As the spring semester kicks into gear, many first- and second-year college students may find themselves facing financial strain. To help ease this burden, Kirkwood Community College offers a food pantry, providing essential resources for students, both at the main campus and at the regional center in Coralville. [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Every other Friday, and other times in between, students may see a big group accumulating in Iowa Hall or around the main part of campus on a tour. They may also recognize current Kirkwood students within this group or leading these tours. Those current students are part of [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]If a student is looking to expand their skills, one opportunity stands out: Studying abroad. Kirkwood Community College offers a range of study abroad programs, including options for spring and summer, as well as semester-long trips, allowing students to gain global experience and broaden their horizons. Hiromi Narita, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Now in her second year as president at Kirkwood Community College, Dr. Kristie Fisher is maintaining her focus on student success, while being recognized for her strength as a leader. According to a recent college press release, Fisher is “…one of 25 innovative leaders selected from across [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]With the end of autumn coming up quickly, it’s time for students to start prepping for winter weather. According to the Iowa Weather website, Cedar Rapids typically experiences its first snowfall from Dec. 4 – 11. Snow aside, cold snaps can be intense and happen at any [Continue Reading »]
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With the 2024 presidential election approaching, some Kirkwood Community College students are still undecided about their choice of candidate, but agree that everyone should take the time to review the candidates and cast their vote. Layne Hansel, elementary education major, said, “Education is really important to me and [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The Sundberg Library at Kirkwood Community College has partnered with Global Learning to expand the Global Spotlight program. A new display will be added in the library starting in November. Most prominently seen on the second floor of Iowa Hall, the Global Spotlight Program highlights a different [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]It’s time for Kirkwood Community College students to start thinking about spring classes, including which format they may prefer: face-to-face, online or hybrid. According to the college’s website under course formats, “Kirkwood’s hybrid courses allow you to meet in person regularly and complete the rest of your coursework [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Community College’s Global Learning Center presented their exhibition on the African country of Ghana. They held this event on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Iowa Hall stage from 11:15 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. Ghana students gave a formal presentation on their country. They presented an assortment [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Kirkwood Community College recently announced a new degree program in Cybersecurity and Compliance, which began this fall and the first students in the program are now beginning to make their way through it. The new program is intended to fulfill the rapidly growing need for cybersecurity professionals [Continue Reading »]
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