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Norman, Smith receive Golden Apple Award from students

Two Black Hawk College employees recently received the Golden Apple Award from the college’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter at the Quad-Cities Campus. During the honor society’s Spring 2023 Induction Ceremony, […]

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Students, employees honored with BHC Coins of Excellence

More than 50 BHC students and employees recently were honored for their accomplishments with Black Hawk College Coins of Excellence. “Our program was created to recognize individuals who have demonstrated […]

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Inaugural event raises $43,000+ for scholarships, emergency funds, mini-grants

The inaugural Black and Gold Celebration raised more than $43,000 for the Black Hawk College Foundation. The event featured the 2023 BHC Alumni Hall of Fame induction, a silent auction, […]

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BHC exceeds goal, raises $11,435 for Kewanee Area United Way

The goal was to raise $10,000 for the Kewanee Area United Way. But Black Hawk College employees, students and supporters exceeded that goal by more than $1,400. The BHC East […]

BHC police officer honored for chasing, apprehending suspect

BHC police officer honored for chasing, apprehending suspect

Black Hawk College police sergeant Pat Clapper recently was honored for helping apprehend a suspect who led local law enforcement on a two-county chase that ultimately ended at the East […]

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Lehman, Stopoulos receive Golden Apple Award from students

Two Black Hawk College employees recently received the Golden Apple Award from the college’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter at the Quad-Cities Campus. During the honor society’s Fall 2022 Induction Ceremony, […]

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Cooper receives Mentor of the Year award from Lead(h)er

Loredana Cooper, multicultural entrepreneurial advisor at Black Hawk College, recently received the Girl on Fire Awards: 2022 Mentor of the Year from Lead(h)er. The awards recognize the extraordinary achievements of […]

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Symphony featuring BHC music instructors Nov. 5-6

Two BHC music instructors will grace the stage at the Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming Masterworks II: Fit for a King performances Saturday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 6. Dr. […]

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Retired BHC dean donates $20,000 to create new scholarship

Less than six months after retiring, Glenda Nicke returned to Black Hawk College to donate $20,000 to help struggling BHC students. During her 44 years at the college, she worked […]

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BHC professor pens advice book, ‘Dear Freshman’

A Black Hawk College psychology professor has penned a book to help first-year students. “One day in 2021 when I got done Zoom teaching, I opened a Word document with […]