![Diane Mora, wearing a white chef’s jacket that reads “Diane Mora, Kids Feeding Kids,” stands next to a metal culinary counter with her arm propped on food container boxed used in the Kids Feeding Kids program.](2024/_images/Mora-07-640x360.jpg)
Unlikely College Student Made Culinary History
JCCC’s Hospitality Management program launches exciting careers
Our Students, Our College
![Tyler Pennington under a brightly colored tent with his wife and two young sons](2024/_images/tyler-pennington-08-640x360.jpg)
JCCC Graduate on the Medical School Track
Transferring his degree puts Tyler Pennington in KU’s pre-med program.
Our College, Our Students
![Group photo of J C C C's Model UN team](2024/_images/model-un-640x360.jpg)
JCCC’s Model UN Continues Their Award-Winning Streak
Student organization builds community and career-ready skills.
Our Students, Our College
![Liberty Wheatley looks at the camera, learning forward on her hand, with blurred artwork displayed on walls in the background.](2024/_images/wheatley-08-640x360.jpg)
Study Abroad Scholarship Helps Student Fulfill Dream
Start here, go anywhere across the world with JCCC
Our College, Our Students
![Student studying in the Academic Resource Center](2024/_images/arc-studying-640x360.jpg)
9 Effective Ways JCCC Students Can Prepare for Finals
Get an “A” in test prep with JCCC’s resources and tips!
Our Students, Our College
![Biology tutor Kaitlyn Sy stands in a science lab room with cabinets containing scientific teaching tools around her. To her right is a display showing how a cell divides.](2024/_images/kaitlyn-sy-02-640x360.jpg)
Science Tutor: Failure Leads to Success
JCCC alum gets students excited about the scientific process
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![Toby Brown](2024/_images/toby1-640x360.jpg)
Scholarships Propel Medical School Dream
JCCC Triple-Degree Earner Toby Brown Set to Graduate
Our College, Our Students
![A patient with her interpreter conversing with a physician](2024/_images/interpreting-640x360.jpg)
Health Care Interpreting: Bridging a Critical Gap
Bilingual JCCC graduates help patients and doctors understand each other.
Our College, Our Students
![Student and career development staff member looking into a file cabinet.](2024/_images/careerdev-14-640x360.jpg)
JCCC Support Team Empowers Students
Success coaches, counselors and career coaches: The trifecta for success.
Our College, Our Students
![Members of the LUNA club holding a trophy](2024/_images/luna-05-640x360.jpg)
Latinos United Now and Always (LUNA) Nets Nearly $15,000 for Scholarships
JCCC club raises hope and funds for undocumented students
Our Students, Our College
![Students studying in the Science Resource Center](2023/_images/arc-05-640x360.jpg)
Resource Areas Dedicated to Your Success
From application to graduation, you’re in good hands.
Our College
![Students in the Academic Achievement Center](2023/_images/top10-things-640x360.jpg)
Top 10 Things Every New Student at JCCC Should Know
Have questions as a first-time student at JCCC? We've got answers.
Campus Life, Our Students, Our College, Featured
![Female student working with instructor in the automotive lab](2023/_images/auto166-27-640x360.jpg)
Automotive Careers: More Than Working on Cars
Automotive industry offers women a variety of options after JCCC
Our College, Our Students
![Nursing students learning about an ECG machine](2023/_images/ECG-39-640x360.jpg)
KC Scholars Partners with JCCC
Eight high-demand programs in Workforce Development & Continuing Education approved for tuition assistance.
Our College
![Students and faculty on faculty-led study abroad to historic Germany](2023/_images/study-abroad-640x360.jpg)
4 Ways JCCC Students Can Study Abroad
Scholarships can fund adventures in learning across the globe.
Our College, Our Students
![Tai Edwards at the Quindaro ruins](2023/_images/Quindaro-36-640x360.jpg)
JCCC’s Kansas Studies Institute plays part in educating community
JCCC Professor Tai Edwards helps keep sacred rock project rolling
Our College
![Hong Anh Sievert](2023/_images/sievert-640x360.jpg)
JCCC Interior Design Alum Selected to Moen® Designer Council
Advisory committee member connects design students locally and nationally
Our College, Our Students
![Students laughing and talking in the Academic Resource Center](2023/_images/arc-study-03-640x360.jpg)
Top 6 Things Every New Student Should Do at JCCC
The first few weeks of classes can be stressful – these quick tips can help ensure you’re set up for success this semester.
Our College, Our Students, Campus Life
![Abby Obertop standing with her horse](2023/_images/Abby-Obertop-w-horse-640x360.jpg)
College Wasn’t for Her, but JCCC Won Her Over
Small class sizes, affordable tuition and professors who care prepared Abby Obertop for the future.
Our College, Our Students
![Ana Linz Perdigao in a hard hat and construction vest with a ladder in the background](2023/_images/perdigao-640x360.jpg)
From ESL to Construction Management Degree
JCCC student nails down future at a national company
Our College, Our Students
![Blake Neumer](2023/_images/blake-neumer-640x360.jpg)
Marketing Management Degree Online and Debt-free at JCCC
Online degree gave him the skills and prep for full-time job
Our College, Our Students
![Josh Haverkamp standing at a podium](2023/_images/haverkamp-640x360.jpg)
Faculty Connections Lead to New Life Plan
Alum: “JCCC provides more opportunities than you can imagine.”
Our College, Our Students
![Sydney Henkensiefken](2022/_images/sydney-henkensiefken-640x360.jpg)
Honors Program, Soft Skills Land Her Dream Job
JCCC Honors Program Alum says, “I can always do more and strive to be better.”
