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Calhoun Celebrates Launch of Aviation Maintenance Program and FAA Certification
Calhoun Community College officially opened its new Aviation Maintenance Technology hangar Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with a ribbon cutting ceremony, marking a significant milestone in the college’s expansion of aviation education and the region’s workforce development efforts. The ceremony also included a formal certification presentation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), officially recognizing Calhoun’s new Aviation Maintenance Technology program as an FAA-certified training facility. The
Calhoun Community College’s Youngest Student Returns after Remarkable Freshman Year
When classes begin this fall at Calhoun Community College, one familiar face will once again be walking the halls, proving that determination and a love for learning have no age limit. Just one year after making history as Calhoun's youngest student ever admitted, 13-year-old Van-Houston McMillion is returning to campus following an exceptional freshman year. Accepted to the college at just 11 years old and enrolling at 12, he completed his first year with a 3.5 GPA, earned Dean's List honors, and gained
Calhoun Opens Innovative Respiratory Therapy Lab to Meet North Alabama’s Urgent Healthcare Needs
On October 22, Calhoun Community College officially opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art Respiratory Therapy Lab on the Huntsville campus during a special Open House event, celebrating the launch of its first Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Respiratory Therapy program. This initiative marks a major milestone for the college and for North Alabama as it directly addresses the region’s growing need for respiratory therapists and the increasing number of patients affected by acute conditions
