The Calhoun Foundation Names Kim Lewis as the New Board President
The Calhoun College Foundation is pleased to announce that Kim Lewis has been named President of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Making history as the first African American to serve in this role, Lewis will succeed outgoing President, Rex Cheatham. “On behalf of Calhoun Community College and the foundation’s board of directors, we appreciate Rex for his leadership and direction of the foundation while serving during a difficult time, such as the COVID-19 pandemic,” commented Johnette Davis,
Alabama Center for the Arts Breaks Ground on First Residence Hall
Decatur, AL – Today, Calhoun Community College and Athens State University hosted a groundbreaking ceremony in celebration of the construction for new residence halls at the Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) in downtown Decatur. “Today is a great day for Calhoun, Athens State and the City of Decatur,” commented Dr. Jimmy Hodges, Calhoun Interim President. “This was a project we foresaw working towards in the future, but today bears the fruit of the great work and dedication of our elected officials, city
Calhoun Removes Barriers of Entry for Individuals Interested in Attending College
Calhoun Community College is working diligently to ensure the admissions process for individuals seeking workforce training or their college degree is seamless through its Mobile Instant Admission Days event. According to Jessica Jackson, Calhoun Recruitment Coordinator, the nation’s workforce is in shambles right now as the need for skilled workers continues to increase alongside gas prices and the cost of living. “The country is in an interesting bind as many people are forced to choose work rather