for Region IV 3-peat This Weekend

Monday, November 04, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team will look to earn its third straight trip to the NJCAA Division II Championship when it plays in this weekend’s Region IV District B tournament at Lake County. The Chargers (31-11), ranked 20th ...

Sandburg Keeper Petry Named to All-Region IV Men's Soccer Team

Friday, November 01, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College goalkeeper Felipe Petry (Barao, Brazil/Instituto Estadul de Educacao) has been named to the All-Region IV Division I men’s soccer team after putting together a strong freshman season in net for the Chargers. Petry ...

‘Noises Off’ on Stage at Carl Sandburg College Nov. 8-10

Friday, November 01, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College brings classical farce to the stage with its production of “Noises Off” from Nov. 8-10 in the Fine Arts Theater, Room F118, on the Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. This funny and ...

No. 20 Sandburg Sweeps BHC for 1st Repeat Arrowhead Title in 32 Years

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 — Needing a win to clinch its second straight Arrowhead Conference title, the 20th-ranked Carl Sandburg College volleyball team put together a dominant performance against Black Hawk on Tuesday night, sweeping the Braves 25-19, 25-17, ...

Sandburg Volleyball 20th in Latest NJCAA Division II Rankings

Monday, October 28, 2019 — For the third week in a row, the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team is nationally ranked. After playing perhaps the most difficult portion of their regular season schedule, the Chargers (30-11 overall, 8-1 Arrowhead Conference) moved down ...

Sandburg Volleyball’s Bowman, Vyhnanek Eclipse Career Milestones in Same Match

Monday, October 28, 2019 — Sophomores Peyton Bowman (Sciota, Ill./West Prairie) and Cora Vyhnanek (Colchester, Ill./West Prairie) each reached a statistical milestone in the same match during the 17th-ranked Carl Sandburg College volleyball team’s weekend at the ...

Sandburg Women’s Cross Country Wins 1st Region IV Title in Program History

Saturday, October 26, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s cross country team made history Saturday, becoming the first Chargers team — men’s or women’s — to win the Region IV Division I cross country championship. The ...

No. 17 Sandburg a Win Away From 2nd Straight Arrowhead Title After Sweep of IVCC

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 — The 17th-ranked Carl Sandburg College volleyball put itself on the verge of a second straight Arrowhead Conference title with a 25-13, 25-16, 25-14 Sophomore Night sweep of Illinois Valley on Tuesday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. The Chargers ...

Sandburg Volleyball Moves Up to No. 17 in NJCAA D2 Rankings

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team moved up a spot to No. 17 in this week’s NJCAA Division II rankings, released Monday afternoon. The Chargers (28-8 overall, 7-1 Arrowhead Conference) made their initial appearance in the ...

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

Friday, October 18, 2019 — 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 for the fourth consecutive year. The IWGA Victory Fund annually awards up to ...

Sandburg Board of Trustees Holds October Meeting

Friday, October 18, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College Board of Trustees approved funds to complete a variety of protection, health and safety projects on the Main Campus in Galesburg during its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening. The funds will cover re-roofing on the ...

Sandburg Men’s Soccer Ends Season with 1-0 Loss to Oakton

Thursday, October 17, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team closed its season with a 1-0 loss to Oakton on Thursday evening at Kleine Field. The Owls (9-4-2 overall, 8-4-2 Region IV) cashed in on a Chargers turnover near midfield in the 12th minute for ...

Eads, Bowman Power No. 18 Chargers Past Kishwaukee to Stay Tied Atop Arrowhead

Thursday, October 17, 2019 — Big nights from sophomores Tearaney Eads (Lincoln, Ill./Lincoln) and Peyton Bowman (Sciota, Ill./West Prairie) helped the 18th-ranked Carl Sandburg College volleyball team remain tied atop the Arrowhead Conference with a 25-15, 25-14, 25-19 sweep ...

No. 18 Chargers Sweep Snappers, Bees at Spoon River Triangular

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 — The 18th-ranked Carl Sandburg College volleyball team picked up a pair of sweeps at a triangular hosted by Spoon River on Tuesday, dispatching the host Snappers 25-18, 25-21, 25-20 before defeating St. Ambrose JV 25-13, 25-20, 25-19. Sophomore ...

Chargers Drop 1-0 Contest at Kankakee on 1st-Half Goal

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 — Kankakee scored the game’s lone goal in the first half to defeat the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team 1-0 on Monday afternoon. The Cavaliers struck for the only goal of the match in the 18th minute on an unassisted goal ...

Sandburg Volleyball Jumps Into NJCAA Div. II Rankings at No. 18

Monday, October 14, 2019 — Fresh off a victory this weekend over a nationally rated opponent, the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team made its first appearance this season in the latest NJCAA Division II rankings, released Monday afternoon. The Chargers (25-8) came in at ...

Burns' Background Helps Her Build Bonds as Sandburg Dean of Career & Technical Education

Monday, October 14, 2019 — She may not have to wear steel-toed boots or safety glasses in her office at Carl Sandburg College, but it’s easy for Ellen Burns to connect with students training for jobs where those are required. “When I’m here ...

Chargers Knock Off No. 19 Kirkwood in 3-1 Weekend at Iowa Central Tourney

Monday, October 14, 2019 — A victory over 19th-ranked Kirkwood highlighted a 3-1 weekend for the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team at the Iowa Central Tournament. The Chargers’ lone loss was five-setter to the host Tritons in their final match of the ...

Chargers Women 1st, Men 2nd Among 2-Year Schools at Fighting Bee Invite

Monday, October 14, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s cross country team took first among two-year colleges and the Chargers men’s team was second at the St. Ambrose Fighting Bee Invitational on Saturday at Crow Creek Park. Nancy Jebet (Eldoret, ...

Kishwaukee Tops Chargers 1-0 on 2nd-Half Goal

Saturday, October 12, 2019 — Kishwaukee made a second-half goal stand up to defeat the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team 1-0 on Saturday afternoon at Kleine Field. Scoring chances were few and far between on a chilly, windy day. The goal for the Kougars ...

Sandburg Men’s Soccer Falls at Heartland

Thursday, October 10, 2019 — Heartland struck for four second-half goals as it defeated the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team 5-0 on Wednesday afternoon. The Hawks took a 1-0 lead into halftime behind a goal in the 26th minute, then added on in the 50th, ...

Bloomer Serves Up 4 Aces as Chargers Overpower Lincoln JV

Wednesday, October 09, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team made quick work of Lincoln JV on Wednesday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium, overpowering the Lynx 25-7, 25-6, 25-14 in a match that took barely 45 minutes. A night after seeing a seven-game winning ...

Sandburg Volleyball’s Bowman Adds NJCAA Offensive Player of the Week Award

Wednesday, October 09, 2019 — The awards keep coming in for Peyton Bowman (Sciota, Ill./West Prairie). Shortly after being named the Sports Imports/American Volleyball Coaches Association Two-Year College Player of the Week on Wednesday morning, the Carl Sandburg College ...

Sandburg’s Bowman Named 2-Year College Player of the Week by AVCA

Wednesday, October 09, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College sophomore Peyton Bowman (Sciota, Ill./West Prairie) has been named the Sports Imports/American Volleyball Coaches Association Two-Year College Player of the Week after another dominant string of performances by the Chargers ...

Sauk Valley Bounces Back to Beat Sandburg Volleyball in 4 Sets

Tuesday, October 08, 2019 — In a battle of the top two teams in the Arrowhead Conference, Sauk Valley came away with a 17-25, 25-19, 26-24, 25-16 victory over the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team on Tuesday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. The loss was the first in ...

Cation, Maiyo Pace Sandburg XC Teams at Augustana

Monday, October 07, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College cross country teams competed in the Augustana Brissman-Lundeen Invitational on Friday evening at Saukie Golf Course. The Chargers’ men’s team took 23rd in a field largely made up of four-year schools. ...

