Congratulations to our Education Hall of Excellence Inductees!

Dr. Kurt Schuett '97 (right) is an educator, coach, and writer. He graduated summa cum laude from Culver-Stockton College and later earned a master’s and doctorate in education. Schuett teaches English and AP Research at East Leyden High School and is the head varsity softball coach, where his teams have set records and won championships. He’s published short stories, poetry, and authored the novel Insurgency and the book Beyond Digital Distraction. In 2024, he was named Illinois Softball Coach of the Year.

Mr. William (Bill) Bass '95 (left) is an education leader with over 20 years of experience. He graduated from Culver-Stockton College in 1995 and holds a master's in instructional technology. Currently, he serves as the Innovation Coordinator for the Parkway School District in St. Louis. Bill has held various roles, including teacher, coach, and educational consultant, and has received numerous awards such as the ISTE Making IT Happen Award. He is a past president of ISTE and has authored several books on education and technology integration.

Congratulations to our Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees!

On Saturday, March 29, 4 individuals and the 1984 Softball team were inducted into the C-SC Hall of Fame. We want to give a big congratulations to Laura (Crone) Klipsch '00, Luke Schneider '00, Steve Altmix '82, Greg Modica '04, and the members of the 1984 Softball team!

Congratulations to Michelle Kirkham for becoming a Certified Fundraising Executive!

Michelle Kirkham '10, Director of Development, now holds the CFRE (certified fund raising executive) credential, which identifies those individuals who possess the knowledge, skills, and commitment to perform fundraising duties in an effective and ethical manner. The C-SC office of Advancement and Alumni Services is incredibly proud of Michelle for this accomplishment!

Culver-Stockton College invites families to its annual Easter egg hunt, “Hop on the Hill,” on Sunday, April 13

The event will take place at Ellison Poulton Stadium on the C-SC campus, with check-in beginning at 12:30 p.m. and the egg hunt kicking off at 1 p.m. Children ages 10 and under are welcome to participate, with designated age groups as follows:

● 3 and under

● Ages 4–6

● Ages 7–10

Hundreds of eggs will be scattered across the field, and Wildcat Willie will be on-site for photos. Advance registration is preferred and can be completed online here!

This event is sponsored by Culver-Stockton College, the Culver-Stockton Teacher’s Organization (CSTO), and Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) Culver-Stockton Chapter. Student leaders will facilitate the activities for the day. For more information about this event, contact Public Relations at pr@culver.edu.

Get ready to paint Quincy Wildcat Blue at the Dogwood Parade on May 3!

Join Wildcat Willie, the C-SC cheer squad, and fellow Wildcats for this fun community-focused event! We want to see a huge wave of C-SC pride marching through the streets — so grab your friends, family, and your best Wildcats gear! (Be sure to wear C-SC attire — or Culver blue and white.) If you'd like to participate, sign up here!

Parade details are as follows:

Line-up: 7:30–9 a.m. (exact location TBA)
A limited amount of candy will be available to hand out (no throwing), but feel free to bring your own!

Distinguished Alumni Nominations are Open!

Now through May 30, you can submit your nominations for the various Distinguished Alumni Awards. Recipients will be honored during the Alumni Honors Banquet during Homecoming weekend. The banquet is set for Friday, October 24. Click here to submit your nominations!

Arizona and KCAA Events Update!

On Saturday, March 8, C-SC had two great alumni events happen in Arizona and Kansas City!

In Arizona, we joined President Schellenberger for a meet and greet and an exciting Kansas City Royals spring training game at Scottsdale Stadium!

In KC, the KCAA and friends had a great time socializing during dinner and afterwards headed off to watch the KC Mavericks hockey team win their game at the Cable Dahmer Arena!

There will be more events to come, and we hope to see you at the next one! Go Wildcats!