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Manufacturing Day: SWIC & Local Manufacturers Showcase Future of Industry
Check out high-tech automated manufacturing machinery, hear from regional manufacturers and discover how American manufacturing is flourishing – all at the Southwestern Illinois College Manufacturing Day celebration. SWIC will open its doors for a Manufacturing Day Open House — Friday, Sept. 23, from8 a.m. to 2 p.m. — to showcase new technology, educational programs, career opportunities, …
St. Louis Wins Federal “Build Back Better Regional Challenge” Grant
“One voice + One plan = Big win for St. Louis” ST. LOUIS – By speaking with one voice and putting forth one collaborative proposal with input from across the bi-state St. Louis metro, the St. Louis region has succeeded in winning a $25 million highly competitive federal Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant. The …
SWIC HVAR Coordinator Otten Wins Patriot Award for Supporting Guard and Reserve Forces
Southwestern Illinois College Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Program Coordinator Keith Otten recently received the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves Illinois Committee (ESGR). Pictured, from left, are: SWIC President Nick Mance, ESGR Representative Stan Brasch, Otten, ESGR Representative Paul Pitts, SWIC Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development …
SWIC to offer Agriculture Business Management starting fall 2022
This fall, become a part of the expanding and lucrative field of Agriculture Business Management with a degree from Southwestern Illinois College. SWIC’s Agriculture Business Management program is designed to prepare students for careers in production agriculture and farm-related businesses. Given that the program consists of five semesters and 64 semester credits, the degree can …
SWIC Releases Spring 2022 Semester Graduate List
The following is a list of Southwestern Illinois College students who graduated at the conclusion of the Spring 2022 Semester. The students’ names are listed alphabetically according to hometown. The list also denotes students who graduated with honors (a 3.5 grade point average or higher) and with a perfect 4.0 GPA. SWIC Spring 2022 Graduate …
SWIC Releases Spring Semester 2022 Dean’s List
The following is a list of full- and part-time students on the Southwestern Illinois College Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 Semester. This list includes full-time students who completed 12 or more semester credits during the semester and part-time students who completed six or more semester credits during the semester while maintaining a 3.5 or …