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HCC's new Military Education Program offerings are progressing with multiple partnerships with military branches and Reserve Officers Training Corps programs to cultivate future military leaders.

This holiday season, Houston Community College (HCC) celebrated the achievements of nearly 1,400 graduates on December 13, 2024, at a joyous commencement ceremony held at the NRG Arena. The ceremony was a testament to the hard work, dedication, sacrifice and perseverance of these students to achieve this significant milestone.

Four Houston Community College (HCC) campus Testing Centers have earned certification from the National College Testing Association (NCTA). The distinction is a mark of excellence in test administration, highlighting the commitment of HCC’s Testing Services to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, security and integrity.

Bank of America has selected Houston Community College Southeast as a 2024 Neighborhood Builder, awarding the college $200,000 to launch the Yellow Brick Road Project, an innovative initiative designed to transform access to higher education in Southeast Houston's underserved communities.

Houston Community College Chancellor Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher has signed one half of both the University of Houston's Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC Crosstown Agreements, establishing a collaborative agreement and a pathway to a commission in the Army or Air Force and completion of a baccalaureate degree.

Meet Occupational Therapy Assistant student Giau Dang, Class of 2025, and find out what makes her a Coleman Champion!

For Avey Etaghene, the journey from Nigeria to the prestigious halls of Stanford University was neither simple nor straightforward—it was shaped by persistence, great faculty mentorship and a relentless drive to dream big.

Houston Community College Fashion Design students are known for their stunning designs, creative expressions, and eye-catching innovations in fashion sustainability. This Friday, Dec. 6, they will be hosting their annual Transcending Noir Fashion Show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

The National ROTC Scholarship offers financial aid to students participating in Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs, covering tuition in exchange for military service as an officer after graduation. Click on the announcement to view all of the deadlines. Deadlines vary by branch.

Dr. Betty Fortune, interim associate vice chancellor for Student Retention and Completion at HCC, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Cynthia Ferrell Pathways Star of Excellence Award.

Houston Community College (HCC) student entrepreneur Talha Khan and director Ravi Brahmbhatt were awarded a $5,000 grant after being named one of six winning teams at the Ratcliff Skills for Trade Pitch Competition.

There was a moment when Felipe Riccio was a student in the Houston Community College (HCC) Culinary Arts program that he felt he was pursuing the wrong education path. Twelve years later, Riccio's, who is the chef of March restaurant in Houston, perseverance, labor and culinary skills have earned him the highly coveted MICHELIN Star rating. 

The Occupational Therapy Assistant students won first place in the Student Knowledge Challenge Bowl at a state conference on Nov. 15 and took home a $1,000 prize.

Eight finalists, all veterans or veteran-dependents, showcased their innovative business ideas in a recent virtual pitch competition, vying for a share of over $10,000 in cash prizes. The competition, a key component of the HCC Veterans Entrepreneurship Program, was a collaborative effort between HCC and the Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce.

Houston Community College (HCC) was honored with the Veterans Business Community Impact Award by the Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce (HRVCC) on November 6. The award was presented during the inaugural Veterans Business Award Luncheon Program at the George H.W. Bush Community Center.

A college counselor offers communication and trust-building tips to help students thrive in and out of the classroom!

HCC Career and Transfer Services, in partnership with The Hilton’s Corporate Recruiters, recently hosted a career day where 114 students attended a panel discussion and information session filled with insights on internships, management programs and career growth.

Meet Alfa-Hadassa Castaneda, Dental Assisting, Class of 2006! Learn more about Alfa, and find out what makes her a Coleman Champion!

Andres Lopez, an HCC student, and his team claimed the top prize in the Business Innovation track at the TiE U Global Hackathon.

If Houston is to remain “talent strong,” many more residents must seize the opportunity for education and training.

HCC Trustee Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth was elected to serve as vice chair of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) during the 2024 ACCT Leadership Congress held Oct. 23-25 in Seattle, Wash.

A new collaboration is allowing HCC Occupational Therapy Assistant students to offer skills development to young adults with autism and support and strategies to their parents.

Meet Stefany De Ochoa, Human Service Technology, Class of 2025. Learn more about Stefany and what makes her a Coleman Champion!

The HCC Gulf Coast Region Apprenticeship Hub and TanChes Global Management, in partnership with Houston Community College, has announced the launch of three new IT apprenticeship programs.

HCC Career & Transfer Services recently proudly hosted its inaugural UH Preview Day in collaboration with the University of Houston’s Bauer College of Business at the West Loop Campus.

Robert King loves his job with the Humble Police Department. In September 2024, he was recognized for outstanding service as the department’s Officer of the Year. And soon, he will apply to step up the professional ladder to become a detective, a move made possible in part by the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program at HCC.

As a college committed to student success, HCC provides a variety of services to help students persist in their classes and obtain a degree or credential.

A collaborative effort by HCC and other community colleges has received backing from Microsoft to expand AI (artificial intelligence) education in the U.S. and help create highly skilled AI workforce.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship has named HCC as an Apprenticeship Ambassador, recognizing the college’s role serving in promoting, expanding, and diversifying Registered Apprenticeships and its support in strengthening the nation’s workforce.

Following the publication of his book on the history of Houston's two Chinatowns, Zen Zheng, HCC Southwest's director of communications, has been invited to speak on his research at a national conference in October.

HCC Career & Transfer Services successfully launched its Fall 2024 Transfer Connections Fair series with a strong showing at the first event on Sept. 30 at the Eastside campus and completed the series at the Spring Branch campus on Oct. 10.

Dominic Durley and 22 of his classmates took part in a community outreach event doing something they all enjoy – putting smiles on the faces of their clients – in this case, cutting the hair of Blackshear Elementary School scholars.

HCC continues to be a driving force in supporting small businesses through its HOU Made program, an initiative to provide a comprehensive support system for local entrepreneurs. 

For nearly 40 years, two neighboring institutions—Houston Community College (HCC) Central and the Ensemble Theatre—have attracted creative talent from across Houston. HCC Central focuses on higher education, while the Ensemble Theatre offers theatrical education for the entire community.

The community is invited to Eagle Preview Day on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at Houston Community College – Coleman College for Health Sciences.

Join us for the first annual Resilience Workforce Collaborative Resource Fair on Friday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Houston Community College’s West Loop Campus. This free, family-friendly event will showcase local services designed to enhance community resilience.

The Houston Community College Foundation recently elected four new board members to help lead the foundation in its mission of philanthropy that enhances educational opportunities and empowers HCC students.

Welcome to a new academic year at Houston Community College (HCC). As your District II Trustee, I am committed to making sure HCC is prepared to embrace the rapidly changing landscape of higher education and will continue to provide the best in education and workforce training. As the Fall 2024 semester begins, I encourage you to look towards HCC to enhance and complete your credentials.

Welcome to a new academic year at Houston Community College. As your District V Trustee, I am fully committed to making sure HCC is prepared to embrace the rapidly changing landscape of higher education and will continue to provide the very best in education and workforce training. As the Fall 2024 semester begins, I encourage you to look towards HCC to enhance and complete your credentials.

Welcome to a new academic year at Houston Community College (HCC). As your District I Trustee, I am committed to making sure HCC is prepared to embrace the rapidly changing landscape of higher education and will continue to provide the best in education and workforce training. As the Fall 2024 semester begins, I encourage you to look towards HCC to enhance and complete your credentials.

Welcome to a new academic year at Houston Community College (HCC). As your District IV Trustee, I am committed to making sure HCC is prepared to embrace the rapidly changing landscape of higher education and will continue to provide the best in education and workforce training. As the Fall 2024 semester begins, I encourage you to look towards HCC to enhance and complete your credentials.

Welcome to a new academic year at Houston Community College (HCC). As your District VIII Trustee, I am committed to making sure HCC is prepared to embrace the rapidly changing landscape of higher education and will continue to provide the best in educa-tion and workforce training. As the Fall 2024 semester begins, I encourage you to look towards HCC to enhance and complete your credentials.

Welcome to a new academic year at Houston Community College (HCC). As your District II Trustee, I am committed to making sure HCC is prepared to embrace the rapidly changing landscape of higher education and will continue to provide the best in education and workforce training. As the Fall 2024 semester begins, I encourage you to look towards HCC to enhance and complete your credentials.

