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  • Jan
    8

    HCC to hold ceremony for Board of Trustees Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Houston Community College (HCC) will hold a Swearing-in ceremony for new terms for the Board of Trustees during the January meeting.

  • Mar
    7

    Nominations are now being accepted for the HCC Diversity Champion Award 2017 Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The award was created to recognize faculty, staff and students who have made outstanding contributions towards advancing the purpose and goals of Houston Community College’s Diversity and Inclusion mission. As such, the award celebrates individuals who champion efforts resulting in greater diversity, inclusion and opportunities for all members of our community. Deadline to submit has been EXTENDED: No later than 5:00 p.m. on March 24, 2017

  • Jan
    11

    HCC gives public the opportunity to check airbags for safety Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    As students head back to school for the spring semester, Houston Community College encourages students, as well as the general public, to make sure automobile airbags are working properly. HCC District VII Trustee Neeta Sane is teaming up with Airbag Recall: Houston to host a series of “Airbag Awareness” campus events where students can learn if their vehicles are affected by the ongoing Takata airbag recall, the largest safety recall in U.S. history.

  • Jan
    11

    Innovation and transformation touted as keys to HCC’s success during Convocation 2017 Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Creating the ultimate student experience through innovation and transformation was the key message to Houston Community College (HCC) staff and faculty during Spring Convocation Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Bayou City Event Center.

  • Jan
    12

    UN Association Chair to give keynote address at 2017 HCC Black History Scholarship Gala Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The Honorable Teta V. Banks, the internationally known chair of the United Nations Association who works to educate, inspire and mobilize Americans to support the efforts of the UN, is the keynote speaker of the 2017 Houston Community College Black History Scholarship Gala.

  • Jan
    12

    HCC art students use 3D printers to see their drawings come alive Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Houston Community College Digital Art classes are incorporating 3D imagery to change the mindset of students.

  • Jan
    13

    HCC gets Alief ISD students ready for the workforce Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Alief ISD Career and Technical Education recognizes students with Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)

  • Jan
    17

    Muddassir Siddiqi named next president of HCC Central College Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Dr. Siddiqi, who previously served as Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Morton College in Cicero, Illinois, is scheduled to begin his duties at Houston Community College Feb. 1.

  • Jan
    18

    Eva Loredo named Houston Community College Board of Trustees Chair Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    At the Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees Special meeting, the board voted to appoint Eva L. Loredo as chair and Christopher W. Oliver as vice chair and Neeta Sane as secretary for the 2017 term.

  • Jan
    20

    HCC Board of Trustees votes to continue support of Texas Dream Act Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The law provides conditions of residency which apply to undocumented students to attend colleges in Texas and be eligible to receive state funded financial aid.

  • Jan
    25

    HCC names new Vice Chancellor for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Dr. Kurt E. Ewen has been named to the new position of Vice Chancellor for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness.

  • Jan
    26

    HCC brings airbag recall awareness to students Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC and representatives from Airbag Recall: Houston held an educational event as part of Welcome Back Week on the West Loop and Stafford campuses.

  • Jan
    30

    HCC bulletin concerning the President’s Executive Order on immigration Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC is encouraging any students, faculty, or staff members who are not United States citizens or may be impacted by the executive order to avoid any travel outside of the U.S. at this time.

  • Jan
    31

    HCC student shows off her creations at artists showcase Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC Fashion Merchandising student Kisa Williams displays her creations at the LAUNCH Pop-up show.

  • Feb
    1

    HCC Abuse Awareness Program transforms students' lives Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Ayesha Farr is one of several HCC counselors and faculty across the district who develops events to raise awareness related to issues of Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking and Sexual Assault.

  • Feb
    2

    Heir of two 'great Americans' to speak at HCC Black History Scholarship Gala on Feb. 25 Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Nettie Washington Douglass, the great-granddaughter of educator and inventor Booker T. Washington and the great- great-granddaughter of statesman, orator and author Frederick Douglass, will be a speaker at the 2017 HCC Black History Scholarship Gala.

  • Feb
    8

    HCC hires Linda Toyota as Associate Vice Chancellor of Communications and Marketing Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Toyota brings more than 20 years of leadership experience to HCC. Prior to HCC, she was the President of the Asian Chamber of Commerce.

  • Feb
    14

    HCC receives prestigious accreditation in culinary arts Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) awards a certificate of accreditation to the HCC Culinary and Baking & Pastry Arts Program.

  • Feb
    15

    HCC faculty musicians perform in UH’s Your Brain on Art concert Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC and researchers from the University of Houston collaborated for a concert on Feb. 12 in order to study creativity and the brain.

  • Feb
    17

    HCC professor balances work with motherhood and community activism Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    More than a profession, nursing is a vocation that requires a high degree of multi-tasking. An HCC graduate and current professor in the Licensed Vocational Nursing program is an inspiring example of that.

