
Giving to Inspire Hope
Donor’s endowment hits all the right notes for arts education
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Midwest Trust Center Turns 30
Architects designed venue as centerpiece for College and community
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Student Clubs Complete the JCCC Experience!
At JCCC, we know education isn’t limited to lectures and labs. That’s why we offer many opportunities for students to get involved!
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Proof that ‘Education Matters’
Alumna encourages others to start their educational journey.
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Match This! Gift Challenge Lifts JCAE Above Crowdfunding Goal
Anonymous donor helps JCAE smash its fundraising goal.
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We are the Champions (of Sustainability!)
The commitment to transforming the JCCC campus into an eco-friendly institution has garnered a Champion of Sustainability award!
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From Railroad Sciences to Engineering to Medicine
JCCC lifelong learner is really going places.
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Black & Veatch Foundation Powers Up Scholarship
Channeling a pipeline of infrastructure problem-solvers
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Need Money for College? Apply for Scholarships
Access hundreds of scholarships with a single, simple application!
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Foreign Service Future Calls JCCC Alum
College’s diverse population contributes to career choice
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Police Officer Turned Childcare Provider
JCCC partners with the Kansas City YMCA to provide childcare for community
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Teaching Critical Care
Respiratory Care instructor is also an essential healthcare worker
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A Balancing Act
JCCC's virtual tutoring and flexible class schedules tip the scales in student's favor
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Sometimes, You’ve Just Got to Laugh
Kindergarten teacher is dedicated to fun teaching
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JCCC Graduate Battles on Front Lines of Healthcare
Providing care and compassion during COVID-19
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Math Teacher Sums Up Problems and Makes a Difference
JCCC’s phenomenal instructors inspire teacher
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JCCC EMS Grad/Deputy Chief Tackles Coronavirus, Shortages and More
Working tirelessly to keep first responders and the community safe
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JCCC Alum Shares Success Recipes
Seasoned with love for senior living residents
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JCCC Alum Mixes Data Sciences and Law
College experience leads to big-time D.C. internships
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JCCC Faculty and Online Learning to the Rescue
Student and family stranded in the Philippines during pandemic
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Harvesting Hope
JCCC’s Open Petal Farm continues to operate and bring fresh produce to many.
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A Pathway to a New Career
The AO-K Healthcare Pathway program helps students transition into a career.
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‘Exceptional’ Award Added to Model United Nations Honor Wall
Delegate's expertise on Belgium acclaimed
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Over-the-Road Driver Faced Some Rough Patches During Pandemic
Essential family man delivers!
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It’s That Time of the Year — Complete Your 2021-22 FAFSA
It’s quick! Fill out your FAFSA – the earlier the better!
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JCCC Compounds Success
Business graduate shaped by his college experience
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One of JCCC’s First Students: ‘Make Your Future What You Want It to Be’
JCCC prepared alumnus for the twists and turns of life
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The Art of Going Home
Former student manages online logistics for Beyond Bounds fundraiser
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Kids at College! JCCC’s Recent Partnership Helps Fill Community Need
JCCC partners with Kansas City YMCA to offer space for the Y Academy – a program that combines childcare and education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Entrepreneur Credits Success to JCCC Classes
In business for decades and leaving a lasting impression
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JCCC Proudly Serves Those Who Have Served Our Country
Our College helps veterans transition from military to civilian and college life.
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Even funny, fuzzy puppets say it’s OK to have emotions!
Carlsen Center partners with Mesner Puppet Theatre to produce social and emotional development videos for youths.
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Billington Library – Right Info at the Right Time
The library’s online and in-person resources can save the day
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Students Get More Than a Traditional Education
JCCC Student Agency connects students with clients for real-world experience
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In high school? Sign up for College Now!
Use your time wisely and enroll in college classes sooner rather than later!
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Are You a First-time College Student with Questions about JCCC?
Success Advocate to the Rescue!
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Now you’re cooking!
JCCC’s Chef Apprenticeship program is ambitious and rewarding.
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Campus increases safety measures during pandemic
Housekeeping, space planning, maintenance crews and others work tirelessly to ensure campus is safe for returning students and employees.
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Young Women Entrepreneurs Champion JCCC Basic Needs Center During Pandemic
Fashion Merchandising and Web Development students have far more interest in “being the change” than changing their outfits!
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JCCC Online Student Resources – We’ve Got You Covered
All our resource centers have expanded online services to help you succeed – wherever you are.
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Paramedic Students, Professors Adapt and Overcome to Continue Essential Worker Training
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Elizabeth J. Dillon Scholarship Benefits CMA Students
Nursing professor’s love for students continues with scholarship in her memory
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Graphic Design Showcase Goes Virtual
The collaborative effort behind taking a showcase online
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Hundreds become US citizens at JCCC
Naturalization ceremony celebrates journey to become American
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Top Ten Things Every New Student at JCCC Should Know
Have questions as a first-time student at JCCC? We’ve got answers.
