In a state where agriculture, transportation and heavy machinery power the economy, diesel technology remains a quiet but essential force. At Kirkwood Community College, the Diesel Technologies program is training students not to farm the land but to keep the machines that work that land and much more [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]At Kirkwood Community College, we talk a lot about diversity, inclusion and community. These words appear in brochures, orientation speeches, and official statements. But beyond the language, the real question is simple: How often do we actually meet each other halfway? One practical, powerful, and genuinely joyful way [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Kirkwood Community College is stepping up its efforts to welcome more international students, especially from Africa, despite the tough visa challenges that many applicants face. According to Elizabeth O’Brien of the Global Learning Office, the department works year-round to bring students from around the world to Kirkwood, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Kirkwood Community College continues to demonstrate its commitment to student success by offering a wide range of scholarship opportunities to support both domestic and international students. Every year, the Kirkwood Foundation awards more than $3 million in scholarships to deserving students across various programs and departments. Applications for [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]As an African student from Ghana studying at Kirkwood Community College, one of my daily struggles isn’t academic; it’s food. Each time I walk into the campus cafeteria, I’m met with the same routine: French fries, pizza or maybe a scone. Those are my go-to meals, not because [Continue Reading »]
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When Dean of Industrial Technologies Joe Greathouse talks about trade programs at Kirkwood Community College, his eyes light up with pride. He believes Kirkwood is doing something extraordinary for students who prefer to learn by doing. “Our connection to industry is what makes us unique,” he said with [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]For many international students, studying abroad is a lifelong dream: a chance to access world-class education, gain global exposure, and pursue careers that can transform their lives and communities. However, in recent years, that dream has become increasingly difficult to achieve. The process of securing a student visa [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The death of Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus has shocked people across the political spectrum. Kirk was known for his far-right positions, which often made him a controversial figure. What has stood out, though, is how even groups and media outlets that strongly disagreed with [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Community College English professor Mircea Tomus was born and raised in Romania, where he began his lifelong journey with literature. He has taught at Kirkwood for more than 35 years and holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Iowa, specializing in Old English poetry [Continue Reading »]
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At Kirkwood Community College, three students are learning that education abroad is about more than just lectures and textbooks. It is about safety, opportunity and finding a second home. Melorisa Neteneong Mori, a pre-medical student from the Federated States of Micronesia, said she never imagined how much her [Continue Reading »]
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