Coffeyville Community College receives national recognition during an annual conference in Austin, Texas.

Representative from CCC attended the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development conference, where Wayne Bass served as a presenter, while Krista Hanna served as both a presenter and conference chair. The conference also honored CCC student Kethlen Cardoso of Brazil, who won NISOD's 2026 Student Essay Contest. Cardoso's essay recognized International Coordinator and World Language Instructor Karen Ririe for the support and guidance she provided during Cardoso's time at the college.

As part of the award, Cardoso read her essay during NISOD's Excellence Awards Dinner and Celebration before educators and college leaders from across the nation. CCC says the recognition highlights the strong relationships between students and faculty and showcases the leadership and expertise of the college on a national stage.