Kalamazoo Valley Community College

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Kalamazoo Valley Community College
KVCC Front Entrance.jpg
Type community college
Established1966;58 years ago (1966)
Endowment $17.9 million (2020) [1]
Students11,398
Location, ,
USA
Campusmulti location
Colors Valley Blue #639, White
MascotCougar
Website www.kvcc.edu

Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) is a public community college in Kalamazoo, Michigan. [2] It was established in 1966 by the overwhelming approval of voters in nine local school districts. It enrolls about 10,000 students. Kalamazoo Valley offers certificate programs in more than 20 areas of study and associate degrees in 25 others. Michigan National Guard close family members can receive tuition assistance to attend KVCC as of August 2023. [3]

Marilyn Schlack served as president of the college for 35 years and retired in 2017. [4]

Locations

Currently, Kalamazoo Valley Community College has four campuses: Texas Township, Arcadia Commons, Groves Campus, and the Bronson Healthy Living Campus.

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References

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