Black Hawk College psychology professor Dr. Traci Davis is using her expertise and experience to help students starting college be more prepared. Inspiration happens During the pandemic, Dr. Davis found […]
BHC Alumni Spotlight: Building Lifelong Learners
Black Hawk College plays an important part in shaping so many lives in the Quad-Cities community. From Rock Island to Silvis, southeast to Kewanee, and southwest to Aledo, so many […]
PTA alum donates $10,000 to program
When Steve Shuman’s father passed away in 2021, the Black Hawk College alum received an unexpected inheritance. Shuman decided that he wanted “to do something good with it.” “Someone else […]
Georgia transplant makes QC, BHC home
The future is full of possibilities for Black Hawk College graduate Ty Lewis. He isn’t sure what he’ll be doing when he completes his bachelor’s degree in 2022, but one […]
BHC grad Chad Pregracke: ‘Expand your mind’
Chad Pregracke’s good work has made him a household name in the Quad Cities and beyond. The founder of Living Lands & Waters’ recognitions even include the Jefferson Award for […]
BHC grad, chiropractor’s future is vibrant
Dr. Crystal Strode’s job brings her to tears regularly, but in the best way. The moment when a patient who came in with chronic pain feels relief is always emotional. […]
Homelessness, injury, sobriety: a graduate’s story
Jerry Jett hit an all-time low in his early 50s: he was homeless during a brutal Midwest winter. The extreme weather without adequate shelter resulted in frostbite, and most of […]
PTK Posts: Three things I wish I had known
Members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chapter at the Quad-Cities Campus are writing PTK Posts for their 2021 College Project. College Projects are a way for PTK chapters […]
Community College Month faculty spotlight: Katie Johnson
Katie Johnson loves her job, so it is no surprise the associate professor of speech encourages prospective students to attend Black Hawk College. “Black Hawk is a great start to […]
Find your fit at Black Hawk College
As we celebrate Community College Month in April, it’s a great time to reflect on and celebrate the impact Black Hawk College makes. It’s also a great time to start […]