At 3:30 p.m on Wednesday, Jan. 6, HCCTV will host a live webcast entitled “Registration 2016 - What You Need To Know.”

The day's report takes a look at the recent Houston Mini Maker Faire. Houston Community College brought a broad range of science and engineering exhibits to the event.

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, which is offered at Houston Community College, aims to provide small business owners the tools needed to grow their businesses. For HCC program graduate Nancy Sabino, the growth she experienced was on a personal level.

The day's report takes a look at the recent CodeFest event, which was held at the HCC West Loop Campus in conjunction with the Center of Excellence for Digital Info. & Technology. The seminar was presented by the India Institute of Technology Alumni of Greater Houston.

The program featured a web chat that provided prospective students the opportunity to ask recruiters and advisors questions about registering at Houston Community College.

The day's report features a look at the hi-tech projects that are in the works from Houston Community College students in the Digital Gaming and Simulation program.

F‌ive programs at the Houston Community College (HCC) Business Center of Excellence have been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Associate Degree Board of Commissioners.

Houston Community College (HCC) students can take part in a unique opportunity to study in Taiwan and learn Chinese through a wonderful educational partnership.

The Community College Petrochemical Initiative (CCPI), funded by a grant from ExxonMobil, is organizing the Women in Industry Conference. As a member of CCPI, Houston Community College is preparing students for careers in the petrochemical industry by offering certificate and degree programs at the HCC Global Energy & Process Technology Center of Excellence.

The Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees has new officers. During a special meeting held on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, board members voted to select Dr. Adriana Tamez as Chairman. The Board unanimously selected Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz as Secretary. Trustee Robert Glaser will keep his position as Vice Chairman.

The day's report features a look at the projects Houston Community College campus presidents are working on to improve the student experience.

Students received information on the following topics: maintaining F-1 Visa status, obtaining a driver’s license, employment, cultural adjustment, safety and security, immigration laws, health insurance coverage, tax information, Social Security and academic requirements.

The day's report offers some tips on how students can get the most out of their HCC experience.

Maria Contreras-Sweet, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, recently met with entrepreneurs at the Houston Community College District building.

More than 380 high school students will study seismic surveys, compete for rigs and negotiate deals during a four-day competition called PetroChallenge at the Energy Institute High School and at Houston Community College Southwest.

HCC participated in the MLK Grande Parade held in midtown Houston on January 18.

The day's report takes a look at the recent HCC 2016 Spring Convocation. Dr. Cesar Maldonado, HCC chancellor, presented the college system's plans for the new year, which are focused on creating student success and improving the student experience.

HCC recognizes these current and former students for their hard work, determination, dedication, and leadership on and off campus. We are proud to honor and celebrate their accomplishments. They are the definition of success stories at Houston Community College.

The day's report features a look at the recent HCC International Student Spring 2016 Orientation.

The bustling economy in Houston supports the growing field of interior design. Students who complete the HCC Award-winning Interior Design program are prepared for entry level positions in a variety of design related career fields, including residential design, commercial design, kitchen and bath design, architectural firms, wholesale design trades, and furniture stores. Many students also begin their own design businesses upon graduation.

It does not matter if you are starting elementary school or college, the first day of school brings on a sense of nervousness and excitement like no other. As hundreds of students walk through the doors of the Houston Community College Southwest campuses, those overwhelming feelings fill the hallways.

The day's report takes a look at the Rebirth – Revival – Revolution art exhibition, which is on display at the Houston Community College Art Hub Gallery. The art exhibition, which will run from Jan. 14 to Feb. 11, features the works of father-son duo Alvin & Ezra Roy.

HCC is proud of its nursing programs and the important guidance it receives from the Texas Board of Nursing in helping address the needs of healthcare in Texas and in particular the world renowned Texas Medical Center. The Associate Degree Nursing Program is one of many healthcare programs at HCC that are well recognized.

The day's report features a look at the recent HCC Veteran New Student Orientation. The purpose of the event was to assist those who have served this country in their transition to college by providing information on the educational benefits and resources that are available to veterans.

Dr. Burillo received recognition for her contributions to the community and her commitment to education.

The Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees, the Board unanimously approved a first-of-its-kind plan to waive the out-of-district fees for Dual Credit students. Beginning with the fall semester, any high school student in the Greater Houston region can enroll in the Dual Credit program at HCC at no cost.

The day's report takes a look at a new scholarship HCC is introducing for students who take Mexican-American and Latino Studies courses.

The day's report takes a look at the 2016 Swearing In Ceremony for the new terms of the members of the HCC Board of Trustees.

Basketball is just one of several sports and activities offered by the HCC Recreational Sports department each semester.

The day's report takes a look at the recreational activities offered by the HCC Offices of Student Life.

Dr. Chandra Mittal, Professor of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at HCC has been appointed to the Advisory Board of Healthline, a new healthcare magazine from Voice of Asia Group publication based in Houston.

Classes at the West Loop Campus will resume Saturday morning as scheduled

The day's report takes a look at the first annual ReelMusic Jazz and Blues Jam Session, which was hosted by the HCC Center of Excellence for Visual & Performing Arts.

The event promoted inclusion and showcased the talents of people with disabilities.

The day's report takes a look at Dr. Cesar Maldonado's new blog. The HCC Chancellor uses the platform to share his thoughts on the college's work and mission.

The Cycling Club recently hosted the Winter Criterium Series at the commercial truck school driving course at HCC Northeast.

HCC is spearheading an alliance with three other community colleges in the Gulf Coast Region to address middle skills workforce needs in the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry.

The day's report takes a look at the new eTicketing program that the HCC Police Department is introducing.

HCC officials recently held the first ribbon cutting for the newly renovated first, third, and fourth floors of the Alief-Hayes campus under the $425 million Groundbreaker Bond Program.

VAST, which stands for Vocational Advancement and Social Skills Training, provides post-secondary transition programs and comprehensive support services for differently-abled individuals. The goal is to lead students to independence and ultimately, employment.

The day’s report features a look at the recent ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated first, third, and fourth floors of the Alief-Hayes Campus.

The day's report takes a look at HCC’s work on the Achieving the Dream project, which aims to help underprepared students succeed in college. HCC is expanding the service this year to include all students entering college today.

With the growing number of cyber-attacks, ongoing attention is required to protect businesses, personal information, and manage the challenges of security in cyberspace. The demand for cybersecurity professionals far surpasses the need. To help combat this growing trend and competitive market, Houston Community College is applying for designation as a Center of Academic Excellence for 2-year colleges.

