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BHC peeks into its past with opening of 1971 time capsule

On Oct. 19, 2021, Black Hawk College celebrated its 75th anniversary and a highlight of the event was the opening of the 1971 time capsule. “Today we have the honor […]

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Kitchen, toiletries drive generates overwhelming response

As part of the Black Hawk College 75th Anniversary Celebration, a kitchen and toiletries drive was held for the food pantries at both campuses. Often times, kitchen supplies and toiletries […]

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Retired professor, musician creates scholarship for jazz students

Dr. Edgar Crockett spent 29 years teaching thousands of Black Hawk College students about music and sharing his musical talent with them and the Quad-Cities community. Even though he retired […]

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Retiring professor creates scholarship for students with disabilities

Biology professor Dr. Xixuan Collins is retiring from Black Hawk College but she and her family will be connected to the college and BHC students for years to come. Dr. […]

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Nelson, Snook receive Golden Apple Award from students

Two Black Hawk College faculty members recently received the Golden Apple Award from the college’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter at the Quad-Cities Campus. During the honor society’s Virtual Spring 2021 […]

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Former speech instructor creates new scholarship for BHC students

Dr. Diana Corley Schnapp taught speech at Black Hawk College for 22 years and touched the lives of hundreds of students. She left the Quad Cities in 1992 but Black […]

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Golby family expands scholarship investment to help more BHC students

Ten years ago, the family of Barbara J. Curran Golby decided to honor her memory by establishing an annual scholarship for students who are studying to be certified nursing assistants […]

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BHC music instructor publishes pandemic-related research

Black Hawk College music instructor Dr. Irene Apanovitch-Leites co-authored a study that recently was published in American Choral Directors Association’s scholarly publication, Choral Journal. “COVID and the Choral Educator: Preparedness, […]

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Appuhn, Seevers 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 Virtual Fall 2020 Induction […]

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Jodi Becker receives Golden Apple Award

The Phi Theta Kappa chapter at the Quad-Cities Campus recently presented the Golden Apple Award to a well-deserving faculty member. Although the physical ceremony planned for April 26, 2020, had […]