Oct 31, 2025
Frightfully Fun Fall at BHC
As the leaves change and it gets chilly here in Central Illinois. Both Black Hawk College campuses are gearing up for a spooktacular season ...
Category: BHC Blog
Oct 31, 2025
No Tricks, Only Treats! Deals for Students
Here are the deals and steals you get to use as a college student. Most require a form of verification, but don’t be frightened ...
Oct 31, 2025
Campus Cravings- Apple Dumplings
Apple dumplings are a classic, old-fashioned recipe that you’ve probably heard about from beloved Disney movies like “The Apple Dumpling Gang” or “Snow White.” The recipe I turn to consistently every year comes from ...
Oct 17, 2025
I am more than my disability
All around the world, there are people with either visible or hidden disabilities. You probably know someone with a disability or ...
Jul 31, 2025
Tips for Planning for Retirement
Many students wonder when they should start thinking about retirement. Should they wait until they get a full-time job at a big corporation, or should they start now …
Jul 31, 2025
Reflections from Professors Jay and Melette Pearce
What’s next for Dr. Jay Pearce and Melette Pearce now that retirement is finally here? In Dr. Pearce’s own words ...
Jul 30, 2025
More Than Soil: A Life Spent Cultivating Futures
Andrew Larson has touched many students during his 27 years teaching and coaching in the Agriculture Department at Black Hawk College East Campus. He taught numerous agricultural ...
May 22, 2025
NACTA: Where Agriculture Comes Full Circle
The 2025 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Judging Conference has come to an end and Black Hawk College has once again come out on top. Sending 53 students to compete ...
May 22, 2025
Campus Tips – Making the Most of Your Student Travels
Traveling with a team, or for any school-affiliated event, can be fun and rewarding, but it can also be a stressful experience for some. Here are my tips ...
May 8, 2025
National Legislative Conference: A Student’s Perspective
Politics has always been a fascination of mine. The ins and outs of how the government works and how it affects everything is very interesting...