Report: Kalamazoo Valley Community College Ranks No. 1

Most Popular Among Kalamazoo County College-Bound Students in Class of '22

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - According to a recent report, the most popular college destination for class of 2022 graduates is the same for every school district in Kalamazoo County. Kalamazoo Valley Community College was the No. 1 choice in the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) service area.

Results of the MI School Data Report were published on April 19 by MLive.com. The full story can be found at https://bit.ly/ValleyRanks1.

"We are gratified that students and their families are continuing to embrace the high-quality educational programs and support services offered by Kalamazoo Valley," said College President L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D. "This top ranking comes as no surprise to us because we work diligently to make sure that the college is a great place where all students can learn, grow, thrive and find success."

Kalamazoo Valley Community College was established in 1966 by the overwhelming approval of voters in nine local school districts. It is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college with enrollment of about 10,000 students. Kalamazoo Valley offers 50 certificate programs and associate degrees in 60 areas of study. In addition to associate degree and certificate programs in business, health care, human and public services, math and the sciences and technical and industrial occupations, the college operates the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Center for New Media, student-run restaurants and an urban farm and food hub.

"Especially during our celebration of Community College Month in April, this is great news," said Paige Eagan, Ph.D., provost and vice president for instruction and student services at Kalamazoo Valley. "I am proud of our faculty, staff and administrators who together serve all students. We work closely with K-12 partners, community members and organizations to make sure Valley is a great place for learners of all ages and backgrounds."

Summer semester classes at Kalamazoo Valley Community College begin on May 8 and fall semester classes begin on Sept. 6. More information is available at www.kvcc.edu/register.

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