The day's report features a look at the recent Civil Rights movement discussion at the HCC West Loop Campus. Civil Rights activist Mamie King-Chalmers was the featured speaker. The event was a part of HCC's celebration of Black History Month.

This is the second year HCC has participated in the event. Between now and Wednesday, February 17, students, faculty, staff and community members can drop off non-perishable food items in the red and white donation bins located near the front desk at the HCC West Loop, Stafford, Gulfton, and Missouri City campuses.

Check out a first look at the new and improved Alief-Hayes Campus, which was funded by the $425 million HCC Groundbreaker Bond Program.

The day's report features a look at the recent HCC Winter Criterium Series, which was hosted by the HCC Cycling Club. The event, which attracted both amateur and professional racers, raised $1,250 for the club.

The day's report features a look at the recent PetroChallenge competition at HCC Southwest. PetroChallenge is a series of educational and competitive events held at schools and universities to develop students’ knowledge of the oil and gas industry and their interest in pursuing educational and professional careers in the industry.

Fort Bend County has experienced a recent growth spurt which has created a need for more trained office staff in the medical field. The Houston Community College Missouri City Campus will help fill that need by offering two certificates: Medical Business Office and Comprehensive Coding System this semester.

With a goal of creating new business opportunities, the Houston Community College Procurement department recently brought small businesses and community partners together at its Procurement Expo at the Southeast College Learning Hub.

The day's report features a look at the recent Health and Beauty Expo at the HCC Central Campus. The event was hosted by the HCC VAST Academy and Annual Eagles Club students.

Students in the Houston Community College (HCC) Interior Design program got a taste of the real world from architecture and interior design professionals. Professor Kevin Hamby took his Commercial Interiors class of 11 students on a field trip to Kirksey Architecture, one of the preeminent architecture firms in Houston, as part of their corporate office interior design project.

The day's report takes a look at some recent basketball tryouts for the Spring semester. Basketball is just one of several sports and activities offered by the HCC Recreational Sports department.

The day's report features a look at the recent HCC Black History Scholarship Gala. NASA Administrator Major General Charles F. Bolden, Jr., who served as the keynote speaker for the 10th anniversary event, provided a sterling speech about NASA and the future of the agency – while praising the educational and workforce training efforts of Houston Community College.

The day's report features a look at the film "Cimarrón Spirit.” The HCC Office of International Initiatives recently hosted the premiere showing of the documentary, a panel discussion about the film and a mini concert by Xiomara Fortuna to celebrate the film.

The day's report takes a look at the latest technology HCC students are working with at the school system’s various fabrication labs.

The HCC Honors College was founded in 2007 and is based at HCC Central. Currently there are 45 students; but starting this fall, the Honors College will expand to the HCC Stafford and Spring Branch campuses.

The Houston Community College Intensive English Program is turning old books into new cash for students. The group has been collecting used books over the past several months to help raise money for the IEP Scholarship Fund.

Houston Community College Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E., challenged an impressive crowd of elected officials, community leaders, and industry partners to view the institution in a new light. The concept of change was the focus of the HCC State of the College 2016 at Bayou City Event Center in Houston.

The day's report features a look at the recent Spring Community Resource Fair. The event serves as a day for Agencies and Organizations throughout the Houston area to come together to network and provide information regarding their program(s) and services to the HCC students, faculty and staff.

The day's report takes a look at the recent Houston Hispanic Forum at the George R. Brown Convention Center. HCC representatives were on hand to showcase all that HCC has to offer students.

A partnership among Houston Community College, the Houston Rockets and NASA, Rockets Science is a program that was created to get students excited about STEM careers. Excitement was on tap Tuesday, Feb. 23, for area middle school students as they visited Space Center Houston and had the chance to explore STEM more with some hands-on activities and learn about space.

The Houston Community College District Office of Veteran Affairs recently hosted its first annual “HCC Veteran College Fair: The Next Steps in Academic Success." The event offered HCC Veteran students the chance to meet with both local and national four-year institutions — including University of Houston Central and Downtown, Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M, Houston Baptist University and Syracuse — so that they can further the academic success that they began at HCC.

The day's report features a look at the recent HCC State of the College 2016 event.

HCC recognizes these current and former students for their hard work, determination, dedication, and leadership on and off campus.

Houston Community College (HCC) Interior Design students won second and third place at the 16th annual International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Student Conference, Interior Design Charrette Competition in Houston.

The day's report features a look at HCC’s efforts to help prepare women for careers in the petrochemical industry.

The event served as a day for Agencies and Organizations throughout the Houston area to come together to network and provide information regarding their program(s) and services to the HCC students, faculty and staff.

Houston Community College was well-represented at the 78th annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade on Saturday.

The lobby of the Houston Community College Stafford Campus became the backdrop for a candid conversation about racial injustice. “Let’s Talk," led by Civil Rights Activist Tammie Lang Campbell, highlighted the Black Lives Matter movement.

The day's report features a look at the HCC Foundation’s recent efforts to honor those who encourage diversity and enlightenment and who have made significant contributions to the Houston community.

The day's report takes a look at the recent HCC Procurement Expo. With a goal of creating new business opportunities, HCC brought small businesses and community partners together at the event. Presentations were made by the HCC Small Business Development Program, the Houston Minority Business Development Agency and the HCC Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program.

The Houston Community College Men of Honor student organization recently hosted a Teen Summit for high school and middle school students from HISD at the Central Campus San Jacinto Auditorium. The students received information about college and encouragement from motivational speakers.

The purpose of the event was to remove barriers and increase access to strategic growth opportunities for America’s LGBT business owners.

The day's report takes a look at the 9th annual Akwaaba Dance and Drum Festival, which was recently held at the HCC Spring Branch Campus.

To help get students through the grueling midterm process, Phi Theta Kappa is hosting a Midterm Study Blast. The event is 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday, March 5 at the West Loop Campus and Alief Hayes Campus Libraries.

Thanks to donations such as this one and various fundraising efforts, the HCC Foundation has awarded thousands of scholarships to deserving students over the years.

The day's report takes a look at a Black Lives Matter discussion that was recently held at the HCC Stafford Campus.

HCC celebrated the rich history and valuable contributions of African American artists by showcasing award-winning students Al Saulso and Kevo with an exhibition titled The Journey. The display at the West Loop Campus Gallery is geared toward encouraging students and showing them that they too can be successful in the art community here in Houston.

The day's report features a look at a recent Caribbean Carnival event that was hosted by the HCC Northline Campus Student Life organization. The event, which featured music, dancing, authentic Caribbean cuisine and a scholarship opportunity, celebrated the end of Black History Month.

