Press Release

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a change of date for a previously announced special meeting. The meeting, originally scheduled for December 10, will now be held on December 16, 2025, at 3 p.m. The rescheduled meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, with a public meeting room available in McCuan Hall, room 201/202.

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a special meeting on December 10, 2025, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, with a public meeting room available in McCuan Hall, room 201/202. The board will be conducting a certain portion of its meeting in closed session under the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Title 3 of the General Provisions Article 3-303 (b). The closed session will also be conducted virtually.

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a special meeting on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, with a public meeting room available in McCuan Hall, room 201/202. The board will be conducting a certain portion of its meeting in closed session under the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Title 3 of the General Provisions Article 3-303 (b). The closed session will also be conducted virtually.

Howard Community College, the Community Action Council of Howard County, and Visit Howard County hosted a Community Thanksgiving Meal, bringing together more than 50 guests, including HCC students who benefited from additional support this holiday season. "This meal represents the heart of what our organizations can do together—meeting our neighbors where they dream with compassion and practical support," said HCC President Daria J. Willis, Ph.D.

HCC and MedStar Health have announced a new Cardiovascular Technician (CV Tech) Registered Apprenticeship Program, launching in January 2026. Through this innovative partnership, 15 apprentices will be employed full-time by MedStar Health while completing HCC’s Cardiovascular Technology certificate program. “This program is a powerful example of what happens when higher education and industry come together to meet workforce needs,” said HCC President Daria J. Willis, Ph.D. Learn More!

Howard Community College (HCC), the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC), and Visit Howard County are coming together to host a Community Thanksgiving Meal for invited guests on Thursday, November 27, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Kahlert Foundation Complex on HCC’s campus. "This meal represents the heart of what our organizations can do together, meeting our neighbors where they dream with compassion and practical support," said Daria J. Willis, HCC President.

Howard Community College (HCC) President Daria J. Willis today announced a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Title III Strengthening Institutions Program to develop the Howard Hub for Student Success, a comprehensive, integrated approach to student support services. "HCC has significantly grown its profile as a resource for federal investment within the last four years," said HCC President Daria J. Willis, Ph.D. Learn More!

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a change of date for their November Audit and Finance Committee Meeting. The meeting, originally scheduled for November 12, will now be on November 18, 2025. It will still take place virtually at 8:30 a.m. and a watch room will be available in McCuan Hall, room 201/202.

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a change of date for their November Audit and Finance Committee Meeting. The meeting, originally scheduled for November 12, will now be on November 18, 2025. It will still take place virtually at 8:30 a.m. and a watch room will be available in McCuan Hall, room 201/202.

HCC 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!