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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 among Only 15 Alabama Community Colleges Selected to Train Alabama’s Future Law Enforcement Officers
Students pursuing careers in law enforcement now have an even greater opportunity to launch their careers through Calhoun Community College. Calhoun is among only 15 colleges in the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) selected to participate in the newly established ACCS Pathway to Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) Certification. The initiative creates a direct pathway for qualified Criminal Justice students to earn full APOSTC certification while completing their
Calhoun Hires Industry Veteran to Lead New Aviation Maintenance Technology Program
Calhoun Community College is expanding its workforce education offerings with the launch of its new Aviation Maintenance Technology program, providing students with a direct pathway to careers in one of the nation's fastest-growing and highest-demand industries. Registration is now open for Fall 2026, with classes preparing students to become FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technicians.Leading the new program is Adam L. Crow, who joins Calhoun as Aviation Program Specialist and Lead Instructor. Crow
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
The Calhoun Foundation names Kim Lewis as new Board President
The Calhoun College Foundation is pleased to announce that Kim Lewis has been named President of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Making history as the first African American to serve in this role, Lewis will succeed outgoing President, Rex Cheatham. “On behalf of Calhoun Community College and the foundation’s board of directors, we appreciate Rex for his leadership and direction of the foundation while serving during a difficult time, such as the COVID-19 pandemic,” commented Johnette Davis, Calhoun
Community leaders honored at Chamber’s annual Small Business Awards Celebration
On Tuesday, three area professionals were honored by the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce at the annual Small Business Awards Celebration for their leadership, creativity and commitment to our business community. Keith Jackson, founder and owner of Jackson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling in Decatur, was named the Raymon Baker - John Cook - Ralph Jones Small Business Person of the Year; Jacob Ladner, CEO of Thirdmark Capital in Decatur, was named the Arthur Orr Young Professional of the Year; and