The HCC Spring Branch Campus recently hosted a seminar, Export Control Reform: The Policy and the Practical, with Eric Hirschhorn, the Under Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce for the Bureau of Industry and Security.

Houston Community College (HCC) is pleased to announce the Spring 2016 graduating class of the Basic Peace Officer Academy passed the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensing exam at 100 percent.

The day's report takes a look at the recent HCC Title Night at Toyota Center.

Travis Speck has his finger on the pulse of the Houston IT industry. He's now in a position to give back to the college that launched his career and he’s tackling it with passion.

With this being a Presidential Election year, the HCC Southwest Student Government Association teamed up with Neighborhood Centers to host a voter’s registration drive to prepare faculty, staff, students and community members for the upcoming election.

The day's report features a look at the recent ESOL/English Interdisciplinary Symposium titled "Transitions” Going from Zero to Sky’s the Limit," which was held at the HCC West Loop Campus.

From sporting events to a pep rally, the Houston Community College Spirit Week offered something for everyone. The fun-filled week of activities had one goal - for all HCC students, faculty and staff to display their eagle pride and support those involved in RecSports.

With a critical shortage of engineers across the country being projected by 2025, getting students educated and trained for engineering careers is the priority of the Houston Community College (HCC) Engineering Center of Excellence (COE).

Houston Community College (HCC) joined forces with the North Forest Blue Ribbon Advisory Committee and U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th Congressional District to host a community engagement meeting and present an updated plan for the North Forest Campus bond project.

The day's report takes a look at the recent Gimme Five Playwriting Competition. The workshop provided students with tips on the many ins and outs of the creative process involved in writing for stage.

Alex Prince has been working at Houston Community College in various roles for 44 years, but he’s really just a cowboy at heart.

The purpose of the event was to discuss the literacy needs of multilingual students and ways to improve their English-learning experience.

The exhibit, held in conjunction with FOTOFEST 16, opened March 2 and will be in the gallery through April 5.

The day's report features a look at the HCC Advanced Technology Resource Center, which is open to HCC students, staff, faculty and the community.

HCC has become the only higher education institution in the city to have an accredited Hospitality Administration Program. The Accreditation Commission of Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) recently awarded HCC an initial accreditation that will last for seven years (winter 2016-winter 2023).

The talented, versatile, and personable fashion designer Christian Siriano visited the Houston Community College (HCC) Central Campus for a candid conversation with star-struck Fashion Design students and staff.

The day's report takes a look at how HCC supports the Souper Bowl of Caring. Some campuses recently collected food items for the East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry.

The HCC Catalog is a collaboration led by Web Governance and Development Committee.

The Up To The Minute report for Tuesday, March 22, 2016, takes a look at Eric Hirschhorn’s recent visit to the HCC Spring Branch Campus. Hirschhorn is the Under Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce for the Bureau of Industry and Security. He spoke about the new export controls reform from a government perspective during a seminar, Export Control Reform: The Policy and the Practical.

The day's report features a look at the HCC Central Campus Library. The library is an invaluable resource to aid students in their quest for academic excellence.

For the second time, the Houston Community College (HCC) Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMSO) program has been awarded the accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

The day's report takes a look at the recent HCC Rockets Science workshop at Space Center Houston. A partnership among Houston Community College, the Houston Rockets and NASA, Rockets Science is a program that was created to get students excited about STEM careers.

Lauren Anderson, former principal dancer with Houston Ballet and HCC alumna, recently taught a master class at the HCC Visual Performing Arts Center of Excellence.

Houston Community College Adjunct Professor Catherine Smith receives Champion in Community award at recent NAACP Image Awards.

Houston Community College (HCC) Northeast Art Hub Gallery will host a photography exhibit entitled “My View – My City: The Ray Carrington Collection.”

The day's report takes a look at the recent College Readiness Summit held at the HCC West Loop Campus. The event brought together administrators and instructors from area high schools and community colleges to discuss the College Preparatory Courses in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Veteran students are advised to register for their Summer courses and submit their required documents to the Department of Veteran Affairs by the priority deadline to get ahead of the Summer semester registration rush.

The event featured a variety of artistic photographs taken by students and faculty members.

Medical Assisting is one of the fastest growing health careers in the United States. Houston Community College is meeting the demand for Medical Assistants in the Greater Houston Area by educating and training students in the heart of the Texas Medical Center.

Houston Community College is hosting visitors and program directors from the Berufsbildende Schule Metalltechnik from Hanover Germany, providing each of them three weeks of immersion in the life and culture of Houston, Texas.

The report for March 30, 2016, takes a look at former Houston Ballet principal dancer Lauren Anderson.

Houston Community College held a grand opening celebration for the Consumer Arts and Sciences Center of Excellence at Central College. HCC officials, industry partners, faculty, staff, and students joined in the celebration highlighting present achievements and the future.

HCC libraries have over 900 laptops available for current HCC students, 18 years and older, to checkout and use either at home or on campus. The goal is to ensure every student has access to online tools and information they need to learn and succeed.

HCC recently held a Microscopy Tech Day to stimulate student interest in science careers.

Gonzalo Florez-Giraldo is a product of the HCC Logistics Center of Excellence and will represent the school system at the CSCMP Houston Roundtable Luncheon on April 21.

HCC-ASPIRE will host an awards reception honoring several high-profile Houston leaders on Wednesday, May 4.

HCC recently held a Grand Opening for its Consumer Arts & Sciences Center of Excellence.

Charlotte Swanks credits HCC for making her dream of earning a college degree a reality. Her 12-year journey in pursuing a college degree has been filled with struggles of raising a child, financial challenges, a death in the family, and other unexpected circumstances.

HCC recently hosted a Cybersecurity Conference at the West Loop Campus, where IT staff, faculty, and local business people were taught security lessons from an ethical hacker.

The second annual “Rockets Launch” was the culmination of the “Rockets Science” program - a partnership between HCC, The Houston Rockets, and Space Center Houston in which the students learned the basics of rocketry during live webinars with Space Center Houston scientists.

As a board member who will serve a three-year term, Chancellor Maldonado will represent the Houston, Galveston, Beaumont, and Port Arthur areas.

Parking at the Houston Community College (HCC) West Loop campus will get much easier thanks to the addition of a new parking garage.

Nana Yeboah and Emily Holbrook of the HCC Adult Education program have been notified that they are recipients of the 2016 Texas Adult Literacy And Education (TALAE) GED Awards.

Houston Community College (HCC) has been selected to act as lead institution and fiscal agent for a consortium of community colleges receiving a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to expand the state’s Accelerate TEXAS initiative.

