Three Black Hawk College students recently were selected for the 2023 All-Illinois Academic Team in recognition of their scholarly achievements.
Students are nominated by their colleges for the All-USA Academic Team. Nominees to the All-USA Academic Team are named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-State Academic Teams.
Nominees must demonstrate outstanding academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit society.
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Christian Manzi
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Abigail Tossou and Akos Tiwa
Black Hawk College nominated:
- Christian Manzi of Rwanda – transfer path
- Akos Tiwa of Moline – workforce path
- Abigail Tossou of East Moline – transfer path
All three students are members of Phi Theta Kappa honor society at the college’s Quad-Cities Campus.
Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa has a presence on almost 1,300 community college campuses in 11 nations. The American Association of Community Colleges recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two-year colleges in 1929.