Announcements

HCC joined Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Community Action Council (CAC) of Howard County to announce the expansion of early childhood education opportunities in the county, including an on-campus Children’s Learning Center (CLC) that will encourage degree completion among student parents. “Partnerships such as this with the CAC allow our students to meet their academic goals while preparing the next generation of learners," said HCC President Dr. Daria J. Willis. Read More!

HCC President Dr. Daria J. Willis announced that Dr. Ty Stone will be the college's Executive VP for Finance and Administration starting July 1, 2024. "Dr. Stone is a professional of the highest caliber and truly lives our ethos of meeting students where they dream," said Dr. Willis. Dr. Stone's portfolio includes the college’s budgeting and finance, facilities management, auxiliary and campus services, public safety, human resources, and information technology departments. Read More!

To commemorate Juneteenth, over 20 volunteers from the CareFirst Black Professional Network assisted the Fueling Dragons program by working in the HCC garden and food pantry, which serves roughly 450 students per month during the fall and spring semesters. "[The support] is going to be incredibly helpful. This is peak garden season, and we have so few students on campus who would be helping out and volunteering," HCC Fueling Dragons Coordinator Tricia Zadjura said. Learn More!

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a special meeting and closed session to be held on June 10, 2024 at 4 p.m.

Howard Community College is delighted to announce its partnership with Capitol Technology University to admit eligible HCC associate degree graduates into select four-year bachelor's programs at Capitol Tech. “Capitol Tech is dedicated to offering HCC students a smooth and supportive pathway to completing their bachelor’s degrees, ensuring a successful and rewarding career in STEM fields," stated Dr. Bradford L. Sims, President of Capitol Tech. Read More!

The Howard Community College Board of Trustees announce changes to the May 22, 2024 regular meeting and work session.

Howard Community College is honored to welcome Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller to deliver the keynote address at our upcoming commencement exercises. HCC President Daria J. Willis says, “Her example as a lawmaker and iconic figure in women’s history will empower our graduates to build their own confidence in the bright futures that lie ahead for them all.” The ceremony will be held on May 24 at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena on the UMBC campus starting at 10 a.m. Read More!

Howard Community College has announced plans to reopen its on-campus Children’s Learning Center (CLC) in partnership with the Community Action Council of Howard County. “Young parents and their children will once again have a place on our campus to more comfortably work, grow, and dream towards their roles as leaders of our community and our world,” says Daria J. Willis, president of HCC. Read More!

HCC is thrilled to join this year's cohort of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) Network. Daria J. Willis, president of HCC: “We visualize a future of improved graduation and retention rates as key institutional performance indicators. Working in concert with ATD and peer institutions will help us find and customize best practices and innovation to meet students where they dream." Read More!

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a date change for their April regular meeting and work session. The board will now meet on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 5 p.m. in The Rouse Company Foundation Student Services Hall, room 400. Read more!