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HCC names Dr. Betty Fortune president of Northeast College

Sep 16, 2025

Houston City College (HCC) has announced the appointment of Dr. Betty Fortune as permanent President of Northeast College, following a national search.

Dr. Fortune was serving as Interim President, where she successfully led enrollment growth and strengthened partnerships with community and business leaders. Her selection ensures continued strong, student-centered leadership at Northeast College.

“Dr. Fortune’s vision, dedication and deep commitment to student success make her the right leader to guide Northeast College into the future,” said HCC Chancellor Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D. “Her proven record of innovation and collaboration will continue to benefit our students and community.”

A 25-year veteran of HCC, Dr. Fortune has held a range of key leadership positions including Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Retention and Completion, Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management and Success, Faculty Department Chair and Executive Dean of Instruction and Student Services. She has also played a central role in advancing initiatives such as Achieving the Dream, the Quality Enhancement Process and the Caring Campus Initiative.

In recognition of her outstanding leadership, the Texas Success Center awarded Dr. Fortune the prestigious Cynthia Ferrell Pathways Star of Excellence Award in December.

Dr. Fortune earned a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from Southern University, a Master of Education from Prairie View A&M University and a Doctorate in Education from Texas Southern University.

“I am honored to continue serving Northeast College as its president,” Dr. Fortune said. “Together with our dedicated faculty, staff and community partners, we will continue building pathways that support student achievement and success.”