HCC in the News

“We are immensely grateful to Dr. Ball and our neighbors throughout Howard County who see this center as a resource for all communities,” said HCC President Daria J. Willis. “Residents will soon have a clear vision of lucrative options for career access and entrepreneurial development, regardless of their ethnicity, race, class, or geography. We are absolutely thrilled about this announcement.”

“We are immensely grateful to Dr. Ball and our neighbors throughout Howard County who see this center as a resource for all communities,” said HCC President Daria J. Willis. “Residents will soon have a clear vision of lucrative options for career access and entrepreneurial development, regardless of their ethnicity, race, class, or geography. We are absolutely thrilled about this announcement.”

"Maryland is an emerging national leader in workforce innovation," said Minah Woo, HCC Vice President of Workforce, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships. "The state and its corporations will need a workforce that is agile to changing technology and environmental laws. Howard Community College seeks to be the leading industry partner in helping corporations set expectations for hiring, retaining, and developing entry level to managerial talent in these areas."

"Maryland is an emerging national leader in workforce innovation," said Minah Woo, HCC Vice President of Workforce, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships. "The state and its corporations will need a workforce that is agile to changing technology and environmental laws. Howard Community College seeks to be the leading industry partner in helping corporations set expectations for hiring, retaining, and developing entry level to managerial talent in these areas."

"One of my priorities as president is to establish the trades center as a direct anti-poverty and racial equity resource for Howard County," said Dr. Willis. "Neighbors and communities in the county have been long underserved by the absence of this critical wealth-building and career-development hub. Today was a bold step on behalf of their bright futures."

"One of my priorities as president is to establish the trades center as a direct anti-poverty and racial equity resource for Howard County," said Dr. Willis. "Neighbors and communities in the county have been long underserved by the absence of this critical wealth-building and career-development hub. Today was a bold step on behalf of their bright futures."

Dr. Daria J. Willis, President of Howard Community College, sat down with ESSENCE to discuss her career path, what she hopes to accomplish during her tenure at HCC, and the importance of community colleges.

Dr. Daria J. Willis, President of Howard Community College, sat down with ESSENCE to discuss her career path, what she hopes to accomplish during her tenure at HCC, and the importance of community colleges.

Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller visit Howard Community College for a convening of the administration’s cabinet, as part of the administration's Cabinet Meeting Road Tour.

Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller visit Howard Community College for a convening of the administration’s cabinet, as part of the administration's Cabinet Meeting Road Tour.