During an inspiring, yet frank, address to legislators, industries, educators and community partners, Houston Community College (HCC) Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E., said the college, like the city, has many opportunities to thrive and grow, but only if it recognizes where those exist.

Consul General Luong Quoc Huy of the Consulate General of Vietnam in Houston and his staff met and mingled with Vietnamese students along with HCC faculty and staff. The event was the first of five in a series of luncheons highlighting Houston Community College’s ethnically diverse student, faculty and staff population.

Houston Community College held a signing ceremony on with the United States Department of Labor - Office of Apprenticeship making HCC a Registered Apprenticeship Center on March 18 at the Administration Building, 3100 Main.

The Houston Community College Foundation today announced a new scholarship program for students who were unable to continue their studies at HCC due to financial constraints resulting from Hurricane Harvey. It is anticipated that more than 100 students who withdrew from HCC after the hurricane will receive scholarships, beginning in the Spring 2019 semester.

After a nationwide search, Houston Community College (HCC) has named Dr. Monique Umphrey president of HCC Northeast, pending approval of her contract by the Board of Trustees.

Houston Community College (HCC) and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, (MFAH) held a ceremony Thursday, April 18, for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formally recognizing the community partnership between the two institutions. The MOU recognizes this ongoing cultural collaboration and details how HCC and the MFAH will promote a range of joint educational programs.

More than 260 students from HCC Central, Northeast and Southwest Colleges were inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), the nation’s largest leadership honor society, on May 3 at the Central Campus auditorium. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, who served as the event’s keynote speaker, expressed his confidence in the students’ abilities and success.

In the wake of the devastation that Hurricane Dorian brought to the Bahamas, Houston Community College (HCC) is doing its part to help students whose families have been financially impacted by the tropical cyclone.

Dozens of HISD dual credit students gathered last week at the HCC Southeast College Eastside Campus for a two-year Commitment Ceremony for HCC’s construction certification program.

Winter 2019 Newsletter from Trustee Carolyn Evans-Shabazz

Houston Community College is in elite company with the grand opening Dec. 5 of a new virtual reality lab at the HCC West Loop Campus.

Over the past 40 years, HCC alumna Marylyn Harris has built a successful career in nursing and pharmaceutical sales.

New virtual reality lab to launch Dec. 5 at HCC Southwest. The $175,000 facility is a collaboration between HCC Southwest and MACE Virtual Labs, a Houston-based IT firm that provides Extended Reality (XR) hardware and software nationwide.

Houston Community College (HCC) Central and Midtown Houston are welcoming the holiday season with a 20-foot holiday tree lighting celebration on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place on Memorial Green, the front lawn of HCC Central located at 1300 Holman St.

On Saturday, November 2, HCC students competed at the Southeast College in the 5th Annual Speech Tournament hosted by the Division of English and Communication.

Focused on hospitality and supporting student success, Houston Community College (HCC) Northeast has launched the Pathway for Accelerated College Education (PACE) program at Acres Homes, Northeast, Northline, and North Forest campuses. The HCC Northeast PACE program offers a menu of accelerated and flexible scheduling options designed for adult learners and working professionals seeking to finish or transfer to a university at a faster pace.

Houston Community College (HCC) Northeast President Dr. Monique Umphrey hosted “Conversation with the HCC Northeast President” at the North Forest Campus where she engaged the community.

Want to experience how the industry is using big data to change how companies do business, operate efficiently, and transform jobs of the future? Data is changing the world at a rapid pace and HCC students can see firsthand how major companies are solving problems and implementing solutions that impact lives every day.

Houston Community College’s Passion for Fashion Runway Show — one of the most anticipated and exhilarating annual fashion events in Houston—takes place from 1 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, on Level II of Neiman Marcus, at the Houston Galleria.

The next time you’re at the West Houston Institute, stop by the third floor and check out the vinyl wall art created by HCC Media Arts & Technology major Carolina Linear. While working as a student assistant for Susan Thompson, program director for STEM initiatives, Carolina developed the design, researched the careers included in the design, and mastered the software and skills needed to complete the project with the vinyl cutter in the IDEAStudio, The Institute’s Makerspace.

Houston Community College's face-to-face tutoring program has been awarded the College Reading & Learning Association’s (CRLA), International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) for the Southeast, Southwest, Central, Coleman, Northeast and Northwest campuses.

