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May 19, 2026

Turning Passion Into Practice: A Vet Tech Success Story

Ruby Monsma turned a high school kennel job into a career in veterinary medicine through Black Hawk College’s Veterinary Technology program. With hands-on training, faculty support and real-world internships, she built the skills and confidence to succeed and now works in a clinical setting after graduation.

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Mar 20, 2026

Community Colleges and the Courage to Build What Comes Next

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.

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Jan 19, 2024

Harmonizing Disciplines: When Biology Meets Jazz – A Professor’s Journey of Cross-Collaboration

If you’ve ever believed that biology and music exist in two separate worlds, you’re in for a delightful surprise. Meet Colin Grennan, a dedicated biology instructor at Black Hawk College, […]

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Feb 14, 2022

Mini-grant to help TRIO students prepare for college classes

Sixteen TRIO students will be better prepared to start classes this fall thanks to a $2,384 mini-grant from the Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Foundation. The TRIO Student Support Services program […]

‘It’s more than bugs’ – BHC student finds his future in research
Jan 31, 2022

‘It’s more than bugs’ – BHC student finds his future in research

BHC student Elijah Davis of Kewanee found himself looking for his next challenge after discovering his initial major was not a good fit. Getting started Davis began his academic career […]