  • Feb
    17

    HCC to provide free depression screenings on Feb. 23 Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC and the Houston Psychiatric Society are partnering to teach students and the community about the signs and symptoms of depression.

  • Feb
    26

    HCC hosts State of the College 2017 Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC Chancellor Dr. Cesar Maldonado shared highlights from the past year and discusses the innovation and transformation taking place at HCC and in Texas higher education.

  • Mar
    3

    HCC holds blood drives to save lives Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC students, faculty and staff rolled up their sleeves during three blood drives at the West Loop, Gulfton and Stafford Campuses. Their donations will help ensure the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center has a healthy supply of blood for our community.

  • Mar
    9

    Spring 2017 Newsletter from Trustee Neeta Sane Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    I need to bring to your attention an urgent matter – the on-going Airbag Recall. It is the largest and most complex recall in U.S. history.

  • Mar
    10

    HCC Southwest College collects diapers for charity Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Donations of baby diapers, as well as adult diapers/pads, will be accepted through Tuesday, April 4.

  • Mar
    27

    HCC Brays Oaks Center answers the community’s education needs Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The new HCC Brays Oaks Center is responding to the increased demand for affordable workforce training in the Brays Oaks community.

  • Mar
    27

    HCC Automotive COE career fair drives students into the future Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Students interested in employment opportunities in automotive repair, diesel repair, collision repair, automotive sales, equipment and parts, as well as other transportation services were able to meet company representatives at the career fair.

  • Mar
    28

    HCC Digital & Information Technology Center of Excellence receives prestigious national designation Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    After 18 long months of submitting documentation, building a website, upgrading content, and aligning curriculum with industry new competencies requirements, focusing on the student experience, and working with an assigned mentor, HCC has now been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense 2-Year Education for the Cybersecurity program.

  • Mar
    29

    Driven HCC alumna advises others to map out objectives to achieve goals and realize dreams Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    For HCC graduate Lebaone Llulu Mogotsakgotla, obtaining her doctorate degree in Nursing started with a tactical plan, determination and a whole lot of elbow grease.

  • Mar
    30

    Egg-cellent hunt awaits students at HCC Stafford Campus on April 12 Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The HCC Stafford Campus Student Library Advisory Council (SLAC) is looking high and low, inside and outside, for good hiding spots on the Stafford Campus grounds to place their brightly-colored eggs during the upcoming HCC Southwest College Easter Egg Hunt.

  • Mar
    31

    HCC Southwest College offers incentives for Diaper Drive Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC Southwest Campus is hosting a Diaper Drive benefitting the Fort Bend Diaper Bank in an effort to keep babies and adults dry, clean and healthy. Participants are encouraged to donate to the Diaper Drive for a chance to win a $100 Barnes and Noble gift card.

  • Apr
    4

    Five HCC artists win city grants Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC COE recognizes five students recipients of 2017 Artist Grant

  • Apr
    7

    HCC partners with Mental Health America on Stress Relief Workshops Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Studying for final exams can be a stressful time in any student’s life, and when adding balancing work and family into the mix, this can be challenging at best. Houston Community College (HCC) Southwest Student Life and Mental Health America of Fort Bend County have teamed up to help identify and manage stress in three different workshops.

  • Apr
    10

    HCC’s Dr. Ritu Raju Named American Council on Education Fellow Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The American Council on Education (ACE) named Dr. Ritu Raju, Division Chair, Speech, Communication, and Sign Language at Houston Community College (HCC) an ACE Fellow for the 2017-18 academic year.

  • Apr
    13

    Video: HCC hosts Immigration Town Hall meeting Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC, KTRK and the Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative partnered to host a public forum on the topic of immigration on April 11 at the HCC Central Campus auditorium.

  • Apr
    15

    Houston Matters interview: HCC Vice Chancellor Kimberly Beatty discusses community colleges and four-year degrees Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Houston Community College Vice Chancellor for Instructional Services & Chief Academic Officer Dr. Kimberly Beatty talks about community colleges and four-year degrees on Houston Matters radio show.

  • Apr
    18

    HCC art students compete to win best in show at Spring 2017 Juried Student Exhibition Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The HCC Spring 2017 Juried Student Exhibition will open with a public reception from 6 - 8 p.m., Thursday, April 20 at the HCC Stafford Fine Arts Center Art Gallery located at 9910 Cash Road in Stafford.

  • Apr
    19

    HCC Rockets Launch shoots for the stars Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    More than 200 middle school students proved once again that Houston truly is Space City when they launched rockets into the sky April 13 at HCC Northeast College.

