Kirtland News Releases
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 fourth time in five 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. “Our veterans and military connected students bring an incredible perspective and strength […]
First-Ever Entry, First-Place Win: Kirtland Art Student Takes Top Honors at International Fine Arts Exhibition
Zaria Converse, an art student at Kirtland Community College, was awarded first place in Jurors Choice Best of Show at the 2026 Great Northern Art Explosion, an international juried fine arts exhibition hosted annually by the AuSable Artisan Village in Grayling, Michigan. This achievement marks a major milestone in Converse’s artistic and academic journey, as […]
Kirtland Community College Set to Host ‘Meet the Candidate’ Event on October 8
Kirtland Community College is pleased to announce the “Meet the Candidate” event on Thursday, October 8, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This engaging forum will take place in the community rooms at the Grayling Campus, providing an opportunity for the community to meet and interact with representatives from US House of Representatives, 1st District, Michigan […]
Kirtland Foundation Announces Four New Scholarship Recipients
The Kirtland Foundation is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of four newly established scholarships: the Karen Pruitt Memorial Scholarship, the JJ’s Automotive Memorial Scholarship, the Otsego County Shop With A Cop Scholarship, and the Walt, Carol, and Tim Lawrence Endowed Scholarship. These awards highlight the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to removing financial barriers and supporting […]
Kirtland Community College Launches the Inaugural Women’s Volleyball Season Under Head Coach Lynn Hause
Kirtland Community College has officially ushered in a new era for Firebird Athletics with the launch of its women’s volleyball program. Under the leadership of head coach Lynn Hause, the Firebirds are taking the court for the first time in school history with a roster of 11 student-athletes ready to establish a new collegiate tradition. […]
Kirtland Community College Announces New Academic Leadership Team to Drive Program Innovation, and Regional Partnerships
Kirtland Community College announced three new academic leaders for its institutional leadership team. Following an extensive nationwide search led by committees of Kirtland faculty and staff, Kirtland appointed Gina Mezzano-Ostien as Dean of Arts and Sciences, Eric Fradette as Dean of Occupational Programs, and Kim Blake as Director of Nursing and Allied Health. “I am […]
Kirtland Community College Announces 2026 Winter President’s, Dean’s, and Part-time Honorees
Officials at Kirtland Community College recently recognized students for their academic achievements during the 2025-26 Winter 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 […]
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, […]
