18-05-2025
Illinois Central College holds 2025 Graduation ceremony
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Illinois Central College honored 2,243 graduates during its 2025 commencement ceremony held Saturday at the Peoria Civic Center.
The event was open to the public and livestreamed on the college's website, allowing family and friends to join the celebration from near and far.
The ceremony featured remarks from ICC President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey, who praised the graduating class for their resilience and accomplishments. Student speaker Keiton Hamilton shared personal reflections and celebrated the collective journey of the Class of 2025.
Delivering the keynote address was Doug Oberhelman, retired CEO of Caterpillar, who encouraged graduates to pursue their goals with confidence and integrity, drawing from his decades of experience in global leadership.
Graduate Allanah McCoy reflected on the challenges she overcame to reach this milestone.
'I worked pretty much full time too, and going to school was really hard,' McCoy said. 'So just like my days were really long all the time, but I'm finally here, so it's worth it,' she said.
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