On June 27, Houston Community College announced its Eagle Promise Program, a success and completion initiative that allows qualifying Spring 2019 high-school graduates to earn their degree or certificate for free at HCC.

HCC Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE) chapter president Daniel Velazquez, chapter vice president Eduardo Moya and chapter adviser Professor June Keller attended the SHPE National Institute for Leadership Advancement 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz., July 31-Aug. 4.

The HCC Northeast Campus hosted girls, ages 13 to 17, from across Houston for its first-ever Black Girls Code (BGC) two-week camp.

Former HCC student, Angela Smith-Duncan, recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for her business, Open Court Sports Complex, in Katy, Texas.

Students and working adults who are too busy to attend classes during the week can now get aboard “Southwest Express,” a Saturday-only class schedule at Houston Community College, to accelerate their Level 1 certificate or associate degree in business management or human resources.

Houston Community College (HCC) builds on its reputation in construction education when its Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) hosts the Fifth Annual Salute to Minorities in Construction luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 18, at The Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane.

If you can’t stand the heat this Independence Day, Houston Community College (HCC) says it is more healthy for you to get out of the kitchen. Chef Christy Sykes, Culinary Arts faculty for HCC’s Consumer Arts & Science Center of Excellence, promotes salads as alternatives to the usual meat-heavy meals served during the holiday.

The HCC/Spring Branch ISD/TRIO Electric Pre-Apprenticeship Program was chosen as the recipient of the National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE) Credit Exemplary Program Award.

The HCC Automotive Center of Excellence (COE) recently welcomed a group of HISD students who are participating in the Summer Bridge program.

Houston Community College celebrated Juneteenth by participating in Mayor Sylvester Turner's Annual Juneteenth Parade. The parade draws hundreds of people from Acres Homes and surrounding communities and commemorates the day that slaves in Galveston learned of their freedom through the Emancipation Proclamation.

Houston Community College’s VAST Academy may have a unique version of Silicon Valley with its Explore STEM Summer Camps for persons with disabilities. The free Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) camps will welcome students, 14-22, to participate in weeklong camps, held in June and July.

The HCC Automotive COE and Roland Smith Truck Driving program partnered to promote training opportunities for both industries at the 6th Annual Texas Truck Show.

Houston Community College (HCC) received the Innovation of the Year Award for its Zero Textbook Degree (Z-Degree). Chancellor Cesar Maldonado said the 2019 honor from the League for Innovation in the Community College is given annually to outstanding programs, policies and leadership within its member institutions.

A diverse coalition of industry and government representatives pledged support to a Houston Community College (HCC) Southwest initiative to create a robust pipeline of employees for the manufacturing sector in Fort Bend County and the greater Houston area.

Houston Community College (HCC) Northwest honored its 2019 graduates and the winners of its HCC Business Plan Competition last month at West Houston Institute.

School is out, and kids are ready to jump in the pool, or the family is heading on vacation. Before getting in the car with a favorite video game or mom’s summer read, Houston Community College (HCC) is encouraging everyone to take a moment to remember a few summer safety tips.

The Houston Blues Society and HCC Central President Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi are presenting the premiere of Our Great Day: A Bond With Houston Blues, 2 p.m., Saturday, June 22, in the auditorium in the San Jacinto Memorial Bldg. at HCC Central, 1300 Holman St., Houston, TX 77004.

As the long Memorial Day weekend approaches, launching what promises to be another long, hot Texas summer, Houston Community College (HCC) can help drivers keep their cool. The HCC Automotive Center of Excellence is offering some simple travel tips for road trips to prepare their car for the heat; therefore avoiding any unpleasant vacation stories.

HCC Northeast partnered with Harris County Constables Office Precinct 1 and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to serve as the host location for the Houston First Responder Muster & Walk Like MADD 5K event on Saturday, May 18 at the Northeast Campus.

The Roland Smith Commercial Truck Driver Training facility served as the host location for the annual Houston Council of Safety Professionals Truck Driving Championship on Saturday, May 18. The event attracts professional drivers and their families from major companies across the Houston area where they enjoy the competition, food provided by the host companies, and awards.

Houston Community College Acres Homes Campus will serve as the host location for the Texas Black Expo ASPIRE Youth Entrepreneurship Summer Camp, which takes place June 17-28.

HCC Southeast College cosmetology students learned about opportunities in the industry from professionals during a career fair on May 7 at the Eastside Campus.

