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Fighting The Hidden Dangers Of Firefighting
Incoming firefighters were not educated enough about the risks of job-related cancers, but that is changing.
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Fall 2026 Begins with Parking Delays
Students and faculty arriving for the day are finding parking more difficult because parking garages and spaces are already full. This has caused students to spend extra time driving around to find a parking spot, creating delays for students and heavier traffic while they search for spots.
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Navigating First Gen Student Life
For many first-generation students, college can feel isolating. Without parents who have experienced higher education themselves, many are left to figure things out on their own. Things such as financial aid or internships can be hard to navigate when you don’t have any prior knowledge of the topic.
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From Student to Donor: One JCCC Alum Pays it Forward
“I graduated high school here in Johnson County,” said Stephene Moore, a scholarship donor at Johnson County Community College. “There was no hope whatsoever that I’d be able to go to school.” That reality wasn’t unusual in the late 1960s. It was simply the way things were. “My brother was in college, and I was
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Things To Do During Your First Week At JCCC
Welcome back Cavs. Today is the first day of the fall semester, and a beautiful first day it is. The first week of classes can feel overwhelming, but make sure to take time for yourself and enjoy some of the exciting upcoming events that will be taking place across campus. We have some wonderful things
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JCCC to Close the Office of Inclusion and Belonging
JCCC Interim President Judy Korb explained that “failure to comply could risk federal financial aid funding for our students, and that is not an option.”
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Updated: Community Garden Proposed at JCCC
Corrections: Due to a reporting error, the article has been updated to reflect corrections, including the fact that the garden is not guaranteed and the location is proposed, as well as the reference to the aquaponics system (previously referred to as composting). Growing Green, a new club starting on campus, has a slogan, “Big enough
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Addams Family Comes To MTC
“It’s about our special family in particular. And Wednesday has met someone that she’s interested in,” Actor Rodrigo Aragon (Gomez Addams) said. “So his family comes over to meet and they are what we could call a normal family. So you can imagine what can happen when two very different families get to meet and…
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The Messenger Route: Drop And Graduation Deadlines, The Hamburger Dress, Presidential Candidates, Study In Mexico
Students can now take a look at some of the most iconic Katy Perry dresses right here on the JCCC Campus. The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art is having a special exhibit from Feb. 7-Aug 3 where students can get to see, among others, Katy Perry’s iconic Burger Dress from the 2019 Met Gala.
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How’s It Going So Far, JCCC? Three Students Weigh In
Two-plus weeks into the semester, students are finally beginning to settle into classes and into their schedule for the next four months. So we decided to go out onto campus and ask some students about their feelings on how the year has started out. “Well the beginning of the school year for me has been
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January 28 Is The Clubs And Organizations Involvement Fair
The Center for Student Involvement will be hosting the 2025 Clubs & Organizations Involvement Fair today, January 28. Intended to help students find a place where they feel comfortable, the fair will showcase a number of different groups on campus with free snacks, games and different activities. The fair will take place from 10:30am to
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Video: Are You Taking Advantage Of The Academic Achievement Center?
One of the hidden gems of JCCC, the Academic Achievement Center, provides students with opportunities for studying, tutoring, and helping those who are desperately struggling find the help they need.