  • Apr
    19

    HCC receives Paragon Award from National Council for Marketing and Public Relations Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The award is for a video production highlighting the cultural diversity of the HCC student population.

  • Apr
    20

    HCC launches Z-degree pilot program with $300,000 grant from the Kinder Foundation Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    A new partnership between the Kinder Foundation and Houston Community College (HCC) will support the development and implementation of HCC’s first Z-degree.

  • Apr
    24

    HCC Northwest College celebrates 10th anniversary of Business Plan Competition Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The competition began in 2007 and was the creation of Newspring founder Robert Westheimer and Dr. Zachary Hodges, Northwest College President.

  • Apr
    25

    HCC Digital Gaming and Simulation program to host Gaming Showcase on May 4 Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The HCC Digital Gaming and Simulation program welcomes family, friends, business partners and the community to the 11th annual Gaming Showcase on May 4 at the HCC West Loop Campus Auditorium.

  • Apr
    28

    HCC celebrates diversity with International Festival Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Over 350 students participated in the 3-hour festival at the West Loop Campus Auditorium showcasing their talents through music, dance, poetry and food.

  • May
    2

    HCC graduate and chef Hugo Ortega wins prestigious James Beard Award Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Houston Community College graduate and local chef Hugo Ortega has won the prestgious James Beard Award.

  • May
    3

    HCC and Alief ISD make history with automatic admission for students Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    On May 1, Dr. Cesar Maldonado, HCC Chancellor and HD Chambers, Alief Independent School District Superintendent, signed an agreement in the auditorium that provides eligible graduating high school seniors automatic admission to HCC.

  • May
    5

    HCC Southwest celebrates Cinco de Mayo Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The sound of traditional mariachi music filled the hallways of the Houston Community College (HCC) West Loop Campus to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

  • May
    5

    TEA recognizes HCC Challenge Early College High School for outstanding achievements Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The TEA recently granted 16 Houston Independent School District (HISD) Title 1 schools high-performance and/or high-progress status for the 2015-2016 school year. Challenge ECHS is unique in that it is one of 10 schools to make both lists.

  • May
    6

    Houston Community College hosts 2017 VAST Academy Graduation Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Houston Community College held the 2017 VAST Academy Graduation on Saturday, May 6, at the West Loop Campus.

  • May
    8

    HCC celebrates Southwest College student achievements Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Nearly 100 HCC faculty, staff, students and their families recently gathered at the HCC West Loop Campus Auditorium to celebrate outstanding student achievements in academia and leadership during the 2016-2017 school year.

  • May
    10

    HCC students design cover pages for 2017 Commencement programs Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    For second consecutive year, Houston Community College asked students to share their ideas for designing the cover pages of the annual Commencement programs.

  • May
    11

    New HCC GED graduates begin a life of opportunity Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Around 200 students received certificates in front of family and friends at the HCC Central Campus.

  • May
    11

    HCC faculty and staff enjoy FORWARD Fun Day Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Hundreds of members of the HCC family took a break from emails and meetings to participate in “FORWARD Fun Day.”

  • May
    13

    HCC salutes Class of 2017 with Commencement Ceremonies at NRG Stadium Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    More than 2,200 HCC students walked across the stage of NRG Stadium to receive their associate degrees in science, arts, teaching, applied science and other academic fields during Saturday’s 2017 Commencement Ceremony.

  • May
    15

    HCC and U.S. government focus on cybersecurity as cyberattack spreads across the world Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    A cyberattack that has infected computers in 150 countries continues to spread as experts try to determine who is responsible for the attack and how to stop it. The cyberattack started three days ago and has hit hundreds of thousands of computers in hospitals, government agencies, factories and other businesses.

  • May
    15

    Small Business Owners complete the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program at HCC Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The 18th cohort of small business owners recently completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at Houston Community College in a ceremony at the HCC Alief – Hays Campus on Friday, May 5.

  • May
    16

    HCC and Newspring announce winners of 10th annual Business Plan Competition Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Houston Community College (HCC) and the Spring Branch nonprofit organization Newspring held their annual Business Plan Competition Awards Ceremony on May 2 at the Trini Mendenhall Community Center. With 135 local business owners, community leaders, judges, advisors, trainers and volunteers in attendance, the event was a culmination of three months of challenging business training for the participants.

  • May
    23

    HCC Financial Aid video series earns national Telly Award Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The five-part educational video series serves to close the knowledge gap about the many pathways to funding and repaying college loan debt as well as financial literacy.

  • May
    23

    HCC Southwest College uses fun-filled Spring 'Yeehaw' Fling Festival to help community Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC Southwest recently created a fun-filled day to encourage students, faculty and staff to take a break from the stress of classes, studying and working.

  • May
    25

    HCC launches Apple mobile app development program with fresh approach Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC is launching the iOS Coding and Design School (iCDS) to give students cutting-edge skills and training on developing iOS apps and coding in the iOS platform.

