Chris M. Snoddy appointed VP for student services at BHC
Following a national search, Chris M. Snoddy has been appointed vice president for student services at Black Hawk College. Snoddy will begin his role on July 1, 2026. “Mr. Snoddy understands the important role community colleges play in transforming lives and strengthening communities,” said Dr. Jeremy Thomas, Black Hawk College president. “Great people build great organizations, and Black Hawk College already has an outstanding Student Services team. Mr. Snoddy is the type of leader who can help
UnityPoint Health & Community Veterans Engagement Board - Vet TalkX on 6/17/2026
Join us for Vet TalkX: Why Hiring Veterans is Good for BusinessJune 17, 2026 - 1-4:30 p.m.Black Hawk College Hawk’s Nest, Bldg. 4, Room 118 (Moline) 1 p.m. - Keynote speaker 1:45 p.m. - Additional speakers 2:30 p.m. - Panel Discussion/Q&A 3:15 p.m. - Networking, resources, appetizers VetTalkX highlights the exemplary talents and experiences of our QC area’s brightest Veterans and the skills they bring to the civilian workforce and non-profit world. Vet TalkX’s mission is to inform the QC community on
Community Foundation awards scholarships to 75+ local students
The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the recipients of $856,327 in scholarship awards, the largest total dollars awarded in the organization’s 60+ year history. The awards are made possible by the generosity of donors to scholarship funds at the Community Foundation. “Behind every scholarship is a personal motivation,” said Sue Hafkemeyer, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. “Some donors are honoring someone important to them; others are paying forward the help they once
Report: Black Hawk College and its students add more than $291M to local economy
Black Hawk College has released new findings from a comprehensive economic impact study showing the college contributed nearly $291 million in total income to the local economy during the 2023-24 fiscal year. The study, conducted by Lightcast, demonstrates the college's significant return on investment to its major stakeholder groups – students, taxpayers, society and employers. “This report makes clear that Black Hawk College is more than a place of learning,” said Dr. Jeremy Thomas, President of
