April 5 – KCC broke ground for the installation of a new Renewable Energy Certificate Program at the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center (RMTC).
June 30 – President G. Edward Haring retired.
New Human Patient Simulation Center (HPSC) opens in the newly renovated C Classroom Building.
Sept. 15 – Dr. Dennis Bona, who was serving as Interim President, was named the fourth president of Kellogg Community College.
Nov. 17 – The renovated front steps and the W.K. Kellogg quote were rededicated. “Education offers the greatest opportunity for really improving one generation over another.”
Feb. 21 – Kellogg Community College Department of Public Safety is formed as an official law enforcement agency. KCC President, Dr. Dennis Bona, administered the oath of office to Officer Timothy Hurtt.
April 25 – The Aspen Institute recognizes Kellogg Community College as one of the nation’s 120 best community colleges.
July 1 – “Starting Here and Now”, open entry/open exit project for developmental education, begins. The initiative is funded by a $760,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Nov. 22 – Retirement of the $3 million in property bonds for Kellogg Community College’s Fehsenfeld Center in Barry County.
April – Local artist Vee Kalnins completes the installation of Rhom-Petals, a new fountain sculpture in the LRC reflecting pool.
College receives re-accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission.
Aug. 30 – First group of Legacy Scholars enrolls at KCC
Sept. 20 – Open House held for Downtown Battle Creek Office that opened in Spring, 2012.
Oct. 14 – Dedication of Michigan Historical Marker honoring Battle Creek Community College.
Dec. 7 – Schwarz Science Building Room 101 was renamed the Sidney V. DeBoer Lecture Hall honoring the first faculty hired for Battle Creek Community College in 1956.
April 28 – Dedication of Michigan Historical Marker honoring North Avenue Campus.
May 20 – Renovated Student Center opens.
June 30 – Early Childhood Education Program receives NAEYC accreditation.
Aug. 23 – Eastern Academic Center (Albion) expansion started .
Sept. – KCC receives a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to purchase manufacturing equipment and expand training programs as part of a nationwide effort to prepare unemployed workers for emerging jobs.
Jan. – Eastern Academic Center (Albion) expansion completed.
March – The Kellogg Community College Center for Diversity and Innovation is funded by a three-year grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
May – Community Garden planted, a partnership between Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES Program), KCC Service Learning, and the greater Battle Creek community.
Sept. – 20th anniversary of the Grahl Center (Coldwater).
Oct. – Elizabeth H. Binda Center for the Performing Arts renovations completed.
Feb. – The College is certified to become an official GED Testing Center to make education more accessible.
March – KCC receives a 2.6 million dollar Community College Skilled Trades Equipment Program (CCSTEP) grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund to purchase equipment for Healthcare, Law Enforcement and Manufacturing programs.
Aug. – The Quincy Early College Program, a partnership between Quincy Schools, KCC, and the Branch Area Careers Center, begins with 20 sophomores participating.
Sept. 24 – Davidson Building renovations completed and re-dedication event occurs with the naming of the Ed Zentera Band Room.
Nov. 13 – RMTC celebrates its 25th anniversary and breaks ground for a 8,400 square foot expansion.
Jan. 21 – The Kellogg Community College Board of Trustees appoints Mark O’Connell as the fifth president of the College.
June 30 – Governor Rick Snyder announces capital outlay funding of $2.2 million for Kellogg Community College to upgrade the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center.
Sept. 1 – KCC receives $50,000 DENSO grant for new manufacturing equipment.
Oct. – The final Volleyball match is played at the Miller Physical Education Building before it is demolished to be replaced with a new facility.
KCC hosts the first-ever indoor trick-or-treating event, the Bruin Boo.
Nov. – KCC the only Community College in Michigan named to the 2015 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
KCC wins 8 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations marketing awards.
Dec. – KCC presents the world premier of opera “Snow White” by Michigan composer Karen Phipps.
Kellogg Community College 60th anniversary events include a KCC Homecoming in April, a photographic exhibit, and a Gala Celebration on June 3.
Jan. – Rosler Metal Finishing donates nearly $30,000 worth of state-of-the-art finishing equipment to the RMTC.
Mar. – Agricultural Operations Program in partnership with Michigan State University is announced.
Michigan Campus Compact names Kellogg Community College the 2017 Engaged Campus of the Year.
May – Ground-breaking ceremony for the new Miller Physical Education Building.
Aug. – Center for Diversity and Innovation receives an $800,000 grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation.
Oct. – KCC Public Information and Marketing Department wins 9 medallion awards from NCMPR.
Nov. – State approves $2.15 million in matching funds for RMTC renovation.
Apr. – KCC Nursing Program receives national accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
May – KCC and Western Michigan University sign a major transfer agreement.
PTK students lead lighting project to replace outdated lighting in the Morris Library with LED bulbs.
June – $4.3 million dollar upgrade to the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center (RMTC) begins. Funding from the State of Michigan capital outlay program, tax incentives, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and KCC’s dedicated capital millage.
RN to BSN agreement signed with Olivet College.
Aug. – Re-dedication of Miller Physical Education Building.
Oct. – New Agricultural Science degree created for students enrolled in a partner program with the Institute of Agricultural Technology at Michigan State University.
Feb. – KCC publishes children’s book “Blaze Goes to College”.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visits the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center.
Mar. – Student representative added to KCC Board of Trustees.
Apr. – Medical Assistant Program sees first graduates.
May – President Mark O’Connell announces retirement.
June – Dr. Kay Keck receives Distinguished Woman in Higher Education Leadership Award from the Michigan ACE Women’s Network.