KCC Stories: KCC student Dayna Allen wants to inspire kids through education

Simon A. Thalmann Mar 15, 2018

One of Dayna Allen’s greatest goals is to inspire people, to build people up and have a positive impact on…

KCC Dental Hygiene student Breanna Lawless.

KCC Stories: Dental Hygiene student Breanna Lawless loves helping people

Simon A. Thalmann Feb 20, 2018

Photo by Bailey Scott Nineteen-year-old Breanna Lawless says she decided to pursue a career in dental hygiene because she loves…

KCC Stories: International student Eucharia Ganda transferred to U of M with help from “amazing” Hites Transfer Scholarship

Simon A. Thalmann Jan 24, 2018

For many college transfer students, making the transition from community college to a university can be daunting, especially when the…

KCC Stories: KCC Nursing student and mom Fernanda Rivera pursues new opportunities through nursing

Simon A. Thalmann Dec 7, 2017

When Fernanda Rivera started the Kellogg Community College Nursing Program this fall, her busy schedule and got even busier. Outside…

KCC Stories: Nursing student Suzette Venturini balances studies with work, home-schooling her son

Simon A. Thalmann Dec 6, 2017

Suzette Venturini came to the Kellogg Community College Nursing Program after nearly a lifetime living abroad. Venturini, 33, is originally…

KCC Stories: Nursing student Victor Okorie left a banking career in Nigeria to help save lives through nursing

Simon A. Thalmann Dec 4, 2017

Photo by Bailey Scott For Victor Okorie, joining the Kellogg Community College Nursing Program this fall was the culmination of…

KCC Stories: Nursing student Jim Pero wants to take his degree on the road as a travel nurse

Simon A. Thalmann Dec 1, 2017

Kellogg Community College Nursing Program student Jim Pero was about as far away from Battle Creek as one can get…

KCC Stories: Lakeview senior and KAMA grad Kollin Johnson plans to be an electrician

Simon A. Thalmann Nov 26, 2017

Registration for the Spring 2018 semester is open now! For information about signing up for spring classes, visit www.kellogg.edu/registration. To…

KCC Stories: Nursing student, Gold Key Scholar Isaac Lake wants to make a difference

Simon A. Thalmann Nov 25, 2017

Registration for the Spring 2018 semester is open now! For information about signing up for spring classes, visit www.kellogg.edu/registration. To…

KCC student Karen Kelley poses for a photo at the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center campus in Battle Creek.

KCC Stories: Mom Karen Kelley is working toward her journeyman card

Simon A. Thalmann Nov 23, 2017

Registration for the Spring 2018 semester is open now! For information about signing up for spring classes, visit www.kellogg.edu/registration. To…

KCC Stories: Lakeview senior Nicholas Price studies his future in KAMA training, wants to be a machinist

Simon A. Thalmann Nov 22, 2017

Registration for the Spring 2018 semester is open now! For information about signing up for spring classes, visit www.kellogg.edu/registration. To…

KCC Stories: Nursing student Crystabel Banda grew up in Zimbabwe, wants to be a psychiatrist

Simon A. Thalmann Nov 21, 2017

Crystabel Banda’s path to the Kellogg Community College Nursing Program has been a long one. Banda, 26, grew up with…

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KCC Concert Band to present “A Winter’s Note” holiday concert Dec. 9 in Battle Creek

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Branch County Community Chorus to present “Sounds of the Season” holiday concert Dec. 7 in Coldwater

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A promotional event slide featuring a photo of a choir and text that reads, “KCC Choral Union joins the Monroe Community Chorale and Symphony presenting Handel’s ‘Messiah’ at 3 p.m. Nov. 23. IHM Motherhouse, 610 W. Elm Ave., Monroe. For tickets or more information call 734-241-3660. The KCC Choral Union, Dr. Gerald Case-Blanchard, conductor, joins the Monroe Community Chorale, soloists and symphony orchestra under the artistic direction of John Tyner, conductor. Soloists: Haley Sulisz, soprano; Chelsea Hutchins, mezzo; Matthew Snell, tenor; Dr. Gerald Case-Blanchard, baritone.”

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