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Calhoun Announces Exciting Lineup of 2026 Summer Camps for Students of All Ages
From athletics and advanced manufacturing to cybersecurity, healthcare, theater, and welding, Calhoun Community College is gearing up for an exciting summer packed with opportunities for students of all ages. Calhoun’s 2026 Summer Camps schedule features a wide variety of engaging programs designed to inspire, educate, and entertain students from elementary school through high school. New camps are being added regularly, giving families even more options throughout the summer. Whether students want to
Calhoun's Social Work Program Continues to Grow as UNA Joins Transfer Partnership List
Today, Calhoun Community College expanded opportunities for future social workers by officially signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of North Alabama, creating a new transfer pathway for students pursuing careers in social work.According to Florence Doughty, Calhoun’s Social Work Instructor and Social Services Coordinator, the agreement allows students who graduate from Calhoun in good academic standing, with at least 30 transferable credit hours or completion of an associate
Calhoun Gives Future Healthcare Professionals Hands-on Look at Medical Laboratory Careers
Today, representatives from Calhoun Community College welcomed prospective students, educators, and community members to its Huntsville Campus. The immersive Medical Laboratory Sciences Open House gave attendees a firsthand look at the vital role laboratory professionals play in healthcare. Hosted in the Math, Science and CIS Building, the event highlighted Calhoun’s Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) and Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) programs through interactive lab tours, faculty meet-and-greets,
Calhoun Celebrates Future Workforce at 5th Annual Technical Career Signing Day
Today, Calhoun Community College celebrated the next generation of skilled workers today during its 5th Annual Technical Career Signing Day, held at the college’s Advanced Technology Center on the Decatur campus.Hosted in partnership with the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), the event recognized high school students from across North Alabama as they signed letters of intent to begin their technical education and careers with one of Calhoun’s industry partners.“This event is a powerful
Calhoun Student Turns Compassion into Action and Creates Scholarship to Support Student Mothers
For many students, college is about earning a degree and preparing for a career. For Calhoun Community College student Kara Jones, it has also become a way to help others stay on track when life presents difficult choices.Jones, who is studying general studies with a focus on social work and criminal justice, recently established a $2,000 scholarship through the Calhoun Foundation. The Supporting Moms, Supporting Students Scholarship was created to help student mothers overcome financial barriers while
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