Our Students, Our College
![MelShonn Canada](2022/_images/melshonn-canada-640x360.jpg)
Review: Five stars for JCCC culinary education
Celebrated chefs, JCCC student prep for success at Wylie Hospitality and Culinary Academy.
Our Students, Our College
![Basic Needs Center worker arranging products in the food pantry](2022/_images/basic-needs-2-640x360.jpg)
Get Assistance at the Student Basic Needs Center
Housing, childcare, transportation and food assistance can help you achieve your goals.
Our College
![Laura Gascogne in a group photo with traveling companions in India](2022/_images/laura-gascogne-640x360.jpg)
Fulbright Research Scholar Encourages Study Abroad
Gascogne seeks to sustain ancient terracotta heritage
Our College
![Students conversing in a Japanese language class](2022/_images/japanese-640x360.jpg)
JCCC offers Japanese language classes, study abroad trips and contests
Go beyond the classroom and explore Japan’s culture at JCCC.
JCCC, Our College
![Brothers Travis (on the left) and Thomas (on the right) Babcock pose on stairs.](2022/_images/babcock-debate-640x360.jpg)
JCCC Debate Team Tops in Nation
Babcock brothers choose JCCC’s debate program for great coaches and tournament opportunities
Campus Life, Our College, Our Students
![Jesse Salmon consulting with a student](2022/_images/reverse-career-fair-640x360.jpg)
CEO of Computer Impressions, Jesse Salmon, Touts CSIT Reverse Career Fair
JCCC students make an impression on local business.
Our College
![Students receiving food in the Student Basic Needs Center](2021/_images/xstudent-basic-needs-center-640x360.jpg.pagespeed.ic.n4UuEEgx9y.jpg)
Student Basic Needs Center Sets Cavaliers Up for Success
JCCC removes obstacles to help students thrive in and out of the classroom
Our Students, Campus Life, Our College
![Colleen Duggan](2021/_images/xduggan-640x360.jpg.pagespeed.ic.9cHrspw2uM.jpg)
Nursing Professor Shares Her Legacy of Giving
Consistent giving helps JCCC students succeed
Our College
![Collage of photos of students studying and in classrooms](2021/_images/study-resources-640x360.jpg)
Step Up Your Study Habits
Expanded online services help you succeed — wherever you are
Campus Life, Our College
![Stormi Lewis leans against a wall and holds a stack of books. The book on top is “The Protector,” written by her.](2021/_images/stormi-lewis-640x360.jpg)
The 'Write' Start
JCCC helps alum author hit “publish” on her dreams
Our College, Our Students
![Group photo of members of the Student Sustainability Committee.](2021/_images/ssc-640x360.jpg)
We are the Champions (of Sustainability!)
The commitment to transforming the JCCC campus into an eco-friendly institution has garnered a Champion of Sustainability award!
Campus Life, Our College
![Officer Kathy Rhoades wearing her police uniform and standing in front of a police pickup truck](2021/_images/rhoades-640x360.jpg)
Police Officer Turned Childcare Provider
JCCC partners with the Kansas City YMCA to provide childcare for community
Our College
![Stephanie Ghilino standing outside a hospital wearing a stethoscope](2020/_images/ghilino-640x360.jpg)
JCCC Graduate Battles on Front Lines of Healthcare
Providing care and compassion during COVID-19
Our College, Our Students
![Brad Mason, wearing a mask, and standing in a storeroom of medical supplies](2020/_images/mason-1-640x360.jpg)
JCCC EMS Grad/Deputy Chief Tackles Coronavirus, Shortages and More
Working tirelessly to keep first responders and the community safe
Our Students, Our College
![Jesse Vega standing outside the Wylie Hospitality and Culinary Academy](2020/_images/vega-640x360.jpg)
JCCC Alum Shares Success Recipes
Seasoned with love for senior living residents
Our Students, Our College
![Vanessa McCarron poses in front of a colorful wall mural of angelic colorful wings.](2020/_images/vanessa-mccarron-640x360.jpg)
JCCC Faculty and Online Learning to the Rescue
Student and family stranded in the Philippines during pandemic
Our Students, Our College
![Rick Mareske watering plants on the Open Petal Farm](2020/_images/sustainable-ag-essential-640x360.jpg)
Harvesting Hope
JCCC’s Open Petal Farm continues to operate and bring fresh produce to many.
Our College, Our Students
![Tammy Wiemers holding her award as she stands outside the Olathe Health Education Center](2020/_images/wiemers-640x360.jpg)
A Pathway to a New Career
The AO-K Healthcare Pathway program helps students transition into a career.
Our Students, Our College
![Todd Sitcler sits at table in Cafe Tempo with cup of coffee.](2020/_images/sitcler-640x360.jpg)
Over-the-Road Driver Faced Some Rough Patches During Pandemic
Essential family man delivers!
Our College, Our Students
![Cole Bonham leaning casually against a brick pillar](2020/_images/bonham-640x360.jpg)
Entrepreneur Credits Success to JCCC Classes
In business for decades and leaving a lasting impression
Our College, Our Students
![Student wearing a face mask studying in the newly remodeled library space](2020/_images/library-44-640x360.jpg)
Billington Library – Right Info at the Right Time
The library’s online and in-person resources can save the day
Campus Life, Our College
![Janelle Domoney surrounded by kitchen tools](2018/_images/janelle-domoney-640x360.jpg)
Now you’re cooking!
JCCC’s Chef Apprenticeship program is ambitious and rewarding.
Our Students, Our College