legal service has made him passionate about becoming an attorney who can serve those who need it most. “The 29 Who Shine honorees are exceptional student leaders who saw a way to improve something and acted on it, and for that we are grateful. They are a credit to the colleges and universities they attend.

civic and cultural lives of area residents and the prosperity of local and regional businesses.” MCC President Gena Glickman noted that the ICEO and the faculty fellow are an important part of the college’s mission. She is pleased to see Hurston pick up the torch.

He completed his residency in 1978 and moved to North Platte, joining the staff of Great Plains Regional Medical Center, now Great Plains Health, as a general surgeon. He retired from his surgery practice in 2006. Bonnie worked as a computer programmer for Mutual of Omaha while Bob was in medical school and again during Bob’s surgery residency.

Teacher of the Year during its annual conference in Kansas City. Both the national and regional awards are designed to recognize outstanding contributions to business education by a postsecondary business educator. Chittick has taught business classes at NPCC for 20 years.

has been an active participant in AAWCC programs over the years, presenting on data-savvy decision making and on decisions about leadership transitions, and participating in the organization’s CEO Network. Prior to joining Achieving the Dream in 2015, Stout was president of Montgomery County Community College (Pa.

a valued member of our crew at the Civic Center. I am so honored to work beside her and our entire team of hard-working staff that assist from planning to executing all our events year-round.” Faucette, who has served nearly 16 years in her current position, said she was thrilled about winning the award.

nation’s top four-year universities. This scholarship will cover a significant share of Rashida’s educational expenses — including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees so that she can achieve a bachelor’s degree. We are all very excited for Rashida!” Anderson-Abdullah has been a DMACC Urban and Ankeny Campus student.

positive experiences as an honors student have influenced the design of the new program. The Honors College will offer students who have outstanding potential an opportunity to enhance their two-year college experience.

what many consider the first mass school shooting that made headlines on a national stage here locally at Frontier Middle School in Moses Lake, Wash., in February 1996. Lane subdued shoote Barry Loukaitisr — but tragically, not before he claimed three victims and scarred a community.

Beverly Fatherree. The two co-authored an English textbook called “For Our Students.” The book is sold at a low cost to students at a number of community colleges, and the two of them get no profits from the book. Hammons said in her Cowan Award address that nearly 5,000 Hinds Community College students.

According to Coleman, the TCC Student Union has become more than just a center of social activity and is now also a place where students can receive leadership training and engage with local nonprofits to strengthen the community and build their own skills.

to be a teacher,” said Peeks. “I’d had so many rotten teachers in high school.” Peeks enrolled late in what was then Kearney State College and studied math and chemistry instead. However, he didn’t find enough fulfillment in those areas to make them into a profession.

Wright participated in four days of discussions and workshops centering around seven themes: Leadership & Vision, Data & Technology, Equity, Teaching & Learning, Engagement & Communication, Strategy & Planning, and Policies & Practices.

because the assumption is made that talented people don't require guidance. More often, however, it is because the pathway to advancement is sometimes not clear, and mentorship is often seen as an informal activity not as an objectives-driven partnership.

Forsythe is scheduled to graduate in spring of this year with her associate degree in dental hygiene but getting to this point wasn’t easy. In 2014, she found herself out of a job she loved and was faced with a new reality — starting over. Forsythe had some college credit under her belt but never completed her degree.

significant contribution to CASE through her leadership, advocacy and commitment to enhance the engagement with and relevance of CASE to community colleges in our District,” said Mark Koenig, chair, CASE District VIII board. “Lisa has been very, very active with our community college activities.

Taylour Marshall examines a rock during a class taught by Carla Long at National Park Community College PCC last spring..

Cleveland State Community College’s Bridging Cultures Faculty Learning Community and the International Education Committee recently partnered to bring Kasar Abdulla to campus. Abdulla spoke to faculty, staff, and students about her experiences as a refugee during the First Gulf War and issues surrounding refugees in the state of Tennessee.