  • May
    31

    HCC Fashion Design students hope to use Fashion Fusion as a springboard to future success Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Five HCC Fashion Design students have added to their list of accolades the distinction of being the winners of Fashion Fusion 2017.

  • May
    31

    HCC Interior Design Students benefit from partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    For students of the Interior Commercial Design Program at HCC their final class assignment consisted of a presentation in front of representatives from one of the world’s most prestigious cancer treatment and research centers.

  • May
    31

    HCC showcases manufacturing and information technology at Comicpalooza 2017 Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Thousands of comic and gaming fans packed the George R. Brown Convention Center recently to take part in Comicpalooza 2017, the largest pop culture festival in Texas. HCC dazzled the crowd with 3D printers, a Van Der Graaf generator and augmented reality.

  • May
    31

    Fort Bend students commit to HCC at Decision Day Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    More than 5,500 Fort Bend high school seniors recently packed the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land for the second annual Fort Bend Decision Day. The seniors pledged to continue their education upon high school graduation. Over 500 of them from all 11 high schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District committed to attend HCC in the fall.

  • Jun
    1

    HCC Southwest Operation College Grad prepares students to be job-ready Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    In an effort to help graduating students and alumni of HCC become job-ready, HCC invited panelists to share best practices for landing a job in their field. Experts from the media, not-for-profit organizations, technology and manufacturing industries took the time to discuss preparations for job searching and interviewing.

  • Jun
    5

    HCC Brays Oaks Center creates one-stop shop for registration Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    As part of the open house, HCC Southwest Student Services will set up special admissions, advising, and financial aid areas to make it as easy as possible for students and the community to register for classes.

  • Jun
    8

    Spring 2017 Newsletter from Trustee Adriana Tamez Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    As immediate past Board Chair, I want to thank my colleagues, the HCC administration, staff and faculty, as well as my constituents for your support. It has been an honor to serve you and lead the HCC Board of Trustees.

  • Jun
    8

    Spring 2017 Newsletter from Trustee Eva Loredo Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    As the new Chair of the HCC Board of Trustees, it is my honor and privilege to serve our community. I am committed to generating student success by supporting our faculty, staff and students and bringing in additional partnerships with regional businesses to create the ultimate student experience.

  • Jun
    8

    Spring 2017 Newsletter from Trustee Carolyn Evans-Shabazz Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    As your trustee, it’s my honor and privilege to ensure HCC is a good steward of the resources we entrust to it. I serve because I believe HCC is one of the most valuable educational and workforce development resources in the Greater Houston region.

  • Jun
    8

    Spring 2017 Newsletter from Trustee Robert Glaser Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    As your trustee, it is an honor and privilege to serve as your representative on the leadership board of HCC. I serve because I know HCC is one of the most valuable educational and workforce development resources in the Greater Houston region and is vital to the economic and academic well being of our community.

  • Jun
    12

    Houston Money Week recognizes HCC financial coaches, five students receive scholarships Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC and its financial coaches were recently recognized with the Houston Money Week Rising Star Award.

  • Jun
    13

    HCC female cadet hopes to impact police shortage and community Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Reports show a significant shortage of female police officers around the country, with women comprising only 12 percent of those entering law enforcement. HCC's police academy classes, diverse groups of females hope to increase those numbers.

  • Jun
    13

    Spring 2017 Newsletter from Trustee Zeph Capo Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    As your trustee, it is my honor and privilege to ensure HCC, is a good steward of the resources we entrust to it. I serve because I believe HCC is one of the most valuable educational and workforce development resources in the Greater Houston region.

  • Jun
    14

    Spring 2017 Newsletter from Trustee Dave Wilson Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    As your trustee, it is my honor and privilege to work to ensure HCC is a good steward of the resources you entrust to them. I serve because I believe HCC is a valuable educational and workforce development resource for the Greater Houston region.

  • Jun
    5

    The new HCC Missouri City Center is opening soon Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The HCC Missouri City Center for Entrepreneurship, Technology and Health at the Missouri City Campus will offer: Academic Classes, Computer Programming and Coding, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Medical Assistant, Small Business Administration and Registration and Advising Assistance.

  • Jun
    19

    HCC partners with OpenStax to provide students free textbooks Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC is one of 11 schools in the country chosen to participate in the 2017-2018 OpenStax Institutional Partnership Program. OpenStax, Rice University’s nonprofit textbook and technology initiative, supports the use of free, peer-reviewed textbooks on campus.

