JCCC Updates

Welcome to the “Perspectives from the President” series, where Dr. Tony Miksa shares insights on life at Johnson County Community College (JCCC), living in Kansas, higher education news, and the experiences that shape our campus community. From personal reflections...

Each year, the American Culinary Federation (ACF) chapter in Kansas City – also called the Greater Kansas City Chef’s Association – hosts the “Flower of the Flames” Smoking and Grilling Small Plates Competition in honor of legendary Kansas City...

The overwhelming majority of students at JCCC say they are satisfied with their college experience, and 88% would choose JCCC again. This is reported by the 2025 Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory, which is administered to JCCC students...

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Johnson County Community College (JCCC) Foundation will host the 39th annual Some Enchanted Evening gala, the College’s annual fundraising event for student scholarships. This inspiring event is a chance for community members and supporters to...

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) helps students from other colleges, high schools, and JCCC make the most of their winter break with winter session. Through accelerated online classes, students can earn up to four credit hours in just four short weeks....

When a fire breaks out in Johnson County, chances are the first responders include graduates of the Fire Science program at Johnson County Community College (JCCC). Through partnerships with area fire departments, live-fire training, and a curriculum that replicates...

The Midwest Trust Center (MTC) at Johnson County Community College (JCCC) has an exciting slate of performing arts events coming up this October. October 10 – Mariachi Garibaldi & Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande 'Eternamente: A Día de los Muertos Spectacular' Mariachi...

Story by Susan Tolleson, JCCC The transition to college is a pivotal period in a student’s academic, personal, and professional development. Whether students are coming to college from high school, the workforce, or from another college or university, it’s a...

Kansas needs nurses. But nursing school is a financial commitment—and it’s not just the tuition costs. Students are required to purchase textbooks, scrub uniforms, medical instruments, and more, which are essential for their studies. Most students need financial support...

By Susan Tolleson, JCCC As Grace Palcic heads to clerk for a federal judge in Delaware, the Johnson County Community College (JCCC) alum reflects on where it all began—when she graduated from JCCC and her high school two days apart. Thanks...

This November, Johnson Countians have the opportunity to vote for four at-large positions on the Johnson County Community College (JCCC) Board of Trustees. What is the JCCC Board of Trustees? In the 1960s, residents of rapidly growing Johnson County began to...

Today (Monday, August 25) marks the first day of the Fall 2025 semester at Johnson County Community College (JCCC). JCCC welcomes 2,794 new Cavaliers and 8,514 returning students for the 2025-2026 academic year. This academic year brings several new initiatives and projects, including welcoming...