“Finish Line Campaign” Erases More than $83,000 of debt for Howard Community College Graduates, Continuing StudentsCOLUMBIA, Md., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard Community College (HCC) President Daria J. Willis today announced more than $83,000 of cleared institutional balances for graduating and continuing students at the institution.
Howard Community College Announces Date for Award-Winning Drag ShowDrag[on] Extravaganza and accompanying drag documentary receive national awards
Howard Community College’s Horowitz Center Presents Arts Events for All AgesVisual and Performing Arts showcase students, alumni, faculty and guest artists
White House National Cyber Director Keynotes Historic Workforce Trades Center Groundbreaking at Howard Community CollegeCOLUMBIA, MD, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard Community College (HCC) welcomed officials from government, industry, and community during a commemorative groundbreaking on its workforce development and trades center yesterday. The 50,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility will provide the county its first public skilled trades training hub, and will offer practical training in cybersecurity, automotive, manufacturing, mechatronics, green technology, construction trades, and more.
Howard Community College Receives a $200,000 Grant from PepsiCo Foundation, American Association of Community Colleges to Support Underserved StudentsCOLUMBIA, MD, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard Community College (HCC) President Daria J. Willis today announced a $200,000 grant from the PepsiCo Foundation. It is the second consecutive year that HCC has been awarded the grant, which has contributed $300,000 to support comprehensive financial, mentoring and academic assistance for HCC students through the PepsiCo Foundation's Uplift Scholarship program.
Howard Community College Debuts New College, Athletic BrandingCOLUMBIA, MD, Aug. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard Community College President Daria J. Willis today unveiled new institutional and athletic branding, debuting new marks for the first time since 2014. The new logos were introduced during the college's annual Day of Learning, which closes college operations for one day to engage full-time employees in lectures, programs, and activities designed to inspire creativity and enhance knowledge.
Acclaimed Inventor Donates $2.5 Million to Howard Community College; Largest Gift in School HistoryCOLUMBIA, MARYLAND, Aug. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard Community College (HCC) President Daria J. Willis joined philanthropists Thomas P. Clement and Wonsook Kim to receive a $2.5 million donation from the family. The gift is the single-largest contribution in the college’s history.
Former Howard Community College Students to Represent Team USA at 2024 Summer Olympics and ParalympicsColumbia, Maryland, July 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As athletes from around the world travel to Paris, France to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, Howard Community College is proud to be cheering on our former students representing Team USA!
Howard Community College Receives NJCAA Grant to Start Intercollegiate Women’s Flag FootballColumbia, Maryland, May 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard Community College (HCC) President Daria J. Willis today announced the launch of a women’s flag football program for the college. The program will begin with support from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Foundation awarding a $10,000 grant to start the team. HCC will begin competition in the spring 2025 season.
Howard Community College Receives $1.2 Million in Donations Supporting Campaign for Skilled TradesColumbia, Maryland, May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard Community College President Daria J. Willis today announced two major gifts totaling $1.2 million to support construction and programming of the college's Workforce Development and Skilled Trades Center (WDTC), a historic project that will break ground this fall.
Howard Community College, Community Action Council Finalize Partnership to Reopen Campus Childcare CenterColumbia, Maryland, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard Community College (HCC) President Daria J. Willis announced plans to reopen its on-campus Children’s Learning Center (CLC). In partnership with the Community Action Council of Howard County, the center’s reopening will serve as an essential resource in reducing childcare costs, creating much-needed Early Head Start programming for infants and toddlers, and encouraging degree completion among student parents at HCC.
HCC Launches $11 Million Campaign for Workforce Development & Skills Trades CenterColumbia, MD, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard Community College (HCC) President Daria J. Willis announced the launch of an $11 million capital campaign in support of a new campus-based workforce development and skilled trades center. The trades center will be the first of its kind in the county and will directly address a growing statewide shortage of skilled workers in trades and technical fields.
