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2020's

2020

Jan. – KCC welcomes Dr. Adrien Bennings as sixth president.

Feb. – Upgrades completed at the Eastern Academic Center.

KCC signs transfer agreements with 25 Michigan universities as part of statewide MiTransfer Pathways initiative.

Mar. – “Always a Bruin” book completed by KCC Professor Emeritus Elizabeth Neumeyer.

KCC closes campuses at noon on March 18, due to the coronavirus.  Most classes resume in an online format March 23. 

May. – KCC celebrates a Virtual Commencement.

KCC launches new Cybersecurity associate degree program.

Jul. – KCC Athletic Director Tom Shaw named MCCAA Athletic Director of the year.

2021

Jan. – KCC receives $442,000 Perkins V grant to support career and technical education services for students.

KCC receives $2.1 million TRIO grant to support specialized services for students.

KCC choirs release first-ever virtual choir performance.

Mar. – Dr. Donna Malaski awarded international advising award from National Academic Advising Association.

Apr. – KCC to celebrate music and theatre with virtual performing arts gala marking 65 years of choral excellence.

May. – KCC holds first-ever drive-thru commencement May 13.

2022

Jan. -- KCC hosts Jaziel Pugh art exhibit "Solo" for Black History Month.

Mar. -- Kellogg Community College partners receive $1.1 million MiLeap grant for customized career training for local residents.

Apr. -- KCC Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Paul Watson II as Interim President.

May. -- Kellogg Community College officially reaccredited by Higher Learning Commission

2023

Jan. -- KCC appoints Dr. Paul R. Watson II as President

Feb. -- KCC reveals new Blaze Bruin mascot

Mar. -- Governor Whitmer visits the RMTC

Jun. -- Head Baseball Coach Eric Laskovy named MCCAA Western Conference Coach of the Year

Sept. -- Kellogg Community College named a "2023 Great College to Work For

Oct. -- KCC women's soccer team wins first regional championship title in program history

Dec. -- KCC receives $75,000 EMSW grant to help students fund Basic Emergency Medical Technician training

2024

Jan. -- Three KCC photography and multimedia program students win awards for their work in the LAND Competition

Mar. -- KCC presents the world premier of the original play by theatre professor Brad Poer, "Pando"

KCC partners with Semco Energy Gas Company for the Workforce Empowerment Scholarship fund totaling $235,000 to support HVACR students

Apr. -- KCC is awarded a #350,000 grant to revitalize the Emergency Medical Services workforce in Michigan

Jul. -- KCC receives a $2 million grant from the State of Michigan to support nursing graduates transfer to WMU

Sep. -- KCC is awarded a $593.783 grant from the National Science Foundation to improve math instruction

The Grahl center in Coldwater celebrates 30 years

Dec. -- KCC announces a new grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corp in the amount of $3.5 million to support EV training initiative

PTA program receives $1 million to enhance the educational experience of PTA students