HCC in the News

"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.

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.

As part of Juneteenth, the CareFirst Black Professional Network volunteered with Fueling Dragons in the campus food pantry and garden.

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.

Howard Community College alumna, Jessica Stevens, qualifies for the 2024 Olympic Games and becomes the first U.S medalist in 49 years to place at the World Trampoline Championships.

“We are immensely grateful to Dr. Ball and our neighbors throughout Howard County who see this center as a resource for all communities,” said HCC President Daria J. Willis. “Residents will soon have a clear vision of lucrative options for career access and entrepreneurial development, regardless of their ethnicity, race, class, or geography. We are absolutely thrilled about this announcement.”

"Maryland is an emerging national leader in workforce innovation," said Minah Woo, HCC Vice President of Workforce, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships. "The state and its corporations will need a workforce that is agile to changing technology and environmental laws. Howard Community College seeks to be the leading industry partner in helping corporations set expectations for hiring, retaining, and developing entry level to managerial talent in these areas."

"One of my priorities as president is to establish the trades center as a direct anti-poverty and racial equity resource for Howard County," said Dr. Willis. "Neighbors and communities in the county have been long underserved by the absence of this critical wealth-building and career-development hub. Today was a bold step on behalf of their bright futures."

Dr. Daria J. Willis, President of Howard Community College, sat down with ESSENCE to discuss her career path, what she hopes to accomplish during her tenure at HCC, and the importance of community colleges.

Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller visit Howard Community College for a convening of the administration’s cabinet, as part of the administration's Cabinet Meeting Road Tour.