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Press ReleaseJCCC Receives Gold Seal for Student Voter Engagement
November 15, 2019OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – At the 2019 ALL IN Challenge Awards Ceremony Nov. 12 in Washington, D.C., Johnson County Community College (JCCC) received the highest ranking, a Gold Seal award, for achieving a student voting rate of 40-49% in the... -
Press ReleaseJCCC to Welcome Famous Chef-Turned-Renegade Lunch Lady
November 12, 2019OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Chef Ann Cooper, a celebrated author, cook and educator, will speak at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, in the Carlsen Center at Johnson County Community College. Hear how this famous chef-turned-renegade lunch lady is... -
Press ReleaseOVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Just in time for National Apprenticeship Week, Nov. 11-17, Johnson County Community College announces a partnership with local company Apple Electric Integrated Solutions that features a new Registered Electrician...
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Press ReleaseJCCC to Host 7th Annual Peacebuilding Conference
October 17, 2019Overland Park, Kan. – Johnson County Community College is partnering with Avila University, Park University and the International Relations Council to sponsor the 2019 Greater Kansas City Peacebuilding Conference taking place Oct. 31... -
Press ReleaseJCCC Awarded Motor Vehicle Safety Grant Benefitting Veterans
October 15, 2019OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Thanks to a recent grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Johnson County Community College's Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) training program has tuition-free... -
Press ReleaseJCCC to Host North America’s Top Young Chefs
October 15, 2019OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Johnson County Community College has partnered with the American Culinary Federation (ACF) to host the first ever America’s Cup Competition. This battle of culinary talent between JCCC’s... -
Press ReleaseJCCC to Host High School Culinary Team Competition
October 10, 2019OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – At Johnson County Community College, we take pride in preparing students for the workforce through our many degree and certificate options. The JCCC Hospitality and Culinary program offers renowned instruction and... -
Press ReleaseJCCC to Hold Listening Sessions to Aid in Presidential Search
October 3, 2019OVERLAND PARK, Kan – During a recent meeting, the Board of Trustees unanimously voted on the approval of the executive search firm, AGB Search, to assist in the process of finding a new President for Johnson County Community College.... -
Press ReleaseJCCC is a Top 10 Community College for Sustainability
September 24, 2019OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – What do you get when you save $3.6 million in utility costs over eight years, and compost 95,000 pounds of food waste plus divert 60% of your waste stream from landfills in a single year? A top ranking from one of... -
Press ReleaseOVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Johnson County Community College (JCCC) takes pride in offering a great experience for all people on campus. The College is happy to announce that it is the first school in Kansas to offer a service to people with...
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Press ReleaseOVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Johnson County Community College will celebrate the opening of its newest building at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, with a ribbon-cutting, dedication and open house ending at 3:30 p.m. The Hugh L. Libby Career and...
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Press ReleaseOVERLAND PARK, Kan. – For years Johnson County Community College (JCCC) students have moved on to further their education at the University of Saint Mary (USM). In fact, Cavaliers make up as much as 10 percent of the transfer class at...
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Press ReleaseGandhi’s Grandson to Speak Aug. 27, 2019
July 30, 2019OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Considered the father of his country, Mahatma Gandhi was revered by millions of people as a leader in the fight for Indian independence. Rajmohan Gandhi, Research Professor at the University of... -
Press ReleaseJCCC President Sopcich Announces Future Plans
July 9, 2019Overland Park, Kansas: On July 9, 2019, Johnson County Community College President Joe Sopcich notified Board Chair, Jerry Cook, and the six additional members of the Board of Trustees, of his intention to retire at the close of the fiscal year,... -
Press ReleaseJCCC Announces Spring 2019 Honor Rolls
June 6, 2019OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Johnson County Community College is proud to release its honor roll listings for the spring 2019 semester: President’s Honor Roll (PDF): Students have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours and have earned... -
Press ReleaseDollar General Grant Supports Adult Literacy
June 6, 2019OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Johnson County Community College (JCCC) a $7,000 grant to support adult literacy. The grant will be used to develop digital literacy curricula for... -
Press ReleaseOVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Johnson County Community College (JCCC) has been selected to receive a small grant as part of the U.S. Department of State’s 2019 Capacity Building Program for U.S. Study Abroad. JCCC is...
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Press ReleaseJCCC Partners with KCPL on Renewable Energy
May 28, 2019OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Johnson County Community College (JCCC) has finalized a 10-year agreement with Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L) that will allow the College to offset its current energy production purchases with... -
Press ReleaseOVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Johnson County Community College is proud to announce that its Model United Nations team earned the following awards at the 2019 National Model United Nations conference in New York City...
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Press ReleaseFrank H. Devocelle named 2019 Johnson Countian of the Year
April 30, 2019OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Frank H. Devocelle, longtime Olathe resident, has been named the Johnson Countian of the Year for 2019 by the Johnson County Community College Foundation. Devocelle, who recently retired as President/Chief... -
Press ReleaseJCCC Lights up Fridays in August 2019
April 19, 2019OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (April 15, 2019) – End the summer with three free Friday concerts sure to fire you up and chill you out. The Carlsen Center Presents Light Up the Lawn, a hometown tradition of songs under the stars on the lawn at the... -
Press ReleaseJCCC to Host Three Country Music Legends May 4, 2019
February 8, 2019OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (Feb. 5, 2019) – Johnson County Community College is thrilled to announce a special night of country music on campus at the Carlsen Center. The Cohen Community Series presents the Roots & Boots ’90s... -
Press ReleaseJCCC Student Awarded Scholarship to Study Abroad
February 1, 2019OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (Feb. 1, 2019) – Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is pleased to announce that Ethan Bilyeu is one of 844 American undergraduate students from 335 colleges and universities across the U.S. selected to receive... -
Press ReleaseJCCC Helps Students with Children Finish Their Degrees
January 14, 2019OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (January 14, 2019) – Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is proud to establish the Child Care Access Fund Scholarship, an initiative that will help students who are also parents finish their degrees. This fund is... -
Press ReleaseJCCC announces honor rolls for Fall 2018 semester
January 14, 2019OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Johnson County Community College is proud to release its honor roll listings for the fall 2018 semester: President’s Honor Roll (PDF): Students have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours and have earned...