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October 23, 2025Howard Community College has been awarded the prestigious FamilyU Seal, a national certification recognizing higher education institutions that are actively investing in student-parent success. “This recognition is incredibly meaningful to our college community. I am grateful for the hard work of our FamilyU team and their strong commitment to seeing student parents thrive," said HCC President Daria J. Willis, who has championed student-parent initiatives since 2021. Learn More!
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October 22, 2025Howard Community College is proud to announce that it has been selected by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national reform network committed to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing, and economic mobility, to participate in a new nationwide effort to help state and college higher education systems scale the adoption of shortened academic terms.
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October 1, 2025The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a special meeting that will go into closed session on October 6, 2025, at 11 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually with a public meeting room available in McCuan Hall, room 201/202.
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October 1, 2025Howard Community College (HCC) will host its third annual Fall for All festival on October 17, 2025, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The free, family-friendly event falls on a day when Howard County and other Maryland public schools are closed to students, so it’s the perfect time to explore HCC and enjoy fall festivities.
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.