CANTON, Mo. — 91ֱ�� invites families to its annual community Easter egg hunt, Hop on the Hill, set for Saturday, March 28. The event will take place at Ellison Poulton Stadium on the C-SC campus, with check-in beginning at 1:30 p.m. and the egg hunt kicking off at 2 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.

This event is sponsored by 91ֱ��, the Culver-Stockton Teacher’s Organization (CSTO), and Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) Culver-Stockton Chapter. Student leaders will facilitate the activities for the day.

CANTON, Mo. — 91ֱ�� is inviting local vendors and artisans to participate in its annual Hillstock event, set for Wednesday, April 22 2–7 p.m. on the C-SC campus. Hillstock is a beloved tradition at Culver-Stockton and marks the end of the academic year, bringing together students, faculty, and staff to celebrate hard work and success.

Local businesses, artists, artisans, and vendors are invited to showcase their unique products and creations during the festivities. Hillstock provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure for their products and connect with the Culver-Stockton community, and there is no vendor registration fee.

In addition to the vendor market, Hillstock offers attendees fun activities like Goat Yoga, as well as live performances from area musicians, delicious food from local vendors, and a variety of fun yard games.

Vendor registration is available at .

CANTON, Mo. — 91ֱ�� Criminal Justice Senior Lecturer Seth McBride recently presented on the College’s Fallen Officer Project to members of the Ralls County (Missouri) Conservative Committee. During his Feb. 13 presentation, McBride shared how the initiative honors fallen first responders while providing transformative experiential learning opportunities for students.

The Fallen Officer Project is part of Culver-Stockton’s criminal justice coursework and pairs students with the families and legacies of officers and firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty. Through the project, students research the lives and service of fallen heroes, connect with surviving family members, and help ensure their stories and sacrifices are remembered.

McBride was joined in the presentation by two Culver-Stockton criminal justice alumni, Zachary Pfeiffer `18 and Joshua Douglas `21, who now serve as law enforcement officers in northeast Missouri. Together, the group discussed the impact of the project on students, participating families, and the broader law enforcement community.

“The Fallen Officer Project is designed to push students beyond the classroom in a truly immersive, hands-on way,” McBride said. “This is more than a college course; it’s a life course. Through meaningful conversations with fallen hero families, students gain a deeper understanding of the personal and community impact of public service loss while building lasting connections rooted in empathy, professionalism, and respect.”

In a , Pfeiffer said taking part in the course and the Fallen Officer Project when he was a student shaped his perspective as a law enforcement officer. “It’s given me more of a focus as to what I’m doing out there while I’m at work,” he noted.

A key component of the Fallen Officer Project is its public outreach and fundraising efforts. Students organize memorial events, such as honor walks, that pay tribute to officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty, with proceeds supporting organizations that serve fallen hero families.

Funds raised through project initiatives benefit groups such as Supporting Heroes and Whose House Our House, organizations that provide financial assistance, community programming, and long-term support to the loved ones of fallen public-safety professionals.

For more information about C-SC’s criminal justice program, visit /majors/criminal-justice/.

As a rural-located, rural-serving institution, 91ֱ�� has built a strong portfolio of programs and partnerships addressing rural challenges and opportunities. By leading in rural higher education, Culver-Stockton prepares students with skills and perspectives relevant in any community, region, or professional environment. The Center for Rural Opportunity formalizes that work by serving as an umbrella structure for key rural-focused initiatives, including Tri-State Development, while preserving academic ownership within the College’s divisions and classrooms.

“The Center for Rural Opportunity reflects who we are and how we lead,” said Dr. Lauren Schellenberger, President of 91ֱ��. “It brings focus and visibility to important programs like Tri-State Development while positioning the College to expand its impact through coordinated strategy and national engagement.”

Programs, curriculum, and academic leadership will remain within the academic divisions. The Center for Rural Opportunity functions as the institutional platform that defines and communicates 91ֱ��’s expertise in rural higher education, providing a clear identity for external partners, funders, and collaborators.