HCC Honors College graduate receives National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

Nearly 200 people, including The Honorable Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), fellow elected officials, community leaders, residents and current and future students, joined HCC Trustees and administrators for a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Automotive Technology Center and Workforce Building at the HCC North Forest campus.

The Houston Community College (HCC) Omega Sigma Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is getting global recognition for its excellent work.

HCC held a grand opening for the Health Sciences Center of Excellence at the Coleman College for Health Sciences.

Learning to understand and manage yourself

Haute Wheels Festival is a recipe for HCC students success 2016

Each day, roughly 66,000 people in Houston go hungry. To help our surrounding communities in need, Houston Community College joined forces with the Souper Bowl of Caring, for the second year in a row to beat hunger.

Freedmen's records being updated for Smithsonian accessibility.

An instructor for the Houston Center for Literacy, Doris has taught in Adult Education for more than 20 years. She is known for her use of innovative teaching strategies, her unlimited energy, and for ensuring that her students accomplish their personal dreams and educational goals.

Chinese American entrepreneurs received Certificates of Completion after graduating from a 10-week Executive Training program. The course was taught in Mandarin through the Corporate College at HCC, in collaboration with the Asian Chamber of Commerce-Houston and sponsored by Wells Fargo.

Houston Community College students recently honed their public speaking skills at a competition at the HCC West Loop Campus.

Dr. Athos Brewer joins Houston Community College as Vice Chancellor Student Services and Dr. Madeline Burillo becomes president of HCC Southwest College.

Students from HCC's Stafford campus recently participated in the City of Stafford "Citywide Pride Spring Cleanup."

The Houston Texans hosted HCC accounting students to show how accounting is done for the NFL organization.

The Houston Texans are putting Houston Community College (HCC) veteran students in great field position for educational success. During the April meeting of the HCC Board of Trustees, Texans President Jamey Rootes presented the HCC Foundation with a check for $56,275 to support the Houston Texans Scholarship for Service for veteran students and their dependents.

Funds raised from the 2016 gala will be distributed as scholarships for HCC students, two-thirds of whom come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and nearly half of whom are the first in their families to pursue a higher education.

The HCC West Loop Campus has a new five-level parking garage now open on the north side of the campus.

Houston Community College (HCC) Interior Design students have done it again. They won at the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) (Texas Oklahoma Chapter) Product Runway event for the third year in a row.

HCC STEM Academy along with the U.S. Navy recently participated in the 2016 SeaPerch Regional Challenge at the Alief Natatorium.

Houston Community College celebrated the grand opening of the Logistics Center of Excellence at the HCC Felix Fraga Academic campus of Southeast College.

A message from Trustee Carolyn Evans-Shabazz.

A message from Trustee Robert Glaser.

A message from Trustee Eva Loredo.

A message from Trustee Neeta Sane.

Help and assistance for Veterans who need help getting back in school @ HCC.

A nonprofit entrepreneur of Good Works Houston focus of helping others and give light to businesses with social purpose.

The Western Civilization class at HCC Stafford recently held a Living History Day.

The Haute Wheels Food Truck Festival not only served up great food; but it also raised $6,716 for the HCC Foundation.

Students from the world-renowned Houston Community College Culinary Arts and Interior Design programs competed in Designing Dining 2016.

Two celebrated photographers discuss their craft at Houston Community College

HCC recently hosted the Fotofest Art Exhibit featuring the work of HCC alum Roberto Castillo.

The HCC Logistics Center of Excellence recently held its grand opening ceremony at the Felix Fraga campus.

The HCC Foundation recently held its 2016 Gala raising funds for student scholarships.

As HCC continues to grow, another momentous chapter was written. HCC officials, trustees, students along with the City of Missouri City mayor, elected officials, business leaders and Fort Bend County leaders held an official ground-breaking ceremony for the newest campus.

For the hundreds of guests attending the HCC-ASPIRE Awards Ceremony at The Junior League of Houston, the evening was filled with laughter, camaraderie but also immense pride. Being part of the most diverse city in the nation has the advantage of enjoying the cultural contributions of diverse races.

The Art Gallery at HCC's Stafford Campus recently hosted an exhibition of student work.

Smiles and applause were the hallmarks of the evening as 40 VAST Academy students made their way across the stage at their 2016 Graduation from Houston Community College.

As a member of the Houston Community College Board of Trustees it is my privilege to serve you. My goal as your HCC Trustee is to provide easy access to higher education and VOCATIONAL/WORKFORCE training for all district residents. This will lead to more jobs and better jobs for district residents leading to better living conditions and achievement of the American Dream.

Houston Community College (HCC) continued its campaign to reach out to veterans by participating at the recent Fort Hood Education Services College Fair.

A generous gift from The Red Cat Jazz Preservation Society, Inc. (RCJPS) will help students in the Houston Community College (HCC) Media Arts & Technology Center of Excellence fine tune their educational goals.

HCC recently celebrated Cinco de Mayo with campus activities and participation in the downtown parade.

For this year’s Commencement programs, Houston Community College called on students to share their ideas for designing the cover pages of the annual programs and the students delivered.

Northeast students celebrated their accomplishments at the annual student awards ceremony held at the Northeast Campus.

GED student graduates enjoy 2016 celebration

Houston Community College celebrate the official grand opening of the Digital and Information Technology Center of Excellence at the West Loop campus.

The HCC Asian Scholarship Program, known as ASPIRE, recently held its 2016 awards ceremony.

Recently the HCC Central and Southwest Choirs held a concert at the Stafford Campus.

In between claps, cheers, and tears of joy, friends and family members of the 2016 graduates from Houston Community College General Education Development Program (GED) celebrated their academic achievement. On the evening of Wednesday, May 11, proud graduates walked across the stage of the auditorium at HCC Central College to participate in the commencement ceremony. Many of these students had been away from the classroom for years.

HCC receives $1,608,875 grant to continue the Houston MBDA Business Center.

Fans of music from silent movies, the Jazz Age, vintage baseball games, and Broadway show tunes are invited to a free concert featuring the newly restored 90-year-old theatre pipe organ at 1 p.m., May 21, in the auditorium of the San Jacinto Memorial Building at the HCC Central Campus

The lives of more than 2,600 Houston Community College students got a new professional beginning on Saturday, May 14 as they walked across the stage at NRG Stadium to receive their associates degrees at the 2016 Commencement Ceremony.

The Houston Community College Office of Veteran Affairs recently teamed up with the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium to celebrate the accomplishments of veteran students.

Dr. Cesar Maldonado, HCC chancellor, recently attended a Student Government Association meeting where he talked with students about the college's Transformation plan.

