KCC Radiography Program updates lab with new state-of-the-art X-ray machine

KCC Radiography students Ashley Ledford and Joshua Pitchure demonstrate the use of the program's new X-ray machine, while Radiography student Jennifer Whitaker acts as their patient.

Kellogg Community College received more than $2 million for updates to select occupational programs at the College via the state’s Community College Skilled Trades Equipment Program last year, and among the package of CCSTEP resources were funds for a new… Continue Reading

KCC assessment trainers help improve hiring process for local manufacturers

Shane Bresson, HVAC-R and Pipefitting instructor at Kellogg Community College, demonstrates one of the College’s new assessment trainers, which measures mechanical aptitude.

A batch of new assessment machines installed at Kellogg Community College’s Regional Manufacturing Technology Center shows promise at taking some of the guesswork out of the hiring process for local manufacturers. For companies looking to hire skilled workers in the… Continue Reading

KCC students, instructors collaborate on “Battle Creek” portrait photography exhibit

A portrait of Jan Cramer, photographed for an upcoming photography exhibit by KCC instructor Tom Brayne.

An upcoming photography exhibit at the Art Center of Battle Creek will showcase collaborative portraits taken by Kellogg Community College faculty members and students of more than a dozen local residents who have made a positive impact on their communities.… Continue Reading

KCC adds $2.1 million in new equipment to enhance student training

The Regional Manufacturing Technology Center

A year after receiving $2.1 million to purchase equipment to facilitate and enhance its workforce training programs, Kellogg Community College has incorporated dozens of major, state-of-the-art equipment additions into student health, law enforcement and manufacturing programs at the College. Funding… Continue Reading

KCC’s men’s basketball team hosting basketball camps for youth in May

Ben Reed, head men's basketball coach at KCC, leads a basketball camp for kids in the Miller Gym.

Kellogg Community College’s men’s basketball team is hosting a Fundamental Skills & Drills Basketball Camp for youth on Sundays in May. The camp will be led by players from KCC’s men’s basketball team and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ben Reed… Continue Reading

Battle Creek Central senior Yarielis Rosario on dual-enrolling at KCC: “It’s a wonderful opportunity”

Battle Creek Central High School senior and KCC dual-enrollment student Yarielis Rosario poses near the entrance to KCC's North Avenue campus in Battle Creek.

Yarielis Rosario is a senior at Battle Creek Central High School. She’s also a dual-enrolled Kellogg Community College student, taking college classes while still in high school. Rosario keeps herself busy outside the classroom. She’s president of Central’s National Honor… Continue Reading

KCC announces 15 Gold Key Scholars

Portraits of the 15 students who are 2016 recipients of the KCC Foundation's Gold Key Scholarship.

Kellogg Community College is proud to announce 15 recipients of the KCC Foundation’s Gold Key Scholarship, the College’s most prestigious scholarship. Gold Key Scholarships are awarded to full-time freshmen to recognize and encourage outstanding academic and personal achievement. Recipients are… Continue Reading

Hastings senior Andres Carmona gets ahead by dual-enrolling at KCC: “I’d definitely recommend it”

Dual-enrolled KCC student and Hastings senior Andres Carmona

Andres Carmona is a senior at Hastings High School. He’s also a dual-enrolled Kellogg Community College student, taking college classes while still in high school. For Carmona, dual-enrolling at KCC has been a way to get ahead on his future… Continue Reading