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History

Area Ten Community College opened in several locations in Cedar Rapids in 1966, serving an enrollment of 199 students. In 1969, the college officially changed its name to Kirkwood Community College, after

Samuel J. Kirkwood Samuel Jordan Kirkwood (December 20, 1813 – September 1, 1894) was an American politician who twice served as governor of Iowa, twice as a U.S. Senator from Iowa, and as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. Early life and career Samuel Jordan ...

, an early abolitionist and Iowa's

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Governor. In 2018, the college named Dr. Lori Sundberg as the school's fifth president and the first woman to hold the position. The student enrollment during the 2018-2019 year was 16,781, with an average class size of 21, and 330 international students from 100 countries.

Academics

Kirkwood Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Kirkwood offers over 120 different degrees, diplomas, and certifications. Kirkwood also offers a program in 47 high schools throughout Iowa for high school students to obtain college credits during their junior and senior years.

Athletics

The Kirkwood Eagles athletic programs consist of men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and men's golf. The college is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), competing in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC). Kirkwood's colors are blue and white, and its mascot is an eagle named "Sammy".

References

External links

Official website
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