Welcome to a new academic year at Houston Community College. As your District IX Trustee, I am humbled to announce that I am a Rice University 2024 Outstanding Engineering Alumni Honoree. This award was first presented in 1974 with George R. Brown as the initial recipient. It honors Rice engineering alumni for outstanding professional achievement and service to society. I am deeply grateful to the Rice School of Engineering and the Rice Engineering Alumni Board for this most prestigious award.

Welcome to a new academic year at Houston Community College (HCC). As your District VI Trustee, I am committed to making sure HCC is prepared to embrace the rapidly changing landscape of higher education and will continue to provide the best in education and workforce training. As the Fall 2024 semester begins, I encourage you to look towards HCC to enhance and complete your credentials.

Meet Stalin Loor Romero, Healthcare Management student and Student Government Association president! Find out what makes Stalin a Coleman Champion!

Meet Coleman Colleague David Loredo, Endoscopy Technician, Class of 2022! Learn more about David and what makes him a Coleman Colleague!

HCC has acquired an aircraft to use in its comprehensive aviation maintenance technician program. The plane – a single-engine Cessna 150 – will be housed at the college’s North Forest campus.

Houston Community College will hold its Women in Apprenticeship Summit 2022 on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 to mark the 85th Anniversary of the National Apprenticeship Act and National Apprenticeship Week.

Houston Community College (HCC) is partnering with WSB, a design and consulting firm based in Minneapolis, to launch an innovative apprenticeship program aimed at preparing students for dynamic careers in drafting, engineering, environmental and community planning services.

For the third year, Houston Community College (HCC) is set to host an annual conference to gather some of the nation’s greatest minds to explore the latest advancements in AI and the abundant academic and professional opportunities in the field.

The Houston Community College Gulf Coast Region Apprenticeship Hub, HR Houston and the SHRM Foundation will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance workforce development and promote human resource apprenticeship programs in the Gulf Coast region.

The Houston Community College (HCC) Gulf Coast Region Apprenticeship Hub has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Exemplary Program Award by the National Council for Workforce Education. The recognition highlights HCC's remarkable efforts to expand registered apprenticeships and promote workforce development in nontraditional sectors.

Houston Community College (HCC) is set to host the second annual Gulf Coast Region Apprenticeship Summit and Awards Nov. 13-15, 2023, at the HCC West Houston Institute at 2811 Hayes Road in Houston.

The region’s top apprenticeship providers will be honored tomorrow at the 2nd Annual Houston Community College (HCC) Gulf Coast Region Apprenticeship Forum in recognition of their outstanding contributions to fostering skills development and advancing individuals into careers through apprenticeships.

Ask any college president in America and the answer will very likely be the same: colleges need the support of business, industry and private partners if they are to successfully achieve their mission.

HCC Alumni Affairs will soon partner with PeopleGrove to foster a deeper connection between Houston Community College and an estimated 2 million+ alumni and former students that reside in the Houston area and beyond including around the globe.

The popularity of Coleman's bachelor's degree program is leading to a new cohort in Spring 2025.

The American Sign Language/ Interpreter Training Program and the Interpreter Student Association of Houston Community College will celebrate the International Week of the Deaf, Sept. 23-27, at the HCC Central Campus.

HCC Coleman College at Midtown opened in time for the fall semester to offer more students a convenient and strategic path to a healthcare career.

HCC Chancellor Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D., has named six administrators to key positions in the 85,000-student institution.

After graduating from HCC with her Fashion Design degree, Catherine Kmiecik faced some obstacles but now has finally hit her groove in the Houston fashion industry.

Meet nurse Allison Carter, and find out what makes her a Coleman Colleague!

Fall 2024 enrollment at Houston Community College (HCC) jumped 9.4% over the previous year, according to the college’s preliminary data.

Houston Community College (HCC) and representatives of the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through which the college will serve as a Fast Track to Fluid Power Hub to help train the next generation of trained workforce candidates for the fluid power industry.

HCC Alumni Affairs cordially invites alumni and former students to the first HCC Alumni Association Networking Social which will be taking place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 3 at the HCC Administration Building (3100 Main Street) in midtown Houston. 

Meet Diagnostic Medical Sonography student Brayan Hernandez, and find out what makes him a Coleman Champion!

Remmele Young, J.D., Houston Community College’s (HCC) Vice Chancellor of Public Information, Communications and External Affairs and Interim Chief Of Staff, is a 2024 People of the Year honoree from PRNews.

A donation from Comcast Texas will boost student digital literacy at Houston Community College and help shrink the digital divide. The $20,000 gift to the HCC Foundation continues Comcast’s support of HCC’s education mission. It is part of the company’s Project UP, a $1 billion initiative to advance digital opportunities nationwide.

HCC Coleman College at Midtown will begin offering pre-healthcare classes during the evenings and weekends starting Fall 2024.

With its robust array of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of today's learners, Houston Community College's (HCC) Online College is at the forefront of education. Now, with the launch of the 1-N.O.W. Program, the convenience of completing courses toward a degree is getting even better. The program debuted this fall semester featuring three popular Associate of Arts programs: Business, Multidisciplinary Studies-General and Teaching.

Highly skilled endoscopy technicians are in demand across the nation, and gastroenterologists are increasingly turning their eyes to Houston Community College (HCC) to seek recruits. HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences is home to the Endoscopy Technician program, the only one in the state and one of three in the nation. It provides a certificate over two semesters.

Welcome to the start of another exciting fall semester at Houston Community College (HCC). Whether you are returning to continue your journey or are joining us for the first time, this semester represents a new chapter filled with opportunities, challenges, and growth.

HCC is bolstering its offerings with the introduction of new ROTC and military education programs. Aimed at cultivating future military leaders, the program seeks to instill values of honor, courage and commitment while preparing students for both military service and civilian careers.

Miami Dade College (MDC), in partnership with Houston Community College (HCC) and Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD), has been awarded $2.8 million from the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) program to create the National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium (NAAIC), a groundbreaking initiative that aims to foster the growth of technician-level artificial intelligence (AI) professionals across the nation.

The Texas economy continues to grow and attract jobs, leading the nation in the number of roles created. According to the Texas Workforce Commission, from March 2023 to March this year, the state added 270,700 jobs–the most for any state in the nation.

Houston Community College has launched an Alumni Association and opened an Alumni Affairs Office with the goal of better serving graduates. The association is committed to developing strong connections with alumni through initiatives that include access to HCC's Career and Transfer Services and others.

HCC Career and Transfer Services is partnering with Hilton to host a Career Day and we want students and alumni to join us! Hilton knows that it takes many to contribute to their awesome hotel experience for their guests.

On Thursday, July 18, 2024, HCC Career and Transfer Services and Hunting Energy Services hosted a recruiting event at the HCC Stafford Campus and had a big turnout!

Meet Thao Nguyen, a radiologic technologist and department director, and learn how her education at HCC Coleman College led her to a successful career in imaging services.

Meet Christopher Harris, a histologic technician, and find out how his education at HCC Coleman College paved the way for him to work at the hospital where he was once a patient.

Meet occupational therapy assistant Alexander Hunt, and find out what makes him a Coleman Colleague!

Meet Occupational Therapy Assistant student Danelle Charles, and find out what makes her a Coleman Champion!

Most Houston Community College campuses will reopen on Thursday, July 11. Online and in-person classes will resume Monday, July 15.

All Houston Community College campuses will remain closed Wednesday, July 10, 2024, to allow students and employees time to recover from the effects of Hurricane Beryl.

All Houston Community College campuses will remain closed Tuesday, July 9, 2024, to allow students and employees time to recover from the effects of Hurricane Beryl.

Houston Community College (HCC) will close all facilities on Monday July 8, 2024, due to inclement weather.  Check https://www.hccs.edu/alerts for the latest information.

Dr. Lutricia Harrison, interim president of Houston Community College - Coleman College for Health Sciences, has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to serve on the inaugural Healthcare Workforce Task Force for the State of Texas.

Meet Mirna Rodriguez Gutierrez, a respiratory therapist, and learn how her education at HCC Coleman College improved her life and paved the path toward a master's degree!

Meet Dental Hygiene student Priscilla Alaniz, and find out what makes her a Coleman Champion!

