Vietnam Memorial honors war veterans, refugee movements
Did you know a shopping center in southwest Houston is home to Vietnam War memorial? It was erected by the Vietnamese community and can be found on Bellaire Blvd., just west of Boone Road. In this...
View ArticleInnovative Technology: See how your computer could soon be a telescope
Houston Community College Professor Roger Boston and HCC consultant Jake Fan say your computer could soon be a telescope. On the HCC show, Innovative Technology, Boston and Fan talk about how that will...
View ArticleIt’s hurricane season: Are you prepared?
With hurricane season upon us, you should be prepared for any emergency. Should severe weather threaten the Houston-Galveston area, HCC will monitor the situation closely. Students, faculty and staff...
View ArticleSocial media: Going offline to get academically in line
When it comes to social media, there’s no debating that everyone has an opinion. A panel of HCC speech students took to the airwaves to debate the hazards and benefits of this 24/7 digital platform....
View ArticleDialogue Houston: Could the Astrodome become a park?
Once the 8th wonder of the world, the Astrodome has become a Houston eyesore. There have been a lot of proposals over the years by business and government, and now UH architecture student Ryan Slattery...
View ArticleAct of kindness leads to HCC student’s academic success
Alexandra Reyes fought cancer and financial struggles to earn her associates degree. It all began by helping someone with an umbrella during a rainstorm. That someone turned out to be an HCC faculty...
View ArticleHCC, UT Tyler program featured on Houston’s local news
Houston Community College and The University of Texas at Tyler Engineering’s program was featured on ABC13. The local news station did a segment on how HCC is preparing students for high paying careers...
View ArticleGet resume writing tips on HCC’s show ‘Get a Job’
To create a resume may seem easy, but it is tricky as students entering the job market can testify. HCC’s Get A Job host Rick Gillis has tips on writing an effective resume. Some items you might not...
View ArticleChairman’s Report: Workforce development key to our country’s future
It is easy to see why a college education is essential for students and society in this challenging working environment. In The Chairman’s Report, hosted by HCC Board of Trustees Chairman Bruce Austin,...
View ArticleHCC alum cooks his way to a healthy life
“Grate Kakes” is Chef James Bonner’s middle name. It’s also the name of his dessert company, but before Bonner was whipping up delicious dishes in the kitchen, he went to Houston Community College...
View ArticleWith HCC’s help, alumna Heather Williams certified to have a bright future
Friends and family are the glue that holds Heather Williams together. Although she was already a certified surgical technician, the inability to find work in that field led her to return to school in...
View ArticleStudents awarded Asian Chamber of Commerce Foundation, HCC Foundation...
The Asian Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the HCC Foundation awarded scholarships to two Houston Community College students during a luncheon held June 13, 2013. The HCC Foundation Scholarship...
View ArticleHCC takes part in 2nd Annual Copa Univision soccer tournament
Houston Community College participated in the 2nd Annual COPA Univision soccer tournament on Saturday, June 15, 2013. The event was held at the Houston Amateur Sports Park. COPA Univision is a 5 v 5...
View ArticleHCC’s Adult Education Program largest in Texas
Houston Community College conducts the largest adult education program in Texas. About 10,000 students are enrolled every year with 75% of those speaking languages other than English. But what many...
View ArticleHouston Community College participates in Missouri City Juneteenth Parade
The 11th Annual Juneteenth “One Mile of Smiles” Parade was held in Missouri City Saturday, June 15, 2013 and HCC Southwest was one of many participants in this event which had a record number of...
View ArticleAchieving Our Goals Together: HCC students rally for Houston Dynamo
In partnership with the Houston Dynamo, Houston Community College students were at Saturday’s match to cheer on Houston’s soccer team. The June 22 Houston Dynamo game included a tribute to the four...
View ArticleHCC Board of Trustees Meeting • June 25, 2013
Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees are held on the third (3rd) Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. at the System Administrative Building. The Board of Trustees is the official governing body of the...
View ArticleHCC expert: Houston’s diversity creating need for global citizens
There are three challenges confronting Houston specifically and the country as a whole, on going globalization, relentless competition and continuous innovation. That’s the opinion of Ricardo J. Solis,...
View ArticleNo Barriers: Ms. Texas Wheelchair on overcoming obstacles
Newly crowned Ms. Texas Wheelchair Haley Cornelius has a message for everyone to listen to, “We are pretty awesome.” Cornelius makes the comment on the HCC program No Barriers which shines a spotlight...
View ArticleHCC police officer on military training, police work
Cpl. Shirley Voisin of the Houston Community College Police Department says her training as a Naval Yeoman has helped her in her near 30-year career in law enforcement. On the HCC program D2E...
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