  • Jun
    19

    HCC Academic Dashboard recognized as 'Best of Texas' Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Data, which is essential to strategic planning and improving student outcomes, can be daunting when it involves more than 114,000 students covering a service area of 630 square miles. Successfully wrangling all that information into a multi-functional, user-friendly dashboard earned HCC the 2017 Best of Texas award for Best Data Analytics/Business Intelligence Project.

  • Jun
    20

    HCC Arts and Design programs awarded distinguished NASAD accreditation Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The National Association of Schools of Art and Design awarded HCC institutional accreditation May 23. HCC is one of only 28 community colleges in the United States and one of only three community colleges within Texas accredited by NASAD.

  • Jun
    21

    HCC Apple Swift summer camp begins Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    A select group of middle and high school students from Houston, Stafford and Fort Bend school districts are among the first to benefit from the new HCC-Apple collaboration that features the Swift Curriculum.

  • Jun
    21

    HCC staffer shines on the runway and finds her beauty Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    There’s an age-old adage, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” A long-time Houston Community College (HCC) employee learned this from years of managing her skin condition called Vitiligo.

  • Jun
    26

    Holding hands and changing lives as HCC shapes the future of logistics Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC and two community-based organizations in the Greater Houston area are joining forces to help shape the future of the logistics industry.

  • Jun
    29

    HCC supports a 25-year Gulfton community tradition Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The fun-filled Gulfton Festival brought hundreds of community members to Burnett Bayland Park to celebrate the event's 25th anniversary and to enjoy the "Strengthening Our Community, One Block at a Time" parade.

  • Jul
    5

    HCC Chief Human Resources Officer appointed to influential board Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    A new chapter in the professional journey of Janet May began July 1. The Chief Human Resources Officer at HCC has started a three-year term on the board of directors of the College and University Professional Association of Human Resources.

  • Jul
    6

    HCC highlights pathways at Fort Bend County State of Higher Education Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Funding, innovation and the value of higher education in Fort Bend County were the main topics discussed at the Fort Bend County Chamber of Commerce 2017 State of Higher Education.

  • Jul
    10

    HCC West Loop Campus Art Gallery to host Impressions exhibition as part of PrintHouston 2017 Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The HCC West Loop Campus Art Gallery is once again participating in PrintHouston 2017, a citywide celebration of printmaking.

  • Jul
    11

    HCC Brays Oaks Center holds first Block Information Party Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC held a fun-filled day with music, food, and giveaways designed to build community ties and educate residents about the HCC offerings in their community.

  • Jul
    11

    HCC receives Upward Bound grant, continues legacy of preparing high school students for college success Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Lifetime earning potential, improvement to quality of life and long-term community economic impact. These are just a few of the reasons HCC is committed to helping area students graduate high school and earn advanced degrees and certifications.

  • Jul
    13

    Early College High Schools at HCC earn national, state recognition Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    For many students, the best time to attend college is while they are still in high school. With that as a directive, HCC, in collaboration with Alief ISD and Houston ISD, provides services to seven ECHS campuses.

  • Jul
    14

    HCC chapter of Psi Beta wins Chapter Excellence Award Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The Houston Community College chapter of Psi Beta — The National Honor Society in Psychology for Community and Junior College — was awarded the 2016-17 Chapter Excellence Award for its outstanding commitment to excellence in scholarship, leadership, and community service.

  • Jul
    18

    HCC establishes footprint in Acres Homes community with new campus Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The new campus will include workforce, academic and continuing education programs, a combination of classrooms, student lounge, academic/computer labs, electronic resource library, multi-media space, administration and support spaces and a multi-media space.

  • Jul
    20

    HCC STEM Campers receive encouragement from industry professional Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    During the HCC Summer STEM Camp, speaker Priscilla Rodriguez, a full-stack software engineer, offered words of encouragement through sharing her own stories of challenges and triumphs.

  • Jul
    21

    HCC MBDA honors construction industry business leaders at Third Annual Salute to Minorities in Construction luncheon Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Members of Houston’s construction industry gathered to celebrate minority-owned construction firms and the organizations that support them at the Houston Minority Business Development Agency Business Center’s Third Annual Salute to Minorities in Construction luncheon.

  • Jul
    25

    HCC honored again with National Procurement Award Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    For the second consecutive year, the HCC Procurement Department has been honored with a prestigious award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. The NPI has named HCC a recipient of the 2017 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award.

  • Jul
    25

    Historic Latino Town Hall impresses HCC Small Business expert Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Liz Lara-Carreño’s greatest satisfaction after participating in Tu voz es Poder: A Latino Town Hall, was the opportunity to provide critical information and resources to entrepreneurs. The event was a perfect forum for Lara-Carreño, Director of Outreach for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program at HCC.

  • Jul
    27

    HCC hosts prestigious PrintHouston 2017 Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    This citywide celebration of printmaking features artists from all over the Gulf Coast area. Southwest College is showcasing Impressions 2017 at the West Loop Campus Art Gallery.