Learn how HCC Coleman College helped Tanicha Boutte, Class of 1997 and Class of 2014, fulfill her dream of being a surgical nurse who helps lives both in and out of the operating room.

Patrick Mayorquin joined several of his classmates for a celebratory lunch highlighting the one-year anniversary of a grant provided by Johnson Controls to educate future workers in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), fire and security fields. The $100,000 grant has provided $1,000 individual scholarships to 45 students in the program.

In 2022, the City of Houston received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor for a solar jobs program to provide career opportunities for residents without college degrees and living in under-resourced and underserved neighborhoods. The city turned to HCC for help in putting training in place. The college received about $250,000 to cover tuition, fees, tools and exams to train interested students in solar photovoltaic installation skills through next summer.

Representatives from the Consular Corps of Houston heard Houston Community College (HCC) Chancellor Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D., call for closer collaboration to find and train international students for meaningful workforce jobs in the region’s robust economy.

When the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges approved two new baccalaureate degree programs at Houston Community College, it enlarged the pipeline to jobs for thousands in the college’s service area.

In a heartening act of philanthropy, Patsy Chappelear recently donated $30,000 to the Houston Community College Foundation. The fund, named the Patsy S. Chappelear Engineering Endowed Scholarship Fund, will provide scholarships of $1,000 each year to qualified HCC engineering students.

A series of HCC summer camps in June and July seeks to introduce middle and high school students to the latest technologies and areas of IT studies.

Jobseekers, students and members of the community are invited to attend a symposium and job fair June 14 that will provide them with employment and education opportunities. The Workforce Development Symposium and Job Fair is set for 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the HCC Missouri City campus at 1600 Texas Parkway in Missouri City.

The Houston Community College Transportation Center of Excellence - Electric Vehicle training program received a donation of $200,000 at the HCC Board of Trustees meeting on May 15. Funds are being used to provide an eight-hour safety and fundamentals course for more than 300 City of Houston’s and Harris County fleet department employees.

Due to widespread damage and power outages across the region, all HCC campuses will be closed Friday, May 17. Classes will resume Monday, May 20. Spring commencement ceremonies scheduled for 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 17, at NRG Arena have been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date.

When Riyam Al Msari was studying at Houston Community College (HCC) a few years ago, she could have never imagined where she would be today. She is now on the cusp of a very bright future as she works toward a Ph.D. in biological engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Lutricia Harrison, DNP, APRN, FMP-BC, has taken the helm as interim president of HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences, effective May 1, 2024.

Houston Community College (HCC) Southwest Communications Director Zen Zheng has written a panoramic history of Houston’s two Chinatowns, The Significance of Chinatown Development to a Multicultural America: An Exploration of the Houston Chinatowns.

This event is a celebration of creativity, dedication and innovation as we showcase the exceptional work of our graduating and transferring students.

The event was part of a partnership between HCC P-16 and College Readiness and Houston Independent School District (HISD) Post-Secondary Programming dedicated to preparing students for the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exam subsections, necessary to demonstrate college-readiness in reading, writing and mathematics.

National Skilled Trades Day was established to encourage students and others looking for jobs to enter skilled trades jobs. HCC Central and Johnson Controls (JCI) have partnered to train the future HVAC, fire, security and digital workforce to address this critical shortage.

Meet Pharmacy Technician student Rey Perez, and find out what makes him a Coleman Champion!

The HCC Foundation’s annual gala on April 20, 2024 honored Dr. Ruth J. Simmons for her outstanding contributions to higher education and her commitment to students.

Houston Community College Central and Johnson Controls partnership is allowing HCC students to train for in-demand jobs in fields such as HVAC, fire, security and more.

The Houston Community College Central College will host the 2024 Spring Fashion Show on May 3. The event has the theme of Chromatique and will feature fashion visions from 14 graduating design students. Models will walk the runway at 7:30 p.m. at the William W. Harmon Building on the HCC Central Campus at 1300 Holman Street.

Christopher Daza of HCC Coleman College brings home the Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists educator award on April 12.

The event will display the diverse literary and artistic talent of the city, celebrating creativity and community, with approximately 30 exhibitors from HCC and the wider Houston literary and arts community.

As part of its Wellness Day, aimed at providing resources for a healthier lifestyle, HCC Central Campus celebrated two ribbon-cutting ceremonies – reopening the campus’ Eagle Market center and opening the Eagle Mile walk path.

The Houston Community College (HCC) commercial truck driving program received a Regional Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) in the amount of $332,000.

The Houston Community College (HCC) Foundation will honor Dr. Ruth Simmons, former educator and New York Times best-selling author, at the Foundation's 2024 Gala on Saturday, April 20, at the Hilton Americas.

With the help of HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences, HCA Houston Healthcare is solving a shortage of computed tomography technologists by upskilling some of its general radiologic technologists. This local initiative has taken root and already reached other cities.

Houston Community College (HCC) is set to begin an international freight forwarding apprenticeship program with the Fracht Group, an international leader in the logistics sector as partner.

Creativity and hard work have paid off for the HCC Southwest Student Government Association (SGA) with its selection as Region 5 Chapter of the Year by the Texas Junior College Student Government Association. The SGA will compete this summer for statewide honors.

Houston Community College has won a $430,000 Aviation Workforce Development Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. The grant will allow the college to establish a comprehensive aviation maintenance technician program that addresses the growing demand for skilled aviation technicians in the region.

I am pleased to share the news of two Houston Community College (HCC) interim administrator appointments that will occur in April 2024.

Meet Sterile Processing Technician student Maci Menefee, and find out what makes her a Coleman Champion!

Marian Sicking, an HCC Diagnostic Medical Sonography student, is a recipient of the Steven A. Baker Memorial Scholarship.

Effective immediately, Mr. Marshall Heins will serve as Sr. Vice Chancellor, Capital Assets and Planning as part of an administrator assignment change.

As we look to the future and continued growth of HCC Coleman College, it is important for HCC to reconfirm its commitment to ensuring the success of students, support of faculty, and investment by the community. After thoughtful examination of our existing circumstances, to include the recent ADN program voluntary closure, and in the best interest of the institution, a transition is necessary for continued excellence.

Gastroenterologists from near and afar are turning to HCC to recruit endoscopy technicians.

HCC will be a key partner to provide training, apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities to as many as 425 participants over the course of five years.

Houston Community College (HCC) is beginning a new era, with new leadership and fresh ideas. As your District I Trustee, I am fully committed to making sure HCC is prepared to engage the rapidly changing landscape of higher education and will continue to provide the very best in education and workforce training. No matter where you are on your academic or professional journey HCC offers a great setting for you to enhance and complete your credentials.

It is my pleasure to communicate with you through my inaugural newsletter. As your Trustee for District IV, I eagerly look forward to creating and promoting the numerous opportunities Houston Community College has to offer. On January 24, 2024, I was elected by my colleagues as Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees. Amongst my many duties, strengthening and expanding the relationship between HCC and the communities we serve is a priority. Access is vital to our mission of student success.

Houston Community College (HCC) is beginning a new era, with new leadership and fresh ideas. As your District I Trustee, I am fully committed to making sure HCC is prepared to engage the rapidly changing landscape of higher education and will continue to provide the very best in education and workforce training. No matter where you are on your academic or professional journey HCC offers a great setting for you to enhance and complete your credentials.

It is my pleasure to communicate with you through my first newsletter. I welcome the honor of serving on the Board of Trustees, representing District V, and look forward to strengthening and expanding the relationship between Houston Community College and the community.

Houston Community College (HCC) is beginning a new era, with new leadership and fresh ideas. As your District II Trustee, I am fully committed to making sure HCC is prepared to engage the rapidly changing landscape of higher education and will continue to provide the very best in education and workforce training. No matter where you are on your academic or professional journey HCC offers a great setting for you to enhance and complete your credentials.

Houston Community College (HCC) is beginning a new era, with new leadership and fresh ideas. As your Trustee for District VII and as Chair of the Board, I assure you that HCC is prepared to engage the rapidly changing landscape of higher education and will continue to provide the very best in education and workforce training. No matter where you are on your academic or professional journey HCC provides a great setting for you to enhance and complete your credentials.

