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Howard Community College’s (HCC) Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center presents a milestone year showcasing the creative talents of student and professional artists. Kicking off with an exhibition from world-renowned artist Wonsook Kim, the 20th Anniversary Season offers a wide-ranging lineup of artistic experiences, including children’s theatre, modern musicals, classical music, contemporary dance, stunning art exhibitions, poetry readings, film discussions, and more.

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a change of date for its September regular meeting and work session to allow members of the board and the college community to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. The board will now meet on Thursday, September 25, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually with a public meeting room available in McCuan Hall, room 201/202.

Howard Community College (HCC) announced that distinguished, bestselling author of “Bright Red Fruit,” Safia Elhillo, will deliver the free keynote at the fifth annual Bauder Lecture on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The 12:30 p.m. lecture will be in a hybrid format, both in-person at the Monteabaro Recital Hall of the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center and live-streamed on Vimeo. The 6 p.m. lecture will be held in person only at the Monteabaro Recital Hall.

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a special meeting on August 26. The meeting will be held virtually with a public meeting room available in McCuan Hall, room 201/202. Board materials for the meetings are posted on the college website as part of the library archives. For more information on meetings of the board of trustees, contact HCC’s Office of the President at 443-518-1820.

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a closed session to follow the August 20, 2025, regular meeting. The board will be conducting a certain portion of its meeting in closed session under the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Title 3 of the General Provisions Article 3-303 (b). The closed session will be held in person, in The Rouse Company Foundation Student Services Hall, room 400, at the conclusion of the regular meeting.

The Howard Community College Board of Trustees has elected elected Vivian Moore Lawyer as chair and Felícita Solá-Carter as vice chair and scheduled its meetings for fiscal year 2026.

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a special meeting to be held on July 28, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. virtually, via Zoom. The board will be conducting a certain portion of its meeting in closed session under the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Title 3 of the General Provisions Article 3-303 (b).

HCC President Daria J. Willis has been appointed to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Commission on Research and Community College Trends and Issues. “I am honored to serve on this commission and to represent our dynamic community of scholars and employees. Community colleges are the backbone of higher education, and I look forward to collaborating with fellow leaders to drive innovation, equity, and student success in our sector," said HCC President Daria J. Willis.

The record-breaking fundraising total is the highest in the college’s history, marking a new era of supporting student access, workforce development and industrial growth in Howard County. "This extraordinary achievement reflects the unwavering support of the college’s foundation board members, donors, alumni, corporate partners, and community advocates, all united in their commitment to student success, academic innovation, and community impact," said HCC President Daria J. Willis. Learn More!

Howard Community College announces Michael Popp (left) as the interim associate vice president of facilities management and operations, and Michael Smelkinson (right) as the interim associate vice president of athletics. Popp and Smelkinson assumed their new roles on July 1, 2025.