Kirtland News Releases
Hands-On Healing: Kirtland Welding Students Forge Innovation for Tribal Eagle Rehabilitation
For four advanced welding and fabrication students at Kirtland Community College, their final weeks before graduation weren’t spent merely reviewing notes or taking written exams. Instead, they were huddled over blueprints, calculating structural weights, and executing precise welds on a project destined to impact wildlife conservation across the state of Michigan. In May of 2026, […]
MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology partners with Kirtland Community College to expand Forest Technology Certificate program
Newest Partnership Brings Career-Ready Forestry Education to north-central Michigan. Michigan State University’s Institute of Agricultural Technology (MSU IAT) is proud to announce Kirtland Community College as its newest community college partner. Starting in Fall 2026, MSU IAT will offer its Forest Technology certificate program at Kirtland Community College, expanding access to forestry education in northern Michigan. Students […]
Kirtland Community College & Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Team Up for Another Successful Food Distribution Event
Kirtland Community College recently reaffirmed its dedication to local neighbors by partnering with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to provide essential food supplies to approximately 594 individuals and 212 families, a marked increase from previous years’ events. The impact was visible early Friday morning, as cars began lining up before distribution began. Dozens of […]
Kirtland Community College Announces New Partnership with Central Michigan University to Expand Transfer Opportunities
Kirtland Community College students planning to transfer to Central Michigan University (CMU) will benefit from a new partnership making the path to a bachelor’s degree clearer and more affordable. Through CMU’s expanded Central Bound program, Kirtland students access coordinated academic advising and aligned course offerings that help them build a stronger academic foundation in their […]
Kirtland Community College Students Shine with Top Creative Writing and Photography Honors at Michigan LAND Conference
Kirtland Community College celebrates two students, Kingsley Backstrom and Mandy Lee Andrews, who received statewide honors at the recent Michigan Liberal Arts Network for Development (LAND) Conference. Among students from other Michigan Community Colleges, Backstrom placed secondin Creative Writing, while Andrews earned Honorable Mention in Photography. The Michigan LAND Conference, an annual gathering that recognizes […]
Kirtland Community College Announces 2025 Fall President’s, Dean’s, and Part-time Honorees
Officials at Kirtland Community College recently recognized students for their academic achievements during the 2025-26 Fall semester which earned them placement on the college’s president’s, dean’s and part-time honorees lists. To qualify for the president’s list, candidates must be full-time students who earn a grade-point average between 3.8 and 4.0. Dean’s list candidates must have […]
Kirtland Basketball Opens Season with New Coaches and New Energy
Kirtland Community College basketball is kicking off a new era with both the men’s and women’s teams under fresh leadership. The Firebirds will host their first home games of the season on Friday, November 14, following early road matchups that set the tone for a season of growth and determination. The men’s team opened with […]
Kirtland Community College Hosts Exclusive Advance Screening of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution
Kirtland Community College is delighted to announce a special community event in partnership with WCMU Public Media and the League of Women Voters of Grand Traverse Area/Crawford County Unit (LMV). Together, these organizations will present an exclusive advance screeningof Ken Burns’ highly anticipated PBS documentary series, The American Revolution, on Tuesday, November 11, from 6:00 […]
