Press Release

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a closed session to follow the August 20, 2025, regular meeting. 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 be held in person, in The Rouse Company Foundation Student Services Hall, room 400, at the conclusion of the regular meeting.

The Howard Community College Board of Trustees has elected elected Vivian Moore Lawyer as chair and Felícita Solá-Carter as vice chair and scheduled its meetings for fiscal year 2026.

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees announces a special meeting to be held on July 28, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. virtually, via Zoom. 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).

HCC President Daria J. Willis has been appointed to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Commission on Research and Community College Trends and Issues. “I am honored to serve on this commission and to represent our dynamic community of scholars and employees. Community colleges are the backbone of higher education, and I look forward to collaborating with fellow leaders to drive innovation, equity, and student success in our sector," said HCC President Daria J. Willis.

The record-breaking fundraising total is the highest in the college’s history, marking a new era of supporting student access, workforce development and industrial growth in Howard County. "This extraordinary achievement reflects the unwavering support of the college’s foundation board members, donors, alumni, corporate partners, and community advocates, all united in their commitment to student success, academic innovation, and community impact," said HCC President Daria J. Willis. Learn More!

Howard Community College announces Michael Popp (left) as the interim associate vice president of facilities management and operations, and Michael Smelkinson (right) as the interim associate vice president of athletics. Popp and Smelkinson assumed their new roles on July 1, 2025.

Howard Community College's New Accounting Apprenticeship Program Creates Opportunities for Students and Businesses

HCC President Daria J. Willis today announced more than $83,000 of cleared institutional balances for graduating and continuing students at the institution. The ‘Finish Line’ fundraising initiative launched by the Howard Community College Educational Foundation invited donors and supporters to help eliminate outstanding tuition and fee costs for 34 members of this years’ graduating class and approximately 50 currently enrolled students to encourage their continuation at HCC.

HCC President Daria J. Willis today announced the retirement of Dr. Ty Stone, Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration. “We appreciate Dr. Stone’s hard work in building efficiency and compliance across multiple divisions. The board has been pleased with the accuracy of our budgeting processes and the modernization of our IT and human resources office. We all wish her the best in the next chapter of her personal and professional life,” said HCC President Daria J. Willis. Read More!

The Howard Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees has cancelled the Audit and Finance Committee meeting originally scheduled for May 14, 2025. The board will meet for its regularly scheduled work session and regular meeting at 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2025, in the Rouse Company Foundation Student Services Hall, room 400.