The competition gives second to eighth graders, as well as teachers in the Fort Bend and Houston areas, a chance to test their math knowledge.

Recently HCC faculty performed a concert at the Stafford Campus.

Recently HCC Chief of Staff Dr. Melissa Gonzalez gave a presentation at the Third Annual Latino Education Summit, sponsored by the American Latino Center for Education, Research, and Justice. The conference focused on improving Hispanic educational achievement at the college level.

Fashion Fusion was a night full of energy, creativity and achievement for students in the fashion design program at Houston Community College. “Fashion Fusion” is a competition held at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston which showcased the creations of the students who were asked to draw inspiration from the 11 cars and three motorcycles displayed at the museum’s exhibition “Sculpted in Steel: Art Deco Automobiles and Motorcycles, 1929-1940.”

As the Houston Area continues to grow, so will the demand for connectivity. That is why Bank of America is investing in veteran students enrolling in the new Electrical Line Worker program at Houston Community College.

HCC's Automotive Technology Program renews NATEF Accreditation

Classes at the Houston Community College Missouri City Campus in Sienna Plantation have been moved to the Stafford and West Loop Campuses while a brand new building is being constructed on Texas Parkway, across from Missouri City Hall.

Houston Community College was awarded an exploratory grant from the National Academy of Sciences to identify the most critical middle skills oil and gas industry positions and the career pathways which have the potential to impact personnel and well operations safety in the Gulf of Mexico.

Houston Community College celebrates the grand opening of the Business Center of Excellence.

A message from Trustee Zeph Capo.

Recently the HCC Stafford Campus held its International Festival celebrating similarities and differences of cultures.

Smiles, handshakes, and enthusiasm were in abundance as officials from Houston Community College (HCC) and the Consulate General of Mexico in Houston joined forces for an event that marked the beginning of new educational opportunities for countless students.

The HCC Business Center of Excellence is now offering an opportunity for students to enter into the insurance industry through a Level 1 Insurance Certificate, with less than one year of training. There are many opportunities in the industry to work as an independent agent or for national companies.

HCC Houston Money Week wrap-up and scholarship awards function held at the Houston/Dallas Federal Reserve on May 26

The Fall Registration Kick-Off event got students on the right track towards jump-starting their future. The two-hour event encouraged them to think about signing up for the classes they need – before those classes fill up.

The League for Innovation in the Community College has selected Houston Community College (HCC) as a winner of its 2016 Innovation of the Year award.

Explore the eight major business programs of study and get the skills & abilities needed for the workplace.

Recently Dr. Janeal Sugars voice class held a recital at the HCC Stafford campus. Sugars shares how students benefit from recitals.

The Houston Community College Office of International Student Services & Study Abroad (OISS&SA) recently welcomed more than 300 new and transfer international students on F-1 visas for the summer semester.

Housed at the HCC Alief-Hayes Campus, the Media Arts and Technology Center of Excellence offers courses in Digital Communication, Filmmaking, Audio Recording, and Music Business.

The Digital Gaming and Simulation graduates demonstrated their class projects for various industry professionals, the community, and their families. The semi-annual event allows students to showcase both individual and group projects, while businesses get the opportunity to interview talented prospects and potentially hire them on the spot.

The Financial Literacy Fair and Scholarship Drawing at Houston Community College (HCC) Stafford Campus, offered an opportunity to provide students with knowledge, tools and resources on a variety of financial topics, helping them to make wise financial decisions and gain a better understanding on how to manage money and increase their chances of successfully graduating college.

Alan Gonzalez was interviewed about his up and coming Fall-Winter Fashion show, which will be presented at the Houston Museum of Natural Science on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26.

Frederick Heard is determined to make HCC the number one choice for students to learn about the manufacturing industry.

Faculty members from the HCC Digital Gaming and Simulation Department recently participated in the TheGameCon, a premiere gaming convention, at the Galveston Convention Center. Thousands of event goers got the opportunity to experience high-tech toys up close and personal thanks to HCC staff members who demonstrated everything from 3D printing to the Van Der Graff generator.

Wood Anthony never imagined he would be at the White House rubbing elbows with politicians, activists, and artists. Yet, during a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Executive Mansion, that is exactly what he did.

At the Stafford campus Student Life recently celebrated Juneteenth. Music, food and history of the day were part of the celebration.

HCC and Northern Virginia Community College are co-sponsors of a “Community College Consortium Program” that allows 16 students from developing countries to attend academic and professional exchange programs in the U.S. for one year starting in July 2016.

Congratulations to Grant Foster and Raymond McCoy II - 2016 NASA Columbia Crew Memorial Scholarship Winners

Students in the Houston Community College (HCC) Construction Center of Excellence are getting financial support to build successful careers in commercial and residential construction.

Houston Community College participates in Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade

HCC displayed its digital and technology departments at Comicpalooza 2016.

Sandra Aguilar has dealt with many obstacles in her life, but has come out on top as valedictorian of her class at the Middle College High School (MCHS) at Houston Community College (HCC) Gulfton.

HCC celebrates culture and diversity at their very own International Festival held at the HCC West Loop Campus Auditorium.

Houston Community College held the grand opening of the Construction Center of Excellence at the J.B. Whiteley Building of the Central Campus.

HCC Stafford Campus recently held an ice cream social to promote the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence.

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed in Galveston with news that the war had ended and the enslaved were free.

Houston Community College (HCC) instructor Christy Sykes named Houston Educator of the Year by the Texas Chefs Association.

Dr. Aubrey Tucker, coordinator of the HCC Commercial Music program, and professor in the Division of Audio, Film, and Music Business, gave ownership rights of the HCC Alma Mater "Always Grateful" to Chancellor Maldonado and the HCC family. It was a parting gift from Dr. Tucker, who is retiring from HCC after 31 years.

Recently, nearly 230 high school graduates from Fort Bend County committed to attend Houston Community College.

HCC participated in the City of Stafford's Fourth of July celebration on July 3.

Houston Community College (HCC) is among 12 Texas community colleges selected to participate in the Texas Pathways Project supported by the Texas Success Center.

Hundreds of excited spectators lined the street to watch the parade as representatives from HCC, along with other businesses and community organizations, walked along the route handing out various giveaways. Marching bands provided patriotic music fit for the occasion. HCC is a longtime supporter of this parade and uses the event as a way to say “thank you” to those who fought and continue to fight for our country’s freedom.

During the trip, grade school students were able to see firsthand how astronauts learn how to function in zero gravity by training in the water.