Houston Community College (HCC) will be closed to faculty, staff and students all day today, Friday, May 10, and will remain closed for the weekend. The college will reopen Monday morning, May 13, and at that time will resume normal busines hours.

Out of an abundance of caution, and due to the threat of heavy rains and possible flooding, the Houston Community College (HCC) Commencement/Graduation ceremonies have been RESCHEDULED for Friday, May 17, 2019, at NRG Stadium.

Nina Magon of Countour Interior Design of Houston will be the keynote speaker at Reveal, the annual interior design student portfolio show, 6 p.m., May 8, at the Decorative Center Houston. She and her firm are featured on the cover of the April issue of Interior Design magazine, a national publication.

A light bulb went off when students in Intensive English at HCC Stafford campus read about the impact of food insecurity on college students. They rolled up their sleeves to get involved. With the support of the Office of Student Life at Southwest College, they gave away fresh fruit to students during the last week of classes (April 30).

Houston Community College is in the top ranks of U.S. colleges having students with a natural aptitude to excel in cybersecurity, according to a new survey.

HCC information technology student Michael Mahnke is living proof that hard work pays off. He recently landed a full-time cybersecurity analyst job at Noble Drilling in Houston six months after pursuing his studies at HCC.

Houston Community College (HCC) and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), announced nine HCC fashion design students and alumni as winners of Fashion Fusion, an annual runway and design competition. The event, which took place the evening of Thursday, April 25, is the fifth annual collaborative competition hosted by the two institutions at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Student winners will receive scholarships to the Glassell School of Art, the teaching institute of the MFAH.

About a dozen HCC Graphic Arts students seized the chance to show off their multifaceted, creative talents at the Digital Communication Portfolio Review May 1 at the West Loop Campus, 5601 West Loop S.

Houston Community College has been selected to participate in the Department of Labor, American Apprenticeship Initiative (AAI) evaluation and implementation study taking place later this year. HCC was the only college in Texas to be award the AAI grant and was selected for the study based on exemplary progress toward meeting the AAI goals.

Led by Ashley Hope, Studio Arts Instructor and Resident Artist of the West Houston Institute, the Art Car Cooperative entry -- Titled: “Skybound Enterprises" Themed: "Soaring Possibilities" -- was awarded the Grand Trophy of the Cycle Division (Bike brigades, scooters, motorless entries) for 2019. The $500 award goes to Student Activities.


Houston Community College enlisted BridgeYear to support their student outreach efforts in 11 local high schools. During these collaborative fairs, BridgeYear provided Career Test Drives aligned to HCC's Programs of Study and HCC staff were on hand to answer students' questions.

“She Started It,” a film about the trials and tribulations of women entrepreneurs, was screened at HCC Northwest on Friday, April 26 to a packed audience of Alief Early College High School students, HCC students, faculty and staff, community members, and local female entrepreneurial leaders.

The West Houston Institute’s Jordan Carswell, program director of Makerspace and IDEAS, and Alexandra Almestica, public service librarian, travelled to Boston April 16-19 to work with Dr. Susan Klimczak, Education Organizer at the South End Technology Center (SETC), on a proposed collaboration to adapt the Center’s Learn2Teach Teach2Learn (L2TT2L) into the IDEAS Academy Early College program.

The Achieving the Dream Network designated Houston Community College (HCC) as a 2018-2019 Leader College. The designation celebrates colleges that have achieved and sustained significant improvements in student outcomes.

The Houston Community College (HCC) Corrections Education Program is at the forefront of combatting recidivism, as well as improving the lives of those incarcerated. Recently, 77 percent of the students enrolled in HCC’s Corrections Education Program received a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) from ACT WorkKeys—nine of those earned a platinum ranking, which is the highest available, 15 earned gold, and 97 students earned silver or bronze rankings.

Houston Community College graduate and ASL Lab Assistant, Mary El-Krab, has been accepted into Gallaudet University.

Ashley Hope, a Houston Community College (HCC) professor of studio art and art history is using cross-disciplinary teaching by having her classes enter the Houston Art Car Parade. Hope's art car cooperative class is a one-of-a-kind class that is offered only at HCC.

HCC students Afaf Mirza, Charles Delgado and Mellissa Martinez were selected to make a presentation at the University of Houston-Downtown’s Gender Conference on April 4.

Thanks to a partnership with Houston Community College and a select few additional colleges, METRO officials note that HCC METRO Student Q Card student rides increased from roughly 6,000 in FY 2015 to 1 million in FY2018. The partnership allows students to get the discount fare card on campus.

The Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences celebrated the opening of a new learning facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 5 for its tutoring center.

Supported by HCC Online and the HCC Foundation, the Media Literacy Contest seeks to recognize student excellence while demonstrating the role HCC Online can play in successful completion.

An Instagram campaign designed to inform and engage students about activities and events at Houston Community College has been awarded a prestigious gold Paragon Award by the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR).

James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur and Houston Community College (HCC) alumnus Hugo Ortega will host the press conference announcing this year’s James Beard Awards finalists. The event will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at his namesake Montrose restaurant Hugo’s, 1600 Westheimer Rd. The actual James Beard Foundation Awards will be held in Chicago in May.

Taking as inspiration the beauty and challenges of being a woman, “Femme – A Celebration to Women,” features the work of 34 artists and will be on display in the second floor gallery of Houston Community College (HCC) Southeast from March 26 to May 26.

On Friday, March 22, United States District Judge Kenneth Hoyt dismissed a lawsuit filed against HCC by Trustee Dave Wilson in which Wilson requested money damages for alleged violations of his First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.

Houston Community College Northeast College Interim President Destry Dokes welcomed Harris County Precinct 1 constables and representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to the Northeast Campus on March 19 to finalize a partnership with the group to serve as the host location for the Houston First Responder Muster & Walk Like MADD 5K event.

Houston Community College Northeast College interim president Dr. Destry Dokes was named one of d-mars.com 7th Annual Top 50 Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Texas on February 28.

Dr. Melissa N. Gonzalez has been named as the next President of HCC Southeast College. She has a proven record of success as a leader in higher education and a history of many accomplishments.

More than $40,000 was raised for student scholarships from the 2019 Houston Community College Black History Scholarship Gala, which was held Saturday, February 23 at the Czech Center Museum Houston. The figure represents the largest margin of profit in the event's 13-year history.

Houston Community College Northeast helped kick off the Greater Heights Chamber of Commerce annual Crawfish Festival by participating in a parade through the Heights community.

In commemoration of Black History Month, Houston Community College Northeast North Forest Campus hosted Sherrika Hunt for a talk on her new book entitled “Smiling Through My Tears.” Students, staff and faculty heard Hunt share her own personal story of dealing with grief from the loss of several family members.

Jan Lukas Baur Vidal is a man on a mission. The 21-year-old HCC Southwest College student is making all the right moves toward his dream of a career in cybersecurity.

Faculty, staff and students from all HCC campuses are invited to attend a panel discussion on student homelessness 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, February 21, in Room 101 of HCC Central's Learning Hub Science Bldg., 1300 Holman St., in Houston's Midtown area.

The HCC Foundation presented a check in the amount of $342,210 for Retention Completion Scholarships to Houston Community College at the HCC Board of Trustees meeting held on February 6.

It’s not uncommon for a child to want to grow up and become an astronaut. It’s an admirable and romanticized goal to have that desire to “slip the surly bonds of earth” and fly into space, but it takes more than desire. There’s a lot of study and discipline that goes into that profession, as well as any of the many careers associated with space exploration.

Pending approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), HCC plans to close the Pinemont Campus when the current lease expires in August 2019. Appropriate plans are being put in place to ensure a smooth transition for the community, students, faculty and staff.

HCC Central will soon help students, faculty and staff produce digital assignments that will enhance the learning process through its One Button Studio, a simplified video recording space that can be used without any previous production knowledge.

The Music Entertainment Student Association is honoring the late Dr. Aubrey Tucker, their long time mentor, with a Tribute Concert, which includes dinner and entertainment.

The HCC Chapter of the Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor society is pleased to announce the induction of six new students into the Honor Society during the Fall of 2018 semester. In addition, congratulations to Eliu Perez, Jr. and Benjamin Ilboudo for their election as president and vice president, respectively.

HCC Financial Coaches and The Houston Food Bank's Food For Change Initiative has joined forces for a pilot program that offered 1,000 students food scholarships.

The Houston Community College Board of Trustees has elected Trustee Carolyn Evans-Shabazz as its chair for the second consecutive year.

World-renowned jazz guitarist and Houston music legend Joe Carmouche is the featured performer at the 2019 Houston Community College Black History Scholarship Fundraiser, 6 p.m., Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX 77004.

Houston Community College is reaching out to the community for input on how HCC should continue to meet the education needs of Houstonians.

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