Sandburg Men’s Soccer Blanked at Moraine Valley

Monday, October 07, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team was shut out 4-0 at Moraine Valley on Saturday afternoon. The Cyclones (10-3 overall, 10-2 Region IV) scored twice in each half, with two coming on penalty kicks. Sandburg (6-7-2, 4-7-2) had ...

Sandburg’s White Qualifies for NJCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championship

Monday, October 07, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College freshman Trace White (Mount Pleasant, Iowa/Mount Pleasant) punched his ticket to the NJCAA Division II Championship with a 10th-place finish at the Region IV Tournament on Saturday at PrairieView Golf Club. White, who led ...

Chargers Sweep All 4 Matches at NIACC Tourney, Extend Win Streak to 7

Monday, October 07, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team put together a perfect weekend at the NIACC Tournament on Friday and Saturday, sweeping all four of its matches. The highlight of the tourney for the Chargers (21-6) was a victory over host North Iowa ...

Chargers Win 18th Straight Conference Match With Sweep of Highland

Friday, October 04, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team dominated Highland 25-11, 25-12, 25-17 on Thursday night as the Chargers remained undefeated in the Arrowhead Conference and recorded their 18th consecutive league victory. Peyton Bowman (Sciota, ...

Chargers’ White Leads After 1st Round of Region IV Tournament

Friday, October 04, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College freshman Trace White (Mount Pleasant, Iowa/Mount Pleasant) sits atop the leaderboard and the Chargers are in fourth place after Thursday’s opening round of the Region IV Division II Tournament at PrairieView. Faced ...

Sandburg Volleyball Sweeps Black Hawk to Stay Atop Arrowhead

Tuesday, October 01, 2019 — After a sluggish start, the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team clicked into high gear to sweep Black Hawk 25-20, 25-13, 25-11 on Tuesday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. The win keeps the Chargers (16-6, 5-0) alone atop the Arrowhead ...

Truman Tops Chargers 2-1 Behind Pair of Late Goals

Tuesday, October 01, 2019 — Harry S. Truman scored a pair of late goals to defeat the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team 2-1 on Monday afternoon. After a scoreless opening half, Arlen Navarro (Miami, Fla./Sports Leadership & Management) put the Chargers ...

Workman Leads Chargers at IC Fall Invite to Wrap Up Impressive Fall

Tuesday, October 01, 2019 — Sophomore Jaeden Workman (Morrison, Ill./Morrison) tied for third overall to cap an impressive fall season as the Carl Sandburg College women’s golf team also took third at the Illinois College Fall Invite on Sunday and Monday. The ...

Chargers Win 3 of 4 at Raider Challenge in Michigan

Monday, September 30, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team traveled out of state for the Raider Challenge hosted by Grand Rapids on Saturday and Sunday, and the Chargers walked away with a 3-1 record to improve to 15-6 this season. SATURDAYSandburg def. Kalamazoo ...

Sandburg Men’s Golf Takes 8th at Region IV Classic

Monday, September 30, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team had its final tune-up before this weekend’s Region IV tournament, finishing eighth at the Region IV Classic on Friday at PrairieView. Sandburg totaled a 344, finishing seven shots ...

Carl Sandburg College Nursing Program Applications Open Oct. 1-March 1

Thursday, September 26, 2019 — Applications for the fall 2020 start of Carl Sandburg College’s licensed practical nurse, registered nurse and LPN-to-RN programs will be open Oct. 1-March 1. Applicants must meet with a nursing program advisor to receive required ...

Rodrigues Buries Game-Winning PK for Chargers at Malcolm X

Thursday, September 26, 2019 — Lucas Rodrigues (Miami, Fla./Immaculata LaSalle) scored the game-winning goal in the 69th minute to send the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team to a 3-2 victory at Malcolm X on Wednesday afternoon in a Region IV matchup. Rodrigues ...

Sandburg Volleyball Sweeps IVCC for 16th Straight Conference Win

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team cruised to a 25-16, 25-14, 25-18 sweep at Illinois Valley on Tuesday to remain unbeaten in Arrowhead Conference play. The Chargers (12-5, 4-0), who have won 16 consecutive conference matches, were led by ...

Sandburg Fans can Sign Up for Texts, Emails of Game Results With SportReporting.com

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College Chargers fans now have a way to get results sent straight to their phone and email. Sandburg has partnered with SportReporting.com for Chargers fans to get news of games and events sent to them faster than ever before. All ...

Chargers’ Workman Finishes 2nd at Knox Prairie Fire Classic

Monday, September 23, 2019 — Faced with rainy conditions all weekend, Jaeden Workman (Morrison, Ill./Morrison) finished second overall to lead the Carl Sandburg College women’s golf team to a fourth-place finish at the Knox Prairie Fire Classic on Saturday and ...

Chargers Men's Golf Places 12th at IVCC Classic

Monday, September 23, 2019 — Trace White (Mount Pleasant, Iowa/Mount Pleasant) shot in the 70s for each round as the Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team competed in the IVCC Classic on Friday and Saturday. The Chargers shot 323 in Friday’s first round ...

Sandburg XC Teams Compete at Bradley Intercollegiate

Monday, September 23, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College cross country teams competed in one of their biggest meets of the season at the Bradley Intercollegiate on Friday evening at Detweiller Park. Against a field largely made up of four-year schools, the Chargers ...

Chargers Defeat Daley Behind Pair of 2nd-Half Goals

Friday, September 20, 2019 — Playing on a soggy pitch saturated from a steady rain for much of the afternoon, the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team scored a pair of second-half goals to beat Richard J. Daley 2-0 on Saturday night at Kleine Field. After a ...

Chargers Fall to 10th-Ranked, Unbeaten Indian Hills

Thursday, September 19, 2019 — Facing its toughest challenge of the season, the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team hung with Indian Hills but lost 25-23, 25-20, 25-19 on Wednesday night in a nonconference match. Tearaney Eads (Lincoln, Ill./Lincoln) had a team-best 11 kills ...

Chargers Blanked at DuPage 4-0

Thursday, September 19, 2019 — DuPage scored twice in each half and defeated the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team 4-0 on Wednesday afternoon. The Chargers (4-5-2 overall, 2-5-2 Region IV) had five shots on goal, with Mohamed Elshafie (Miami, Fla./Immaculata ...

Sandburg Volleyball 3-0 in Arrowhead After Sweep of Kougars

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team remained unbeaten in Arrowhead Conference play with a 25-10, 25-19, 25-13 sweep of Kishwaukee on Tuesday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. The Chargers (11-4, 3-0) had little trouble in winning for the ...

Mayor Scores Twice as Chargers Blank Kennedy-King 4-0

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 — Wyatt Mayor (Galesburg, Ill./Galesburg) scored twice and helped the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team to a 4-0 victory at Kennedy-King on Monday, ending a three-game slide for a Chargers. Sandburg (4-4-2 overall, 2-4-2 Region IV) ...

30 Schools to be at Sandburg’s College Fair on Oct. 1 in Hamilton

Monday, September 16, 2019 — Representatives from about 30 colleges, universities and vocational schools will be on hand for Carl Sandburg College’s 2019 College Fair from 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 1 at Hamilton High School. The College Fair is designed for those who are ...

Sandburg Men’s Soccer Stopped by Morton 3-0

Monday, September 16, 2019 — Morton scored a pair of first-half goals and went on to shut out the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team 3-0 on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers took a 2-0 lead into the break behind goals from Bryan Chaidez (26th minute) and Aldo ...

White Leads Chargers Again at Skyhawk Classic

Monday, September 16, 2019 — Freshman Trace White (Mount Pleasant, Iowa/Mount Pleasant) had the Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team’s low round for the third straight stroke-play event as the Chargers finished fifth in the Skyhawk Classic on Friday at ...

Sandburg XC Teams Each Take 3rd in Aurora Spartan Classic

Monday, September 16, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s and women’s cross country teams each took third in the junior college division at the Spartan Classic hosted by Aurora on Friday evening. In the women’s 6K race, the Chargers posted ...

