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October 31, 2025HCC President Daria J. Willis today announced that philanthropists Thomas P. Clement and Wonsook Kim have made a second major gift of $1 million to the college through their T&W Foundation, further affirming their commitment to advancing academic excellence and student success in Howard County. "We are deeply grateful to Thomas and Wonsook for this continued partnership and generous investment in HCC's future," said Willis. Learn More!
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October 29, 2025The Office of Facilities is responding to a substantial water main breach on the main campus. The damage is currently believed to be connected to the regional earthquake on Monday. Our work will involve significant excavation in the green area between McCuan Hall and the Kahlert Foundation Complex and will require water shut off to all main campus buildings.
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October 29, 2025Howard Community College (HCC) has been named one of 200 community colleges nationwide eligible to compete for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s two-year institutions. The honor comes with the opportunity to compete for a $1 million prize. Learn More!
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October 27, 2025Howard Community College today announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Opendorse to become the first of Maryland’s 16 community colleges to establish a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership supporting its student-athletes.
HCC in the News
February 19, 2025
WMAR
"When I come in here, I feel like I'm welcomed. I feel like have somewhere where I'm comfortable and somewhere that's rooting for me to succeed," said Howard P.R.I.D.E. student Mehki Benett.
September 3, 2024
The Hechinger Report
Howard Community College alumna Abby Bediako reflects on her experience as a student parent and shares how colleges can provide supports to help other student parents meet their goals and achieve their dreams of completing college.
June 18, 2024
WBAL-TV 11
As part of Juneteenth, the CareFirst Black Professional Network volunteered with Fueling Dragons in the campus food pantry and garden.
February 29, 2024
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Dr. Shantay Grays, provost and executive vice president, is recognized as one of 40 Outstanding Women in Higher Education. Each year 'Diverse: Issues in Higher Education' features a group of women in a special report in celebration of Women’s History Month.