  • Aug
    3

    HCC's ESL/Intensive English program draws national attention Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The ESL/Intensive English program at Houston Community College is steadily becoming the center of attention for international students seeking to study in the U.S.

  • Aug
    3

    HCC accounting student embodies spirit of volunteerism Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC alumna Thao Nguyen has a passion for accounting, volunteering and community. She found a way to integrate all three while she studied accounting at HCC Southwest College and it has led to her success.

  • Aug
    11

    W.I.N. program provides new lease on life for HCC student Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Just a year ago, HCC student Lashawndra Henson felt like her life was spiraling out of control. A year later, things are looking up for the Surgical Technology program student.

  • Aug
    11

    HCC awarded prestigious Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the third consecutive year.

  • Aug
    11

    First place-winning Alief Early College Robotics Team innovates in HCC Design Lab Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Whether it’s to lend a cup of sugar or a tool, watch our kids, or to jump start our vehicle, good neighbors can rescue us in times of need. They can make a difference in our lives and positively impact what we do. Just ask the Alief Early College High School STEM Robotics Team and HCC.

  • Aug
    16

    Veterans Academy awarded College Credit for Heroes Phase VI Grant Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Veterans Affairs and Health Sciences receives $446,000 Texas Workforce Commission, College Credit for Heroes (CCFH), Phase VI grant.

  • Aug
    17

    HCC opens new Missouri City Campus, commits to community revitalization Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The new campus, located across from the Missouri City City Hall at 1600 Texas Parkway, will bridge a gap to affordable higher education in the region.

  • Aug
    23

    HCC gives out scholarships during Honduran Festival Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    By partnering with HCC, more than a thousand members of the Honduran community were able to meet various local Honduran businesses and organizations located close to home. As an added incentive, attendees had the chance to win money for college.

  • Aug
    24

    HCC shifts into high gear with new Audi partnership Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC and Audi of America are buckling up together for a new partnership program designed to put students on the road to careers in auto maintenance and technology.

  • Aug
    24

    HCC celebrates back to school in the community Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Nearly 3,000 families lined up August 5 outside the BakerRipley facility for the southwest Houston event, which has now served the surrounding community for 10 years. It provides families with school uniforms, school materials and information about healthcare, city support and higher education.

  • Aug
    24

    Evans-Shabazz named HCC Board of Trustees Vice Chair Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    At its August 17 meeting, the HCC Board of Trustees elected Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz as the new vice chair of the board for the remainder of 2017.

  • Sep
    1

    HCC Fall semester to start Sept. 11 Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    With Houston still recovering from the aftermath of Harvey, Houston Community College (HCC) will delay the start of the Fall semester until Monday, Sept. 11. In-person registration will be Wednesday, Sept. 6, to Saturday, Sept. 9. Stay tuned for updates by visiting www.hccs.edu/harvey

  • Sep
    1

    In wake of Hurricane Harvey, HCC to begin Fall semester classes Sept. 11 Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    For HCC students, classes at all HCC campuses will resume on Sept. 11. In-person registration will be available Wednesday, Sept. 6 - Saturday, Sept. 9. Online registration continues.

  • Sep
    8

    HCC honors long-time employees at annual Employee Significance Ceremony & Awards Luncheon Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    It takes dedication, commitment and loyalty to work and serve anywhere for 35 or 40 years. Employees of HCC who reached those incredible milestones, along with other long-time employees, were honored Aug. 22 for their meritorious service.

  • Sep
    9

    HCC responds to crucial need after Hurricane Harvey Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    “I will do anything I can.” Those were Brigid Wilson’s words when on Friday, September 1, she received a call from a representative of the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center inquiring if it was possible for HCC to lend a hand and host a blood drive.

  • Sep
    11

    Harvey: A fatherhood memory one HCC employee will never forget Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    September 7 was a date Sherman Harness and his wife, Wintana, were eagerly awaiting. Their first baby would be arriving on that day and the couple had made preparations to accommodate their work and other commitments for the eventful occasion.

  • Sep
    11

    Small business owners complete Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at HCC Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The 19th cohort of small business owners recently completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at Houston Community College (HCC). The celebration ceremony took place Friday, Aug. 18 at the HCC Alief–Hayes Campus.

  • Sep
    12

    HCC to use Apply Texas Application for Admission Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Beginning September 27, 2017, HCC will begin using the Apply Texas Application that is used by all Texas public colleges.

  • Sep
    13

    In response to Hurricane Harvey, HCC employee answers the call for active duty Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Saul Marroquin, whose day job is a senior information technology project analyst for HCC, was honored to be called to active duty as a project engineer by the Texas Air National Guard.