Chargers Post 4-2 Weekend at Waubonsee Crossover Tournament

Monday, September 16, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team had a strong weekend at the Waubonsee Crossover Tournament, as the Chargers went 4-2 with their losses both coming in five sets. The Chargers, whose four wins in the middle of the tournament all came via ...

Suarez Converts PK, but Chargers Fall 2-1 at South Suburban

Thursday, September 12, 2019 — South Suburban scored a pair of second-half goals to rally past the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team 2-1 on Wednesday afternoon. The Chargers (3-3-2 overall, 1-3-2 Region IV) got on the board in the 11th minute behind a penalty ...

Bowman’s 18 Kills, 4 Blocks Help Chargers to 6th Straight Win

Thursday, September 12, 2019 — Playing on the road for the second time in as many nights, the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team won its sixth straight match with a 25-13, 25-22, 25-16 sweep of Lincoln JV on Wednesday. The Chargers (6-2) were led by 18 kills and four blocks ...

Eads Puts Down Career-High 17 Kills in Chargers’ Win at Sauk Valley

Wednesday, September 11, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team rallied from a first-set loss to defeat Sauk Valley 13-25, 25-17, 25-16, 25-18 on Tuesday night in the Chargers’ first Arrowhead Conference road match. Sandburg (5-2 overall, 2-0 Arrowhead), ...

Nearly 40 Schools to be at Sandburg’s College Night on Sept. 30

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 — Representatives from nearly 40 colleges, universities and vocational schools will be on hand for Carl Sandburg College’s 2019 College Night from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 in John M. Lewis Gymnasium on the Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom ...

Chargers Set Event Records at Fighting Scot Invitational

Monday, September 09, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s golf team had its best-ever showing at the fall Fighting Scot Invitational on Saturday and Sunday at Gibson Woods. The Chargers posted school-best marks for 18- and 36-hole scores at the tournament ...

White Ties for 5th as Chargers Shoot Season-Low at Chanay Invite

Monday, September 09, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team shot a season-low 317 and tied for seventh at Friday’s Duane Chanay Invite at Byron Hills. The Chargers bested the 325 they put up in their season debut at the Charger Classic. ...

Elshafie has Goal, Assist in Chargers’ 3-2 Loss to Waubonsee

Saturday, September 07, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team rallied from a two-goal halftime deficit, but Waubonsee scored the game-winner in the final minutes to defeat the Chargers 3-2 on Saturday afternoon at Kleine Field. The Region IV-leading ...

Sandburg Opens Arrowhead Schedule With Win Over Highland

Wednesday, September 04, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team began defense of its Arrowhead Conference title with a 25-23, 25-14, 18-25, 25-20 victory over Highland on Wednesday at John M. Lewis Gymnasium in the Chargers’ home opener. Sandburg (4-2 ...

Suarez Picks Up 2 Assists as Chargers Blank Bryant & Stratton

Wednesday, September 04, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team scored a pair of early goals and went on to defeat Bryant & Stratton 3-0 on Wednesday afternoon in a Region IV contest at Kleine Field. The Chargers (3-1-2 overall, 1-1-2 Region IV) went ...

White Shoots 79 for Chargers at Kewanee Dunes Classic

Tuesday, September 03, 2019 — Freshman Trace White (Mount Pleasant, Iowa/Mount Pleasant) shot an even-par 36 on the front and finished with a 7-over 79 to lead the Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team in the Kewanee Dunes Classic on Friday. Sandburg finished fifth ...

Workman Ties for 6th to Lead Chargers Women’s Golf at Augustana Highland Classic

Tuesday, September 03, 2019 — Sophomore Jaeden Workman (Morrison, Ill./Morrison) shot in the 70s each day and finished sixth overall to lead the Carl Sandburg College women’s golf team in the Augustana Highland Classic on Saturday and Sunday at Highland Springs. The ...

Lake County Snaps Sandburg Soccer’s 4-Game Unbeaten Streak

Monday, September 02, 2019 — Lake County snapped the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team’s season-opening unbeaten streak with a 2-0 defeat of the Chargers on Monday afternoon at Kleine Field. The Chargers (2-1-2 overall, 0-1-2 Region IV) were limited ...

Chargers Unbeaten in 1st 4 Contests After Draw vs. McHenry Co.

Saturday, August 31, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to start the season to four games with a 1-1 draw against McHenry County on Saturday afternoon at Kleine Field. The Chargers (2-0-2 overall, 0-0-2 Region IV) ...

Campbell Medalist With 74 as Sandburg Men's Golf Wins Charger Classic

Thursday, August 29, 2019 — Sophomore Grant Campbell (Earlville, Ill./Earlville) took medalist honors and the Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team won its opening tournament of the season at the Charger Classic on Thursday at Lake Bracken Country Club. Campbell ...

Sandburg Offering Domestic Violence Continuing Education Course for Cosmetologists Sept. 23

Thursday, August 29, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College’s Corporate & Leisure College is offering a one-hour, one-time continuing education (CE) course to help workers in the fields of cosmetology, esthetics, hair braiding and nail technology comply with a new ...

Down a Man, Chargers Rally Late for 3-2 Win at Lincoln Land

Thursday, August 29, 2019 — Down a goal and down to 10 men, the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team staged a second-half rally to defeat Lincoln Land 3-2 on Wednesday afternoon and remain unbeaten. The Chargers (2-0-1) trailed 2-1 in the second half when ...

Chargers XC Teams Kick Off Season at Sauk Valley

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College cross country teams opened their season with a triangular meet Saturday at Sauk Valley that also included Kishwaukee. The meet was timed but not scored. On the men’s side, Sandburg had the top two finishers and ...

Carl Sandburg College Announces 2019 Summer Graduates

Monday, August 26, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College has announced the names of students who have completed graduation requirements and graduated from the College at the end of the 2019 summer session. ASSOCIATE DEGREESASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCECriminal JusticeAbingdon ...

Workman Takes 5th Overall as Chargers Open at Mount Mercy

Monday, August 26, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s golf team started its season with a third-place finish in the Mount Mercy Early Bird Classic on Sunday at Hunters Ridge. Sandburg shot 358 as a team, finishing behind the host Mustangs (324) and Viterbo ...

Sandburg Volleyball Wins 3 Straight to Close McHenry Co. Invite

Monday, August 26, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball rebounded from a five-set loss Friday to Des Moines to open the McHenry County Invite with three straight victories to close the tournament. The Chargers swept Mott on Friday for their first win of the season, ...

Gomes’ Goal, Sanchez’s Save Help Chargers to Draw vs. Pioneers

Sunday, August 25, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team survived playing a man down in the final minutes of regulation and stopped a penalty kick in the second overtime to earn a 1-1 draw with Prairie State on Sunday afternoon at Kleine Field. The ...

No. 20 Chargers Drop Opener at 17th-ranked Illinois Central

Friday, August 23, 2019 — Illinois Central came away victorious in a battle of ranked teams Thursday evening, defeating the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team 25-22, 25-19, 25-18 in the Chargers’ season opener. Sandburg (0-1) came into the match No. 20 in the ...

Sandburg Men’s Soccer Stops Scott 3-0 to Start Season

Thursday, August 22, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team opened its season with a decisive 3-0 victory over Scott on Thursday afternoon at Kleine Field. The Chargers (1-0) put 12 shots on goal in the contest, compared to just two for the ...

Sandburg Employees Honored for Milestone Years of Service

Thursday, August 22, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College recognized the following faculty and staff members for reaching milestone years of service to the College during the annual employee luncheon Aug. 15 on the Main Campus in Galesburg: Bill Herrin Award (five years of ...

Sandburg Volleyball 20th in NJCAA Div. II Preseason Rankings

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College volleyball team has made history even before playing its first match of 2019. The Chargers came in at No. 20 in the NJCAA Division II preseason rankings released Monday afternoon, marking the first time in program ...

13 Monmouth College Alums’ Art Showcased at Sandburg Aug. 26-Oct. 18

Monday, August 19, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College’s first art show of the 2019-20 academic year will be a retrospective featuring the work of 13 Monmouth College alumni. “Scots: Still Rollin’” will run from Aug. 26-Oct. 18 in the ...

