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December 2, 2025Howard Community College, the Community Action Council of Howard County, and Visit Howard County hosted a Community Thanksgiving Meal, bringing together more than 50 guests, including HCC students who benefited from additional support this holiday season. "This meal represents the heart of what our organizations can do together—meeting our neighbors where they dream with compassion and practical support," said HCC President Daria J. Willis, Ph.D.
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December 1, 2025HCC and MedStar Health have announced a new Cardiovascular Technician (CV Tech) Registered Apprenticeship Program, launching in January 2026. Through this innovative partnership, 15 apprentices will be employed full-time by MedStar Health while completing HCC’s Cardiovascular Technology certificate program. “This program is a powerful example of what happens when higher education and industry come together to meet workforce needs,” said HCC President Daria J. Willis, Ph.D. Learn More!
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November 24, 2025Howard Community College (HCC), the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC), and Visit Howard County are coming together to host a Community Thanksgiving Meal for invited guests on Thursday, November 27, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Kahlert Foundation Complex on HCC’s campus. "This meal represents the heart of what our organizations can do together, meeting our neighbors where they dream with compassion and practical support," said Daria J. Willis, HCC President.
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November 21, 2025Howard Community College (HCC) President Daria J. Willis today announced a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Title III Strengthening Institutions Program to develop the Howard Hub for Student Success, a comprehensive, integrated approach to student support services. "HCC has significantly grown its profile as a resource for federal investment within the last four years," said HCC President Daria J. Willis, Ph.D. Learn More!
HCC in the News
February 19, 2025
WMAR
"When I come in here, I feel like I'm welcomed. I feel like have somewhere where I'm comfortable and somewhere that's rooting for me to succeed," said Howard P.R.I.D.E. student Mehki Benett.
September 3, 2024
The Hechinger Report
Howard Community College alumna Abby Bediako reflects on her experience as a student parent and shares how colleges can provide supports to help other student parents meet their goals and achieve their dreams of completing college.
June 18, 2024
WBAL-TV 11
As part of Juneteenth, the CareFirst Black Professional Network volunteered with Fueling Dragons in the campus food pantry and garden.
February 29, 2024
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Dr. Shantay Grays, provost and executive vice president, is recognized as one of 40 Outstanding Women in Higher Education. Each year 'Diverse: Issues in Higher Education' features a group of women in a special report in celebration of Women’s History Month.