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Honoring Legacy: The Birth of the HCC Faculty Emeriti Memorial Scholarship

Last summer, Professor Tom Crawford sat beside Professor Emeritus Paul Jozik at an HCC Alumni Association meeting. They exchanged casual conversation, just as they had many times before, sprinkled with Paul’s trademark wit. Tom had no idea that would be one of the last times he would see Paul.

When news of Paul’s passing came a few months later, it hit Tom hard. “I was just blown over. I couldn’t believe it,” Tom recalls. “How could it be that he retired just four years ago and now he’s gone?”

Through the years, Tom and so many students and colleagues witnessed Paul’s… Read more


Public Relations & Marketing

Building the Future: BCI and HCC Partnership Expands Apprenticeship Opportunities for Local Trades Workers

Since the Barr Construction Institute was first established in Hagerstown in 1958, approximately 2,500 construction trades workers have completed the training. Now, thanks in part… Read more


Public Relations & Marketing

Creating a Culture of Assessment: HCC’s Use of Data to Drive Institutional Success

At HCC, assessment isn’t just a box to check. It’s a continuous loop of review and data-driven decision-making. Whether at the institutional, departmental, or course level,… Read more


Public Relations & Marketing

Wired to Learn: How Jordan Thompson Found His Spark

Jordan Thompson loves to learn, but he wasn’t always aware of that fact. “My strengths didn’t come out in high school,” he shared. “I had no idea that I loved learning, because I… Read more


Public Relations & Marketing

A Mother's Determination: The Drive Behind Andrea Ramirez Kirkpatrick

Andrea Ramirez Kirkpatrick’s journey to success is one of remarkable resilience. Though she has overcome immense challenges throughout her 39 years, she struggles to fully embrace… Read more


Public Relations & Marketing, Featured

Charting Her Own Path: Jayda Sandridge in Pursuit of Her Goals

Don’t be fooled by Jayda Sandridge’s calm and measured demeanor; she knows exactly what she wants in life and isn’t afraid to pursue it.

“I’ve always wanted to be a… Read more


TRiO: Upward Bound, Featured

HCC holds reception for TRIO Upward Bound students

Hagerstown Community College recently held its annual TRIO Upward Bound Reception. The event represents an end-of-the-year celebration for the TRIO Upward Bound students and their… Read more


English and Humanities Division, Featured

HCC Dance Company open for auditions

Auditions for HCC’s Dance Company are open for the fall 2025 semester. HCC's Dance Company is comprised of seasoned dancers who learn and perform multiple styles of dance.

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Workforce Solutions & Continuing Education, Featured

HCC hosts Business Instructor Showcase at newly opened Bowman Training Center

HCC will host a Business Instructor Showcase in the newly opened D.M. Bowman Workforce Training Center at 562 Northern Avenue in Hagerstown on Wednesday, September 24, 2025… Read more


English and Humanities Division

HCC to hold Summer Student Art Exhibition

The English and Humanities Division at Hagerstown Community College will host a Student Art Exhibition from Monday, August 11, through Thursday, September 4, in the Kepler Center on… Read more


Public Relations & Marketing

Fall 2025 HCC New Student Orientation

HCC will host New Student Orientation on campus Friday, August 22. Session one will begin at 8 a.m. in the Kepler Theater and session two will begin at 12:15 p.m. in the Athletic,… Read more