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Apr 29, 2026

Congrats to PTK Spring 2026 Photo Contest winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Phi Theta Kappa Spring 2026 Photo Contest!

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 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.

Man sitting at grand piano.
Nov 19, 2025

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.

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Nov 18, 2025

Congrats to Fall 2025 highway construction grads

Congratulations to the Fall 2025 graduates of the Highway Construction Careers Training Program!

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May 15, 2025

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.

acrylic painting by Zoe Petersen
Feb 27, 2025

Student artist Zoe Petersen wins award in Figge art invitational

Black Hawk College student artist Zoe Petersen recently won a fan favorite award in the Figge Art Museum’s 2024 College Invitational.

Terrance Gray standing in front of mural in electronic music classroom
Dec 5, 2024

New mural by BHC alum inspiring music students

A stark white wall in a music lab now provides visual inspiration for students to compose and produce their music. Mya Diabira, a 2024 Black Hawk College graduate, was commissioned to create an original mural to hang in the electronic music lab at the college’s Quad-Cities Campus.

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Jun 3, 2024

Join a musical community ensemble this fall at QC Campus

Are you interested in singing or playing music in a group setting? If so, join one of Black Hawk College’s community ensembles! Choose from: Community String Orchestra Mondays, Aug. 19 […]

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May 20, 2024

BHC artists win awards in 2024 Student Art Exhibition

Six Black Hawk College students recently were honored for their artistic talent in the annual Student Art Exhibition at the Quad-Cities Campus. The juried competition garnered 65 entries with 25 […]