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Stories of achievement, leadership, and impact from across Black Hawk College—featuring students, faculty, alumni, and the moments that define our campus and the Black Hawk Collegecommunity.
Students
Scholarships Now Open
Scholarship applications are now open for the 2025–26 academic year. Whether you’re a new or returning student—full-time or part-time—scholarships can help reduce the cost of tuition and fees.
Donors
Chapman Family Gift Supports Future Nursing Students
Chapman family’s donation helps Black Hawk College nursing students by providing scholarships, better training equipment, and more hands-on learning. This support will make nursing education stronger for many years.
Community
Black & Gold Celebration a Success!
The 2026 Black & Gold Celebration raised more than $58,000 for the Black Hawk College Foundation while honoring Alumni Hall of Fame inductees and welcoming BHC alumnus Kenneth Allison as a featured speaker.
BHC Alumni
Meet our 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees
Meet the 2026 Black Hawk College Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, recognized for outstanding career achievement, leadership, and service that reflect the enduring impact of a Black Hawk College education.
Donors
Reynolds Family Gift Strengthens Support for GED® Students
The Reynolds family’s gift helps Black Hawk College expand support for GED® students by covering testing costs and strengthening pathways to student success.
Donors
Hanson Family Legacy Lives on Through Music Donation
A gift of family instruments from Terry Hanson is helping strengthen the Black Hawk College music department and inspire future student musicians through hands-on access to quality instruments.
Campus
Celebrating Building 2 Renovation
Black Hawk College celebrated the renovation of Building 2 with alumni, supporters, and community members gathering to mark the transformation of the longtime campus facility.
Community
Black & Gold Celebration Raises $56,000
The 2025 Black & Gold Celebration raised $56,000 for the Black Hawk College Foundation while honoring eight alumni and bringing supporters together for an evening of music, philanthropy, and community.
Alumni
2025 BHC Hall of Fame Inductees
At the 2025 Black & Gold Celebration, Black Hawk College welcomed eight new Hall of Fame inductees whose achievements and service continue to reflect the strength of the BHC alumni community.
Donors
Family Ties Inspire BHC Professor
BHC alumni and professor Nicole Banks used her 2024 lottery winnings to create a scholarship that expands opportunities for Black Hawk College students.
Donors
A Scholarship Inspired by a Friend’s Mother
Jim Deitz created the Dee Canfield Scholarship to honor her inspiring journey and support nontraditional students pursuing a Black Hawk College education.
Community
Mural by Alum Inspires Music Students
BHC graduate and award-winning painter Mya Diabira created a vibrant mural that blends art and music to inspire creativity among Black Hawk College students.
Donors
Celebrating Our Generous Benefactors
The Black Hawk College Foundation celebrated generous donors and welcomed new Heritage Society members whose support is helping shape brighter futures for students.
Campus
Building 3 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Black Hawk College celebrated the grand opening of Building 3’s state-of-the-art facilities at the Quad-Cities Campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in September.
Donors
Prairieland Hospice Foundation Scholarships
Prairieland Hospice Foundation scholarships provide vital support for Black Hawk College students preparing to become skilled, compassionate caregivers in the region.
Donors
Cultivate & Generate Scholarship Pledge
A $150,000 pledge from Cultivate Power and Generate Capital is creating new scholarship opportunities for Mercer County students attending Black Hawk College.
Donors
Hampes Scholarship Expansion
Dr. Hampes expanded the scholarship to honor his family’s lasting legacy and create greater opportunities for Black Hawk College students.
Donors
James Corbin Endowment
A $250,000 endowed scholarship was created in memory of James Corbin to support future healthcare professionals pursuing their education at Black Hawk College.
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