Houston Community College (HCC) is beginning a new era, with new leadership and fresh ideas. As your District VIII Trustee, I am fully committed to making sure HCC is prepared to engage the rapidly changing landscape of higher education and will continue to provide the very best in education and workforce training. No matter where you are on your academic or professional journey HCC offers a great setting for you to enhance and complete your credentials.

Houston Community College (HCC) is beginning a new era, with new leadership and fresh ideas. As your District I Trustee, I am fully committed to making sure HCC is prepared to engage the rapidly changing landscape of higher education and will continue to provide the very best in education and workforce training. No matter where you are on your academic or professional journey HCC offers a great setting for you to enhance and complete your credentials.

These workshops are designed to equip individuals with essential digital skills and empower them to thrive in today's technology-driven world. The workshops will be offered on a regular basis, and participants do not need to be HCC students to attend.

The success of the Texas A&M University-Chevron Engineering Academy at Houston Community College has resulted in the largest academy in Texas with a total of 113 students in its Fall 2023 cohort. This cohort is also the largest since the academy was founded in 2015.

Maren Jensen of Katy, Texas, recognizes her HCC Coleman College mentor and receives a $700 scholarship.

Meet Nezar Nashef, a senior surgical technologist and advisor for the HCC Surgical Technology program! Learn how his education at HCC Coleman College led him to an exciting career in the operating room!

Meet Endoscopy Technician student Tawana Atkins, and find out what makes her a Coleman Champion!

When officials at Houston Community College (HCC) saw a decline for the third consecutive year in the National Council Licensure Examination pass rate of its Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students, they thoughtfully decided to voluntarily close the program. The goal: Strengthen curriculum alignment, ease transition into offerings of academic courses and ensure student success. 

A reskilling grant will help 40 people earn a Sterile Processing certificate from HCC for free and enter the workforce in approximately six months.

On March 23, scores of Houston-area middle school students will converge at HCC for the HCC Scripps Regional Bee with the winners moving on to the national Bee May 26 in National Harbor, Maryland.

Houston Community College recently welcomed Ahmed Mejairan, a Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow Fulbright exchange visitor from Bahrain.

Zachary Hodges, Ed.D., president of Houston Community College Northwest College has been named a finalist for chief executive officer of the year award from the American Association of Community Colleges.

Careers in many health care fields can require years of education and training, but some health science programs at HCC prepare students for jobs in just months.

Autonomous, hybrid and electric vehicles are transforming the challenges faced by traditional mechanics and technicians and increasingly require updated skills. To address the need, the HCC Transportation Center of Excellence recently introduced an eight-hour safety and fundamentals course that equips professionals with the knowledge required for diagnosing, repairing and maintaining these advanced vehicles.

Meet Erin Bass, a rehabilitation technician manager, and learn how her degree at HCC Coleman College set her up for success in the field of physical therapy!

Meet Health Information Technology student Angela Tademy, and learn what makes her a Coleman Champion!

Houston Community College’s Public Safety Institute recently graduated 32 cadets from its most recent Basic Peace Officer class with every cadet passing the state’s commissioning examination.

Learn how HCC Coleman College helped Geoffrey Ball, Class of 2013, fulfill his purpose as a substance use disorder counselor and program director.

Healthcare students can now take their prerequisite and program courses at the same campus!

assume the role of Chancellor of the Houston Community College (HCC) System with a keen sense of purpose and gratitude to the HCC Board of Trustees for the confidence placed in me indicated by their appointment. I welcome the opportunity to work with our outstanding HCC faculty and staff to help effect positive change in the lives of students and the community.

At its regular meeting on Jan. 24, the Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees chose new officers for 2024.

The Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees today named Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D., as the institution's new chancellor. She had served as HCC's Interim Chancellor since Sept. 1, 2023.

HCC has successfully cultivated a robust small business support ecosystem, marked by inclusivity and tailored assistance throughout various stages of an entrepreneur’s journey. Central to this success is the college’s foundational partnership with the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, which this month is celebrating its 1,000th Houston graduate.

Houston Community College (HCC) and Qualcomm Inc. of San Diego, Calif., the world’s leading wireless technology innovator in semiconductors, software and services related to wireless technology, are collaborating to support and foster a more inclusive patent ecosystem for inventors and innovators.

Houston Community College will reopen its campuses for normal operations tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan 17. All classes, including online classes, will resume as scheduled.

Houston Community College (HCC) campuses will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16, due to inclement weather. All classes, including online classes, will be canceled until further notice.

Three Houston Community College (HCC) board members were sworn in yesterday in a ceremony at the college district headquarters. New to the board are Laolu Davies-Yemitan, who will represent District IV, and Sean Cheben, who will represent District V. Current board member, Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth, District IX, was re-elected to serve another term.

With classes beginning Jan. 16, offering both in-person and online options, HCC invites members of the community to enroll and embark on a journey that promises not just an education but a pathway to a successful and fulfilling future.

Houston Community College has received full accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art (NASAD), highlighting the overall excellence of the Art + Design unit and its students, staff, faculty and leadership.

Meet Physical Therapy Assistant student AJ Spruill, and learn what makes him a Coleman Champion!

Meet Jonathan Pineda, a computed tomography (CT) technologist and a clinical instructor at HCC Coleman College! Learn how his education at HCC Coleman College led him to success in the world of healthcare and academia!

The Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to name Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D., as sole finalist to serve as the institution's next Chancellor. Dr. Ford Fisher has served as HCC's Interim Chancellor since Sept. 1, 2023.

Houston Community College was named a Star Award recipient for 2023 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The board recognizes exceptional contributions toward achieving one or more of the goals of the state strategic plan for higher education. The awards were established by the state agency in 2001, marking their 22nd anniversary this year.

Houston Community College (HCC) was selected by the American Association of Colleges and Universities for its inaugural Institute on Digital Equity. HCC has been opening all-inclusive digital access centers on its campuses across the region. Each is equipped with furniture, fixtures, technology, acoustics and other innovative designs to provide a comfortable, accessible place for those seeking to obtain digital skills.

Houston Community College has a new director of Equal Employment Opportunity and Compliance/Title IX Coordinator. Osvaldo Gomez returns to the college system after having served in a similar role from 2018 to 2021. He brings more than three decades of experience in higher education and state government, specializing in employee relations, EEO and Title IX compliance.

Houston Community College (HCC) students recently showcased their innovation prowess and collaborative spirit in various competitions, leaving an indelible mark in the realms of technology, entrepreneurship, and academia.

Two teams of ambitious students from Houston Community College (HCC) defied the odds and soared to the top ranks of the prestigious NASA MITTIC Challenge, a national competition that pushes students to develop innovative solutions using real NASA technologies.

Houston Community College will close all campuses at 4 p.m. today, Nov. 30, due to inclement weather.

Meet Charlsey Jimenez, a Dental Assisting instructor at HCC Coleman College! Learn how her education at HCC Coleman College helped her come full circle in her career!

Meet Licensed Vocational Nursing student Michael Houston, and find out what makes him a Coleman Champion!

Learn how HCC Coleman College helped Carlos Castro, Class of 2002, reach unimagined career and business success.

Three students with different stories share one common thread

Three second-career students tell why chose to enter the healthcare field as a medical assistant.

HCC and Harris Health System formalized a partnership for the REACH Apprenticeship program on Nov. 8 to develop more healthcare professionals in the region.

Meet Dental Assisting student Taris Bergerson, and find out what makes her a Coleman Champion!

Meet Oswaldo Avendano-Bolivar, a second-year medical student! Learn how his Medical Assistant certificate at HCC Coleman College set him up for a career in medicine!

Meet Nuclear Medicine student Andrik Borja, and find out what makes him a Coleman Champion!

Maren Jensen of Katy won the national Dr. Alexanderia K. Lane Memorial Scholarship on Nov. 1.

Houston Community College (HCC) is offering a free course to empower historically underrepresented inventors with the knowledge they may need to overcome challenges faced when applying for patents.

Houston Community College’s (HCC) pioneering bachelor’s degree of applied technology in AI and Robotics is now well underway to help meet the surging demand for professionals trained in artificial intelligence. The program, which began in the fall semester, aims to equip students with a solid foundation and industry-guided, practical skills to prepare them for careers in the rapidly evolving AI and robotics industry.

