Like many Quincyans, Chris Taylor once believed that bigger cities meant bigger opportunity—more options, more style, more possibility. But over time, he discovered what fashion teaches best: quality matters more than excess, and the right foundation makes everything else possible.
Taylor spent his middle school and high school years in California, living in Camp Pendleton. After graduating, he found work with a small boutique fashion chain in Los Angeles, gaining firsthand experience in retail and style in one of the...
JWCC alumnae Ashley Otto ’14 and Faith Mountain ’17 followed different blueprints for their college...
When Joel Thomas Bagley suits up for the JWCC Blazers on the soccer field, few...
At John Wood Community College, students are encouraged to lead with compassion and purpose—and Mackenize Ohnemus is...
Photo captions: L: Dr. Samuel Dyer and his wife. Above: The first JWCC soccer team,...
In a unique and inspiring journey, Christy, the Social Service Director at Liberty Village in...
Nick Knuffman-Brewer’s journey began at John Wood Community College (JWCC), where he experienced a beautiful...
I graduated from JWCC with no student debt and transferred to U of I to finish my bachelor's degree.
—Brent Mansfield, Crop Production Researcher
I would recommend starting with one or two years of community college to anyone.
—Katie Richárd, FBI
I took classes in different subjects to find what I wanted to do for a living & learned what I was truly passionate about.
—Breckon Bice, Project Engineer- Nenan Co.
When I was accepted to medical school, my credits transferred easily like they were from Mizzou.
—Greg Havermale, Physician
My professors were tough, but I knew they were doing their jobs when Purdue made an exception for me to join the program in the middle of the third year.
—Sebastian Francis, NASA
