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Black Hawk College Sweepstakes team 2026
Apr 29, 2026

BHC Extends Its Legacy: NACTA 2026 Recap 

At NACTA 2026, Black Hawk College earned its 17th sweepstakes title. After two years of competing, this year’s banquet stood out as I prepare to graduate and reflect on what BHC has given me.

Photograph of Black Hawk College Building 1's inside patio
Apr 17, 2026

Study and Pass While Touching Grass!

Getting bogged down by fluorescent lights and stuffy classrooms? Does the staleness of indoor air distract you from getting your work done? Consider going outside to study and finding the perfect spot with the help of this guide!

Four white-tailed deer outside of Black Hawk College Quad Cities campus building 3.
Mar 30, 2026

BHC’s Beloved Undomesticated Pets

A fun look into some of Black Hawk College's residential woodland creatures captured on camera from the Quad Cities Campus and basic information about our undomesticated neighbors.

A photograph of the outside of building 1, where Black Hawk College's theater is located.
Mar 25, 2026

Showtime! Theatre at Black Hawk College

Although theatre has been mostly absent from Black Hawk College for the better half of the past decade, the interest and drive of students and faculty may see it returned to its former glory.

A collage of five photos of college women working in agriculture: one standing with a horse, one smiling beside a microscope in a lab, one pouring milk at a table, one crouching next to a calf in an outdoor pen, and one sitting on grass with her dog. A yellow banner reads “National Women in Agriculture Week.”
Mar 24, 2026

Women Students Building their Futures in Agriculture

These five women prove there is no single path into agriculture. From city barns to family farms, judging teams to veterinary care, each story shows resilience, passion, and the power of finding your place in this industry — no matter where you start.

Makenna Walker with BHC President Jeremy Thomas and other figures
Mar 10, 2026

My Experience at ACCT National Legislative Summit

Listen in on what Makenna Walker has to say about her trip to Washington DC, representing Black Hawk College at the Association of Community College Trustees.

Group photo of Black Hawk College East Campus' winning junior college livestock judging team holding plaques and banners at the 2025 American Royal.
Mar 3, 2026

Livestock Judging Team’s Historic 2025-26 Season

Black Hawk College’s livestock judging teams delivered a historic 2025-26 season with major wins, top national finishes and strong showings at state and regional competitions, marking one of the most successful years in program history.

Photo of Daisy Blunt playing the bass with her band
Mar 2, 2026

Rocking Education with Rheumatoid Arthritis – Daisy Blunt

Learn about fine arts student, Daisy Blunt, and how she manages her rheumatoid arthritis while thriving at Black Hawk College in this student highlight!

A photo from the outside of building 4, where a majority of the art classes take place.
Feb 26, 2026

How to Get Involved at Black Hawk Artistically

Black Hawk College students are creative! This article is a means to help guide students interested in music, visual, and/or performance arts.

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Feb 23, 2026

Big Money Moves for Black Hawk Students – Student Discounts

Save a buck utilizing student discounts! Check out this helpful list of businesses offering student discounts to see how being a student can save you money!