Retired KCC Professor Continues to Support Students Through Scholarship

For Jim Strong, retirement from the classroom did not end his connection to students at Kellogg Community College.

The retired science professor continues to support the college through an established scholarship fund with the KCC Foundation, extending a relationship that began when he joined the faculty in 1966.

Strong came to KCC after college in Memphis, three years in the U.S. Navy and graduate study in analytical chemistry at the University of Tennessee. He has said that teaching laboratory and recitation sessions as a graduate assistant helped him discover how much he enjoyed teaching.

His story connects several generations of the college: a faculty member who began teaching during KCC’s early years and still wants today’s students to have support.

Strong’s scholarship is one example of how alumni and former faculty can remain part of a campus community long after their day-to-day work there ends. For students, scholarship support can help make education more manageable; for the donor, it keeps a personal connection to the institution alive.

The college’s profile also looks back at Strong’s early life, his path into science and teaching, and the experiences that shaped his approach in the classroom.

It is a quiet kind of legacy: continuing to invest in students who are building their own futures.

Readers interested in the details of Strong’s career and the scholarship can visit KCC’s full profile and the KCC Foundation for current information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jim Strong?

Jim Strong is a retired Kellogg Community College science professor who joined the faculty in 1966.

How does he continue to help KCC students?

He supports students through a scholarship fund established with the KCC Foundation.

Where can readers find more information?

KCC’s profile of Strong and the KCC Foundation provide details about his career and scholarship support.

Sources and useful links: Jim Strong’s KCC profile