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Galesburg, IL
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🚨 SANDBURG ALERT 🚨
Sandburg Galesburg campus will close from 12:45PM-5PM due to a power outage. Evening activities and classes are expected to continue as scheduled. Updates will be provided.
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Sandburg President Dr. Seamus Reilly has announced that he will retire from his position at the end of his contract on June 30, 2027, after nine years leading the institution.
STORY: bit.ly/4d4MUwK
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Local-, regional- and state-level leaders committed to supporting post-secondary education participated in a State Attainment Working Group session Monday afternoon in the Graham Health System S+T atrium located at Sandburg. PHOTOS: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCZpJ4
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All Sandburg campuses are closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day.
Have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend! 🎆🇺🇸🎇
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Sandburg has announced the names of students who completed graduation requirements and graduated from the college at the end of the 2026 spring semester.
Congratulations, Class of '26! 🎓🎉🙌
DETAILS ➡️ bit.ly/4uQ02vC
ALT Scene from graduation. Gym is dark with blue and magenta lighting and attendees are facing front looking at a stage with speakers.
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Power is currently out at the Galesburg main campus. Due to unknown timeline of power restoration, main campus facilities are closed to students and the public for the rest of the day. Thanks for your understanding.
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Sandburg recognized the 2026 winners for Faculty of the Year, Adjunct Faculty of the Year and Staff Member of the Year during its 58th annual commencement on May 14 on the Galesburg campus.
STORY: bit.ly/3PLeOFG
ALT Images of James Sanders, Becky Echelberger, and Mike Kratz
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It's Commencement Week! 🎓 The Class of 2026 will cross the stage this Thursday, May 14, in the Sandburg gym. Visit Sandburg.edu/Commencement for information, including livestream links for the two commencement ceremonies
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Taking a look ahead, baseball's doubleheader Saturday vs. Illinois Valley that was postponed has been rescheduled for this afternoon at home. The game originally scheduled for tonight at Heartland has been canceled. #ChargeUp
What makes Sandburg valuable? We create millions of dollars in economic impact and support thousands of jobs in our region, according to a new study.
STORY: bit.ly/4sE6mFw
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Next stop: NATIONALS!
Women's golf is going to the @NJCAAGolf Championship for the 2nd year in a row after placing 2nd at the Central District Championship! Way to go, Chargers! ⛳️🏌️♀️🏅 #ChargeUp
DETAILS | sandburgchargers.com/x/ooyjg
About 50 businesses and organizations will be on hand to meet with job seekers at the 34th annual Sandburg Career Expo from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on April 8 in the gymnasium on the Galesburg campus, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd.
STORY: bit.ly/4mwUjIZ
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🚨 SANDBURG ALERT🚨
Due to a power outage, the Galesburg campus is closed until Thursday, March 26. No classes will be held for the remainder of the day. Visit Sandburg.edu for more info.
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The Sandburg baseball game scheduled for Wednesday vs. Spoon River has been postponed because of unplayable conditions. A makeup date has yet to be announced. The Chargers' next scheduled contest is a doubleheader at noon Saturday vs. Kishwaukee.
sandburgchargers.com/sports/…
🚨 SANDBURG ALERT🚨
Due to predicted weather, all Sandburg campuses are closed to students and nonessential employees beginning 5 p.m. today, Sunday, March 15, and will be closed all day Monday, March 16, 2026. Visit Sandburg.edu for more info.
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Sandburg’s Kisler, Redding garner all-region honors 🏀🏅 #CharegUp
DETAILS | sandburgchargers.com/x/9h8iv
🚨 All Sandburg campuses will close today 3/10/26 at 5 p.m. due to predicted severe weather. Only essential employees are allowed on campus tonight. 🚨
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Defense + rebounding is a good recipe for success. Both Chargers 🏀 teams used that as a roadmap to 22-win seasons. 😤 #ChargeUp
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A busy few days of Chargers hoops ahead, including men's 🏀 at home tonight against Eureka JV! Live streams for tonight's game and Saturday's doubleheader available on the Sandburg YouTube channel. #ChargeUp
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Jodie Prina (GHS '74): Forgotten legend of Galesburg girls basketball shares her story—from early Streaks teams to dominating at Carl Sandburg College and then at the U of Illinois. 🏀 @MasseyBball ⚡️ wgil.com/2025/12/16/jodie-pr…
