Kirtland News Releases
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 […]