Streitmatter Joins Sandburg Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff

Wednesday, August 07, 2019 — Princeville native Brock Streitmatter has joined the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball program as an assistant to head coach Ryan Twaddle. Streitmatter’s hiring comes after Jack Berlett — a Sandburg alumnus who ...

Beginning/Intermediate-Level ESL Course at Carl Sandburg College in Fall

Wednesday, July 03, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College’s Corporate and Leisure College is offering an English as a Second Language (ESL) course during the 2019 fall semester. The class will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from Aug. 19-Dec. 11 (no classes ...

13 Chargers, Both XC Teams Earn NJCAA Academic Honors

Tuesday, July 02, 2019 — Thirteen Carl Sandburg College student-athletes and two Chargers teams have earned academic awards from the NJCAA for their exceptional performances in the classroom during the 2018-19 season. Individually, two Sandburg athletes earned NJCAA ...

Sandburg Upward Bound Math-Science Summer Fair July 5

Tuesday, July 02, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College’s Upward Bound Math-Science program will host its summer fair from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. July 5 in the Lonnie Eugene Stewart Art Gallery in Building D on the Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. Students ...

Webel Focused on Relationship Building as Carl Sandburg College Foundation Director

Monday, July 01, 2019 — On one of her first days at her new job, Emily Webel met with a man who had previously done some work to assist the Carl Sandburg College Foundation. Webel, who began as the Foundation’s director of advancement June 1, asked him a ...

Registration Open for Youth Nature Expedition Program at Carl Sandburg College

Monday, July 01, 2019 — Young explorers will not want to miss the Nature Expedition program hosted by Carl Sandburg College and the University of Illinois Extension. The Nature Expedition is a summer enrichment program for 9- to 13-year-olds that will give them a chance ...

Carl Sandburg College Public Safety Academy in Carthage July 23-24

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 — Registration is available for the inaugural Public Safety Academy at Carl Sandburg College’s Branch Campus in Carthage, which takes place July 23-24. Hosted by Sandburg’s Corporate & Leisure College, the Public Safety ...

School-Record 51 Chargers Named Academic All-Arrowhead Conference

Tuesday, June 18, 2019 — A school-record 51 Carl Sandburg College student-athletes earned Academic All-Arrowhead Conference honors for their exceptional performances in the classroom during the 2018-19 academic year. The Chargers’ 51 honorees this year ...

Sandburg’s Blackford Named 1st-Team All-America by The JUCO Baseball Blog

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 — Newly graduated Carl Sandburg College shortstop Braedon Blackford (Peoria, Ill./Notre Dame) has been named an NJCAA Division II First-Team All-American by The JUCO Baseball Blog. Blackford led the Chargers in every major offensive category as a ...

Youth Coding Camp This Summer at Carl Sandburg College

Monday, June 10, 2019 — Calling all coders! Carl Sandburg College’s Corporate & Leisure College is hosting a camp this summer for students interested in learning about coding or enhancing their coding skills. Amazon Future Engineer and Coding with Kids ...

Carl Sandburg College Announces 2019 Spring Graduates

Monday, June 10, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College has announced the names of students who have completed graduation requirements and graduated from the College at the end of the 2019 spring semester. ASSOCIATE DEGREESASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCEAccounting Alexis — ...

Carl Sandburg College Dean’s List, Honors List for 2019 Spring Semester

Wednesday, June 05, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College has released the names of students who qualified for the dean’s list and honors list for the 2019 spring semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit ...

3 Sandburg Students Serve as Honorary Pages in Illinois House of Representatives

Tuesday, June 04, 2019 — Three Carl Sandburg College students served as honorary pages in the Illinois House of Representatives on May 30 as guests of Rep. Dan Swanson. Desire Matthews, Elijah Stewart and Christopher Lopez were nominated by Sandburg coordinator of ...

Sandburg’s Simulation Center Prepares Nursing Students With Lifelike Scenarios

Wednesday, May 29, 2019 — Like something out of “The Wizard of Oz,” Tammi Lewis can stand behind a wall and control what her students see, hear and feel. She does it by programming an electronic mannequin called a SimMan to give Carl Sandburg College ...

Sandburg Instructors Smolensky, Herath Receive NISOD Excellence Awards

Tuesday, May 28, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College is proud to announce Marjorie Smolensky and Dr. Suvineetha Herath as recipients of the 2019 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Awards. First presented in 1989, NISOD’s ...

Sandburg UBMS Participating in Summer Food Service Program

Tuesday, May 28, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College’s TRIO Upward Bound Math-Science program plans to participate in the Summer Food Service program in which free meals are made available at no separate charge for eligible enrolled children 18 years of age or under ...

Sandburg’s Grafton Shoots Final-Round 80 at National Tourney

Friday, May 24, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College sophomore Brady Grafton (Orion, Ill./Orion) closed out the NJCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championship with a final-round 80 on Friday at Swan Lake Resort. Playing at nationals for the second straight year, Grafton ...

Conference Champion Chargers Put 6 on All-Arrowhead Conference Softball Team

Thursday, May 23, 2019 — After claiming the first Arrowhead Conference title in school history, the Carl Sandburg College softball team was rewarded with a league-high six players on the All-Arrowhead Team. Sophomore pitcher Kylie Stineman (New Boston, Ill./Mercer ...

Sandburg Lands 4 Players on All-Region IV Baseball Team

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 — Four Carl Sandburg College baseball players have been voted to the All-Region IV Division II Team for their play for the Chargers this spring. Sophomore shortstop Braedon Blackford (Peoria, Ill./Notre Dame) was named first-team all-region, while ...

Sandburg’s Benge, Bloomer, Campbell on All-Region IV Softball Team

Monday, May 20, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team landed three players on the All-Region IV Division II District B Team for their play this spring in helping the Chargers to a 32-26 overall mark and the program’s first-ever Arrowhead Conference ...

MVP Chandler Leads 8 for Sandburg on All-Arrowhead Conference Team

Friday, May 17, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team nearly filled out its own All-Arrowhead Conference team. After winning their second straight Arrowhead Conference championship, the Chargers placed a league-high eight players on the all-conference team, ...

Kellogg Posthumously Receives Carl Sandburg College Distinguished Service Award

Friday, May 17, 2019 — Dave Kellogg was posthumously recognized with Carl Sandburg College’s Distinguished Service Award during the College’s 51st Commencement on Thursday evening at Galesburg High School. A beloved instructor and colleague, Kellogg ...

Heap, Karssen-Schoon Receive Carl Sandburg College Alumni Awards

Friday, May 17, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College honored the 2019 recipients of its Distinguished Alumnus Award and Outstanding Young Alumnus Award during the College’s 51st Commencement on Thursday night at Galesburg High School. Darci Heap ’08 ...

Knox Named Carl Sandburg College Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year

Friday, May 17, 2019 — Ginny Knox has been named the 2019 Carl Sandburg College Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year after students and fellow faculty members nominated her for her outstanding work in the classroom. Knox was introduced as the winner during the 51st Carl ...

Smolensky Named Carl Sandburg College Faculty Member of the Year

Friday, May 17, 2019 — Marjorie Smolensky has been named the 2019 Carl Sandburg College Faculty Member of the Year after students and fellow faculty members nominated her for her outstanding work in the classroom. Smolensky was introduced as the winner during the 51st ...

Sandburg’s CNC Programs ‘Absolutely Life-Changing’ for New Graduate Barkdoll

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 — Jesse Barkdoll has a simple way to describe his last two years of working a full-time job during the day and attending Carl Sandburg College in the evening. “I would say exhausting,” the 24-year-old from Galesburg said. ...

Despite Winding Path, Curtis ‘Didn’t Fold’ in Earning Radiologic Technology Degree from Sandburg

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 — Kandi Curtis’ path to becoming a college graduate has been anything but conventional. “I’ve been here for quite some time,” she said. “Everybody’s like, ‘Are you ever going to ...