  • Sep
    15

    HCC Foundation welcomes new executive director Karen Schmidt Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Exceptional experience, passion for helping students and a profound understanding of the mission of the Houston Community College (HCC) Foundation are just three of the assets that determined the appointment of Karen Schmidt as the foundation’s new executive director.

  • Sep
    18

    HCC graduate heads to Ivy League university on full scholarship Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC graduate Elias Karim Farhat did not list Yale University as his top choice for college – he dreamed of going to Columbia University.

  • Sep
    19

    HCC​ ​staffer​ ​makes​ ​lasting​ ​memory​ ​during​ ​eclipse Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The​ ​Great ​American​ Solar ​Eclipse​ ​became​ ​an​ ​unforgettable​ ​experience​ ​for​ HCC ​Southwest College​ staff member ​Yessenia​ ​Godinez Gonzales​ ​in​ ​more​ ​ways​ ​than​ ​one.

  • Sep
    21

    Vintage car club supports HCC students with scholarship Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC students who train in the Automotive Center of Excellence now have the opportunity to apply for a new scholarship, thanks to Vintage Thunderbirds of Houston.

  • Sep
    21

    HCC LinkedIn workshop shows how to maximize online networks Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The HCC Office of Entrepreneurial Initiatives and Innovation Student Club recently hosted a Creating an Effective LinkedIn Profile workshop led by Karthik Rajas, Houston’s top LinkedIn blogger.

  • Sep
    25

    HCC Financial Coaches lead the charge for disaster relief with “Swoop to the Rescue” emergency funds for students Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Financial Coaches lead the charge for disaster relief with “Swoop to the Rescue” emergency funds for students.

  • Sep
    26

    HCC Adult Education provides access to post-secondary programs Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Exec. Director of Adult Education, Christina Robinson, shares Adult Education access at HCC

  • Sep
    28

    HCC partners with local agencies for Harvey Recovery Fair Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Immediately after Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area, HCC jumped into action to provide support for its faculty, staff and students.

  • Sep
    29

    HCC official named to Houston First Committee Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The Greater Houston Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has selected Linda Toyota to serve on the Houston First Governance, Audit and Finance Committee. A member of the GHCVB Board of Directors, Toyota is the associate vice chancellor for communications at HCC.

  • Sep
    29

    Dr. John Hansen elected Secretary of HCC Board of Trustees Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The HCC Board of Trustees has elected Trustee Dr. John Hansen as board secretary for the remainder of 2017.

  • Oct
    2

    HCC West Loop Campus to serve as host site for Comcast Techpak STEM event Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Nearly 600 students will put learning into overdrive as they engage the left side of their brains to participate at Comcast Techpak, Saturday, October 7.

  • Oct
    3

    HCC Honors College student participates in prestigious MD Anderson summer program Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    ‌Beakers, test tubes, and lab coats. Zeeshan Ali, a HCC Honors College student at the Stafford campus, spent part of his summer surrounded by these items, thanks to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

  • Oct
    9

    HCC Central College President named to prestigious commission Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The president of HCC's Central College has been appointed to a special commission by a national education organization.

  • Oct
    10

    HCC receives $500,000 grant for Disaster Recovery Program Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    The U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has awarded a $500,000 grant to Houston Community College (HCC) for its Hurricane Harvey Disaster Recovery Plan. The grant will enable HCC to assist small minority-owned businesses pursue contracts specifically for the rebuilding of hurricane-ravaged areas.

  • Oct
    16

    New Associate Dean of Student Success and Engagement joins HCC Southwest College Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Catherine “Kate“Dumond joins Houston Community College (HCC) Southwest College as the new Associate Dean of Student Success and Engagement.

  • Oct
    23

    HCC Interior Design students recovering from Hurricane Harvey receive supply donations from industry partners Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    In coordination with the national office of the Interior Design Educators Council, HCC Interior Design program leaders used social media and email to ask local and national industry partners and professionals for help. Within a matter of days, they started receiving donations.

  • Oct
    25

    Hurricane Harvey Donations Ready for Distribution Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Houston Community College (HCC) faculty and staff stepped up to the plate to help Southwest College students impacted by the storm. Many supplies have since been collected. The donations are now ready to be distributed at the front desk of both the HCC West Loop and Stafford campuses.

  • Oct
    27

    How HCC maintained online operations during Hurricane Harvey Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC staff members worked around the clock to maintain online operations during Hurricane Harvey. The success of the HCC Information Technology (IT) team allowed students to register online and keep all internal and external technology services running during the height of the storm.

  • Oct
    27

    HCC employee finds salvation in a parking lot Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Hurricane Harvey may have rained down destruction on the city of Houston, but it also inspired thousands of miracles of kindness in the most ordinary of places.

