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When Isabelle Arusiuka moved from Nigeria to Houston at 13, her family had one goal: to get her younger autistic brother the specialized care he deserved. Watching him thrive in their new city gave Arusiuka something she carries into everything she does: an unshakeable sense of gratitude.

HCC is celebrating the success of three exceptional young students who represented the college on the national stage at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee. 

HCC is joining institutions across the country in celebrating Community College Month, a national campaign that spotlights the vital role community and technical colleges play in driving workforce development and expanding economic opportunity.

HCC invites prospective students and families to Eagle Preview Day on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at select HCC campuses across the district.

We are excited to introduce the Online Associate of Science in Engineering Science (ASES)—an online‑anytime degree designed to give students a flexible pathway into high‑demand engineering fields.

All Houston City College campuses will be open for regularly scheduled classes on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Houston City College (HCC) will close all facilities on Saturday, Jan. 24, Sunday, Jan. 25, and Monday, Jan. 26, due to weather conditions.

A major hurdle for students  wanting to jump into engineering is finding simple experiments accessible to beginners. That’s why two members in the Engineering Department HCC Northwest have sought to ease this barrier by creating a manual of lab experiments for novice learners.

The application period for the HCC Innovation Grants is now open. Established by the HCC Foundation and the Chancellor's Office, the Innovation Grants recognize and promote exceptional faculty and staff dedicated to experimenting with new strategies, techniques, and processes that enhance the student experience at Houston City College.

This spring, IDEAStudio, the makerspace at Houston City College's West Houston Institute, is offering free tool trainings for members looking to build new creative skills.