Sandburg Helps Single Mom Pritchett Start New Life as Nurse

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 — Carrie Pritchett has no doubt what her emotions will be like when she becomes the first person in her family to graduate from college. “I’ll be bawling like a baby,” Pritchett said. “I know I ...

Sandburg’s Information & Communication Technology Programs Prepared DeFord to ‘Figure Things Out’

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 — Jay DeFord came to Carl Sandburg College because his tuition would be free through the Galesburg Promise program. Three years later, when he crosses the stage Thursday at Sandburg’s 51st Commencement, he’ll walk away with a ...

For Zana Danner, Carl Sandburg College ‘Definitely Where I was Supposed to Go’

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 — Just a few years ago, Zana Danner nearly didn’t graduate high school and even lived out of her car at one point. As she gets set to graduate from Carl Sandburg College on Thursday evening, she’ll leave with a near-perfect GPA ...

Womack Drives in 3, but Chargers' Season Ends in Region IV Sectional

Sunday, May 12, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team got out to an early lead, but Black Hawk scored six unanswered runs in the final five innings to defeat the Chargers 6-4 in the decisive Game 3 of their Region IV sectional series on Sunday afternoon. The ...

Chargers’ Historic Season Ends in Region IV Final 4

Saturday, May 11, 2019 — A historic season for the Carl Sandburg College softball team ended Saturday with a pair of losses in the finals of the Region IV District B tournament. Third-seeded Sandburg (32-26), which won its first-ever Arrowhead Conference championship ...

Riegler, Osburn Help Chargers Keep Season Alive vs. Black Hawk

Saturday, May 11, 2019 — Isaac Riegler (McLean, Ill./Olympia) delivered the go-ahead hit in the eighth and Kelly Osburn (East Moline, Ill./United Township) pitched four shutout innings in relief to help keep the Carl Sandburg College baseball team’s season ...

3-PEAT! Sandburg Wins 3rd Straight Arrowhead Conference All-Sports Title

Friday, May 10, 2019 — Make it a three-peat for Carl Sandburg College. The Chargers won their third straight Arrowhead Conference All-Sports Award in 2018-19, thanks in large part to a historic season that saw them claim three conference titles for just the second time ...

2nd Annual Youth Manufacturing Camp This Summer at Carl Sandburg College

Friday, May 10, 2019 — Budding builders can take part in a manufacturing camp this summer for students ages 10-14 hosted by Carl Sandburg College’s Corporate & Leisure College. The camp takes place July 29-Aug 1 at Sandburg’s Center for ...

Sandburg Softball Sweeps Black Hawk, Advances to Region IV Semis

Thursday, May 09, 2019 — After winning its first-ever Arrowhead Conference championship, the Carl Sandburg College softball team started its quest for a postseason title with a two-game sweep of Black Hawk in its Region IV Division II District B tournament quarterfinal ...

Reece, Grafton Earn Spots on All-Arrowhead Conference Men’s Golf Team

Tuesday, May 07, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team had two players earn All-Arrowhead Conference honors, and the Chargers finished second in the overall season standings as they wrapped up their Arrowhead schedule in a meet hosted by Black Hawk ...

Sandburg Softball to Host Black Hawk in Region IV Quarters

Tuesday, May 07, 2019 — After winning its first-ever Arrowhead Conference title, the Carl Sandburg College softball team earned the No. 3 seed in the Region IV Division II District B tournament and will open postseason play by hosting sixth-seeded Black Hawk at 1 p.m. ...

Sandburg, Black Hawk to Meet Again in Region IV Sectionals

Tuesday, May 07, 2019 — For the second straight year, the Carl Sandburg College baseball team will take on Black Hawk to open the postseason. The Chargers earned the No. 4 seed in the Region IV Division II tournament and will host the fifth-seeded Braves in a ...

CHAMPS! Sandburg Softball Clinches 1st Arrowhead Conference Title

Saturday, May 04, 2019 — For the first time ever, Carl Sandburg College is home to the Arrowhead Conference softball champion. Needing a sweep to make school history, the Chargers (29-23, 16-2) turned in a championship-caliber performance Saturday afternoon, sweeping ...

Carl Sandburg College Students Honored at Awards Assembly

Friday, May 03, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College recognized outstanding students for academics, athletics and leadership in the 2018-19 academic year during its annual Recognition and Awards Assembly on Wednesday in the Student Center on the Main Campus in Galesburg. The ...

Registration Available for 2nd Annual Sandburg Scrubs Academy

Friday, May 03, 2019 — Know a future nurse or doctor? The second 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 ...

Beginning/Intermediate ESL Course at Sandburg This Summer

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College’s Corporate and Leisure College is offering an English as a Second Language (ESL) course during the 2019 summer session. The class will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from June10-July 31 on ...

Sandburg, GAVC Auto Clubs Hosting Inaugural Cruise-In May 5

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 — Support young auto enthusiasts from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 5 as the Carl Sandburg College and Galesburg Area Vocational Center Automotive Clubs host their inaugural cruise-in in the automotive parking lot (accessed from Lot C) on Sandburg’s ...

Chargers Shatter School Record as Workman Takes 2nd Overall

Monday, April 29, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s golf team shattered the school record and freshman Jaeden Workman (Morrison, Ill./Morrison) tied for second overall at the Augustana Spring Invitational on Sunday at Highland Springs. Led by ...

Sandburg Sweeps IVCC for Outright Arrowhead Conference Title

Sunday, April 28, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team will stand alone atop the Arrowhead Conference. The Chargers claimed the outright league championship with a 5-3 victory in Game 1 of their doubleheader Sunday at home against Illinois Valley, then finished ...

Sandburg Softball Drops 2 to Top-Ranked Rock Valley

Friday, April 26, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team dropped a pair of nonconference contests to Rock Valley, the top-ranked team in NJCAA Division III, on Friday afternoon at the Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex. The Golden Eagles broke a fifth-inning tie ...

Winners of 30th Annual Carl Sandburg College Poetry Awards

Friday, April 26, 2019 — Winners of the 30th annual Carl Sandburg College Poetry Awards were honored at a ceremony Thursday evening in the Student Center on the College’s Main Campus in Galesburg. Winners were selected in four categories: elementary (first ...

Sandburg Student Zana Danner Awarded Prestigious Cooke Transfer Scholarship

Friday, April 26, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College student Zana Danner of Davenport, Iowa, has been awarded a 2019 Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, one of the country’s most prestigious and competitive undergraduate transfer ...

Sandburg Softball Sweeps Skyhawks to Stay Atop Arrowhead

Thursday, April 25, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team kept its spot atop the Arrowhead Conference standings with a sweep of Sauk Valley on Thursday at the Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex. Tied in the loss column and two games up in the win column on Illinois ...

BACK-TO-BACK! Sandburg Repeats as Arrowhead Conference Champ, Can Win Outright Title Saturday

Thursday, April 25, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team clinched at least a share of its second straight Arrowhead Conference championship Thursday, sweeping Sauk Valley 14-4 and 7-3 at the Bill Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex. Sandburg (23-11-1, 15-1) needs ...

Edelman Strong in Relief, but Chargers Come Up Short at ICC

Thursday, April 25, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team grabbed an early lead before dropping a 9-7 decision at Illinois Central in a nine-inning contest Wednesday night. Illinois Central 9, Sandburg 7 ...

Sandburg Softball Bounces Back to Earn Split at Illinois Valley

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 — After a tough defeat in Game 1, the Carl Sandburg College softball team bounced back in impressive fashion to hand Illinois Valley its first Arrowhead Conference loss of the season and keep the Chargers’ title hopes alive Tuesday ...

Chargers Finish 4-Game Sweep of BHC, Seize Control of Arrowhead Conference Race

Tuesday, April 23, 2019 — Sophomore Kale Orman (Erie, Ill./Erie) took a no-hitter into the seventh inning of Game 1, and the Carl Sandburg College baseball team rallied late in Game 2 to complete a regular-season sweep of Black Hawk on Tuesday and take a commanding lead ...

