Kirtland News Releases
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 […]
Gold Standard: Kirtland Recognized as a Leading College for Veterans in Michigan
Veterans matter. That belief has guided Kirtland Community College to earn Gold-level status for the third time in four years from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA). This distinction signals Kirtland’s continued dedication to ensuring veterans have the resources, opportunities and respect they deserve. Kirtland’s President, Dr. Gary Roberts, refers to the Gold-level achievement as […]
Kirtland Community College Celebrates 60 Years of Community Service and Education in Northern Michigan
GRAYLING, MI (Sep. 3, 2025) – Kirtland Community College is proud to announce its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of educational excellence, community partnerships, and service to northern Michigan. Throughout the 2025-2026 academic year, the College will celebrate this milestone with a year-long series of events, publications, and community engagement opportunities designed to honor its […]
Kirtland Community College Announces John Thiel as New Vice President of Academic Affairs
Kirtland Community College proudly announces the appointment of John Thiel as the institution’s new Vice President of Academic Affairs. Thiel’s promotion comes after a career spanning more than two decades at Kirtland, beginning in 2001 when he joined the college as a History and Humanities instructor. “After reviewing a pool of 27 candidates, we are […]