  • Oct
    27

    HCC alumna Maria Rios honored during 2017 Hispanic Scholarship Council Luncheon Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Rios, the president and CEO of Nation Waste, Inc., launched the first female Hispanic owned waste removal company in the United States.

  • Oct
    27

    Prestigious Inc. 5000 recognizes HCC Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program graduates Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Companies nationwide vie to earn a spot on the celebrated Inc. 5000 list. This year, 11 graduates of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at HCC each earned a coveted spot on the list. They, along with the other business owners will be recognized at the Inc. 5000 Conference and Gala in Palm Desert, California.

  • Nov
    10

    HCC Board of Trustees incumbents win re-election Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees members Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz and Trustee Robert Glaser were re-elected to their positions Tuesday.

  • Nov
    14

    Industry leaders offer insight to future technicians Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    HCC process technology students poised to enter the industry learned firsthand from experts about job opportunities and what it takes to work in the field. The HCC Global Energy Center of Excellence welcomed two guest speakers to the classroom who discussed industry operations, hiring standards and the importance of making safety a priority.

  • Nov
    17

    HCC Southwest College holds toy drive to spread holiday cheer Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Drop off a new, unwrapped toy in the toy bins located near the front desks at the HCC Brays Oaks, Gulfton, Missouri City, Stafford, or West Loop campuses.

  • Nov
    20

    HCC Adult Education launches Change Your Life for $20 campaign Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Do you have $20? If you do, Houston Community College can change your life by putting you on the road to a fulfilling career.

  • Nov
    20

    HCC wins math curriculum award Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Houston Community College has been honored with a 2017 MATH Pathway Exemplar Award for Excellence by the Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin and the Texas Association of Community College’s Texas Success Center.

  • Nov
    21

    HCC to partner with UH on Mars project Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    In the 2030s, NASA plans to send humans to the Red Planet; and this academic year, the University of Houston and Houston Community College begin working together on the Mars project that will help with getting ready for manned missions to Mars.

  • Nov
    21

    Dr. Melissa Gonzalez named interim president of HCC Southeast College Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Gonzalez, currently the vice chancellor and chief of staff to HCC Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, will assume her new position December 1.

  • Nov
    27

    HCC to host I-69/I-610 Interchange Project information sessions Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Two information sessions are scheduled in November and December for Houston Community College students, faculty, staff and partners to learn about the project and its impact on area traffic during the multiyear roadwork.

  • Nov
    27

    Invention, creation and innovation: HCC thrives at Houston Maker Faire Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    Curiosity, imagination and a desire to make the world a better place through innovation were three of the common denominators shared by thousands of high school and college students who attended the Houston Maker Faire. The event took place Oct. 21 – 22 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. It brought together what many consider, the next generation of entrepreneurs.

  • Nov
    30

    HCC partners with Spring Branch ISD to train future electrical technicians Combined Shape Created with Sketch.

    High school students signed a commitment letter establishing their participation in an electrician apprenticeship program made possible by Trio Electric, SBISD and Houston Community College.

  • Dec
    4

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    At the annual convention of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 4, Houston Community College received 14 Medallion Awards for marketing products.

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    Pretta VanDible Stallworth, a business consultant and former college professor, wins a run-off election to fill the District IX seat.

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    Houston Community College was one of 143 colleges and organizations chosen to receive a five-year grant under the TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers program.

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    Behind the Curtains is an HCCTV documentary which takes a look behind the scenes of the various facets of theatre production.

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Strategic Planning

  • About HCC
  • Academic Dashboard
  • Governmental & External Affairs
  • Strategic Plan - Embracing Houston's Future

Institution

  • Accreditation
  • Board of Trustees
  • Chancellor
  • HCC Compact with Texans
  • House Bill 2504
  • Senate Bill 18
  • In Memoriam
  • Police Department
  • Policies & Procedures
  • Privacy Policy
  • Public Reports
  • Transparency
  • Truth in Taxation

  • Online Resume (THECB)

Work with HCC

  • Bond Projects
  • Careers @ HCC
  • Copyright
  • Communications
  • Equal Opportunity Statement
  • Procurement
  • Report Website Issue

Resources

  • Ability Services
  • Basic Needs Resources
  • Campus Carry
  • CARES Act HEERF
  • Communicable Disease Information
  • In Case of Emergency
  • File an Anonymous Complaint
  • Notice of Title VI Program Rights
  • Mental Health Support
  • Parking Permit (3200 Main)
  • Title IX: Sexual Misconduct Information & Reporting
  • Web Accessibility Contact

College Links

  • A-Z Site Map
  • Academic Catalog
  • Course Syllabus & CV
  • Eagle Online (Canvas)
  • HCC Bookstore
  • Learning Web
  • Libraries
  • MyEagle
  • Student Life
  • Student Sign-in
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