WQAD - Black Hawk College contributes nearly $291 million to the regional economy, supporting local jobs and workforce growth while helping graduates build careers in the community.
Black Hawk College has released new findings from a comprehensive economic impact study showing the college contributed nearly $291 million in total income to the local economy during the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Black Hawk College and Western Illinois University have signed an agreement creating clear transfer partnership for engineering programs.
Community colleges play a vital role in workforce readiness and economic growth across Illinois. At Black Hawk College, students gain the skills, credentials and support needed to succeed, while partnerships with local employers ensure communities thrive through education, opportunity and a future built with purpose.
Black Hawk College’s $29 million Building 2 renovation reflects a commitment to student success and workforce readiness. Featuring advanced labs, flexible learning spaces and in-demand programs, the обновation prepares students for future careers while strengthening the region through innovation, collaboration and opportunity.
As the conversation grows around allowing Illinois community colleges to offer applied bachelor's degrees, Black Hawk College is ready to lead – and our region is poised to benefit.
Based on the initial, unofficial results, Mark Carlson of Moline and Douglas L. Strand of East Moline are projected to have been elected to six-year terms on the Black Hawk College Board of Trustees in the April 1, 2025, consolidated election.
Black Hawk College could offer select bachelor’s degrees under a proposed state initiative aimed at expanding access to four-year programs. College leaders say the focus would be on high-demand, workforce-driven fields not currently offered by universities, helping fill regional gaps while maintaining existing partnerships.
Former Black Hawk College president Dr. Keith Miller has been named the first-ever President Emeritus by the Black Hawk College Board of Trustees. “I am deeply honored to be named […]