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From JCCC Graduate to NASA Intern

Dedicated professors prepared Stella Bond for her new role.

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Your JCCC Questions Answered

Have questions as a first-time student at JCCC? We've got answers.

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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.

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JCCC Scholarships Support Hardworking Mom’s Academic Goals

Flexibility was key for LPN and RN graduate Kristina Davidson

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Logan Grigsby stands in front of the Student Center

Student Senate Leader Lives Up to His Full Potential

A drive to give back motivated Logan Grigsby to succeed and get involved.

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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.

Unlikely College Student Made Culinary History

JCCC’s Hospitality Management program launches exciting careers

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Spencer Nemecek holding up a J C C C graduation cap.

Former Foster Student Earns Degree, Builds Community

Getting involved helped Spencer Nemecek succeed.

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JCCC Graduate on the Medical School Track

Transferring his degree puts Tyler Pennington in KU’s pre-med program.

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JCCC’s Model UN Continues Their Award-Winning Streak

Student organization builds community and career-ready skills.

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Liberty Wheatley looks at the camera, learning forward on her hand, with blurred artwork displayed on walls in the background.

Study Abroad Scholarship Helps Student Fulfill Dream

Start here, go anywhere across the world with JCCC

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Off the Cuff: Thoughts on the JCCC Fashion Show

From original idea to wearable design

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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.

Science Tutor: Failure Leads to Success

JCCC alum gets students excited about the scientific process

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Toby Brown

Scholarships Propel Medical School Dream

JCCC Triple-Degree Earner Toby Brown Set to Graduate

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A patient with her interpreter conversing with a physician

Health Care Interpreting: Bridging a Critical Gap

Bilingual JCCC graduates help patients and doctors understand each other.

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 Mark Brimmerman, Mya Lawrence, Hank Wolf

JCCC CONNECT Students on the Student Senate

Developmental disabilities prove no obstacle to joining student government

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JCCC Support Team Empowers Students

Success coaches, counselors and career coaches: The trifecta for success.

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Latinos United Now and Always (LUNA) Nets Nearly $15,000 for Scholarships

JCCC club raises hope and funds for undocumented students

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Female student working with instructor in the automotive lab

Automotive Careers: More Than Working on Cars

Automotive industry offers women a variety of options after JCCC

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Students and faculty on faculty-led study abroad to historic Germany

4 Ways JCCC Students Can Study Abroad

Scholarships can fund adventures in learning across the globe.

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Emmanuel Jimenez and Alyssa Jimenez-Garcia

Together, Father & Daughter Pursue Career Goals

2 Generations / 2 Perspectives

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Hong Anh Sievert

JCCC Interior Design Alum Selected to Moen® Designer Council

Advisory committee member connects design students locally and nationally

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Abby Obertop standing with her horse

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.

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Ana Linz Perdigao in a hard hat and construction vest with a ladder in the background

From ESL to Construction Management Degree

JCCC student nails down future at a national company

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Epuna Gonzales

Early College Program Leads Cavalier to Life-changing Internship

Student strives to help low-income families find resources to further their education

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Blake Neumer

Marketing Management Degree Online and Debt-free at JCCC

Online degree gave him the skills and prep for full-time job

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Alayna Reinke posing with her sustainability sculpture

Fine Arts Students Display Sustainable Sculptures Near FADS

Using fine art techniques and plastic bags, Alayna Reinke creates “One Stitch at a Time”

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Faculty Connections Lead to New Life Plan

Alum: “JCCC provides more opportunities than you can imagine.”

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Chris Sanders in a boat on a glacier tour in Iceland.

Veteran Blazes New Trail in Environmental Science

Cavalier pivots from protecting our nation to protecting our planet

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Get Money to Support Student Success

JCCC students can access financial assistance for emergencies.

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MelShonn Canada

Review: Five stars for JCCC culinary education

Celebrated chefs, JCCC student prep for success at Wylie Hospitality and Culinary Academy.

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Robert Songer

JCCC Honors Student Spurs Change Nationally

Project reveals gaps in how visually impaired people can do research.

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Driver's education students jumping for joy in front of an electric car

All-Electric Car Wrap Inspired by Carpet in ‘The Shining’

Olathe East High School Design Academy winner to sharpen skills at JCCC

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Colby Bunch sitting among tools in the welding lab

Welding Student Lands Job Before Graduation

High-demand trade jobs become promising careers.

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Three Hispanic students posing with a LUNA poster during Cav Kickoff

Getting Involved on Campus Helps Complete the JCCC Experience

At JCCC, we know education isn’t limited to lectures and labs. That’s why we offer many opportunities for students to get involved!

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Astha Thapa

JCCC Student Wins Prestigious Transfer Scholarship

Astha Thapa used JCCC’s resources for a winning application for KU’s International Excellence Award.

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JCCC Debate Team Tops in Nation

Babcock brothers choose JCCC’s debate program for great coaches and tournament opportunities

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Student Basic Needs Center Sets Cavaliers Up for Success

JCCC removes obstacles to help students thrive in and out of the classroom

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Scholarship Rewards Hard-Working Mother of Six

Clay Blair Family Foundation Scholarship Promotes Civic Leadership in Students at JCCC

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Stormi Lewis leans against a wall and holds a stack of books. The book on top is “The Protector,” written by her.

The 'Write' Start

JCCC helps alum author hit “publish” on her dreams

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Foreign Service Future Calls JCCC Alum

College’s diverse population contributes to career choice

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Tony Randall posing in front of single-engine airplane.

Teaching Critical Care

Respiratory Care instructor is also an essential healthcare worker

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Rallou Ngobjob standing outside a Wal Mart

A Balancing Act

JCCC's virtual tutoring and flexible class schedules tip the scales in student's favor

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Megan Segraves poses in front of New Chelsea Elementary School at 25th and Wood in Kansas City, Kansas.

Sometimes, You’ve Just Got to Laugh

Kindergarten teacher is dedicated to fun teaching

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Stephanie Ghilino standing outside a hospital wearing a stethoscope

JCCC Graduate Battles on Front Lines of Healthcare

Providing care and compassion during COVID-19

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Brad Mason, wearing a mask, and standing in a storeroom of medical supplies

JCCC EMS Grad/Deputy Chief Tackles Coronavirus, Shortages and More

Working tirelessly to keep first responders and the community safe

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Jesse Vega standing outside the Wylie Hospitality and Culinary Academy

JCCC Alum Shares Success Recipes

Seasoned with love for senior living residents

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 Vanessa McCarron poses in front of a colorful wall mural of angelic colorful wings.

JCCC Faculty and Online Learning to the Rescue

Student and family stranded in the Philippines during pandemic

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Rick Mareske watering plants on the Open Petal Farm

Harvesting Hope

JCCC’s Open Petal Farm continues to operate and bring fresh produce to many.

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Tammy Wiemers holding her award as she stands outside the Olathe Health Education Center

A Pathway to a New Career

The AO-K Healthcare Pathway program helps students transition into a career.

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Todd Sitcler sits at table in Cafe Tempo with cup of coffee.

Over-the-Road Driver Faced Some Rough Patches During Pandemic

Essential family man delivers!

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Cole Bonham leaning casually against a brick pillar

Entrepreneur Credits Success to JCCC Classes

In business for decades and leaving a lasting impression

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Janelle Domoney surrounded by kitchen tools

Now you’re cooking!

JCCC’s Chef Apprenticeship program is ambitious and rewarding.

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