Houston Community College (HCC) and Harris Health System are joining forces to establish a comprehensive apprenticeship program to train and produce skilled patient care technicians. A Memorandum of Understanding signing will take place on Nov. 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences Tower, 1919 Pressler St., to formalize the program. National Apprenticeship Week is Nov. 13-19.

HCC has been awarded $550,000 by the USDA for the Workforce Development for Urban Landscape and Lawn Care (WFD-Houston) Grant Project. Sam Houston State University is the sub-recipient of this grant.

Check out our Q&A with Respiratory Therapy program student Giovanna Sosa.

Regrettably, I write to inform you that Dr. Kurt Ewen, our colleague, and friend, passed away Saturday morning after a lengthy battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Houston Community College (HCC) will invest a $100,000 grant from Johnson Controls at its Central campus to educate future workers in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning, fire and security fields.

Houston Community College (HCC) is playing an increasing role in addressing renewable energy needs through its solar energy installation program. Students who take part and earn a certificate in the program become equipped with the skills needed to meet the growing demand for solar panel installers.

Houston Community College (HCC) Trustee Pretta VanDible Stallworth was elected secretary-treasurer of the Association of Community College Trustees Board of Directors Executive Committee during the association’s annual leadership meeting in Las Vegas earlier this month.

The community is invited to Eagle Preview Day on Oct. 21, 2023, at Houston Community College campuses across the region. The events will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at each of the campuses below.

Fall 2023 Newsletter from Trustee Dr. Adriana Tamez, District III

Fall 2023 Newsletter from Trustee Monica Flores Richart, District I

Fall 2023 Newsletter from Trustee Eva L. Loredo, District VIII

Healthcare students and community partners shine at the Coleman Tower 5th Anniversary Reception on Sept. 28.

The Houston Community College Foundation Board has elected eight new members from diverse professional backgrounds who will each play a pivotal role in raising funds for HCC student success.

A three-student team from Houston Community College Southwest has won the top national prize at the 2023 Intel AI Global Impact Festival competition.

Houston Community College (HCC) students had the opportunity to work alongside renowned chef and HCC alumni, Hugo Ortega, this summer to film a segment for a cable television program.

Meet Medical Assistant student Isaias Fajardo, and find out what makes him a Coleman Champion!

Meet Robert Jones, a computed tomography (CT) technologist in the Houston area! Learn why he chose HCC Coleman College and how his education continues to impact his career and future!

Houston Community College (HCC) has been named by Forbes magazine as the fourth best place to work in Texas. This recognition is a testament to HCC's dedication to its staff and their well-being.

Today is the 20th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, please join me in pausing to reflect on how our nation was transformed on that day of unimaginable tragedy.

Houston Community College (HCC) has been designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CE) by the National Security Agency (NSA). The designation through the 2028 academic year means that HCC is a trusted institution for cybersecurity education and can help meet the increasing demands for highly trained people who can contribute to the protection of the national information infrastructure. This is the second five-year period that HCC has held the prestigious designation.

I assume the role of Interim Chancellor of the Houston Community College (HCC) System with a keen sense of purpose and gratitude to the HCC Board of Trustees for the confidence placed in me indicated by this appointment. I welcome the opportunity to work with the outstanding HCC faculty and staff to effect positive change in the lives of students and the community.

Long-time Houston Community College administrator Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D., has taken the helm as HCC’s interim chancellor. She will serve in that capacity as the HCC governing board completes a national search to identify a permanent chancellor.

University of St. Thomas-Houston (UST) and Houston Community College (HCC) have teamed up to offer students an opportunity to start their college career at HCC and smoothly transfer to UST’s Rising Stars Internship Program. UST President Richard Ludwick and HCC Chancellor Cesar Maldonado formalized the articulation agreement on UST’s campus during a signing ceremony on Monday, Aug. 28.

Houston Community College (HCC) has been recognized as one of 20 institutions by Excelencia in Education for demonstrating exceptional commitment and success in serving Latino and other underserved student populations. The college was one of just five community colleges among more than 100 programs from across 20 states that applied for recognition this year.

Fall 2023 Newsletter from Trustee Robert Glaser, District V

The road to success led to Atlanta for five Houston Community College students who scored big at the 59th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills conference in June.

Fall 2023 Newsletter from Trustee Charlene Ward Johnson, District II

Fall 2023 Newsletter from Trustee Dr. Cynthia Lenton-Gary, District VII

Fall 2023 Newsletter from Trustee Dr. Reagan Flowers, District IV

Fall 2023 Newsletter from Trustee Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth, District IX

Fall 2023 Newsletter from Trustee Dr. Reagan Flowers, District IV

Hundreds of medical imaging technology students from Greater Houston attended the 2023 Houston Area Radiologic Consortium (HARC) today for a day of academic enrichment and professional networking. Houston Community College, San Jacinto College, Lone Star College, Galveston College, and MD Anderson Cancer Center all participated in this intercollegiate event held at HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences in the Texas Medical Center.

For the 10th straight year, the Respiratory Therapy program at Houston Community College – Coleman College for Health Sciences has earned the Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

The Houston Community College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D., as the college’s interim chancellor at a special meeting on July 11. Dr. Ford Fisher will take the reins of HCC, effective Sept. 1. She was the sole finalist following a national search that concluded in late June.

The Houston Community College (HCC) Office of Work-Based Learning and Industry Partnerships has joined the SHRM Foundation’s HR Registered Apprenticeship Program (HR RAP) as an educational provider and HR Houston to expand the HR talent pool while building a more skilled, diverse workforce to elevate the role of human resources.

A Houston Community College (HCC) team has won the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Community College Innovation Challenge. The HCC team was pitted against community colleges from across the nation, competing to develop ideas for useful and innovative devices using science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Houston Community College (HCC) students will now be able to earn a degree in Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management at HCC’s Katy campus beginning with the Fall 2023 semester. The Katy campus will offer both a Level 1 certificate and an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in a field that is part of every industry and involves all the activities that make the global flow of goods and services possible.

Houston Community College’s Invest in Houston's Future Campaign is celebrating a historic fundraising milestone: $20 million raised for HCC student success. HCC Foundation Board members and various college leaders were on hand when a ceremonial check was presented to the college at the HCC Board of Trustees meeting on June 21.

Houston Community College’s Southeast College is taking part in a national project to help Latino students advance in higher education in partnership with Excelencia in Education, a national organization committed to supporting the advancement of underrepresented students in higher education.

Meet Radiography student Minh Pham of Pearland, Texas, and find out what makes him a Coleman Champion!

In a special meeting held on June 20, 2023, the Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announced the selection of Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D., as the sole finalist for the Interim Chancellor position, effective September 1.

Houston Community College (HCC) cybersecurity students placed in the top 10 percent of competitors at the spring National Cyber League competition against 7,800 students from 450 universities and colleges across the U.S. The HCC student team placed in the top 10 percent of finishers, ahead of student teams from Purdue University and the University of California San Diego.

Graduation is always a highlight of the spring at Houston Community College (HCC) and this year, more than 1,700 students graduated at HCC’s spring graduation at NRG Stadium. One of the most notable individuals to receive his degree wasn’t a student. Community leader William “Bill” A. Callegari received an honorary degree for his longstanding support of HCC. Callegari holds a special place in the hearts of both the HCC and Katy communities.

The public is invited to attend a symposium and job fair June 16 that will provide employment and education opportunities to residents of Missouri City and Fort Bend County through a newly formed community partnership. The Workforce Development Symposium and Job Fair will provide information about educational and technical programs to help residents to enter the workplace. It will take place from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at HCC Missouri City campus, 1600 Texas Parkway in Missouri City.

The HCC Filmmaking program has partnered with MediaU, an online community that features virtual and live networking events and mentorship for students from working industry professionals.

This fall, Houston Community College’s Central campus is launching a new, innovative program focused on teaching students to integrate the multitude of systems people use every day in homes and offices. The Smart Building Technology program allows students to become “integrators” with the knowledge required to install low-voltage controls to manage, monitor and protect residential or commercial environments for home or commercial networks.

The Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature recognized Houston Community College (HCC) Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E., for his significant contributions to higher education and workforce development.

On May 25, HCC and Dwyer Workforce Development entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to train and support up to 500 new healthcare professionals a year.

The Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees has launched a search for an Interim Chancellor to serve while an extensive national Chancellor search is conducted.