Through the Center for Rural Opportunity, 91ֱ�� will:

• Serve as an umbrella for signature rural-focused programs, including Tri-State Development
• Align rural initiatives across academic, co-curricular, and applied learning environments
• Expand high-impact student experiences focused on leadership and rural challenges
• Strengthen regional and national partnerships
• Increase competitiveness for state, federal, and private funding opportunities

Tri-State Development, a multi-county regional economic and community development initiative administered by 91ֱ��, exemplifies the type of work the Center is designed to support and elevate.

Learn more about Tri-State Development at /tsd/.

Hosted by the College’s Office of Career and Internship Services, the fair provides employers the opportunity to recruit candidates for full-time positions, internships, and part-time employment while building relationships with area colleges and high schools.

Industries traditionally represented at the fair include transportation, finance, health care, supply chain management, broadcasting, human resources, manufacturing, and more.

“By expanding our outreach to include area high school students alongside college students from across the region, we’re creating a robust talent pipeline for employers,” said Missy DuBuque ’88, director of career and internship services at 91ֱ��. “The Tri-State Career Fair is an excellent opportunity for businesses to increase visibility, recruit emerging professionals, and strengthen regional workforce connections.”

In addition to 91ֱ�� students, undergraduate and graduate students from Hannibal-LaGrange University, Moberly Area Community College, Quincy University, John Wood Community College, and Southeastern Community College will be invited to attend, along with area high school students exploring career pathways.

Employer registration is open through March 6. Businesses interested in serving as vendors may register online at . The $40 registration fee includes a vendor table at the fair and two complimentary lunches.

For additional information or vendor registration questions, contact DuBuque at 573-288-6000, ext. 6343.

Families are invited to enjoy a variety of holiday-themed activities, including cookie decorating, photos with Santa, games facilitated by C-SC students, crafts, and ornament making.

Those planning to attend are asked to register in advance at to help organizers plan for the number of participating children.

Holiday on the Hill is sponsored by 91ֱ�� and the Culver-Stockton Teachers Organization and facilitated by C-SC student leaders.

CANTON, Mo. — 91ֱ�� is proud to announce the results of the annual Homecoming Parade Marching Band Competition, held Saturday, Oct. 25 as part of C-SC’s 2025 Homecoming festivities. Bands from across the region showcased their talent and school spirit as they performed along Canton’s Main Street before a lively crowd of alumni, students, and community members.

CLASS AA – High School Division

1. Knox County High School – 119
2. Canton High School – 109
3. Illini-West High School – 100
4. Payson-Seymour High School – 91

CLASS A – High School Division

1. Green City High School
2. Western High School – 124
3. Adair County R-2 (Brashear) High School – 97
4. Adair County R-1 (Novinger) High School – 93
5. Marion County High School – 75

Junior High Division

1. Canton Junior High – 101
2. Payson-Seymour Junior High – 92

Caption Awards

• Best Color guard – Class A: Green City High School
• Best Color guard – Class AA: Illini-West High School
• Best Percussion – Junior High: Canton Junior High
• Best Percussion – High School: Western High School

“Each year, the Homecoming Parade showcases the talent and dedication of our regional marching bands,” Hollinger said. “We are honored to host these students and directors as part of our Homecoming celebration and to celebrate their musical excellence,” said Dr. Trent Hollinger, director of bands and chair, 91ֱ�� music department.

For more information about the 91ֱ�� Music Department visit /majors/music/.

The free event is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 26 from 3–5:30 p.m. in the Nichols Baseball Field parking lot on the Culver-Stockton campus.

Community members are invited to bring their children in costume for an afternoon of safe and festive fun. This is a Teal Pumpkin-friendly event; non-candy alternatives will be available.

For more information, contact Dr. Lacy Harrison, assistant professor of education, at lharrison@culver.edu.

This event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item for the Wildcat Campus Cupboard. Advance registration is appreciated and can be completed at 

This event is sponsored by 91ֱ�� and the Culver-Stockton Teacher’s Organization and facilitated by the student leaders at the College.

For more information about this event, please contact Public Relations at pr@culver.edu.

In inclement weather, the event will be held in the Charles Field House. Please monitor the College’s Facebook page for weather announcements.  For questions regarding Hop on the Hill, please contact Alyssa Hummel, Director of Communications and Marketing, at ahummel@culver.edu or 573-288-6000 ext. 6450.