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Calhoun to Offer Full-Time Mental Health Services for Students, Faculty, and Staff with the Hiring of New Counselor
In a significant effort to provide mental wellness services to its campus, Calhoun Community College is excited to announce the hiring of Leslie Shelor as the college’s first full-time mental health counselor. This new position expands the college’s mental health services for students, faculty, and staff, emphasizing Calhoun’s commitment to fostering a healthy, supportive campus environment.This initiative comes on the heels of a system-wide push launched this past summer by Neil Scott, Vice Chancellor of
Calhoun brings back Christmas at Calhoun: A free holiday celebration for the community!
The holiday spirit is about to come alive at Calhoun Community College! After a few years off, Christmas at Calhoun: A Gift to the Community is returning on Monday, December 2, with a festive celebration that’s fun for all ages. This free, family-friendly event will take place from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Grand Foyer of the Sparkman Building on Calhoun’s Huntsville campus, 102 Wynn Dr. NW Huntsville, AL.This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a variety of exciting activities,
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
Applications Now Open for New Residence Hall in Downtown Decatur
The Alabama Center for the Arts is now accepting applications for its new residence hall that is slated to open this fall. The three-story, state-of-the-art living facility will feature 49 apartments for Calhoun Community College and Athens State University students enrolled in arts programs at both institutions.The residence hall will offer a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, complete with both ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and adaptable units. Amenities include a refrigerator,
Alabama Center for the Arts to Host Writers' Series Event
Decatur, AL – The Alabama Center for the Arts invites you to join them on May 2 at 6:00 pm for a special ACA Writers’ Series Event featuring Jennifer Horne and Jeanie Thompson, two University of Alabama Press authors as they compare notes on their writing projects about singular Alabama women. They will discuss their journey as authors celebrating women of distinction who both lead colorful, but often lonely, lives. Guests are invited to join the discussion with questions and comments. Jennifer Horne (of
Calhoun Community College Announces Jazz Festival
Decatur, Alabama - April 13, 2024 - Calhoun Community College's Music Department is excited to present the 2024 ACA Jazz Festival, titled "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans," on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) located at 133 2nd Ave NE and at the historic Princess Theatre located at 112 2nd Ave NE, both in downtown Decatur. The festival will showcase a spectacular lineup of renowned musicians, offering a full day of live performances, educational clinics, and
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
