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College Sees Enrollment Growth, Continued Gains in Student Retention
Independence Community College is seeing positive enrollment momentum this fall, with year-over-year headcount growth, increased high school enrollment and continued gains in student retention. ICC is one of just six Kansas community colleges to...
ICC Cosmetology Launches Master Class Mondays with Local Barber
ICC Cosmetology alumnus Wyatt Snellbaker returned to campus to share his barbering skills with current students as part of Master Class Mondays, a series connecting students with working beauty industry professionals.
ICC Transfer Students Prove Starting Local Can Lead to Big Success
New data from Emporia State University shows Independence Community College transfer students are succeeding after making the move to a four-year university, earning GPAs above university and other community college transfer averages.
Pirate Harvest Festival Brings ICC Students and Community Together
Independence Community College welcomed the first day of fall with its third annual Pirate Harvest Festival, bringing students and local families together for an afternoon of activities, community connection and hands-on service.
Theatre to Perform Little Women
ICC Theatre opens its 2026–27 season with Little Women, Kate Hamill’s fresh and spirited adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic. Performances run Oct. 8–11 at the William Inge Theatre on the ICC campus. Admission is free.
Fab Lab to Offer Stained Glass Classes This Fall
The ICC Fab Lab is offering beginner and intermediate stained glass classes this fall, giving community members the opportunity to learn new skills and create their own handcrafted pieces.
ICC Foundation Launches ‘The Next 100’ Initiative and Crew 101 Giving Program
The ICC Foundation is celebrating 101 years of Independence Community College with the launch of The Next 100 and Crew 101, a new giving campaign inviting supporters to invest in student opportunities and the College’s next century.
ICC Celebrates SparkWheel Partnership with Ribbon Cutting
ICC celebrated its new partnership with SparkWheel with a ribbon cutting, highlighting expanded resources and individualized support designed to help students succeed both in and out of the classroom.
ICC Theatre Announces 2026–27 Season
The Independence Community College Theatre Department has announced its 2026–27 season, bringing four distinctive productions to the stage throughout the academic year. The season will feature Little Women by Kate Hamill, Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl,...