Carl Sandburg College Theater’s ‘Fuddy Meers’ On Stage May 2-4

Tuesday, April 23, 2019 — Things will come full circle for outgoing director Susan Sharp as Carl Sandburg College Theater presents the comedy “Fuddy Meers” from May 2-4 in the Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom L. Wilson ...

Stevenson, Campbell Key Chargers’ Blowout Wins at Black Hawk

Tuesday, April 23, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team stayed hot with a pair of blowout wins at Black Hawk on Monday, setting up a showdown this afternoon at Illinois Valley with first place in the Arrowhead Conference up for grabs. The Chargers (24-20, 11-1) ...

Stevenson, Benge Come Up Big for Chargers in Extra-Inning Win

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 — With the Carl Sandburg College softball team down to its final out in Game 2, Haley Stevenson (Galesburg, Ill./Galesburg) delivered a game-tying single in the seventh, and Madison Benge (Stronghurst, Ill./West Central) hit a walk-off sacrifice ...

24th Carl Sandburg Festival April 25-28 in Galesburg

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 — The 24th Carl Sandburg Festival will take place April 25-28 to honor the life and legacy of the Galesburg-born, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and Abraham Lincoln biographer through educational and recreational activities in and around ...

Reece Ties for Medalist With 1-Over 73 at Park Hills

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 — Sophomore Brayden Reece (Monmouth, Ill./Monmouth-Roseville) tied for medalist honors and the Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team placed second in an Arrowhead Conference meet hosted by Highland on Tuesday at Park Hills. Reece closed ...

Flairty’s Perfect Day, Malcolm’s Slam Power Chargers’ Sweep of Kishwaukee

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 — Erin Flairty (Pekin, Ill./Pekin) reached in all eight of her plate appearances on the day and Lizzie Malcolm (Moline, Ill./Alleman) had six RBIs in Game 2 for the red-hot Carl Sandburg College softball team as the Chargers swept Kishwaukee 10-4 ...

Stranger Goes 3 for 3, Knocks in 4 in Game 1 of Split With Augie JV

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team came from behind to pick up its seventh straight victory before Augustana JV took Game 2 to split a doubleheader with the Chargers on Monday afternoon. GAME 1 Sandburg 11, Augustana JV 6 ...

Trio of Late Homers Help Chargers Force Extras Before Suffering 1st Arrowhead Defeat  

Monday, April 15, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team staged a huge late comeback to help force extra innings in Game 2, but Highland put together a two-out rally in the eighth to hand the Chargers their first Arrowhead Conference defeat Tuesday afternoon as ...

Guilinger Finishes 5th for Chargers at Monmouth Spring Invite

Monday, April 15, 2019 — Sophomore Hayley Guilinger (Thomson, Ill./West Carroll) tied for fifth overall to lead the Carl Sandburg College women’s golf team at the Monmouth Spring Invite on Saturday at Gibson Woods. Guilinger shot a 15-over-par 87, leaving her ...

BING! Chandler Pops Pair of Homers in Chargers’ Sweep at Highland

Monday, April 15, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team remained unbeaten in Arrowhead Conference action with a pair of blowout wins at Highland on Saturday afternoon. The reigning league champion Chargers improved to 15-8-1 overall and 8-0 against Arrowhead ...

Sandburg’s Blackford Named NJCAA Div. II Player of the Week

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College’s Braedon Blackford (Peoria, Ill./Notre Dame) was named the NJCAA Division II Baseball Player of the Week on Wednesday after a power-packed string of games for the Chargers’ sophomore shortstop. In seven ...

Reece’s 2-Over 73 Good for 2nd Overall in Chargers’ Spring Opener

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s golf team opened its spring season with a third-place finish in an Arrowhead Conference meet hosted by the Chargers on Tuesday afternoon at Lake Bracken Country Club. Sophomore Brayden Reece (Monmouth, ...

Benge Blasts Pair of Homers, Throws Complete Game to Sweep Skyhawks

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 — Madison Benge (Stronghurst, Ill./West Central) threw a complete game and homered twice in Game 2, helping the Carl Sandburg College softball team to an Arrowhead Conference sweep at Sauk Valley on Tuesday. GAME 1 Sandburg 5, Sauk Valley 4 ...

Orman Fires 2-Hitter, Chandler Goes 5 for 5 in Sweep of Kougars

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 — Kale Orman (Erie, Ill./Erie) threw a two-hitter in Game 1 and the Carl Sandburg College baseball team stayed unbeaten in Arrowhead Conference play as it swept Kishwaukee 17-1 and 12-3 on Tuesday to finish off a season sweep of the ...

Registration Available for Sandburg Youth Sports Camps

Tuesday, April 09, 2019 — Aspiring young athletes can get firsthand instruction from Carl Sandburg College coaches and players this summer at sports camps for cross country, basketball, volleyball, softball and soccer. Campers will learn the fundamentals of their ...

Flairty, Juergens Lead Chargers in Sweep of South Suburban

Monday, April 08, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team dropped a pair of games to Waubonsee on Saturday but bounced back to sweep South Suburban on Sunday as the Chargers hosted a pair of weekend doubleheaders. SATURDAY GAME 1 Waubonsee 7, Sandburg 3 ...

Porter’s No-No, Struhs’ 1-Hitter Highlight Chargers’ 3-Win Weekend

Monday, April 08, 2019 — Jackson Porter (LaHarpe, Ill./Illini West) threw a no-hitter and Nolan Struhs followed with a one-hitter to complete a sweep Saturday against Kishwaukee as the Carl Sandburg College baseball won three out of four games this weekend. SATURDAYGAME ...

Sandburg Women’s Golf Takes Home Galesburg Spring Invite Title

Monday, April 08, 2019 — Playing against a field of competitors otherwise made up of four-year colleges, the Carl Sandburg College women’s golf team captured the Galesburg Spring Invitational, which took place Saturday at Lake Bracken Country Club and Sunday at ...

Campbell has 4-Hit Game, HR in Chargers’ Split With DuPage

Friday, April 05, 2019 — Lauryn Campbell (Galesburg, Ill./Galesburg) had a four-hit effort in a Game 1 victory as the Carl Sandburg College softball team split a doubleheader at home with DuPage on Friday afternoon at the Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex. Sandburg ...

Womack Homers, has 3 Hits in Chargers’ Loss to Cougars

Wednesday, April 03, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team came out on the short end of a slugfest Wednesday at the Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex, falling 17-9 to Illinois Central. Illinois Central 17, Sandburg 9 Ill. ...

Chargers Sweep Sauk Valley as Blackford Collects 3 Homers

Wednesday, April 03, 2019 — Braedon Blackford popped three home runs on the day as the Carl Sandburg College baseball team won a pair of blowouts against Sauk Valley, 10-3 and 22-7, on Tuesday afternoon in the Chargers’ Arrowhead Conference opener. GAME 1 Sandburg ...

Bloomer, Benge Power Chargers’ Rally in Game 1 vs. Highland

Tuesday, April 02, 2019 — A big fourth inning sent the Carl Sandburg College softball team to a win in Game 1, but Highland bounced back to take Game 2 against the Chargers in an Arrowhead Conference doubleheader Tuesday at the Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex. Sandburg ...

Orman, Osburn Combine for Shutout in Sweep of Rock Valley

Monday, April 01, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team shut out Rock Valley in Game 1 and won a slugfest in Game 2 to sweep the Golden Eagles on Sunday afternoon at the Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex. GAME 1 Sandburg 4, Rock Valley 0 Rock ...

Bloomer, Benge Lead Chargers’ Sweep to Open Conference Season

Friday, March 29, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team opened its Arrowhead Conference season with a sweep at Kishwaukee on Thursday, winning 7-3 and 12-0. GAME 1 Sandburg 7, Kishwaukee 3 ...

