SWIC is excited about the development of our new Dental Hygiene program and the opportunities it will provide for students interested in this growing healthcare field.The program was originally anticipated
Dental Hygiene Program Update Read Post »
Southwestern Illinois College is excited to announce plans to launch a new Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs beginning in Fall 2027, pending final approval and accreditation. The programs are
New Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant Programs at Southwestern Illinois College Read Post »
The 2020s have brought rapid change to communities, workplaces and classrooms across the country. For Southwestern Illinois College, the decade has been a time of adaptation, investment and new opportunities.
A Decade of New Opportunities: SWIC in the 2020s Read Post »
Building on decades of service to southwestern Illinois, Southwestern Illinois College entered its eighth decade with a continued commitment to affordable, accessible education. Throughout the 2010s, SWIC expanded its academic,
A Decade of Achievement: Southwestern Illinois College in the 2010s Read Post »
As Southwestern Illinois College entered the 21st century, it embraced a new identity while continuing its mission of providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality education throughout the region. The 2000s were
A New Millennium of Growth: Southwestern Illinois College in the 2000s Read Post »
As Southwestern Illinois College entered the late 20th century, the region experienced a surge of investment in higher education. It was an era marked by expansion, modernization, and a renewed
A Transformational Era: Southwestern Illinois College in the 1990s Read Post »
The 1980s marked a transformative decade for Belleville Area College. As the demand for affordable and accessible higher education continued to grow across Southwestern Illinois, the college expanded beyond its
Expanding Across the Region: Southwestern Illinois College in the 1980s Read Post »
At the start of the decade, the college was entering a new phase of development. The completion of the Belleville Campus in 1971 provided a permanent home and a foundation
Expanding Opportunity: Belleville Area College in the 1970s Read Post »
The 1960s were a decade of change across the United States. Communities were rethinking access to education, and higher learning was becoming more local and affordable. For what is now
Building the Foundation: Belleville Junior College in the 1960s Read Post »
The 1940s were marked by resilience and renewal as communities across the nation adjusted to life after World War II. Returning servicemen came home with new skills and ambitions, and
Building Opportunity in the 1940s: The Origins of Southwestern Illinois College Read Post »
