Students, employees honored with BHC Coins of Excellence

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More than 50 BHC students and employees recently were honored for their accomplishments with Black Hawk College Coins of Excellence. “Our program was created to recognize individuals who have demonstrated […]

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BHC students elect Jonwyn Ayres new student trustee

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Jonwyn Ayres of Medford, OR, is the new student trustee on the Black Hawk College Board of Trustees. She was seated at the board’s April 27, 2023, meeting and will […]

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Congrats to 2023 high school weld invitational winners

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Black Hawk College recently hosted the 5th Annual T-Joint Fillet Weld Invitational at the college’s Welding and Skilled Trades Center in downtown Kewanee. The goal is to provide a competitive […]

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Inaugural event raises $43,000+ for scholarships, emergency funds, mini-grants

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The inaugural Black and Gold Celebration raised more than $43,000 for the Black Hawk College Foundation. The event featured the 2023 BHC Alumni Hall of Fame induction, a silent auction, […]

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BHC wins NACTA Judging Conference for 14th time

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Congratulations to the Black Hawk College East Campus students and coaches for winning the 2023 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Judging Conference Sweepstakes Award! This marks the […]

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BHC artists win awards in 2023 Student Art Exhibition

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Six Black Hawk College students recently were honored for their artistic talent in the annual Student Art Exhibition. The juried competition garnered a record-setting 72 entries with 29 pieces selected […]

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BHC riders undefeated in quest to defend national title

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The BHC Western Equestrian Team remains undefeated after the first postseason meet and has earned the chance to defend its history-making Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Western Team Championship. “I credit […]

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QCBT funds 4 scholarships for first-gen students to attend BHC

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Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT) will be funding four scholarships for Black Hawk College students beginning this Fall 2023. Each scholarship will cover full tuition, fees and books for […]

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Chamber Singers perform at statewide festival

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The BHC Chamber Singers recently joined voices with choirs from around the state at the Illinois-ACDA University/College Sing & Share Festival at Western Illinois University-Macomb. The non-competitive event featured choirs […]

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Stuffed animals get checkups at Teddy Bear Hospital

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Dozens of stuffed animals are now healthier after visiting the Teddy Bear Hospital at Black Hawk College. The first annual event brought 55 children to the East Campus to get […]

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