Learn About HCC's 50 Years From Historians, Retirees, Alumni At March 30 Virtual Event

Professor Emeritus Vladimir Marinich was one of the first faculty hired by Howard Community College (HCC), and recalls the exciting days.

Members Needed To Serve On HCPSS Committee

Candidates can be Howard County teachers, community members and HCPSS students in 8th through 11th grades.

Columbia Leader Named National Outstanding Assistant Principal

Sonia Hurd, the assistant principal at Clemens Crossing Elementary School, represents Maryland with this honor.

HCPSS Teacher A Finalist In Presidential Awards For Excellence

Catherine McNamara, a gifted and talented math teacher at Guilford Elementary School, is one of three finalists in mathematics in the state.

Columbia Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. Here's how it’s changed in Howard County.

Howard Community College Concert Series Presents Trio Of Faculty Concerts This Spring

The Howard Community College (HCC) Music Concert Series announces three spring 2021 faculty concerts to help patrons.

Board Of Trustees Adds Closed Session On March 24, 2021

The Board of Trustees of Howard Community College (HCC) has added a closed session meeting on March 24, 2021.

Evelyn Del Rosario To Present Free Talk On The Fourth Amendment

According to HCC Assistant Professor Del Rosario, the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides us with significant protections.

Howard County Education Board Transitions To Hybrid Meetings

Starting with the March 11 meeting, some board members and staff will participate in person while others continue to participate remotely.

Dr. Michael Heffren To Present Free Lecture “What’s Going On? American Politics 1970-2020”

Despite the current divisive state of politics in America, Dr. Michael Heffren, HCC professor of social sciences, is optimistic.

HCPSS Seeks Volunteers For Community Advisory Council

Nominees are being sought for council chair, 1st vice chair, 2nd vice chair, secretary and policy committee chair.

AAA’s School Safety Patrol Program Celebrates Centennial

World’s Largest School-Based Safety Program Curbs Student Pedestrian Deaths; Clarksville Man, His Son & Daughter All Served As Patrollers

Teacher Helps Feed Howard County Families During Pandemic

The educator launched Columbia Community Care and so far, the organization has fed upwards of 100,000 people in Howard County.

Howard Community College Introduces Program For Professionals To Enter And Excel In Logistics Industry

Howard Community College (HCC) is introducing a new logistics program for job seekers interested in securing employment.

Cameras To Capture Drivers Blowing By Stopped HCPSS Buses

In a one-day survey conducted prior to the coronavirus pandemic, 290 drivers in just one day failed to legally stop while a bus was stopped.

Author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah’s “Friday Black” Reflects Current Moment

Dr. Lillian Bauder and the Howard County Book Connection committee reviewed several suggestions for the Howard County Book Connection.

SMOB Final Candidates Chosen, Students To Vote Online In May

The 2021-2022 SMOB final candidates are Peter Banyas of Howard High School and Dhruvi Mirani of Glenelg High School.

Teachers Commended For Educating During Pandemic: Superintendent

The Howard County Public School System superintendent regularly receives emails from teachers and school staff who miss their students.

You Are Welcome Here At Howard

Howard Community College (HCC) is proud to be part of the “#You Are Welcome Here” campaign – a nationwide effort.

Laura Cripps To Present Free Lecture: “Inter(esting) Sex: Beyond The Binary”

Think gender is simply a matter of male and female? Think again, says Dr. Laura Cripps, anthropology professor at Howard Community College.

Speak Up HoCo! Now Open To All HCPSS High Schoolers

Virtual meetings are held via Zoom on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.

Professor Alejandro Muzzio To Present Talk Feb. 16 In Social Sciences Lecture Series, Howard

While culture informs every aspect of the human experience, “culture” remains a word that is difficult to determine a shared definition.

Training & Development Solutions By Howard Community College: Rethinking Workforce Training In Howard County And Beyond

For more than 20 years, Howard Community College (HCC) has offered valuable, results-centered workforce training.

Training & Development Solutions Webinar Series Offers Skills To Succeed In Today’s Work Environment

Howard Community College’s newly rebranded Training & Development Solutions is hosting a series of virtual training webinars.

HCC Students Meet With Elected Officials, Advocate For State Support

More than a dozen Howard Community College (HCC) students met remotely with state lawmakers Tuesday.

Howard Community College Receives Grant From National Endowment For The Humanities

Howard is one of 21 colleges and universities nationwide to receive grant funding through the prestigious Humanities Initiatives Program.

HCPSS Staff Begin Receiving COVID 19 Vaccines

The school district will move to a hybrid learning plan March 1. An estimated 1,550 vaccines have been allocated to staff.

HCPSS Receives AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award​

Howard County Public School System schools are among only 831 schools nationwide to receive this recognition.​

Training And Development Solutions Webinar Series Offers Skills To Succeed In Today’s Work Environment

Howard Community College’s newly rebranded Training & Development Solutions is hosting a series of virtual training webinars.

No Meals For HoCo Schools Feb. 12, Feb. 15

School will not be in session Feb. 12 or Feb. 15 and additional meals can be picked up in advance of the closures.

Girl Power Mentorship Program Coming To HoCo Elementary School

WKD will lead discussions at Deep Run Elementary School on topics such as life skills, bullying, fitness, leadership and confidence.

Training And Development Solutions By Howard Community College: Rethinking Workforce Training In Howard County And Beyond

For more than 20 years, Howard Community College (HCC) has offered valuable, results-centered workforce training.

Social Sciences Lecture Series Features Howard Community College Faculty Speaking On Timely Topics

Howard Community College (HCC) will host a series of virtual lectures showcasing social sciences faculty on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Howard Community College Awarded Prestigious Grant From U.S. Economic Development Administration

Howard Community College has been awarded $300,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Members Sought For HCPSS Policy Advisory Committee

Members help develop and revise school system policies.​

HCC Leverages GEER Funding To Facilitate Workforce Development Opportunities In The Midst Of COVID-19

With support from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund, Howard Community College now offers specialized workforce education

LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee Launches At Howard County Schools

The new LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee will meet quarterly during the school year in the fall and spring.

Virtual Work Sessions To Focus On HoCo Schools Reopening

The virtual work sessions about schools reopening will be 4:30 p.m. Monday and at 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

Virtual Enrollment Services Special Saturday Hours Jan 23, 30

Howard reminds students that enrollment is virtual.

Return To In-Person Classes Postponed To Feb. 8 For HCPSS

In-person small group programs may resume in February if the board of education approves health metrics and determines it's safe.