Leading a double life. That is what Dr. Douglas Rowlett, director of the Houston Community College Digital Information and Technology Center of Excellence has been doing for more than a decade.

Visitors at the Houston Community College West Loop Campus Art Gallery recently took a walk down memory lane to see nearly two decades of artwork by HCC Fine Arts professor Michael Golden. Golden is retiring from HCC after 25 years.

Houston Community College is hosting STEM Summer Camps just for girls. The campers are eight and ninth graders from area independent school districts. The free camps are being held at the Alief and West Loop campuses until August 5.

HCC has joined the White House in a nationwide initiative to help HCC students, faculty, and staff manage their existing student loan debts.

A message from Trustee Zeph Capo.

A message from Trustee Eva Loredo.

A message from Trustee Neeta Sane.

A message from Trustee Adriana Tamez.

Garments and jewelry designed by eight students in the HCC Fashion and Costume Design Program are now on display at the Two Allen Center Lobby in a new exhibition presented by Arts Brookfield called The Refinement of Line in Fashion and Machine.

The Saturday events provide prospective students an opportunity to register for Fall classes in person at one of 13 HCC campus locations.

Houston Community College graduate Arturo de Jesús Velázquez Cortés is heading to Taiwan. He is the only HCC representative awarded this opportunity through The Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Houston in conjunction with HCC-ASPIRE.

The Houston Community College West Loop Campus Art Gallery is hosting PrintMatters: Impression 2016, a PrintMatters artist member exhibition

Houston Community College is participating in the Catch Your Success One Stop College Fairs that will take place across the City of Houston.

The Houston Community College Central Art Gallery is currently hosting Cat/People 2016, a solo exhibition of new works by Texas artist Carl Vestweber.

HCC Northeast recently hosted the Project GRAD College and Career Institute

Houston Community College recently hosted the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Education Foundation (DREME) Summer Camp and STEM-OVATION Awards Ceremony and Science Fair at the Northeast campus.

What do automotive parts and anime costumes have in common? If your name is Oliver Mathieu the two are very similar.

Students receive scholarships at "Christmas in July" scholarship fundraiser.

HCC is joining Lee College and San Jacinto College at the third Annual East Harris County Manufacturers Association (EHCMA) Workforce Development Golf Tournament. The event raises money to support technical student scholarship programs at the three colleges.

In an effort to increase access to resources and class materials for students with visual and hearing impairments, Houston Community College is bringing its assistive technologies into the 21st Century.

Educational attainment and completion was the overarching mission of the 2016 Gulf Coast Regional 60x30TX Workshop held at the Houston Community College (HCC) Central campus.

A message from Trustee Robert Glaser.

LaShaun Jackson is not only a Houston Community College (HCC) graduate with Honors, but the grandmother is also living that dream – as a pastry chef at the Woodlands Resort Conference Center – a perfect recipe for someone who always had a passion for baking.

Members of the Innocence Project hosted in Government class

The HCC Office of Veterans Affairs/Counseling & Disability Support Services and the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) recently presented the UC4 (University Counseling Center Core Competency) Conference at the HCC administration building.

Houston Community College has partnered with The City of Houston Health Department My Brother's Keeper Initiative, area colleges, universities, and workforce organizations to host a series of Catch Your Success One Stop College Fairs at multi-service centers across Houston.

The Houston Minority Business Development Agency, which is operated by HCC, recently held a luncheon honoring outstanding minority-owned construction firms.

HCC recently hosted a Work-Study Job Fair at the West Loop Campus. Students from every HCC campus had the opportunity to connect with representatives from campus departments throughout the HCC system and meet with off-campus employers about jobs.

Houston Community College and METRO have joined forces to give HCC students a 50 percent discount on all METRO buses and rail services.

The Houston Community College Office of International Student Services & Study Abroad recently welcomed students from all around the globe to Houston and HCC with an International Student Orientation event for the Fall semester.

Students in the Media Arts & Technology Center of Excellence teamed up with students in the Visual & Performing Arts Center of Excellence to produce the music video for Janet Dokes' "Prelude to a King."

ExxonMobil has awarded a Houston Community College student a scholarship through the Community College Petrochemical Initiative. Cajetan Nwachukwu is studying process technology at the HCC Global Energy Center of Excellence.

On Aug. 13, 13 HCC campus locations held Saturday registration. The open house events offered students the chance to register in person and to explore what campus life is like at HCC.

Exchange student participants are arriving at Houston Community College, one of 14 colleges across 11 states, to begin the 2016-2017 Community College Initiative (CCI) Program. The CCI Program is a program of the U.S. State Department that provides participants with quality educational study at community colleges and is designed to build technical skills, enhance leadership capabilities, and strengthen English language proficiency.

During Fall Convocation 2016 at the Bayou City Event Center, Chancellor Maldonado challenged the large crowd of faculty and staff to think about how they can utilize FORWARD to improve their jobs and strengthen the student experience as they begin a new academic year.

The HCC Stafford Campus recently hosted a blood drive. For more information on when, where and how to donate blood, please visit www.giveblood.org

HCC recently hosted a professional development day for all faculty members who teach dual credit courses.

Single parents enrolled in workforce programs at Houston Community College (HCC) and taking classes primarily at the Southeast Campus, are getting financial support from the Felix and Angela Morales Memorial Foundation.

The TAPE award originated with the Quality Texas Foundation. It was established in 1994 for the purpose of highlighting the work of diverse organizations and provide a recognition of excellence to organizations including universities, hospitals and businesses.

The Bayou City Event Center became the stage of a celebration of commitment and dedication by HCC employees who completed up to 40 years of service with the institution.

The Arena Energy Foundation presented a check for $10,000 to support students in the VAST Academy at Houston Community College.

In order to better serve the Greater Houston Community and support student success, Houston Community College is extending library hours across the district seven days a week.

The HCC Small Business Development Program has launched a series of seminars for those wanting to do business with the school.

HCC students can benefit from 50% discounts on METRO fares.

Veterans receive information, meet the staff, and learn how to have a successful semester at HCC's Veteran Affairs Orientation.

The Houston Community College (HCC) Procurement Department has received the 2016 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc.

The Monday through Friday grind of work, getting the kids to school and extra-curricular activities leaves little time for the average American family to complete a degree or certification, so Houston Community College (HCC) is making the decision to bridge the gap between dream and reality with the “Fast Track Saturday” Business Certificate program.

The family that studies together, learns together, and grows together. That holds true for Claudia Ramon Alvarez and her son Cristian, who are both students in the Corrosion Technology Program at Houston Community College.