Struhs Fans 15 in Game 2 as Chargers Earn Win, Tie vs. DuPage

Friday, March 29, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team held on to win a slugfest, then settled for a tie in a pitcher’s duel in a doubleheader Thursday afternoon at home against DuPage. The Chargers came from behind to take Game 1 11-10 and played to ...

Ballard Homers, Steals Base in Chargers’ Loss to Jaguars

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 — Danville Area connected for four home runs with a stiff wind blowing out and defeated the Carl Sandburg College baseball team 18-5 on Wednesday afternoon at the Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex. Danville Area 18, Sandburg 5 (7 innings) Danville ...

Sandburg Student Zana Danner Named Coca-Cola Academic Gold Scholar

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College student and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society member  Zana Danner of Davenport, Iowa, has been awarded a $1,500 scholarship as a 2019 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar. Danner was one of 150 PTK members to be named ...

Blackford has Huge Game 1, but Chargers Swept by McHenry Co.

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 — McHenry County came back late to take Game 1 and went on to sweep the Carl Sandburg College baseball team Tuesday afternoon. The Scots won the opener 12-9 in eight innings and took a shortened Game 2 8-4 in five innings. GAME 1 McHenry County 12, ...

Sandburg to Offer 1-day Training on Mental Health First Aid

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College is partnering with Bridgeway to provide a one-day seminar on how to help someone experiencing an emotional or mental crisis. A training course on mental health first aid will take place from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 3 in the ...

Sandburg’s Robinson, Gowan, Fayhee Earn Spots on All-Arrowhead Conference Team

Monday, March 25, 2019 — A trio of Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball players have earned All-Arrowhead Conference honors for their play for the Chargers this season. Sophomore Deandrey Robinson (Peoria, Ill./Peoria) was voted First-Team All-Arrowhead by ...

Chargers Rack Up 33 Runs on 30 Hits in Sweep of Lake County

Monday, March 25, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team erupted for 33 runs and held Lake County to just six hits on the day as it swept the Lancers 15-2 and 18-0 on Sunday in the Chargers’ home opener at the Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex. GAME 1 ...

Porter Picks Up 3rd Win as Sandburg Splits With Kankakee

Monday, March 25, 2019 — Freshman right-hander Jackson Porter (LaHarpe, Ill./Illini West) won his third game in as many appearances as the Carl Sandburg College baseball team split a doubleheader Saturday afternoon at home against Kankakee. GAME 1 Sandburg 5, Kankakee 2 ...

Sandburg Baseball Quieted at Home by No. 10 Blackhawks

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 — Nationally ranked Southeastern (Iowa) collected 12 hits — seven for extra bases — and took advantage of 11 walks issued by the Carl Sandburg College baseball team to beat the Chargers 21-3 on Wednesday at the Hungate ...

Mustain Hired to Coach Carl Sandburg College’s 1st Esports Team

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College has an esports coach. Now it’s time to select its players. Kirk Mustain has been hired as Sandburg’s first-ever esports coach as it continues to form an intercollegiate team to begin play for the 2019-20 ...

Hoepfner’s Clutch Double in 8th Lifts Chargers Past Spoon River

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team staged a late rally, scoring three two-out runs in the eighth inning, as it defeated Spoon River 4-2 on Tuesday afternoon in the Chargers’ home opener at the Hungate Baseball/Softball ...

Largest-Ever Carl Sandburg College Career Expo April 3

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 — More than 80 businesses and organizations will be on hand to meet with job seekers at the largest-ever Carl Sandburg College Career Expo from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 3 in John M. Lewis Gymnasium on Sandburg’s Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 ...

Sandburg Softball Closes Out Spring Break Trip to Gulf Coast

Thursday, March 14, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College closed out its Spring Break trip to the Gulf Coast with a pair of losses Thursday at Coastal Alabama-North. The Warhawks shut out the Chargers 7-0 in Game 1 and scratched across a late run to defeat Sandburg 5-4 in Game ...

Chargers Wrap Up Busy Day With Wild 10-Inning Victory

Thursday, March 14, 2019 — A wild, extra-inning win capped a busy day for the Carl Sandburg College softball team Wednesday as the Chargers continued their Spring Break trip to the Gulf Coast. Sandburg dropped a pair of contests to Highland (Kan.), the 14th-ranked team in ...

Annual Carl Sandburg College Student Art Show March 25-May 6

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 — The creative works of Carl Sandburg College students will be featured during the annual juried Student Art Show from March 25-May 6 in the Lonnie Eugene Stewart Art Gallery on the Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. An opening ...

Chargers Drop 2 to Coastal Ala.-North on Spring Break Trip

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team continued its season-opening trip to the Gulf Coast on Tuesday, dropping a pair of contests at Coastal Alabama-North. The Eagles, who entered the day already having played 23 games, rallied to beat the ...

Sandburg’s Stuckey, Jackson Named to All-Arrowhead Conference Team

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 — A pair of Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball players — both products of Limestone High School — have earned All-Arrowhead Conference honors for their play for the Chargers this season. Sophomore Danayzia ...

‘Addiction’ Film Showing and Discussion March 27 at Sandburg

Monday, March 11, 2019 — A showing of the film “Addiction” and panel discussion on drug addiction prevention will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. March 27 in the Student Center on Carl Sandburg College’s Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom L. ...

Sandburg Softball Kicks Off Season Along Gulf Coast

Monday, March 11, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College softball team opened its 2019 season over the weekend during its Spring Break trip to the Gulf Coast. Facing competition that had already played 20-plus games, the Chargers came away with a 1-4 record. SATURDAYGAME 1 ...

Chargers Open Season With Split at No. 8 John A. Logan

Monday, March 11, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College baseball team opened its season Friday with an upset of nationally ranked John A. Logan in the first game of a pair of contests with the Volunteers. The Chargers took Game 1 5-4 behind a dazzling debut from freshman ...

Hot-Shooting Morton Stops Sandburg Men in Region IV Semis

Sunday, March 03, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team ran into a hot-shooting Morton squad that drained 17 3-pointers and defeated the Chargers 81-73 on Sunday afternoon in the semifinals of the Region IV District 4 tournament. The loss ...

No. 13 Bulldogs Pull Away from Chargers in Region IV Semis

Saturday, March 02, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team put up a strong fight against nationally ranked South Suburban, but the Bulldogs pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat the Chargers 74-61 on Saturday in the semifinals of the ...

Fayhee’s Go-Ahead 3 Helps Chargers Hold off McHenry Co. in Region IV Quarters

Thursday, February 28, 2019 — Carter Fayhee (Macomb, Ill./Macomb) drained the go-ahead 3-pointer with 4 minutes left and scored a team-high 17 points as the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team held off McHenry County on Thursday night at John M. Lewis ...

Sandburg’s Robinson Earns Spot on All-Region IV 1st Team

Thursday, February 28, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball sophomore Deandrey Robinson (Peoria, Ill./Peoria) has been named to the All-Region IV Division II District 3 First Team for his play for the Chargers this season. Robinson, a 6-foot-5 forward, has ...

Sandburg Women’s XC Team, 6 Chargers Runners Scholar All-Americans

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s cross country team and six Chargers runners have been named 2018 Scholar All-Americans by the NJCAA Cross Country Coaches Association. The women’s cross country team was one of 23 teams to ...

Chargers Beat Morton in Region IV Quarters for 5th Straight Win

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 — Four Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball players scored in double figures as the Chargers held off Morton 78-68 on Tuesday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium in the quarterfinals of the Region IV Division II District L ...

Chargers’ Stuckey Named to All-Region IV District L Team

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball sophomore Danayzia Stuckey (Peoria, Ill./Limestone) has been named to the All-Region IV Division II District L Team for her play this season. Entering this week’s District L tournament, ...

Sandburg Basketball Teams to Open Region IV Tourneys This Week at Home

Sunday, February 24, 2019 — Both Carl Sandburg College basketball teams will kick off postseason play this week on their home court. The Sandburg women’s team (13-13), which has won four in a row and seven of its last nine, earned the No. 3 seed in the Region IV ...

