JCCC Updates

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) will construct a new building on the main campus to support the growing number of students interested in healthcare-related programs and careers—and meet state and regional workforce demand. JCCC plans to break ground on...

As he marks his first year as president of Johnson County Community College (JCCC), Dr. Tony Miksa reflects on connecting with students and employees, building relationships across the community, and what makes JCCC so special. Q: Looking back, what are...

 Celebrate the last few weeks of summer at free Light Up the Lawn concerts presented by the Midwest Trust Center and Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. All concerts start at 8 p.m. on the Nerman Museum lawn on the...

Next month, thousands of new and returning credit students will start the Fall 2026 semester at Johnson County Community College (JCCC). Students choose JCCC for a high-quality education and to earn an associate degree or certificate, but quickly discover a...

For over two decades, Kansas colleges and universities required most students, regardless of major, to pass College Algebra in order to earn a degree or certificate. But approximately 50 percent of students in the course failed to pass with a...

Registered Nursing (RN) is one of the most competitive academic programs at Johnson County Community College (JCCC)—and it’s easy to see why. JCCC’s RN program was rated the No. 2 nursing school in Kansas for 2026 and boasts a 93% to...

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) recently expanded support for those who have served our country with a new and improved space for the Veteran and Military Student Resource Center (VMSRC). Located just down the hall from its original space, the...

In May of 2026, the Johnson County Community College (JCCC) Board of Trustees approved the 2026-2027 budget, which includes a modest tuition increase for the 2026-2027 academic year. Tuition increases help ensure JCCC can continue to provide the high-quality academic programs, support services, and learning...

By Kristi Stanley, Content Development Specialist, JCCC For many high school graduates, heading straight to college feels like a logical next step. But when Aidan Kopp first enrolled at Johnson County Community College (JCCC) after graduating from Shawnee Mission South...

In 1973, the fashion world changed forever at the "Battle of Versailles” Fashion Show, where the established luxury of French couture met the disruptive energy of American sportswear. As a fundraiser for the restoration of the Palace of Versailles,...

This spring, the Johnson County Community College (JCCC) Cavaliers baseball team delivered one of the most remarkable seasons in program history. Entering postseason play as the nation’s top-ranked team, the Cavs paired their record-breaking season with the program’s first...

It’s time. The Spring 2026 semester has officially passed, and the summer season is almost here. It’s time to take your foot off the gas a bit and reflect on the past school year. This idea of stepping back...