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Open forum for discussion on search for JWCC president set for May 26

May 22, 2022 — by Muddy River News

QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees will be the host of an open forum for community members to provide input on characteristics needed in the search of the college’s next president. Pauly Group, Inc., of Springfield has been contracted by the board of trustees to facilitate the search for the person […]

Filed Under: Local Matters, Noteworthy Tagged With: John Wood Community College, MIKE ELBE, President search

JWCC to work with Springfield company during search for next president

May 19, 2022 — by Muddy River News

QUINCY — John Wood Community College is using a Springfield company to assist in its search for its next president. Chair Diane Ary gave an update Wednesday night during the board of trustees’ monthly meeting about the search to replace Michael Elbe, who is retiring Dec. 31. JWCC is working with the Pauly Group, Inc., […]

Filed Under: Noteworthy Tagged With: John Wood Community College, Pauly Group, presidential search

John Wood honors 359 students earning associate degree, 132 earning certificates at May 13 commencement

May 18, 2022 — by Muddy River News

QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s 47th annual commencement exercises were held Friday, May 13, in the Student Activity Center on the campus in Quincy.  The ceremony honored 359 students earning associate degrees and 132 students earning career/technical certificates. Graduates, listed by degree or certificate received and current city, were:

Filed Under: Adams County, Illinois, Brown County, Illinois, Hancock County, Illinois, Pike County, Illinois Tagged With: John Wood Community College

JWCC College for Life graduation celebration held May 6

May 15, 2022 — by Muddy River News

QUINCY — A graduation celebration was held May 6 for John Wood Community College’s College for Life, a certificate program for adult students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The first group of students graduated in May 2020, joining other JWCC graduates in the modified COVID commencement ceremony. However, they did not get to gather as […]

Filed Under: Adams County, Illinois, Quincy Tagged With: College For Life, John Wood Community College

Registration open for JWCC’s JDub Academy classes for children in June, July

May 13, 2022 — by Muddy River News

QUINCY — Registration is now open for John Wood Community College’s JDub Academy, which offers classes for students during June and July. JDub Academy provides hands-on learning for students in grades K-12 in agriculture, archery, baking, computers, dance, fishing, German, healthcare, moviemaking, science, sewing and more.  Area youths may choose from more than a dozen […]

Filed Under: Local Matters, Noteworthy Tagged With: JDub Academy, John Wood Community College

JWCC’s 47th commencement ceremony set for Friday

May 12, 2022 — by Muddy River News

QUINCY — John Wood Community College will hold its 47th annual commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, May 13, in the Student Activity Center, 48th and Harrison. JWCC will confer 359 associate degrees and 132 certificates. Michael Elbe, JWCC president, will confer degrees and certificate. Diane Ary, chair of the JWCC board of trustees, will accept […]

Filed Under: Local Matters, Noteworthy Tagged With: John Wood Community College

JWCC awards Presidential Scholarships to two students from Pittsfield, one from Brown County

April 22, 2022 — by Muddy River News

QUINCY — Three high school seniors recently earned two-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships to John Wood Community College. Winners of the ninth annual JWCC Presidential Scholarship Competition are: Kaitlyn Cox, a student at Pittsfield High School and a daughter of Jeff and Amy Cox; Mason Henry, a student at Brown County High School and a son […]

Filed Under: Brown County, Illinois, Pike County, Illinois, Quincy Tagged With: John Wood Community College, Kaitlyn Cox, Mason Henry, Mattison McCartney

JWCC Board approves audit

April 21, 2022 — by Muddy River News

The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved the fiscal year 2021 audit and heard a special report on JWCC’s Support Services programs during its regular meeting Wednesday night.

Filed Under: Noteworthy Tagged With: John Wood Community College

Thursday fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse to support JWCC’s College for Life

April 18, 2022 — by Muddy River News

QUINCY — A dining event to benefit JWCC’s College for Life program will be held from 4-9 p.m. Thursday at Texas Roadhouse, 5120 Broadway.  JWCC’s College for Life is a certificate program for adult students with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Diners also may verbally tell the staff they are supporting CFL when placing a to go or dine in […]

Filed Under: Local Matters, Quincy Tagged With: College For Life, John Wood Community College

Beck wins best in show award at JWCC ‘Show and Sell’ art show; exhibit open through May 13 in Heath Center Art Gallery

April 16, 2022 — by Muddy River News

QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s 10th annual student “Show and Sell” spring exhibit is being held now through May 13 in the the Heath Center Art Gallery. The artist reception and awards ceremony was held on April 6. Steven Soebbing, chair of the fine arts department, judged this year’s art show that features numerous […]

Filed Under: Local Matters, Muddy River Vibe Tagged With: John Wood Community College, Madison Beck

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