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Each year, thousands of foodies anticipate the month of August to explore diverse culinary cuisines throughout the city of Houston to please their palates as part of Houston Restaurant Weeks. This year, two longtime chefs were looking forward to the annual event to showcase a curated experience not just for customers, but for student chefs as part of HCC's Culinary Arts program.

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.

Students currently enrolled in the Healthcare Management bachelor’s degree at Houston City College can seamlessly pursue their master’s degree in a healthcare-related major with American College of Education thanks to a formal new partnership.

Congrats to HCC EMS Instructor Capt. Fred Chambers on receiving the HFD Legacy Honor Award. Captain Fred Chambers has devoted his life to serving others - on the front lines of emergency response, in support of fellow first responders, and in the classroom shaping the next generation of Houston Firefighters. For 32 dedicated years, he served the citizens of Houston with professionalism, courage, and compassion, ultimately rising to the rank of Communication Captain before his retirement in 2011.

Houston City College (HCC) has been named one of eight award recipients in the Community College Civic Info Challenge, a national initiative developed by Journalism + Design at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, The New School in New York.