‘Portrait of a Soldier’ Honors Fallen Service Members
Display at KCC September 11-15 A memorial exhibition showing 291 hand-drawn soldiers’ portraits will be on display at Kankakee Community College September 11 – 15. “Portrait of a Soldier” has portraits of men and women who died serving our country since September 11, 2001, and will be on display in KCC’s Arts and Sciences Building…
KCC Receives $250,000 Through Efforts of Sen. Joyce
Kankakee Community College has accepted $250,000 obtained through a legislative appropriation supported by the efforts of Illinois Sen. Patrick Joyce. “Right now, we see a misalignment between the skills in our workforce and the opportunities in our local economy,” said Dr. Michael Boyd, KCC’s president. “We are going to use these resources to bridge this…
KCC Teams Earn NJCAA Academic Achievement Recognition
Five athletic teams and 62 student athletes at Kankakee Community College have earned recognition from the NJCAA for academic achievements during the 2022-23 academic year. “I could not be prouder of the profound accomplishment of our five teams, who have attained Academic All-American status this year, with our women’s soccer team making the list for…
Phi Theta Kappa Student Awarded Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship
Kankakee Community College student Allie Kohl, of Herscher, has been selected as one of 213 Phi Theta Kappa members nationwide to receive a $1,000 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholarship. The scholarships help new Phi Theta Kappa members defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs. Scholars are selected based on scholastic achievement, community service,…
KCC’s Gap Year Program Returns
A program for those taking a break from college will return this fall at Kankakee Community College. The Gap Year Program offers career exploration and activities in a low-pressure, no homework environment. “Studies have shown 80 percent of college students end up changing their major at least once,” said Cesar Avalos, coordinator of workforce opportunities…
KCC Announces New Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Coordinator
The new coordinator of equity, diversity, and inclusion at Kankakee Community College is Christa Agee. “Christa is passionate about education and student advocacy,” said Kendra Souligne, KCC director of financial aid and student engagement. “She will strive for not only the representation of all students, but also to foster an environment in which students feel…
KCC Hosting July Fourth Celebration with Music and Fireworks
The tradition of celebrating Independence Day with live music followed by fireworks will continue on Tuesday, July 4, along the south banks of the Kankakee River. The fundraising event includes three live music performances. Kankakee Community College gates open at 4 p.m., and admission is $20 per carload. All proceeds benefit the Kankakee Valley Symphony…
Yamaoka Receives DAISY Award
Kristi Yamaoka, a 2023 graduate of the registered nursing program at Kankakee Community College, has been awarded The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to express gratitude to nurses with programs that recognize them for the extraordinary, compassionate, and skillful care they provide patients and families.…
Diesel Technology Program Begins at KCC this Summer
A new Diesel Technology Training Program at Kankakee Community College will accept students, beginning this summer. “There are many diesel repair facilities in the area that are always looking for qualified diesel technicians,” said Paul Carlson, dean of the Business, Technology and Human Services Division at KCC. Students will be able to complete six diesel…
KCC receives designation as a 2023 Military Friendly School
Kankakee Community College is one of 28 small community colleges across the nation with a gold ranking in the 2023 Guide to Military Friendly Schools, published in conjunction with “G.I. Jobs” magazine. Typically, KCC has approximately 60 veterans who enroll each year, according to the college’s Office of Financial Aid. Among veterans, there are 35…
54th Annual KCC Commencement Ceremony May 13
Nearly 400 degrees and certificates will be conferred at the 54th annual Kankakee Community College commencement ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 13, in the George H. Ryan Gymnasium in the college’s Activities Building. For guests needing assistance or special accommodations, entry begins at 8:45 a.m. General seating will take place from 9 – 9:55…
KCC Health Career Programs Accepting Applications for 2023-2024
The enrollment process is underway for fall 2023 and spring 2024 entry into health career programs at Kankakee Community College. Programs currently accepting applications are Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Medical Lab Technology, plus Paramedic and Respiratory Therapist. The Radiography program will accept students until April 2024 for students to begin in summer…
Tocarra Eldridge-Robinson Receives John Fulton Distinguished Alumnus Award
Providing a warm meal or blanket and caring for those in need are examples of how Tocarra Eldridge-Robinson leads by example. She shows others that despite the circumstances we may go through, we need to keep moving forward and giving back to the community. A 2003 graduate of Kankakee Community College, Eldridge-Robinson received the John…
Educate, Advocate, Eliminate: Sexual Violence Awareness Conference April 21
Clove Alliance, Kankakee Community College (KCC), and the 21st Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council are sponsoring a conference for professionals, Educate – Advocate – Eliminate: Sexual Violence Awareness Conference, on Friday, April 21, from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., on the campus of KCC. This all-day conference is intended for law enforcement, mental health,…
Local Students Exhibit at 33rd Annual KCC High School Art Show
Students from 13 local schools have original artwork on display for the 33rd annual Kankakee Community College High School Juried Art Exhibition. The show runs until March 29 in the lower level of the Miner Memorial Library at KCC. Hours are from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. – 1…
KCC Holding Job Fair
On Thursday, April 13, Kankakee Community College will host a Job Fair, from 9 a.m. – noon, in the KCC College Center. The event is open to the public, and veterans are encouraged to attend, as well. Admission is free. Employers will conduct on site, pre-screening interviews for full- and part-time positions. “The job fair…
Attention Seniors: New Lifelong Learning Institute Courses Available at KCC
An information session for spring courses designed for active senior citizens will be held from 10 a.m. – noon, on Friday, March 31, in the Iroquois Room at Kankakee Community College. It is a free event, with refreshments served. The special guest speaker on March 31 is Bob de Oliveira, who will share information on…
