Press Release

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!

Howard Community College (HCC), the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC), and Visit Howard County are coming together to host a Community Thanksgiving Meal for invited guests on Thursday, November 27, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Kahlert Foundation Complex on HCC’s campus. "This meal represents the heart of what our organizations can do together, meeting our neighbors where they dream with compassion and practical support," said Daria J. Willis, HCC President.

Howard Community College (HCC) President Daria J. Willis today announced a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Title III Strengthening Institutions Program to develop the Howard Hub for Student Success, a comprehensive, integrated approach to student support services. "HCC has significantly grown its profile as a resource for federal investment within the last four years," said HCC President Daria J. Willis, Ph.D. Learn More!

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!