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Degree in 3 student achieves success
Eric Fecteau got a bachelor’s degree in less than three years. Check out his advice for other high school students considering the Degree in 3 program.
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Stack Up Credits this Summer at JCCC
Enroll today in flexible online classes – save time and money
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Fashion in a Global Classroom
Students earn credits for high fashion courses in Italy, Vegas and NYC
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Student Follows in Her Mother’s Scientific ‘Food’steps
On the menu: The perfect pairing of food and science for this student and her alumna mother through the Chef Apprenticeship and Pastry/Bakery programs.
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The Sierra Club Thinks We’re Cool
JCCC has been named one of the Sierra Club’s Cool Schools in North America
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50 Years of JCCC? Sweet!
These mouthwatering 50th Anniversary treats come from Christopher Elbow Chocolates—and the tastefully creative mind of one of JCCC’s own.
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A Half-Ton of Blue Jeans Goes Green
Castoff denim clothing gets a second life as insulation thanks to the Business, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Club (Enactus)
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We’re a Top 10 Community College for Sustainability!
JCCC’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact has been recognized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
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International Welding Graduates Bond
Unlocking the English language and learning how to weld at the same time sounds like an unlikely fusion. However, three women and seven men from all corners of the world – Algeria, Somalia, Dominican Republic, Chile, El Salvador, Colombia...
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BAM! KAPOW! Ecology-minded alumni flies high
By day, he is Darrien Savage, JCCC alum and wildlife biologist for Stantec, a worldwide environmental consulting company. But at night, he becomes a silent protector and watchful guardian of bat habitats. He is … “the batman!”
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Debate Team Makes History
Students wrap up their most successful season to date, earning multiple awards at national tournaments.
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Small-scale Farming: A Growing Industry
JCCC Sustainable Agriculture grad creates a successful urban microfarm
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From Driver to Boss via JCCC Scholarships
Continuing Education scholarships covered most of the course fees for this CDL-A licensure student. With the training he received from JCCC, he started building his own fleet.
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From Small Town to Big Bucks Via JCCC
Jaime Coffey’s time at JCCC was the perfect launching pad to attain an MBA and build her successful career in finance.
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OHEC – Resourceful, Responsive and Rewarding
Olathe Health Education Center focuses on the next generation of healthcare providers
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Fine Arts Student Artists Reach for Success
Sculpture students win Center for Sustainability honors. Their compelling pieces generate awareness about renewable energy and prescription drug abuse.
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It’s alive: Get to know Galileo’s Pavilion
With living walls and a water reclamation system, Galileo’s Pavilion takes “green building” to a whole new level.
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Partnering with Pakistan: JCCC President Shares Community College Best Practices
Dr. Sopcich delivers the keynote address at a conference in Pakistan on the concept of community colleges.
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A Heart and Home for International Students
Pat Morrison helps with housing, culture shock
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Angela says, 'Apply for scholarships!'
A recent JCCC grad left debt-free. You can, too.
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Student-Athlete Shares ABCs of College Success
‘JCCC Is One of the Best Decisions I’ve Made’
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Chef Apprentice Graduate Mixes It Up on the Food Network
Aristo Camburako competes in the ‘Holiday Baking Championship.’
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Entrepreneurship classes help student open her dream nonprofit
Former homeless pregnant teen opens KC maternity home
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Libby donates $2 million to new tech center
Entrepreneur hopes gift will help start students on their own paths to success.
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NARS training gets railroad careers rolling
Veteran uses NARS training to fuel second career.
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Logans sponsor new scholarship
First in family to go to college? DACA? Funds are now available.
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Rocketing to NASA
Student Jackson Conners takes love of astronomy to the next level.
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Health Information Systems lands in-demand partnership
The largest health IT organization in the world welcomes JCCC as an Educational Partner.
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Students switch to digital-only news
The Campus Ledger, the student newspaper of JCCC, switches its focus to digital-only to improve multimedia collaboration and reflect the new reality of journalism.
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JCCC accelerates sustainable driving
Electric cars steer driver ed students away from gas guzzlers
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Getting graphic
When Brent Buford realized he didn't have the skills his dream job required, he found the solution at JCCC. Now his dream's within reach.
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Car wrap gets a good rap
Blue Valley students get real-world marketing, design experience at JCCC
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8 great reasons to love JCCC
Student Cata Wedman shares her list
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Student lands a dream internship
Professor presented opportunity, student got the gig
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In her own words: Kendra Wendte
‘JCCC is a college to get excited about’
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