Dr. Mehmet Argin has been named Dean of HCC Engineering Center of Excellence after an exhaustive and highly competitive search.

This time of year, I attend many graduation ceremonies. With so many embarking on a new journey, it is important to reinforce the leadership skills graduates have shown in overcoming the many adversities brought by the COIVD-19 pandemic—the changes in cultural norms, institutional structures, and personal behaviors that they navigated.

Houston Community College (HCC) and Dwyer Workforce Development will formalize a Memorandum of Understanding to train and support up to 500 new health care professionals a year. The event takes place at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 25 at the HCC Coleman College Tower, 1919 Pressler St. in the Texas Medical Center.

A record number of Fort Bend and Stafford students have received both their high school diplomas and Houston Community College associate degrees and workforce certificates this spring, along with significant savings in tuition costs.

Truck drivers from companies across the Houston area are set to compete in a truck rodeo on May 20, 2023, at the Houston Community College (HCC) Roland Smith Commercial Truck Driver Training facility.

Meet Emma Wood, a pediatric occupational therapy assistant in the Houston area! Learn why she chose HCC Coleman College and how her education continues to impact her career and future!

The Houston Community College (HCC) Katy Campus is offering a youth Natural Science Camp June 5-9, 2023.

The House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature recently honored Houston Community College (HCC) Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E., for his work leading the college system over the past nine years.

Maren Johnson, dental assisting student at HCC Coleman College, is receiving a $1,000 financial award from the National Society of Leadership and Success Foundation for her outstanding example in the classroom, clinic, and community. Read on to learn why this student leader and mother is worthy of this scholarship!

Each spring high school seniors face tough choices about continuing their education at a community college, such as Houston Community College, or at a university. Typical concerns are quality, cost, student support, and social factors – or misconceptions in those areas. Let’s help clear the air for those facing this tough decision.

Supporting students’ holistic needs and helping to quell food insecurity, Houston Community College (HCC) will hold a ribbon cutting for the HCC Southeast Eagle Market on May 10. The event will take place at 2 p.m. on the Southeast College Eastside Campus in the Student Life Building.

Spring 2023 Newsletter from Trustee Dr. Adriana Tamez, District III

Houston Community College fashion students will exhibit creative designs at the college’s annual Spring Fashion Show Friday evening.

Congratulations to the HCC Spring Branch VAST students that earned their very own WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificates (NCRC).

A radiography and computed tomography instructor at Houston Community College-Coleman College for Health Sciences leaves a strong legacy as he heads into semi-retirement — nine faculty members!

Dr. Lindsay Gary, the author of The New Red Book, will speak about 50 of Black Houston’s most-significant cultural sites and organizations 2 to 3 p.m., Thursday, April 27, in Room 100 of the Dr. W. W. Harmon Building, HCC Central Campus, 1300 Holman St., Houston.

Houston Community College (HCC) Trustees approved new trustee district boundaries recently to comply with requirements of the Texas Education Code.

Houston is known for many things – oil, baseball, cowboys, and great food – but it is perhaps most famous as the home of NASA's Mission Control and the Johnson Space Center (JSC). Houston has been known as "Space City" for decades, and for good reason. The city has played a critical role in space exploration and science since the inception of NASA.

HCC Central will host a free career fair and exposition focused on green jobs, career training and community resources from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 21. GROW Fest will feature more than 500 job openings – with salaries of $15 an hour or more – from dozens of employers, including the City of Houston, Clearway Energy, Pattern Energy, WM, Orstead, Amazon, Boeing, Burns & McDonnell and CenterPoint Energy. The event celebrates Earth Day, traditionally held on April 22.

Preparing the next generation of skilled workers for today’s in-demand jobs requires higher education, business and government working together, says the chancellor of Houston Community College.

Rising costs, reduced revenue and a shortage of skilled workers are challenging small- and medium-size manufacturers in the Houston-Gulf Coast region and beyond. To tackle the issues, Houston Community College (HCC) has teamed up with the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) to present the Houston Manufacturing Business Symposium to share funding and resources available to help remove the barriers impacting manufacturers.

The petrochemical industry must rely on highly-trained personnel to keep production processes safe and to respond to incidents that can happen in the manufacturing environment. To prepare graduates for work in the industry, Houston Community College is participating in the North American Process Technology Alliance (NAPTA) Troubleshooting Skills Competition.

Houston Community College (HCC) Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E., yesterday told an invited audience of more than 250 business, government, economic development and education leaders that HCC’s new four-year degree programs in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and Healthcare Management are evidence of the college’s visionary workforce development and leadership.

At Houston Community College (HCC) we understand that when it comes to equipping our students with the skills and credentials needed to succeed in today's workforce, “none of us is as smart as all of us”. As unfilled jobs abound in our region, it is exciting to see colleges, industry, and government align to equip students with credentials of value, expand access to dual credit offerings, and promote work-based learning opportunities like apprenticeships and internships.

Rising costs, reduced revenue and a shortage of skilled workers are challenging small- and medium-size manufacturers in the Houston-Gulf Coast region and beyond. But help is on the way. Houston Community College has teamed up with the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) to present the Houston Manufacturing Business Symposium to brainstorm strategies to tackle the issues. The gathering will take place from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. May 2 at HCC Stafford Campus Learning Hub, 10041 Cash Road

Texas is facing a nursing shortage that could leave the state with 57,000 fewer nurses than needed in less than a decade. To address this shortage, Houston Community College and Dwyer Workforce Development are teaming up to leverage partners across the region to train new healthcare workers who will impact the industry long-term.

Spring 2023 Newsletter from Trustee Eva L. Loredo, District VIII

Based on outstanding accomplishments and dedication to student success, Houston Community College has been selected to participate in a Talent Strong Texas Pathways five-year statewide economic mobility grant. The $16 million grant – administered by the Texas Success Center – helps selected colleges increase the number of credentialed Texans preparing for high-demand careers with a living wage.

Yesterday, the Houston Community College Board of Trustees declined to extend my contract beyond August 31, 2023. We will therefore all be working to support the Board, the College, and most importantly the students in the upcoming transition to a new chancellor.

Spring 2023 Newsletter from Trustee Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth, District IX

On March 1, 2023, the Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees voted not to extend Chancellor Cesar Maldonado’s contract beyond its expiration date of August 31, 2023.

Spring 2023 Newsletter from Trustee Dr. Reagan Flowers, District IV

Spring 2023 Newsletter from Trustee Dr. Reagan Flowers, District IV

Fall 2022 Newsletter from Trustee Charlene Ward Johnson, District II

The Houston Community College Career Services and Public Safety Center of Excellence is hosting a First Responders Hiring Fair from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1 at HCC’s Northeast Campus - Codwell Hall Building located at 555 Community College Drive in Houston.

Houston Community College Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E. was one of more than a dozen collegiate leaders taking part yesterday in a Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Roundtable with U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials.

Prospective students and the community are now able to experience Houston Community College’s state-of-the-art learning spaces without ever having to step foot on a campus, thanks to a new virtual presence at tour.hccs.edu. With the launch, HCC has become the first community college in the Houston-area to offer such a tour.

Houston Community College’s 17th Annual Black History Scholarship Gala takes place 7 to 8 p.m., Thursday, February 23, as an online fundraiser in partnership with Fox 26 Houston.

Houston Community College today was once again designated a Leader College by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as hubs of equity and mobility in their communities. The designation is for 2023.

For the second straight year, Houston Community College has received Best Place for Working Parents Designation. The honor comes from Best Place for Working Parents, a national collaborative and network of businesses across the U.S. dedicated to providing support for working parents through evidence-based strategies. To earn the distinction, employers must respond to an online assessment that details their support of family-friendly policies.

Houston Community College Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E., has been selected to receive the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction.

The MBDA Pandemic Recovery Center, a collaborative initiative operated by Houston Community College and funded by the U.S Department of Commerce through the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), is offering a six-part workshop series as part of its Men in Business Series in February.

The Houston Community College Board of Trustees elected officers in a meeting held Wednesday, January 18, 2023. The governing board named Dr. Cynthia Lenton-Gary (District 7) board chair,Trustee Monica Richart (District 1) vice-chair, and Trustee Eva Loredo (District 8) secretary. Each were affirmed by acclamation.

