JCCC Updates

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) helps students from JCCC and other colleges make the most of their winter break with Winter Session. Students can choose one class and earn up to 4 credit hours in four short weeks. These accelerated...

When paramedics are called to respond to an emergency, they must quickly assess the situation, make critical healthcare decisions, and administer care to patients, all while adapting to rapidly changing conditions and staying calm under pressure. At Johnson County Community...

By Gabrielle Thompson At JCCC, student voices tell the story of our campus. Each month during the academic year, the JCCC Updates column will feature a story originally published in The Messenger, JCCC’s student newspaper, to share student-reported stories about the issues, events,...

For more than 20 years, Johnson County Community College (JCCC) has hosted the annual Greater Kansas City Japan Festival on its campus in Overland Park. Hosted by the Heart of America Japan-America Society (HAJAS) and JCCC, this one-day celebration of Japanese...

Visit the Stu Shafer Open Petal Farm at Johnson County Community College (JCCC), and you’ll find yourself immersed in 2.5 acres of a living classroom. Since opening its “gates” in 2010, the Farm is home to the Sustainable Agriculture Certificate program and...

Coming off a remarkable 2025-26 season, JCCC’s soccer and volleyball teams enter the fall with energy and excitement. Last year, the Cavaliers captured the program's first-ever national championship in baseball, while men's and women's basketball and women's soccer and volleyball...

Each year, the Workforce Development and Continuing Education (WDCE) branch at Johnson County Community College (JCCC) welcomes the opportunity to share an annual report with the Johnson County community, academic and industry partners, and College supporters. Throughout Fiscal Year...

Today (Monday, August 24), Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is excited to welcome students to campus for the first day of the 2026-2027 academic year. "As we begin another academic year, we at JCCC remain focused on helping every student...

What are placement tests for classes, and how do I know if I need to take one? Some courses at JCCC require placement tests prior to enrollment. This helps measure your competency in subject areas like English, math, and reading...

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...