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Rearview 2024: Events, Grand Openings & Graduations

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It was a busy year at Blackhawk, between the many events, grand openings, and pinning and graduation ceremonies.

Events

Soul Food Luncheon: A Celebratory Tradition of Unity and Support

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Feb. 20: Nearly 200 people gathered Tuesday for the Soul Food Luncheon, a tradition that started 40 years ago to raise money for the college’s Diversity Scholarship Fund. Read More

Blackhawk Honors Partners, Alumni, Faculty, Staff at 3rd Annual Golden Brick Awards

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April 26: Blackhawk held the third annual Golden Brick Awards on Thursday to honor community members, industry partners and Blackhawk alumni and staff. Read More

Annual Student Awards Ceremony Highlights Student Achievement

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May 1: Blackhawk Technical College honored its students who have made an impact through academics, involvement in student organizations and leadership at its annual Student Awards Ceremony on Tuesday evening. Read More

Foundation Honors Donors and Scholars at Second Annual Event

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Sept. 10: The Blackhawk Technical College Foundation invited donors and scholarship recipients to its second annual Scholars & Donors Celebration on Tuesday. Read More

Grand Openings

Public Safety Center Open House Marks Completion of Blackhawk’s New Complex

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Sept. 26: Blackhawk Technical College marked a significant milestone on Thursday with the official unveiling of its newly completed Public Safety Center during a special open house and ribbon-cutting event. Read More

Blackhawk Celebrates the Opening of the Innovative Manufacturing Education Center

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Oct. 25: Blackhawk Technical College celebrated the opening of its state-of-the-art Innovative Manufacturing Education Center (IMEC) at the Beloit-Janesville Campus on Thursday evening, with a ribbon-cutting event and tours for industry and K12 partners. Read More

Pinnings & Graduations

Eight Graduates From Sonography Program Celebrated in Pinning Ceremony

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May 8: Congratulations to the eight graduates of Blackhawk’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Vascular Technology program, who were celebrated with a pinning ceremony Tuesday on Central Campus in Janesville. Read More

Blackhawk Nursing Graduates Honored in Pinning Ceremony

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May 9: Twenty graduating Nursing students were celebrated on Thursday in a special pinning ceremony for their completion of the Associate Degree of Nursing. Read More

First Dental Hygienist Students to Graduate from Blackhawk

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May 10: Congratulations to the graduates of Blackhawk's Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant programs, who were celebrated Friday morning with a pinning ceremony at Central Campus. Read More

Graduating Radiography Students Recognized in Pinning Ceremony

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May 10: Congratulations to our Radiography students who were recognized Friday afternoon with a pinning ceremony on Central Campus in celebration of the completion of their degree. Read More

Blackhawk Celebrates GED, HSED Graduates

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May 15: Congratulations to the 33 students who graduated Tuesday evening with their Certificate of General Education Development (GED) or their High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). Read More

Five Graduates in PTA Program Celebrated in Pinning Ceremony

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May 16: Congratulations to the five graduates in our Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program who celebrated the completion of their degree Wednesday evening with a pinning ceremony on Central Campus in Janesville. Read More

Blackhawk Graduates 25 New Recruits From Law Enforcement Recruit Academy

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May 17: Congratulations to the 25 students who completed training through Blackhawk's Law Enforcement Recruit Academy and were celebrated in a special ceremony on Friday. Read More

Blackhawk Celebrates Spring Graduates at Two Commencement Ceremonies

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May 20: Blackhawk Technical College held two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, celebrating more than 200 graduates at the Dream Center at Central Christian Church in Beloit. Read More

23 New Recruits Graduate From Blackhawk’s Law Enforcement Academy

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Dec. 6: Blackhawk Technical College held a special ceremony Friday to recognize the efforts of 23 students who completed training through the college’s Law Enforcement Recruit Academy. Read More

Blackhawk Honors Nursing Graduates in Pinning Ceremony

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Dec. 13: At a traditional pinning ceremony on Thursday evening, 30 nursing students were honored for the completion of their two-year nursing degree at Blackhawk Technical College. Read More

Blackhawk Honors New Graduates at December Commencement Ceremony

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Dec. 18: Blackhawk Technical College celebrated its newest graduates on Tuesday evening during a commencement ceremony in the Conference Center at the Beloit-Janesville Campus. Read More

Blackhawk Magazine

Blackhawk Magazine

We're excited to share the Summer/Fall 2024 Edition of our twice-yearly magazine.

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