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Alumni Q&A with Graphic Design graduate, student athlete and commencement speaker Jaelyn Hampton

Posted on Jun 18, 2023 by Simon A. Thalmann
Jaelyn Hampton sits in the Graphic Design Lab.

Jaelyn Hampton, 21, of Jackson, is a 2020 graduate of Napoleon High School and a Kellogg Community College Foundation Gold Key Scholar who graduated from KCC in May with an Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design degree. Hampton was… Continue Reading →

Features, KCC Stories alumni, bruin magazine, graphic design, interviews

Inspiring generations: Physical Science professor Ron Smith retires after 50 years of teaching at KCC

Posted on Jun 18, 2023 by Simon A. Thalmann
Ron Smith poses for a photo in his classroom.

A familiar sculpture installed outside the Schwarz Science Building boasts a title that describes Physical Science professor Ron Smith well: Inspiring Generations. Created in celebration of KCC’s 50th anniversary celebrations in 2007, the sculpture features 50 shaped metal pieces –… Continue Reading →

Features bruin magazine, interviews

Alumni Spotlight: Eric McClure, Communications Specialist for the City of Battle Creek

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Simon A. Thalmann
Eric McClure poses outside with City Hall behind him.

Eric McClure, 28, of Athens, is a 2013 graduate of Athens Jr./Sr. High School and graduated from KCC in 2015 with an Associate in General Studies degree before continuing his education at Western Michigan University, where he earned Bachelor of… Continue Reading →

Community, Features, KCC Stories alumni, bruin magazine, interviews

Student Q&A with Business Management student Ella Smith

Posted on Apr 17, 2023 by Simon A. Thalmann
Ella Smith

Ella Smith, 18, of Battle Creek, is a 2021 home-school graduate studying Business Management at Kellogg Community College. A familiar face on campus, Smith is an extremely active member of the KCC community. She’s president of the Encore Theatre Club,… Continue Reading →

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PTA Q&A: PTA student and women’s soccer player Lillian Fulcher

Posted on Mar 24, 2023 by Simon A. Thalmann
PTA student Lillian Fulcher holds an exercise ball while posing in the PTA Lab.

Kellogg Community College Physical Therapist Assistant student and women’s basketball and soccer player Lillian Fulcher, 20, of Paw Paw, graduated from Paw Paw High School in 2021. Below she answers some questions about why she chose the PTA Program at KCC. Why… Continue Reading →

Features, KCC Stories health sciences, interviews, physical therapist assistant, soccer

PTA Q&A: PTA student Tim Murray

Posted on Mar 23, 2023 by Simon A. Thalmann
PTA student Tim Murray poses in the PTA Lab.

Below, Kellogg Community College Physical Therapist Assistant student Tim Murray, 35, of Urbandale, answers some questions about why he chose the PTA Program at KCC. Why did you choose to study PTA? I chose the PTA Program because I love… Continue Reading →

Features, KCC Stories health sciences, interviews, physical therapist assistant

PTA Q&A: PTA student and CNA Becky Thomas

Posted on Mar 20, 2023 by Simon A. Thalmann
PTA student Becky Thomas poses in the PTA Lab.

Kellogg Community College Physical Therapist Assistant student Becky Thomas, 35, of Montgomery, is a CNA working on her PTA degree. Below she answers some questions about why she chose the PTA Program at KCC. Why did you choose to study… Continue Reading →

Features, KCC Stories health sciences, interviews, physical therapist assistant

PTA Q&A: PTA student Wayde Barry

Posted on Mar 16, 2023 by Simon A. Thalmann
PTA student Wayde Barry poses in the PTA Lab.

Below, Kellogg Community College Physical Therapist Assistant student Wayde Barry, 19, of Middleville, answers some questions about why he chose the PTA Program at KCC. Why did you choose to study PTA? I job shadowed at a physical therapy facility… Continue Reading →

Features, KCC Stories health sciences, interviews, physical therapist assistant

PTA Q&A: PTA student and women’s soccer player Chloe Leugers

Posted on Mar 14, 2023 by Simon A. Thalmann
PTA student Chloe Leugers poses with crutches in the PTA Lab.

Kellogg Community College Physical Therapist Assistant student and women’s soccer player Chloe Leugers, 20, of Marshall, graduated from Marshall High School in 2020. Below she answers some questions about why she chose the PTA Program at KCC. Why did you… Continue Reading →

Features, KCC Stories health sciences, interviews, physical therapist assistant, soccer

Dual enrollment Q&A: Lakeview senior Emily Hughes

Posted on Jan 2, 2023 by Simon A. Thalmann
Emily Hughes

Seventeen-year-old Lakeview High School senior Emily Hughes is earning college credits at Kellogg Community College thanks to high school dual enrollment opportunities that allow high school students to take college classes at KCC for credit while still in high school. Below, Hughes… Continue Reading →

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