Houston Community College (HCC) has been approved as a Level 2 baccalaureate granting institution, beginning with four-year degrees in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics and Healthcare Management.

A new workforce collaborative uniting 17 local community partners to offer resiliency career training will receive part of a $3.3 million investment from JPMorgan Chase. Local community partners will receive $1.8 million of the total investment and remaining dollars will support various climate and sustainability initiatives in Houston.

The pain of losing her youngest son, Chase Simon, to gun violence on a Third Ward street four years ago hasn’t eased at all for HCC English professor Syble Davis. But this year, like the last three, Davis is again putting her sorrow into action. She is continuing the Drive-By Toy Drive she and her family began in 2019 to honor her son, and to help bring joy and happiness to deserving children in the Third Ward area.

Houston Community College has been selected as a recipient of the 2022 RODEO award in Recognition of its Dedication to Educational Outcomes, the Texas Association of Community Colleges (TACC) has announced.

Here’s a new, high-tech twist on final exams: 10 students in HCC Central’s Digital Arts class will showcase their wearable 3D shoes on Wednesday, Dec. 7 for their final grade through the college’s state-of-the-art XR (extended reality) lab.

Kanisha Ffriend, a Houston Community College student entrepreneurship program alum, recently took first place at the American Heart Association's Empowered to Serve pitch competition. She also won the fan favorite award and earned a total of $55,000 in grant funding.

The Houston Community College’s Office of Entrepreneurial Initiatives has received the Excellence in Specialty Entrepreneurship Education Award at the national conference of the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers.

Houston Community College (HCC) Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E., has been named to a key leadership group organized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to increase the Hispanic community’s access to USDA education and employment programs.

The week of December 5 will shine a spotlight on Endoscopy Technicians and the work they do for early prevention and detection of colorectal cancer.

Houston Community College has earned one of the Houston region’s 2022 Best Place for Working Parents® designations. The recognition comes from Best Place for Working Parents, a national collaborative and network of businesses across the U.S. dedicated to providing support for working parents through evidence-based strategies. To earn the distinction, employers must respond to an online assessment that details their support of family-friendly policies.

Marian Magdaniel always wanted to express herself through fashion and the creative arts. She loved drawing, painting, violin, guitar and design, and especially believed that fashion was a great way to make something “come to life on your own.” Now, the 28-year-old Venezuelan-born, Houston-raised fashion student at Houston Community College’s Central Campus has learned that her multiple artistic abilities have placed her in rarified air.

Houston Community College Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., and City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner met at HCC’s Northeast College today to sign a three-year agreement for HCC to train Houston firefighters in emergency medical services.

The National Science Foundation has awarded Houston Community College and San Jacinto College nearly $1.5 million to continue a joint project to promote students engaging in Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics programs.

Dr. Stacy Welcome, dean of Student Success at Houston Community College Central, has been selected to participate in the League for Innovation in the Community College’s 2022 Executive Leadership Institute (ELI).

A three-student team from Houston Community College Southwest has won the top prize at the Intel AI Global Impact Festival in San Jose, California. The annual festival gathers next-generation technologists, future developers, teachers and policymakers to learn and share innovations and impacts of artificial intelligence, according to Intel Corporation, an education partner of HCC’s AI program.

Houston Community College’s digital Fashion Archive – a collection of historic fashion, accessories and textiles from the 1740s to present, has just been added to Google Arts & Culture, the renowned arts platform that features more than 2,000 leading museums and archives viewed by researchers and art aficionados across the world.

Houston Community College’s West Houston Institute and the Urban Manufacturing Alliance will bring national, state, regional and local economic and community development leaders to Houston from Nov. 1-3 to promote urban manufacturing programs, policies and models that can creating more resilient economies.

Houston Community College is partnering with UnidosUS, a Washington, D.C.-based Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, to launch a program to help Latino students to navigate college and excel in post-secondary education. The Avanzando Through College program kicked off this fall as a 10-week course covering a range of topics to help students stay on track academically.

Music filled the air at the 2022 F2F Music Summer Camp, which drew 21 Houston-area students to the HCC Stafford Fine Arts building for an immersive musical experience. Now in its third year, the summer camp was the result of a partnership this year between Houston Community College Southwest and the F2F Music Foundation, a nonprofit educational performing arts group founded by jazz recording artist Vel Lewis.

The Houston Community College Board of Trustees is conducting a once-per-decade redistricting process to better align HCC districts based on equitable population distribution.

Houston Community College has launched a training program to prepare students for work as 911 emergency dispatchers. The new eight-week public safety certification program for telecommunicators provides the critical skills and knowledge needed for such professionals to answer emergency calls and dispatch fire, police, or emergency medical services units.

About 40 Empowerment High School students have taken flight as Houston Community College Eagles with the start of their new, dual-credit journey. To kick off the first cohort of 39 freshmen and sophomores in the high school’s Early College Academy, students took part in an Academic Signing Day on Sept. 2 where they committed to earning associate of arts degrees from HCC while also getting their high school diplomas.

Houston Community College’s Child Development program has been named the best in the nation among two-year colleges by EduMed.org, an online resource for students seeking higher affordable and flexible education programs.

Houston Community College Trustees Dr. Cynthia Lenton-Gary and Dr. Adriana Tamez have been named among the Top 30 Influential Women of Houston by d-mars.com. The two were honored earlier this month among a group of women who are successful in their professions and who possess a servant-spirit as leaders striving to break barriers in fields like education, broadcasting, medicine, law and government, and others.

Houston Community College was honored with the Federation of Houston Professional Women Sheri L. Parrack Diversity Excellence Award for 2022. The honor, announced at a recent gala, recognizes outstanding efforts in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the organization by including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations and backgrounds.

HCC Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E., met with 39 key leaders from business, industry and economic development at HCC’s West Houston Institute recently to launch a new collaboration focused on addressing the region’s long-term workforce training needs. The meeting was the first of the newly formed Chancellor’s Business Champions Council (CBCC) and represented some of the largest employers in the Houston metropolitan area.

The Houston Community College Foundation Board has elected six new members to serve three-year terms. The HCC Foundation supports HCC in attracting and educating Houston-area students who embody the desire and dedication to learn, including many nontraditional students and those who have traditionally faced barriers to higher education.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Houston Community College and San Jacinto College $1,478,965 for three additional years to continue their joint project titled, “Louis Stokes B2B Alliance: Harris County Community College Alliance (HCCCA).”

Former Lamar Institute of Technology President/CEO, Lonnie L. Howard – a 1995 graduate of Houston Community College – was recently bestowed the honor of having the institute’s technology center bear his name. The renaming of the Dr. Lonnie L. Howard Technology Center was at the direction of the Texas State University System Chancellor and Board of Regents in recognition of Howard’s contributions as president of the Beaumont, Texas institute for six years before he stepped-down in August.

Scientific Bioprocessing, Inc. and BioMADE have announced that HCC's Dr. Chandra Mittal, program coordinator for the Medical Biotechnology program, has been selected for the highly-competitive Fellowship Program.

On the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Community College (HCC) Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E., signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will address one of the City's significant goals - to train 500,000 citizens, employees, small businesses, volunteers, and first responders in new resiliency training programs starting in the Fall 2022.

Campus Compact (Compact), a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to advancing the public purposes of colleges and universities, has announced it has now secured the required funding and leadership to advance planning for the new program College Renaissance Corps (CRCorps).

Fall 2022 Newsletter from Trustee Charlene Ward Johnson, District II

Fall 2022 Newsletter from Trustee Eva L. Loredo, District VIII

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has announced that Dr. Shantay Grays, Houston Community College’s vice chancellor of student services, is one of 31 leaders selected for the 2022-23 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship.

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program announced Monday that Dr. Frances Villagran-Glover, president of HCC's Southeast College, is one of 26 leaders selected for the 2022-23 class of the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship.

Fall 2022 Newsletter from Trustee Robert Glaser, District V

The Houston Community College Foundation 50th Anniversary Gala at the Hilton Americas hotel raised more than $790,000 on behalf of HCC students on May 14, and Houston icon Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale received the coveted Crystal Eagle Award for his outstanding support of HCC’s programs and students.

A newly opened Security Operations Center at Houston Community College is preparing students for high-skilled jobs in cybersecurity, a field experiencing a critical shortage of workers.

