Announcements

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a change of date for a previously announced work session. The budget work session, originally scheduled for January 21, will now be held on February 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. The rescheduled session will be held virtually via Zoom, with a public meeting room available in McCuan Hall, room 201/202. If inclement weather should occur and the College closes, a dial-in method will be made available to the public.

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces the cancellation of its budget work session scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, to allow time for the release of the Governor’s state budget and to ensure a more informed fiscal review. The meeting will be rescheduled for February.

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a change of format and closed session for their January 21, 2026, work session and January 28, 2026, regular meeting. The meetings will be conducted virtually via Zoom. A watch room will be made available for public use in McCuan Hall, room 201/202. The board will be conducting a certain portion of these meetings in closed session under the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Title 3 of the General Provisions Article 3-303 (b).

Howard Community College (HCC) will host the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) Region II Conference January 13–17, welcoming over 500 theatre students and faculty members from colleges and universities across the Mid-Atlantic. HCC is the first community college in the region to host the prestigious festival and was selected as the host in January 2025.

Howard Community College President Daria J. Willis today announced Douglass Morency as the college's new Director of Public Safety. Morency brings more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience in public safety, security operations, and community engagement to the role. "We are thrilled to welcome Morency to Howard Community College," said Willis.

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a change of date for a previously announced special meeting. The meeting, originally scheduled for December 10, will now be held on December 16, 2025, at 3 p.m. The rescheduled meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, with a public meeting room available in McCuan Hall, room 201/202.

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a special meeting on December 10, 2025, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, with a public meeting room available in McCuan Hall, room 201/202. 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 also be conducted virtually.

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a special meeting on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, with a public meeting room available in McCuan Hall, room 201/202. 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 also be conducted virtually.

Howard 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.

HCC 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!