The Fast Eagle Service Kiosk allows students to log into the HCC self-service system to easily and quickly retrieve information. The machine does not replace processing documentation or meeting with a student service specialist; however, it will be beneficial during registration peak hours.

Offering associate degree and certificate opportunities in Corrosion Technology and Welding Technology, the Material Science Center of Excellence is proof that you don’t need a four-year degree to succeed in these high-demand fields.

Hundreds of attendees joined in the gala celebration as two prominent figures at Houston Community College were recognized among the 2016 “Top 30 Influential Women of Houston.” Among the awardees were Dr. Kimberly Beatty, HCC Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services and Chief Academic Officer and Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, HCC District IV Trustee and Secretary of the Board.

If you are having difficulty finding the beauty in your daily commute, you may want to explore “The Commuter: Daily Reflections” at the Houston Community College (HCC) West Loop Campus Gallery. The exhibition features the paintings of Houston artist J. Marie Valdez. Valdez treasures the dynamic city that is her home.

HCC Honors College is a cohort that engages students in a rigorous academic curriculum to help groom them into well rounded students and prepares them to transfer to any four-year institution. The Honors College covers tuition, fees, and textbooks.

As a recipient of the annual HEED Award - a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion - HCC solidifies its position as the #1 community college among 1,905 in the nation serving students from across the globe.

The economic trend of retiring baby boomers and the creation of nearly one million new manufacturing jobs over the next several years are reasons why now is the time to educate and train the next generation of skilled workers.

The sixteenth cohort of small business owners recently completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at Houston Community College (HCC).

The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals has designated September as National Workforce Development Month to honor all those individual professionals who play such a vital role in our nation's economic recovery efforts. Houston Community College has been a leader in Workforce Development for more than 40 years, partnering with industry, community-based organizations, and chambers of commerce to advance Houston's economic interest.

September has been designated as National Workforce Development Month. HCC Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services Dr. Kimberly Beatty discusses how HCC's Centers of Excellence are helping to meet the workforce needs of the future.

A big part of winning for any soccer team comes down to the camaraderie between the players, but for many Houston Dynamo teammates there is another factor that, at times, unites them - a language barrier. That’s where The Corporate College at Houston Community College (HCC) comes into play by offering a Workplace English course through a partnership with the Dynamo.

There is no such thing as a “federal student tax” but that hasn’t stopped scammers from attempting to defraud susceptible college students at this time of the year, when the fall semester has just started.

Houston Community College held a grand opening for the Public Safety & Automotive Technology Center of Excellence at the Northeast Campus.

Texas Zydeco was a book written by retired HCC Central English professor and musicologist Dr. Roger Wood. The book was made into a 30-minute documentary, which was directed by Ruben Duran, HCC Central’s Sr. Media Developer.

Over 20 vendors from all industries including education, law, dental services and much more set up tables to provide information and free giveaways to the hundreds of participants.

Houston Community College was a proud participant in the 2016 Fiestas Patrias Parade in downtown Houston.

Officials at the Houston Community College Consumer Arts and Sciences Center of Excellence know that, to feel good you need to look good. Based on that premise, HCC Cosmetology professors and senior students will offer complimentary haircuts and manicures on Sept. 21 to the brave men and women who have risked their lives to protect our freedom.

The HCC Health Sciences Center of Excellence is educating the workforce for the healthcare industry of the future.

Community College Week magazine based the latest statistics on information from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System.

Houston Community College representatives were on hand on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the 4th annual Tour de Northside, a 15-mile bike ride and post ride celebration that concludes at the Leonel Castillo Community Center.

During the September meeting of the Houston Community College Board of Trustees, The Direct Energy Foundation presented the HCC Foundation with a check for $13,000 to support students in the HVAC and Culinary Arts programs.

HCC is committed to excellence to strengthen Houston's workforce. Engineering and Media Arts and Technology are highlighted in the month of September for National Workforce Development month.

The exhibit, which is being held from July 12 to Sept. 29 at the Two Allen Center, features garments made by several HCC Fashion Design students.

HCC Small Business Seminar at Coleman College brings procurement awareness for business opportunities.

Houston Community College celebrates the grand opening of the Visual and Performing Arts Center of Excellence.

Houston Community College recognizes October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and is joining with the national public awareness campaign NO MORE to create visibility around issues related to sexual & intimate partner violence and stalking.

Houston Community College Chancellor, Dr. Cesar Maldonado, has one goal — preparing students to enter the workforce.

The demand for nurses has never been higher, and HCC is prepared to expand its contribution to this vital sector of the workforce.

“Will another college accept my credits? Can I transfer my financial aid? Who can I talk to about my degree plan?” These are just a few of the questions hundreds of ITT Tech students asked themselves after the private college closed its doors. Paul Smith is one of those students, and he found all the answers at HCC.

HCC teamed up with Texas Children’s Hospital and Safe Kids Greater Houston to help area parents learn the proper way to install their children’s car seats.

The American Latino Center for Research, Education and Justice recently held its 4th Latino Education Summit at the HCC Eastside Campus.

Skilled welders play a critical role in the manufacturing and maintenance of structures that require metallic components. In Houston, the recent increase in residential and commercial construction and the doubling in size of the Port of Houston have resulted in a high demand for qualified welders. Through its diverse educational programs for welding, Houston Community College is responding to the industry needs for qualified welders and fulfilling a critical need in the workforce.

The Houston Community College (HCC) VAST Academy is being recognized nationally for its exceptional work in providing post-secondary education to individuals with intellectual disabilities.

In the current series on exhibit at the HCC West Loop Art Gallery, The Commuter: Daily Reflections, exhibitor Marie Valdez brings an emotional experience as well as a new perspective to everyday surroundings that thousands of Houstonians experience during their day-to-day commute.

The HCC Cosmetology program is ready to assist Regency Beauty Institute students who are looking for a new start after their school abruptly closed.

Congratulations to Rebecca Alarcón and Cuong "Cole" Huong for submitting winning entries in the Maple Leaf Farms duck recipe contest.

Houston Community College (HCC) is among five higher education and institutional leaders in the country chosen to develop a new model of best-practice student advising tools called Purpose First.

The HCC Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence offers degrees in Manufacturing Technology and Manufacturing Engineering Technology and certificates in plumbing, welding pipefitting, mechatronics, industrial robotics, and automation in collaboration with the School of Continuing Education and the HCC Material Science Center of Excellence.

As Hispanic Heritage month comes to an end, HCC graduate and prominent immigration lawyer Silvia Mintz never forgets where she came from.

HCC Chancellor Dr. Cesar Maldonado was on the move during Forward Fun Day as he appeared at seven different campus locations. Take a look

The award was presented to Dr. Irene Porcarello for her leadership in the East End Community.

