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2023 Archive

Community Leaders, Microsoft to Discuss AI and Economic Growth Opportunities at Wyandotte Economic Development Council — Friday, November 03, 2023
Community leaders and technical experts will gather at the Wyandotte Economic Development Council on Friday, November 3 to learn more about Microsoft’s TechSpark Community Engagement Fellowship program. During this two-hour meeting,...
KCKCC to Participate in Kansas Apply Free Days — Wednesday, October 18, 2023
KCKCC is among the 32 public colleges and universities as well as some private institutions in Kansas that are participating in Kansas Apply Free Days Nov. 7-9. Students will be able to apply to all level of post-secondary education with all fees...
KCKCC to Host Event for National Day on Writing — Monday, October 16, 2023
Kansas City Kansas Community College is celebrating the National Day on Writing with an open mic session in October. The event is from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Active Learning Classroom at the Learning Commons. The National Day on Writing serves...
KCKCC to Host Reading by Local Fiction Writer Karen Vaughn — Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The KCKCC Writing Club, digital design program and the KCKCC Art Gallery are hosting a reading by local fiction writer Karen Vaughn. The reading will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 18 in the art gallery, room 2346 in Lower Jewell. This event is...
KCKCC Art Gallery Welcomes Artist Hugo Ximello-Salido — Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Art Gallery is hosting an artist talk with Hugo Ximello-Salido in connection with his artwork exhibition. The meet the artist even will be 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 20 art gallery, which is on the KCKCC Main...
KCKCC to Break Ground on Community Education, Health and Wellness Center — Tuesday, September 05, 2023
Kansas City Kansas Community College is pleased to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kansas City Kansas Community Education, Health and Wellness Center. The groundbreaking is at 10 a.m. Sept. 8 at the corner of State Avenue and 7th...
National Student Clearinghouse Breach Reported — Friday, August 18, 2023
National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) has recently identified a security breach. This breach has affected several higher education institutions across the country, including potentially Kansas City Kansas Community College as it utilizes...
McCownGordon Selected as CMAR for KCKCC Downtown Project — Friday, July 14, 2023
The Kansas City Kansas Community Education, Health and Wellness Center Association, which includes Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC), Swope Health and CommunityAmerica Credit Union (CACU) has chosen McCownGordon as the Construction...
KCKCC Art Gallery Hosts “This Skin I’m In: A Visual Narrative of Self” Photography Exhibition — Tuesday, June 06, 2023
As a celebration of Pride Month, the Kansas City Kansas Community College Art Gallery’s newest exhibition is “This Skin I’m In,” a collection of images and narratives by artists in and engaged with the...
Set Your Fitness Goals at the KCKCC Wellness and Fitness Center — Tuesday, June 06, 2023
Do you have fitness goals? Do you need help becoming motivated to accomplish those fitness goals? Then a program at the KCKCC Wellness & Fitness Center might be just for you. The KCKCC Wellness Goal Getters program is designed to motivate...
Riobé Named Vice President for Educational Innovation and Global Programs at KCKCC — Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Kansas City Kansas Community College is pleased to welcome Dr. Fabiola Riobé who will be the college’s first Vice President for Educational Innovation and Global Programs.  “KCKCC is excited to welcome Dr....
KCKCC to Unveil Newest Rita Blitt Sculptures — Monday, May 22, 2023
Kansas City Kansas Community College will soon be unveiling two new sculptures from artist Rita Blitt.  The double unveiling will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 25 on the KCKCC Main Campus, 7250 State Ave. The sculptures...
KCKCC Wins 15 Awards from DownBeat Magazine for Second Consecutive Year — Thursday, May 04, 2023
Students from Kansas City Kansas Community College’s vocal and instrumental jazz ensembles have done it again, receiving a combined 15 awards in DownBeat Magazine’s 2023 Student Music Awards. DownBeat has the widest circulation...
Special Guest to Join KCKCC Choral Showcase This Weekend — Tuesday, May 02, 2023
The KCKCC Chamber Choir and Rhythm Section will be joined by Dr. Kathleen Hollingsworth, director of choral activities and music technology at Clackamas Community College in Oregon, in the KCKCC Choral Showcase. The concert is at 3 p.m. May 7 at...
KCKCC Art Gallery to Celebrate Student Artists with New Exhibit — Tuesday, May 02, 2023
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Art Gallery’s newest exhibition showcases the talent of KCKCC student artists. Art professors nominated their students to apply for this exhibition, and local artist Isaac Tapia of IT-RA ICONS,...
Balog Named Executive Vice President at KCKCC — Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Kansas City Kansas Community College named Dr. Scott Balog as the college’s new executive vice president. He will start April 12. He brings more than 20 years’ experience working in higher education leadership positions,...
KCKCC to Host Spring Career and Transfer Fair — Thursday, March 23, 2023
Looking for a new career? Want to learn more about the job opportunities available in the Kansas City area? Interested in gaining new skills to find your dream job? Want to transfer to a four-year college or university? Then make plans to attend...
McVey Named KCKCC Athletic Director — Thursday, March 23, 2023
Kansas City Kansas Community College has announced Greg McVey as the new athletic director at the college. He will begin May 15. “We are incredibly pleased to welcome Greg back to Kansas and KCKCC,” said Dr. Chris Meiers,...
KCKCC Nursing to Host Spring Open House — Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Nursing Department will be hosting an Open House and Information Session from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 6 in the Nursing Building on the KCKCC Main Campus, 7250 State Ave. This information session is designed...
Submissions Being Accepted for Spring 2023 KCKCC E-Journal — Friday, March 03, 2023
Submissions for Kansas City Kansas Community College’s Spring 2023 E-Journal are now being accepted. The KCKCC E-Journal is a web-based, interdisciplinary publication that is published twice a year. It features high quality,...
Enroll Now for KCKCC’s 8-week Classes — Friday, March 03, 2023
Kansas City Kansas Community College offers the opportunity for students to begin classes at several times a year. Students can begin classes March 20 with KCKCC’s  8-week courses. Students may enroll in online or in-person...
Electronic Music Midwest Festival Comes to KCKCC March 10 and 11 — Thursday, March 02, 2023
Kansas City Kansas Community College will welcome more than 60 composers and performers to the Electronic Music Midwest Festival March 10 and 11 on the KCKCC Main Campus. These musical artists will present their research and compositions in the...
KCKCC’s The Standard to Open for Internationally Known A cappella Ensemble — Tuesday, February 28, 2023
KCKCC’s vocal jazz ensemble The Standard will be opening for internationally acclaimed a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock at 8 p.m. March 3 at the Folly Theater. Come see why this dynamic student group led by John Stafford II,...
KCKCC Culinary Team Earns Gold Medal at Competition — Thursday, February 23, 2023
Kansas City Kansas Community College’s High School Culinary Team has proven once again that there is plenty of talent in the college’s culinary arts program. The team brought home gold and “Best in Show”...
Mosier to Serve as Board of Directors Chair to Local Economic Development Council — Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Kansas City Kansas Community College President Dr. Greg Mosier has been chosen to serve as Chair for Wyandotte Economic Development Council Board of Directors in 2023. Dr. Mosier previously served as First Vice Chair of WYEDC. He has worked...
KCKCC Art Gallery Honors Black History Month By Highlighting Black Appalachian Identity During “Holler If You See Me: Black Appalachia” Exhibit — Thursday, February 02, 2023
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Art Gallery’s first exhibition in 2023 is an artistic exploration of Black Appalachian culture. In celebration of the exhibition, there will be a virtual artist talk for “Holler If You...