Kalamazoo Valley History and Milestones
This was the original location of KVCC before moving to its current Texas Township Campus in 1968.
What is the former Kalamazoo Central High School?
This historic theater in downtown Kalamazoo, built in 1927, is known for its atmospheric design and vibrant performing arts scene.
What is the Kalamazoo State Theatre?
Students interested in sustainable food systems might enroll in this program at KVCC.
What is Sustainable Brewing?
This area at KVCC provides support and resources for students' mental well-being and degree planning.
What is Student Development Services?
This notable abolitionist and women's rights activist gave a famous speech in Kalamazoo in 1856.
Who is Sojourner Truth?
This significant expansion of KVCC in 2015 focused on health care and sustainable food systems.
What is the Bronson Healthy Living Campus?
This cultural institution in Kalamazoo houses over 4,000 works of art, ranging from classical to contemporary.
What is the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts?
KVCC’s "Medical Assistant Technology" program requires proficiency in this medical software used for electronic health records.
What is Epic or Cerner?
This iconic structure at KVCC's Texas Township Campus is a central feature of the campus and serves as a recognizable symbol of the college.
What is the KVCC Tower?
This program guarantees free college tuition to graduates of the Kalamazoo Public Schools, announced in 2005.
What is the Kalamazoo Promise?
This student-run publication at KVCC covered campus news, events, and student opinions.
What is The Valley Vanguard?
In 1910 the City of Kalamazoo purchased this 60-acre parcel of land for $5,000 and it opened to the public in 1911.
What is Milham Park?
KVCC's "Paramedic" program is one of the few in Michigan accredited by this national body, ensuring rigorous academic and clinical standards.
What is the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)?
Nearly one-sixth of this 248-acre park has been designated as open space with walking paths, ponds and plant and bird sanctuaries.
What is The Groves Education Business Technology Park?
This KVCC program provides hands-on experience in HVAC systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair.
What is the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program?
In 2020, KVCC launched this program aimed at addressing the region's need for skilled trades workers in advanced manufacturing.
What is the Advanced Manufacturing Career Academy?
This Kalamazoo park, known for its extensive walking trails and scenic views, also features a picturesque pond and Japanese garden.
What is Celery Flats Historical Area?
This KVCC program focuses on "Industrial Safety" and "Environmental Compliance," critical for careers in workplace safety and health.
What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) program?
This area on campus was established in the early 1970s in order to protect the groundwater supply of the Atwater Wellfield.
What is The Al Sabo Land Preserve?
This program includes the course "Introduction to Digital Forensics."
What is the Cybersecurity program?
From 1984 to 1991, this program received its operating support from Kalamazoo Public Schools until 1991.
What is the Kalamazoo Valley Museum?
A popular destination for art lovers, this downtown Kalamazoo center offers rotating exhibits, art classes, and a unique gift shop.
What is the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center?
This program at KVCC offers a degree with a focus on "Supply Chain Logistics," covering topics from inventory management to transportation.
What is the Business Administration program?
This facility was named for a long-time Board Member of the college.
What is Anna Whitten Hall?
Kalamazoo was historically known for manufacturing this item, essential to the music industry.
What are Gibson guitars?