Houston Community College (HCC) and Texas Southern University (TSU) have signed a memorandum of understanding that will help graduates from HCC’s Drafting and Design program transfer seamlessly into TSU’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology.

Houston Community College has opened registration for inaugural courses designed to help businesses mitigate the impact of hurricanes, other catastrophic weather events and unexpected disasters, part of the college’s new Resiliency Center of Excellence.

Houston Community College System (HCC) Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E., testified before the Texas House of Representatives in Austin last week that continued funding through the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Initiative is needed to address persistent workforce shortfalls in the state.

Houston Community College is one of nine national finalists to receive a grant of $100,000 from Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation. Through The Million Dollar Community College Challenge, the foundation awarded $1.9 million in grants and technical assistance directly to community colleges, with one school receiving $1 million and nine others receiving $100,000 each.

Fall 2022 Newsletter from Trustee Dr. Reagan Flowers, District IV

Sharon Wright, HCC’s director of board services, has received the Association of Community College Trustees 2022 Professional Board Staff Member Award for the association’s western region.

Fall 2022 Newsletter from Trustee Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth, District IX

Fall 2022 Newsletter from Trustee Dr. Cynthia Lenton-Gary, District VII

Forbes Advisor, an independent and impartial consumer research publication, has listed Houston Community College as one of its top 10 trade schools in the nation.

Dr. Kurt Ewen, Vice Chancellor of Strategic Planning & Institutional Effectiveness, and Chief of Staff at Houston Community College (HCC), has been named recipient of the prestigious Carl M. “Cheesie” Nelson Award by the Texas Association of Community Colleges (TACC).

Dr. Michael Webster of Houston Community College has been appointed to the state’s Industry-Based Certification Advisory Council.

Houston Community College has been named a partner in a group of colleges recognized for their excellent support of college students who juggle attending school and parenting children.

HCC Southeast College President Frances Villagran-Glover has been appointed to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Commission on Institutional Infrastructure and Transformation.

Houston Community College Northwest Visual Arts instructors Clara Hoag and Esther Delaquis-Baidoo both contributed pieces to a recent exhibit at the University of Houston’s Blaffer Gallery. Titled, “Bearing Witness,” the three-day show was a fundraiser for the Ukrainian American Cultural Club of Houston and its efforts to aid civilians impacted by the military conflict.

HCC will be authorized to offer training to instructors to deliver MSSC’s CPT 4.0 e-learning courseware, and its hands-on Certified Production Technician Plus (CPT+) program using the highly innovative “Skill Boss” training and testing device invented by Amatrol, the nation’s leading manufacturer of industrial technician training equipment.

The $3.3 million grant will go toward HCC Central’s efforts to prepare students to graduate from high school, enroll into a post-secondary program and complete their programs of study. Funding will be distributed over the next five years to offer pre-college support services to 131 students a year.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has donated $25,000 to support HCC’s Public Safety program and students. The donation was made before the HCC Board of Trustees at a meeting on May 19, 2022. Since 2017, the longtime area organization has awarded $200,000 to the HCC Public Safety Center of Excellence and an additional $20,000 in private scholarships to HCC students.

The HCC Dean of Material Science & Smart Manufacturing Alberto Urbina was recognized at the American Welding Society, District 18 meeting on May 19.

A team of Houston Community College leaders and educators has won the 2021-2022 Innovation of The Year Award from the League of Innovation in the Community College, an international nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate innovation in community colleges.

On Monday, May 16, the new HCC Katy campus officially opened its doors at its new location at 22910 Colonial Parkway, Katy, Texas, 77493. HCC Katy’s Foxlake location is now closed as all operations and classes are now at the new location.

The HCC Katy campus Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program has moved from Katy to its new home at the HCC Spring Branch campus, just in time for the 2022 summer sessions. Students will now be able to take basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Paramedic 1 coursework at the Spring Branch campus, located at 1010 Sam Houston Parkway.

For the third straight year, Houston Community College dual credit students who are also Stafford High School seniors simultaneously received their high school diplomas and associate degrees from HCC.

Houston Community College (HCC) has been named one of 10 national finalists to receive a $1 million grant from the Lumina Foundation of Indianapolis, IND. Through its Million Dollar Community College Challenge, the foundation will award $1.9 million in grants and technical assistance directly to community colleges, with one college receiving $1 million and nine colleges receiving $100,000 each.

On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, a Houston federal court issued two orders in the case of Brown v. Houston Community College.

A summer camp at Houston Community College’s Stafford campus will introduce high school juniors and seniors to smart manufacturing and the basics of computer-aided design, plasma cutting and the role of robotic instrumentation. Offered by the HCC Material Science and Smart Manufacturing Center of Excellence, the June 6-10 camp is especially aimed at students interested in learning more about smart manufacturing careers.

A first-of-its-kind, free, two-day career fair and exposition focused on green energy jobs, career training and education will take place at HCC Central South Campus on Friday and Saturday, April 22 and April 23. Green Opportunities Houston will feature more than 300 job openings from dozens of employers, including the City of Houston, CenterPoint Energy – in a festival-like atmosphere with music, food and green energy activities. Registered guests will have a chance to win a laptop, tablet or

Houston Community College has been designated the seventh most “military friendly” large community college in the nation for 2022-2023. The ranking was made by Military Friendly, a national advocacy organization that encourages investments by schools to recruit, retain and advance veterans as students or employees.

Two Houston Community College leaders have been named fellows of the American Council on Education for 2022-2023. Dr. Desmond Lewis, associate vice chancellor for College Readiness, and Dr. Colleen Reilly, dean of the Center of Excellence for Media, Visual and Performing Arts, were selected after a rigorous nomination and application process.

There is one certainty in today’s competitive workforce: employees need new skills and knowledge to keep from being left behind. To help those seeking a way to get a leg up, Houston Community College has just launched a new suite of short-term, Micro-Learning courses. Each bite-sized course is designed to focus on specific, relevant skills employees need to become more valuable to their current or future employers.

A manufacturing industry organization has donated $40,000 to Houston Community College to help students to succeed in skilled trade careers. The PVF Roundtable donation this month brings the organization’s total charitable contributions to the college to $150,000 since 2017 to fund scholarships for students to pursue jobs in manufacturing such as a welder, manual machinist, CNC machinist and industrial mechanic.

As an institution of higher education, Houston Community College (HCC) proudly embraces all students, faculty, and staff, including those from around the world. HCC has long led the nation’s community colleges in international student enrollment – today over 2,400 dedicated international students, including those from Ukraine and Russia.

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Houston Community College has won the 2022 Bellwether Award for its outstanding and innovative workforce development program: HCC’s Entrepreneurial Initiatives. The Bellwether Awards are widely regarded as one of the nation’s most competitive and prestigious recognitions for community colleges.

Earning an HCC diesel maintenance and repair certificate is a challenge that requires mechanical knowledge and the ability to master technologies used in the much-in-demand field. HCC student Leon Hosea is working hard to achieve that goal. But mastering the curriculum and showing his skills aren’t the only hurdles he must clear. Hosea lost his vision in 2014, which meant suspending his career as an aviation mechanic.

After two years of academic grind, Denzel Wilson is counting the days to a milestone in his quest for a tech career. In May, he will walk the stage for a degree in artificial intelligence. Wilson, 25, will be among the initial AI graduates from Houston Community College, the first community college in Texas to launch an AI Associate of Applied Science degree program in summer 2020.

The Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installer Certificate at Houston Community College Central has been certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Providers (NABCEP), the most respected, well-established and widely recognized certification organization for professionals in the field of renewable energy.

Houston Community College’s Interior Design program has been named one of the state’s best in a recent ranking by EdReformer, an online resource for students seeking higher education programs that best suit their budget and career aspirations.

Houston Community College’s Black History Scholarship Gala takes place 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 24 as an online fundraiser in partnership with ABC13 Houston/KTRK-TV. The theme is Black History is Everyone’s History. Millard House II, superintendent of the Houston Independent School District, will serve as the keynote speaker.

Suzette Brimmer, HCC Central College's Dean of the Consumer Arts & Sciences Center of Excellence, has been selected to participate in an elite national mentoring program for emerging leaders seeking to become the next generation of higher-education presidents.