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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
Calhoun Students Sweep Statewide Competition Bringing Home Over 75 Medals And Top Honors
Calhoun Community College is proud to celebrate an extraordinary performance at the 2025 SkillsUSA Alabama State Leadership and Skills Conference in Mobile, where students brought home an impressive 76 medals and multiple chapter awards. A total of 96 students competed in 37 different events, showcasing their technical skill, leadership, and career readiness. Their efforts earned 35 Gold, 25 Silver, and 16 Bronze medals, propelling Calhoun to one of the top-performing colleges in the state. In addition
Athens State University Names Dr. Catherine Wehlburg as 39th President
The Athens State University Board of Trustees has named Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg as the 39th president of Athens State University. This appointment marks the third woman to be named as a permanent president – the first in almost a century. Wehlburg succeeds Dr. Philip Way and has served as Interim President since January 2023. She originally joined the Athens State team in June 2021 as the University’s Provost. Dr. Wehlburg received her B.S. in Psychology and her M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Educational
Calhoun Grad Earns Dual Nursing Degree through UAH Partnership
As the spring semester draws to a close at Calhoun Community College, Kehinde Oyediran stands on the brink of a significant milestone. Among the graduating students who will soon walk across the stage during the college’s commencement ceremony, Oyediran's journey is particularly inspiring. Not only will he receive his associate's degree in Nursing from the college, but he also recently attained his bachelor's degree in nursing from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) through the college’s
