Apr 15, 2020
BHC got me here: grads share their transfer stories
You can earn the first half of your bachelor’s degree at Black Hawk College then transfer to a four-year college, near or far. Read on to hear the stories of […]
Tag: Alumni
Jan 22, 2020
Nursing runs in the family for recent grad
The passing of a torch was marked with a pin. Leigh Westbrook celebrated her graduation from Black Hawk College’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program at a nursing pinning ceremony in […]
Jan 14, 2020
Grad’s passion is productions
After work, the odds are good you can find Alex Richardson behind the scenes at Playcrafters Barn Theatre in Moline. “I have a blast doing it,” he said. “To me […]
Dec 23, 2019
Grad helps make play possible at Family Museum
Laughter and the pitter-patter of tiny feet would soon fill the Family Museum in Bettendorf. During the last quiet moments before the doors opened, Black Hawk College graduate Sara Hodgini […]
Dec 11, 2019
Nontraditional student finds her path
She arrived in the United States at age 15, married, pregnant and full of hope. “We moved because I wanted my baby to have a better future,” Alma Lievanos said. […]
Dec 5, 2019
Grad: “It’s never too late to go back”
Black Hawk College graduate Scarlet Behrens’ career path brought her to an unexpected place: Niabi Zoo. “I still have those moments where I take a step back and think, I […]
Nov 20, 2019
Chamber CEO got started at Black Hawk College
Uncertainty bought Paul Rumler to Black Hawk College after high school. He had plans to study engineering at a four-year university after graduating from Moline High School, but it didn’t […]
Oct 31, 2019
Music grad sings Black Hawk College’s praises
Morgan Sarber gained lifelong friends, an associate’s degree, and the foundation she needed to succeed while studying at Black Hawk College. Initially she decided on Black Hawk College because it […]
Oct 23, 2019
Instructor inspired student to teach history
Marland Rachel has nothing but great memories of his time studying at Black Hawk College. “The atmosphere was awesome. All the instructors were very helpful,” he said. “I never had […]
Sep 23, 2019
BHC degree gives grad options and confidence
When Abbie Radech first told her customers she was going to Black Hawk College, they worried she would leave her current career. Radech is the owner/operator at RiverView Salon in […]