Announcements

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a change of date for their November Audit and Finance Committee Meeting. The meeting, originally scheduled for November 12, will now be on November 18, 2025. It will still take place virtually at 8:30 a.m. and a watch room will be available in McCuan Hall, room 201/202.

HCC President Daria J. Willis today announced that philanthropists Thomas P. Clement and Wonsook Kim have made a second major gift of $1 million to the college through their T&W Foundation, further affirming their commitment to advancing academic excellence and student success in Howard County. "We are deeply grateful to Thomas and Wonsook for this continued partnership and generous investment in HCC's future," said Willis. Learn More!

The Office of Facilities is responding to a substantial water main breach on the main campus. The damage is currently believed to be connected to the regional earthquake on Monday. Our work will involve significant excavation in the green area between McCuan Hall and the Kahlert Foundation Complex and will require water shut off to all main campus buildings.

Howard Community College (HCC) has been named one of 200 community colleges nationwide eligible to compete for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s two-year institutions. The honor comes with the opportunity to compete for a $1 million prize. Learn More!

Howard Community College today announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Opendorse to become the first of Maryland’s 16 community colleges to establish a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership supporting its student-athletes.

Howard 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!

Howard 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.

The 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.

Howard 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.

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.