Instructor inspired student to teach history
Marland Rachel has nothing but great memories of his time studying at Black Hawk College. “The atmosphere was awesome. All the instructors were very helpful,” he said. “I never had […]
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BHC degree gives grad options and confidence
When Abbie Radech first told her customers she was going to Black Hawk College, they worried she would leave her current career. Radech is the owner/operator at RiverView Salon in […]
Alumna makes music and an impact
When a student’s face lights up while learning, Black Hawk College graduate Stephanie Moen knows she is where she belongs. That place is C.R. Hanna Elementary School in Orion where […]
BHC grad makes it in marketing
Two Rivers YMCA marketing director and Black Hawk College graduate Abbey Taets has an eye for design. She launched her graphic design and marketing career after earning her Associate in […]
BHC grad, athlete kicked off career in sports
Black Hawk College grad Destiny Brown’s educational path led her to a football field. The Davenport native is executive assistant and director of game day operations for the Quad City […]
Miss Illinois graduated from Black Hawk College
Ariel Beverly has many titles: Black Hawk College graduate, Illinois State University alumna, art teacher and now, Miss Illinois. “Being crowned Miss Illinois was absolutely surreal,” she said. “I had […]
Pharmacist began at Black Hawk College
Black Hawk College helped make it possible for Hannah Turner to achieve her longtime career goal of becoming a pharmacist. “I’m thankful for the choices I made,” she said. Turner, […]
Ag grad travels and educates for internship
BHC graduate Justin Slabaugh’s summer internship lets him share his passion for showing livestock. He is traveling the country as an intern for Stock Show University, which holds free educational […]
Graduate plans career in law
When Amadou Ndiaye crossed the stage on graduation night, he achieved a hard-won educational milestone. His first steps to earn a college degree occurred thousands of miles away in Senegal, […]
Alumnus loves golf career
BHC alumnus Mike Downing has made a living on the green. “My father was a PGA golf professional, so I grew up around the profession,” he said. “I knew that […]