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Guest post: College was for me after all

This guest blog post is by 2019 BHC graduate Kristie Amato, of Moline, IL. I did not choose a traditional educational path. I did not begin my college career until […]

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Nursing graduate finds his passion

Nursing ended up being the ultimate destination of BHC graduate Ian Hutto’s winding career path, and a perfect fit. “A college education and nursing degree, along with my now two […]

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BHC equine program attracts Venezuelan student

Ezequiel Bustamante is more than 2,500 miles from his hometown, but he has found a second home at Black Hawk College. “I feel like the United States, Black Hawk College […]

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BHC got me here: alumni transfer near and far

We do transfer right! Black Hawk College transfer graduates earn their bachelor’s degrees at a variety of colleges, ranging from those close by to universities throughout the Midwest and beyond. […]

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BHC got me here: graduates’ transfer tales

These graduates shared their stories of earning the first half of their bachelor’s degrees at BHC before transferring to universities! Did you know we have about 130 transfer agreements and […]

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Graduation and gratitude: an alumna’s story

BHC graduate Tamica Reynolds has a simple message for people considering going back to school: do it. “The hassle is definitely worth the tassel,” she said. Reynolds, of East Moline, accomplished […]

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BHC got me here: transfer student stories

Black Hawk College graduates transfer to colleges and universities throughout the Midwest and beyond! Take a few minutes to read about these East Campus graduates. They are all finishing up […]

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IT graduate helps people bit by bit

It all started with a retaining wall. When working as a handyman, Shaun Brown helped a Black Hawk College GED instructor rebuild one. A conversation during the work inspired him […]