Robinson’s Big Night Powers Chargers’ Comeback Win vs. BHC

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team closed with an 18-4 push and rallied to beat Black Hawk 69-61 on Sophomore Night on Tuesday at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. KEY MOMENTS The Braves (10-14, 3-4 Arrowhead Conference) trailed ...

Sandburg Women Pick Up 24 Steals in Blowout of Black Hawk

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team racked up 24 steals and ran away from Black Hawk for a 77-56 Sophomore Night victory Tuesday at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. The Chargers (12-13, 5-2) won their third in a row and for the ...

Robinson Racks Up 18th Double-Double in Win Over Bees

Monday, February 18, 2019 — Deandrey Robinson (Peoria, Ill./Peoria) notched his 18th double-double of the season and the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team won for the sixth time in seven games in an 80-61 comeback victory at St. Ambrose JV on ...

Fayhee Gets Double-Double in Sandburg’s Win Over Kishwaukee

Saturday, February 16, 2019 — Freshman Carter Fayhee (Macomb, Ill./Macomb) had a double-double and was one of four Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball players to score in double figures as the Chargers pulled away in the final 10 minutes to beat Kishwaukee 87-71 ...

Whitford’s 4 Treys Pace Chargers in Blowout of Kishwaukee

Saturday, February 16, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team put together a huge first quarter and blew out Kishwaukee 60-38 on Saturday afternoon at John M. Lewis Gymnasium, giving the Chargers a season sweep of the Kougars. KEY MOMENTS Sandburg ...

Droste’s Big Effort Lifts Chargers in 2nd Half vs. Sauk Valley

Thursday, February 14, 2019 — Katie Droste (Biggsville, Ill./West Central) poured in a career-high 18 points and had a pair of key baskets during a tie-breaking third-quarter run in the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team’s 65-53 Arrowhead ...

Chargers’ 4-Game Win Streak Snapped by Sauk Valley

Thursday, February 14, 2019 — Sauk Valley came out on top in a back-and-forth final few minutes to defeat the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team 68-64 on Thursday at John M. Lewis Gymnasium, snapping a four-game win streak for the Chargers.  KEY ...

Discussion on Opioid Addiction Prevention Feb. 27 at Sandburg

Thursday, February 14, 2019 — Sue Tisdale of the Human Service Center of Peoria will give an informational presentation on drug addiction prevention from 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Student Center on Carl Sandburg College’s Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom L. ...

Sandburg Men Blow Out IVCC for 4th Straight Victory

Thursday, February 14, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team led by as many as 40 points in the second half and blew out Illinois Valley 96-72 on Wednesday, giving the Chargers their fourth straight victory. Sandburg (16-6, 3-1) was paced by 21 ...

Lovetinsky, Guilinger Reach Double Digits in Loss at Illinois Valley

Thursday, February 14, 2019 — Hailey Lovetinsky (Overland Park, Kan./Spring Hill) and Hayley Guilinger (Thomson, Ill./West Carroll) each hit three 3-pointers, but Illinois Valley handed the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team a 65-55 loss Wednesday ...

Gowan, Thomas Lead Chargers’ 3-Point Attack in Win at Sauk

Monday, February 11, 2019 — Freshmen Scott Gowan (Rockford, Ill./Rockford East) and Kellian Thomas (Dunlap, Ill./Dunlap) combined to knock down nine 3-pointers in leading the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team to a 62-59 victory at Sauk Valley on Saturday ...

Sandburg Women Fall Short at Sauk Valley

Monday, February 11, 2019 — Sauk Valley handed the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team its first Arrowhead Conference loss Saturday, defeating the Chargers 49-46. Playing for the first time in two weeks after four straight postponements, the Chargers ...

Carl Sandburg College Announces 2018 Fall Graduates

Thursday, February 07, 2019 — 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 fall semester. ASSOCIATE DEGREES ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Industrial Welding ...

Sandburg Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math-Science Programs Accepting Applications for 2019-20

Tuesday, February 05, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College TRIO Upward Bound and TRIO Upward Bound Math-Science programs are accepting participant applications for the 2019-20 academic year. Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science are federally funded programs that are free ...

Sandburg Basketball vs. Kishwaukee Moved to Feb. 16; vs. Highland to Feb. 22

Tuesday, February 05, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s and women’s basketball teams’ Arrowhead Conference home games scheduled for this evening against Kishwaukee have been postponed because of inclement weather. They have been rescheduled ...

Robinson Records 14th Double-Double in Sandburg’s Blowout of Monmouth JV

Monday, January 28, 2019 — Deandrey Robinson (Peoria, Ill./Peoria) led all players in scoring and rebounding to pace the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team in a 72-52 blowout of Monmouth JV on Monday night at John M. Lewis Gymnasium. KEY MOMENTS Tied at ...

Price’s Game-Winning Steal-and-Layup Caps Chargers’ Late Comeback vs. Bobcats

Saturday, January 26, 2019 — Jordan Price’s (Fulton, Ill./Fulton) steal and tiebreaking layup in the final minute capped a seven-point run to close the game for the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team in a 59-57 victory over Bryant & ...

Carl Sandburg College to Add Esports Team Starting in 2019-20

Friday, January 18, 2019 — Grab your controller and headset. Carl Sandburg College is getting into gaming. The Sandburg Board of Trustees on Thursday approved the addition of esports as an intercollegiate sport starting this fall, making Sandburg the first community ...

‘Foregone Conclusions’ Art Show Featured at Sandburg Jan. 21-March 18

Friday, January 18, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College will showcase pieces by two Western Illinois University instructors in a new show that will run Jan. 21-March 18 on the Main Campus in Galesburg. “Foregone Conclusions: The Work of Ian Shelly and Tyler ...

Chargers’ Robinson Gets 12th Double-Double in Win Over Eagles

Thursday, January 17, 2019 — Deandrey Robinson (Peoria, Ill./Peoria) led the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team in scoring and rebounding, and the Chargers held off a furious late rally by Illinois Valley for an 88-84 Arrowhead Conference victory Thursday ...

Stuckey’s Big 2nd Half Helps Sandburg Women Rally Past IVCC

Thursday, January 17, 2019 — Sophomore guard Danayzia Stuckey (Peoria, Ill./Limestone) scored all of her game-high 18 points in the second half, helping the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team rally for a 69-55 Arrowhead Conference victory over Illinois ...

Chargers Fall Short at Kishwaukee Despite Fayhee's Season-High 24

Friday, January 11, 2019 — Freshman Carter Fayhee (Macomb, Ill./Macomb) scored a season-best 24 points, but the Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team came up just short in a 73-70 loss at Kishwaukee on Thursday to being the Arrowhead Conference portion of ...

Jackson Leads Balanced Chargers to Win in Conference Opener

Friday, January 11, 2019 — Freshman forward Kennedy Jackson (Peoria, Ill./Limestone) finished a rebound shy of a double-double as the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team opened its Arrowhead Conference schedule with a 56-47 victory at Kishwaukee on ...

Sandburg Dean’s List, Honors List for 2018 Fall Semester

Monday, January 07, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College has released the names of students who qualified for the dean’s list and honors list for the 2018 fall semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit ...

Chargers Rack Up 101 Points in Road Rout of Red Devils

Monday, January 07, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College men’s basketball team had six players score in double figures and two record double-doubles as it returned from Winter Break with a 101-63 thrashing of Eureka JV on Sunday afternoon. The Chargers (12-5) matched ...

Instructors Sought for Sandburg Kids on Campus Program in Carthage

Friday, January 04, 2019 — Carl Sandburg College is seeking enthusiastic and creative instructors to teach classes for its Kids on Campus summer program June 3-7 in Carthage. This event attracts several students each year from across the College’s district and ...

Stuckey, Jackson Each Score 10 for Chargers in Loss at JWCC

Friday, January 04, 2019 — The Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team took a lead into halftime, but John Wood came back to defeat the Chargers 42-38 on Thursday night. Playing its first game of 2019, Sandburg (6-11) led 14-8 after a quarter and 21-18 at ...

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