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May 21, 2026

Art Student Prepares for UIUC Transfer, Career in Media

Ryker O’Neil chose Black Hawk College for its affordability and convenience, but his time on campus became a turning point. With support from faculty and hands-on experience in art and media, he is now preparing to transfer to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and pursue a career in the creative field.

Students conducting an experiment together.
May 15, 2026

Sow Your Future at Black Hawk College 

Black Hawk College agriculture students learning through hands‑on labs, farm visits, and seasonal internships that cover planting, harvest, livestock work, and equipment training.

horizontal headshot of student trustee Makayla Craig.
May 14, 2026

Interview with 2026 Student Trustee Makayla Craig

Student Trustee Makayla Craig has recently been elected! Get to know Makayla through an interview pertaining to her new position.

2026 IHSA Equestrian Riding Team at Nationals
May 8, 2026

BHC Equestrian Riding Team finishes 3rd in nation 

The BHC Riding Team is officially 3rd in the nation, an unforgettable finish powered by dedication, standout rides, and the strong foundation of BHC’s equine programs.

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.