Blackhawk Technical College’s nursing program has a lot to celebrate. In addition to the third consecutive semester of graduates achieving a 100% pass rate on the National Counsel Licensure Examination (NCLEX), the program received some great news for future students. The Parker Foundation has proposed a gift that would create a fund of up to $1 million in support of scholarships for the BTC nursing program students.

Building on an initial gift of $250,000 to establish The Nancy B. Parker Nursing Scholars, the Parker Foundation has committed to donating an additional $250,000, based on...