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.
Law Ger Htay found confidence and direction through Black Hawk College’s music program. With support from faculty and campus involvement, he overcame challenges as a first-generation student and discovered a passion for teaching, preparing to continue his education and music journey after graduation.
Six Black Hawk College students were honored for their artistic talent in the 2026 Student Art Exhibition at the Quad-Cities Campus.
Congratulations to the winners of the Phi Theta Kappa Spring 2026 Photo Contest!
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.
Black Hawk College students are creative! This article is a means to help guide students interested in music, visual, and/or performance arts.
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.
Eight Black Hawk College students recently were honored for their artistic talent in the annual Student Art Exhibition at the Quad-Cities Campus.
Black Hawk College student artist Zoe Petersen recently won a fan favorite award in the Figge Art Museum’s 2024 College Invitational.
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.