The American Society of Interior Designers has chosen two students from the Houston Community College Interior Design program as winners of two categories at the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Ruby Awards.

Houston Community College’s Occupational Therapy program has been rated the best in the country among two-year colleges by the Community for Accredited Online Schools.

Accounting and Cosmetology Students Earn Nationally Recognized Employability Certificate

The Student Loan Report has ranked HCC No. 3 in the nation for Federal Work-Study Employment, having placed 739 students in jobs through the Federal Work-Study Program in 2016. The average amount earned per job was $5,500.

Students enrolled in the HCC Veteran Workforce programs will benefit from a generous donation by the Katy, TX VFW Post 9182 and the Department of Texas VFW Foundation.

Pride and achievement were the central themes as Houston Community College (HCC) honored scholarship recipients and prominent members of the community during the sixth annual Hispanic Scholarship Council (HSC) Luncheon.

HCC Faculty Associate Chair of Government, Mary Louis never thought the word cancer would become part of her vocabulary.

A spirit of celebration and enthusiasm could be felt as HCC officials, faculty, staff, and industry partners participated in the Global Energy Center of Excellence Grand Opening at the HCC Northeast Campus.

A graduate of the Houston Community College Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program (GS10KSB) has made the Houston Business Journal’s “Fast 100 List” and the 2016 Inc. 5000 ranking.

The Medical Laboratory Technician and Histologic Technician programs in the HCC Health Sciences Center of Excellence have received ten-year re-accreditations by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science.

The Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) voted to reinstate the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at Houston Community College (HCC).

The Houston Community College (HCC) District Communications Department won 13 Medallion Awards at the American Association of Community Colleges National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District 4 Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

With Election Day less than one week away, many voters still have questions about immigration. The HCC History Department is making a leading immigration expert available to explore this hot-button issue.

Houston Community College (HCC), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, will host an Apprenticeship Open House as part of the Second Annual National Apprenticeship Week.

Students enrolled in workforce programs at HCC are reaping the benefits of generous donors who give scholarships to the HCC Foundation.

The HCC West Loop Campus recently hosted the Fifth Annual Beyond Careers Education Symposium, which focused on financial education, job readiness and internship certification opportunities.

The program, which takes 24 months to complete, has been recognized with Supported Status by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) for excellence in the curriculum.

Community learns about educational opportunities at Beyond Careers Symposium

A message from Trustee Adriana Tamez.

A message from Trustee Zeph Capo.

A message from Trustee Robert Glaser.

A message from Trustee Carolyn Evans-Shabazz.

A message from Trustee Neeta Sane.

A pen stroke and a handshake signified the start of a new relationship between Houston Community College (HCC) and Texas Southern University (TSU) - one that focuses on creating the ultimate student experience.

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at Houston Community College held an end of the end of year event for alumni.

HCC Respiratory Therapy joins Boot Walk to End Cancer

HCC Culinary Arts program pays homage to Houston food scene at ‘Taste of the Texans’

At the Rising Leaders Conference, more than 100 high school students and their parents learned about the HCC Honors College and the opportunity to complete the first two years of college at no expense to their families.

Houston Community College student Hernando Hernandez was one of 14 HCC students who recently completed the Engineering Design Challenge as part of the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars Program.

The UDLAP representatives visited three HCC campuses: Alief-Hayes, Coleman College for Health Sciences, and West Loop. Each stop included a briefing with directors of the programs housed at these facilities as well as a visit to their studios, workshops, and classrooms.

Representatives from Universidad de las Americas in Puebla, Mexico (UDLAP), Puebla toured three Houston Community College campus. Each stop included a briefing with directors of the programs housed at these facilities as well as a visit to their studios, workshops, and classrooms.

This production allowed student actors and production crew from Stafford Campus’s Drama 1120 Theatre Practicum, Drama 1310 Introduction to Theatre, and Drama 1330 Basic Theatre Practice I classes to gain hands-on experience mounting a production from start to finish in the Stafford Fine Arts Center Black Box Theatre.

Scholarship donors and recipients met each other at the HCC Foundation 2016 Scholarship Luncheon.

Motivated by a recent food collection at her church, HCC student Shaneé Gibson decided that she wanted to do more. She decided to personally deliver a Thanksgiving meal to a family in need.

Words like honor, sacrifice, commitment and warrior line the walls of the Houston Community College (HCC) West Loop Campus Art Gallery this month to pay homage to America’s veterans – past and present.

Several HCC locations will be open for Saturday Registration on December 3 and December 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The West Loop Campus Student Library Advisory Council and the Counseling Department have teamed up to sponsor a plethora of activities to help students manage and relief their stress through finals week.

Houston Community College officials joined city and state lawmakers for the ribbon cutting of the new HCC Brays Oaks Campus Workforce Building.

Houston Community College staff, faculty and students as well as community members hosted a retirement party for Central College President Dr. William Ha​rmon on Wednesday, Dec. 7​​​.

Saturday, December 3, marked a significant milestone for students, faculty and administrators who have made Houston Community College (HCC) Central Campus a second home. HCC administrators and other dignitaries officially dedicated the front lawn at one of the most historic and influential educational buildings in Houston – the former San Jacinto High School.

Houston Community College will hold Saturday Registration on January 7 and January 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at several campus locations.

Houston Community College (HCC) is offering a continuing education course with a new hook – literally for anyone interested in crappie fishing, beginner to avid.

During the December 15 meeting of the Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees, officials and support staff who helped changed the history of the institution with the creation of HCC 14 Centers of Excellence, will be recognized during a “Walk of Success” Ceremony.

HCC is answering the call to educate and train more qualified nurses, teachers and business professionals in the Greater Houston area by partnering with the University of Houston-Downtown to create a unique transfer agreement between both institutions.

Tom Tynan, Director of Construction Trades in the School of Continuing Education at Houston Community College (HCC), received proclamation from the City of Houston. The proclamation makes Saturday, December 17, 2016 as Tom Tynan Day.

This exhibition, which runs through Thursday, January 19, is unique in that the Digital Communication faculty members are showcasing pieces of art that they love, not necessarily what they teach at HCC.

The HCC Student Services Department held registration kick-off events at the Stafford and West Loop campuses recently to entice students to register early and avoid long lines.

Southwest College recently teamed up with the Houston Fire Department (HFD) and KPRC Channel 2 for Operation Stocking Stuffer, the largest toy drive in the Houston area.

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program at HCC graduates cohort 17.

Three families receive holiday gifts thanks to HCC Alumni Association Adopt a Family Program