04/16/2016
French architect Jean-Pierre Houdin will present two lectures on the mysterious construction of Egypt's great pyramid, Khufu. Join us 7 p.m., April 27 in Polsky Theatre, and 1 p.m., April 28 in Hudson Auditorium. Presented by the Polsky Practical Personal Enrichment Series, these events are free and open to the public.
French architect to give lecture on the construction of pyramids
French architect Jean-Pierre Houdin, widely known for his groundbreaking theories regarding the construction of the Khufu pyramid, will be visiting the college for a two-day lecture on April 27 and…
12/02/2015
Loyalty to JCCC shines in gift by former Cubs, White Sox scout. Thanks Paul Provas. Thanks for story Chicago Tribune!
Former Cubs, White Sox scout sets up scholarship fund at alma mater
Paul Provas spent more than 30 seasons as a scout for the Chicago Cubs and White Sox , but his loyalty to Johnson County Community College in...
10/26/2015
Write songs. Tell stories. Move people. Singer Darden Smith will do all that and more when he comes to the college. In addition to “songsmithing” with veteran students, he will perform a free concert 7 p.m., Nov. 5 at Yardley Hall. Here’s a look at his hit song and video “Angel Flight.”
Darden Smith - "Angel Flight"
KUTX presents Darden Smith playing "Angel Flight" Live in studio 1A June 1st 2013
10/20/2015
Rep. Kevin Yoder and education leaders were on campus yesterday discussing ways to knock down barriers and create access opportunities to higher education for low-income students. JCCC is proud to be part of this conversation.
Rep. Kevin Yoder visits JCCC
News story about Rep. Kevin Yoder's education roundtable at JCCC
10/10/2015
Olga Bogdan – Second Secretary of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Moldova to UNOG and other IO in Geneva(Human Rights, Humanitarian Affairs, Health, Candidatures, OIF) is a former JCCC exchange student and Model United Nations team member.
Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova to the UNOG in Geneva
Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova to the UNOG in Geneva
10/05/2015
We are so excited and proud to present the great singer-songwriter Darden Smith, November 5 in Yardley Hall.
As part of our Polsky Series veterans celebration, Smith will perform some of his original music and share the songs he co-writes with JCCC veteran students in his SongwritingWith:Soldiers storytelling project. FREE to attend and open to the public. Don't miss this moving musical experience!
Collaboration and Change - Darden Smith and SongwritingWith:Soldiers
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Darden Smith, presents a moving musical experience that honors our military veterans and tells their stories through song. This exclusive performance-based presentation serves as a prelude to JCCC's Veterans Week, highlighting the work done by Smith and his SongwritingWit…
05/23/2015
Congratulations to our newest alumni! For more happy grads and their families, check out the Johnson County Community College page.
05/23/2015
Hundreds of photos on the Johnson County Community College page show the many happy graduates and their families at last night's graduation ceremonies. Thank you to our "Street Team" for hustling all around the event, capturing the excitement and emotion of the evening. You are JCCC treasures!
03/30/2015
Jessica James, a graduate of JCCC’s culinary program, is now an executive chef of culinary innovation at Applebee’s. Nice work, Jessica!
Applebee’s executive chef tempts kids with a fun and healthy menu
A JCCC culinary program graduate, Jessica James also has a food blog, Real Family Kitchen, and starred in ads about Applebee’s healthier menu for kids that aired on the Food Network.
03/16/2015
Registration is now open for the 2015 Free College Day. Sample a variety of classes on campus April 18 for free. Check it out. http://bit.ly/1FsCQrs
Free College Day
Every two years JCCC says "thank you" for your continued support by hosting Free College Day. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a sample of JCCC classes from a wide variety of selections.
02/07/2015
Bill Brown, left, retired yesterday after 16 years at the college. For the past eight years, Bill has been dean of the college's technology division. Scott Schafer, general director - railroad training services for BNSF Railway, presented Bill with a plaque featuring a piece of rail. He praised Bill for being a "partner, advisor and friend." Congratulations, Bill! http://ow.ly/IDvH2
Bill Brown, left, retires today after 16 years at the college. For the past 8 years, Bill has been dean of the technology division. Scott Schafer, general director - railroad training services for BNSF Railway, presented Bill with a plaque featuring a piece of rail and praising Bill for being a "partner, advisor & friend." Congratulations Bill! http://ow.ly/IDvH2