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‘Emerging Visions: A Celebration of Collegiate Talent,’ opens July 11 with public reception.

The Houston City College (HCC) Southeast campus has been recognized as a FirstGen Forward Institution by the FirstGen Forward Network and received a TIAA Innovation Award to support initiatives that strengthen outcomes for first-generation college students.

Douglas Gutierrez Sr. is no stranger to hard work. A lifelong resident of Houston’s East End, Guiterrez understands the importance of perseverance, responsibility and providing for his family. Today, he is building a brighter future for himself and his loved ones as a student in the Welding Technology program at HCC, where he is pursuing a workforce career pathway rooted in skill, stability and long-term opportunity.

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.

When Jeromecia Brantley left the Tampa, Florida area two years ago, she wasn’t just relocating, she was starting over. With three young children in tow, she came to Houston determined to rewrite her story and show her two sons and daughter that it’s never too late to build something better.

The greater Houston area is the second-fastest growing metro in the nation, and with that growth comes rising demand for certified teachers across the region. To help meet that demand, the Houston Endowment recently awarded HCC a $400,000, two-year grant to strengthen its Education Professions Center of Excellence to address critical teacher shortages and expand equitable access to high-quality educator preparation.

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.

For Houston City College (HCC), 2025 was both a year of milestones and turning points. After nearly 55 years as Houston Community College, the institution stepped confidently into the future with a new name, one that captures the energy, ambition and innovation taking shape across our campuses.