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Calhoun's Warhawk Ambassador Program Still Accepting Applications for Partial Scholarships
Calhoun Community College’s Warhawk Student Ambassador Program is still accepting applications for the 2025–26 academic year, offering students an exciting blend of leadership, community service, and fun. This standout program awards partial scholarships and provides hands-on experience that builds both confidence and professional skills for life after college. There are no age restrictions, and all eligible students are encouraged to apply by the deadline of Friday, June 13, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Calhoun and Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Hosting Welding Camp for Girls!
Calhoun Community College, in partnership with the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the return of its annual SWeETy Camp (Summer Welding and Electrical Technology Camp) for girls entering grades 9 through 12. This hands-on, skill-building event will be held July 7–10 on Calhoun’s Decatur campus.Now in its 16th year, SWeETy Camp empowers young women by introducing them to high-demand careers in welding, electrical technology, and this year, additive manufacturing. Students
Calhoun's Show Band Hits a High Note with National Awards and Feature in Downbeat Magazine
What started as a bold idea just three years ago has now exploded onto the national stage. Calhoun Community College’s Show Band is turning heads in the music world, winning not one but three major music industry honors and landing a prestigious feature in Downbeat Magazine, one of the most respected voices in music journalism.The ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Matt Leder, earned the Downbeat Student Music Award for Outstanding Performance in the Blues Pop Rock category, a distinction widely regarded
Calhoun Launches New Facility Connecting Art and STEM Career Readiness
With excitement and pride in its ongoing mission to innovate workforce development, Calhoun Community College officially cut the ribbon today on its newest instructional site, the STEAM Imagination Center, a cutting edge training facility that blends science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics under one roof.Located in downtown Decatur, just steps from the Alabama Center for the Arts and minutes from Calhoun’s main campus, the newly renovated two story building is a reimagined version of the
Calhoun Golfer Takes the National Stage at NJCAA Women's Championship in Iowa
Calhoun Community College sophomore Harper Quick, a native of Hazel Green, Alabama, is proudly representing the Warhawks this week as she competes in the inaugural NJCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship, held May 13–16 at Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone, Iowa. Harper received an at-large individual selection to participate in the national tournament, marking a historic moment not only for her athletic career but also for the NJCAA, as this is the first-ever Division II Women’s Golf Championship
From Self-Doubt to Service: A Calhoun Student’s Powerful Journey to Purpose
For Giovanni Santiano, the journey to becoming a nurse was about much more than earning a degree. It was about finding purpose, proving something to himself, and turning his struggles into strength. This Thursday at 4 p.m., Giovanni will proudly walk across the stage at Calhoun Community College’s commencement ceremony, held at the Propst Arena in the Von Braun Center. He will graduate with a degree in Nursing, celebrating a milestone that once felt out of reach for a young man who once questioned if he
Calhoun Announces 2025 Summer Camps Schedule
Calhoun Community College is excited to announce its 2025 summer camps schedule, offering a wide variety of engaging, hands-on learning opportunities for individuals ranging from elementary school students to adults. With camps focused on everything from cybersecurity and welding to athletics, automotive technology, Legos, and theatre, there is something for every age group and interest. “Each year, our summer camps provide an incredible opportunity for students to explore careers, strengthen skills, and
Calhoun Partners with Alabama DHR to Offer Summer Employment Opportunities for Local Youth
Calhoun Community College, in collaboration with the Alabama Community College System and the Department of Human Resources (DHR), is proud to announce its continued participation in the DHR Summer Youth Program, offering exciting paid summer employment opportunities for local youth. From June 1 to July 31, participants can work up to 20 hours per week and earn up to $12 per hour.This is Calhoun’s second consecutive year participating in the program, following a successful inaugural year in 2024. Building
Calhoun Kicks off 2025 Graduation Activities
As the academic year draws to a close, Calhoun Community College is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of its students during the 2025 commencement season. This year’s graduation ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Propst Arena inside the Von Braun Center (VBC) in downtown Huntsville. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be livestreamed on the college’s homepage at www.calhoun.edu. According to the college’s Office of Admissions, 2,858
