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Grad leverages her love of learning as a museum curator

Black Hawk College Associate in Arts graduate Shannon Boynton found the perfect job to continue her journey as a lifelong learner. In August 2020, she became the museum curator for […]

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BHC alumna now helps students’ dreams come true

Zenaida Landeros was once a Black Hawk College student earning scholarships. Now, the BHC alumna is the executive director of the Quad-Cities Foundation, and she loves helping make students’ dreams […]

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Food pantries help students worry less, study more

A lot has changed this year, but hunger persists. Black Hawk College remains committed to combating it by offering food pantries to meet students’ needs. “The food pantry helps students […]

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BHC art grad inspired by travel

Traveling serves as her inspiration, but Amber Dale’s college education took off close to home at Black Hawk College in Moline. “My husband and I enjoy backpacking through the national […]

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Student baseball player: Give BHC a shot

Caden Wright’s message to prospective students is to give Black Hawk College a shot. “It’s the best of both worlds,” the BHC student said. “Junior college is almost a must.” […]

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Celebrate National Transfer Student Week 2020

Are you a student planning to transfer? If you answered yes, next week is your week at Black Hawk College! Celebrate National Transfer Student Week with us Oct. 19-23, 2020. […]

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Ag alumnus Marion Calmer recognized for impact

Simply put, Black Hawk College alumnus Marion Calmer has changed farming. The Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) named the East Campus graduate as a co-recipient of its 2020 Distinguished Alumnus […]

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FAFSA dos and don’ts: what you need to know

Oct. 1 approaching means it’s almost time to fill out the 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)! Black Hawk College Financial Aid is hosting a webinar to help […]

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Explore student clubs and organizations virtually

Black Hawk College offers a variety of clubs and organizations to help you have a great college experience. Both campuses are offering virtual club fests this month to let you […]

Transfer grad found affinity for math at BHC

Taking a risk can be rewarding. That was one of many life lessons Black Hawk College 2020 graduate Abigail Wadsworth learned while earning her degree. The Silvis resident started at […]