Get help filling out FAFSA at workshops
Complete your 2026-27 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) with help from the BHC Financial Aid Office!
Get help filling out FAFSA at workshops
Use financial aid in bookstores Jan. 12-30
Students with financial aid (loans, scholarships, grants, etc.) for Spring 2026 may use their funds in the college bookstores Jan. 12-30.
BHC gets $202,000 grant for new GED® and ESL welding program
Adults who are taking Black Hawk College classes to learn English or earn their high school diploma or GED® will be able to simultaneously enroll in welding classes thanks to a new grant.
Explore new ideas at CommUniversity
Explore new ideas and engage in lively discussions at CommUniversity in February.
Student artwork featured on BHC Foundation holiday card
"Cookies and Cocoa (Warmth in a Cup)” by student artist Ashley Schmoll won the 2025 Black Hawk College Foundation Holiday Card Contest.
Hanson family donates piano, drums and more
From music student to music teacher to music donor, Terry Hanson’s connection to Black Hawk College covers five decades. Now, thanks to Terry and his late father, Chuck Hanson, the college has more instruments for music students to use.
Stewart wins national biology teachers award
Congratulations to Isaac Stewart, associate professor of biology, for winning a National Association of Biology Teachers award!
Congrats to Fall 2025 highway construction grads
Congratulations to the Fall 2025 graduates of the Highway Construction Careers Training Program!
Check out the 2025 Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest winners!
Check out the winners of the 2025 Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
Livestock Judging Team wins first 3 contests of season
Congratulations to the members of the Livestock Judging Team for winning their first three competitions of the 2025-26 season!
Golf team wins Arrowhead Conference
Congratulations to the BHC Braves golf team for winning the 2025 Arrowhead Conference Championship!
Occupational Therapy Assistant accepting apps for Fall 2026
Apply now for the Occupational Therapy Assistant program for Fall 2026.
BHC, community celebrate Building 2 renovation
On a Saturday morning in mid-September, dozens of people filled the second floor of Building 2 to celebrate the top-to-bottom renovation of the 55-year-old facility.
QC Campus students join Phi Theta Kappa honor society – Summer 2025
Black Hawk College recently welcomed five new members into the Quad-Cities Campus’ chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
BHC named one of the nation’s top trade schools by USA TODAY
Black Hawk College has been recognized as one of the Top 250 trade schools in the country – and one of just 13 in Illinois – by USA TODAY.
Congrats to 2025 GED®, high school completion grads!
Black Hawk College recently celebrated the accomplishments of 100 students at the annual GED® and High School Completion Graduation Celebration.
QC Campus students join Phi Theta Kappa honor society – Spring 2025
Black Hawk College recently welcomed 47 new members into the Quad-Cities Campus’ chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
Congrats to Spring 2025 highway construction grads
Congratulations to the Spring 2025 graduates of the Highway Construction Careers Training Program!
BHC artists win awards in 2025 Student Art Exhibition
Eight Black Hawk College students recently were honored for their artistic talent in the annual Student Art Exhibition at the Quad-Cities Campus.
4 faculty members receive Golden Apple Award from students
Four Black Hawk College faculty members recently received the Golden Apple Award from the college’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter at the Quad-Cities Campus - Krisann Bergo, James Larrabee, Karen Marks and Annie Oldenburg.
9 students honored as 2025 Founders’ Scholars
Black Hawk College recently honored nine East Campus students for their academic excellence at the 41st Annual Founders’ Scholars Awards.
PTA students collaborate with St. Ambrose DPT students
BHC Physical Therapist Assistant students and St. Ambrose University Doctorate of Physical Therapy students participated in a two-day intraprofessional collaboration at Black Hawk College.
QC Campus students join Phi Theta Kappa honor society – Fall and Summer 2024
Black Hawk College recently welcomed 46 new members into the Quad-Cities Campus’ chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
Braves softball ranked #21 in nation
Congratulations to the Black Hawk College softball team for being ranked #21 nationally!
QC Campus students join Phi Theta Kappa honor society – Fall 2025
Black Hawk College welcomed 40 new members into the Quad-Cities Campus’ chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society in Fall 2025.
Swidergal wins award from occupational therapy association
Abigail Swidergal, associate professor in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program, received the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association's first-ever Occupational Therapy Assistant/Occupational Therapist (OTA/OT) Partnership Award at the group's annual conference.
Honors lists for Fall 2025 released
At the end of the fall and spring semesters, Black Hawk College publishes High Honors and Honors lists to honor students for their academic achievement.
Fall 2025 Honors Lists – Quad-Cities Campus
We honor our students for their hard work and academic achievements.
Fall 2025 Honors Lists – East Campus
We honor our students for their hard work and academic achievements.
Extended hours to help you get ready for spring!
Student services offices at both Black Hawk College campuses will have extended hours in January to help you get ready for Spring 2026!
Interested in workplace safety? Attend March 19 Safety Summit
Hear from workplace safety experts about a wide range of relevant topics and network with fellow safety professionals Thursday, March 19 at the Safety Summit at Black Hawk College.
QC Campus Advising Center drop-in services
The Quad-Cities Campus Advising Center will have drop-in only services starting Monday, Jan. 5.