Starting in September, students will be able to attend free workshops designed to help you stay close and go far.

Housatonic Community College (HCC) and Jonathan Law High School (JLHS) are pleased to announce the return of fall class offerings in Milford. Back-to-school classes are available for new or continuing students, all with the benefit of evening hours and an easily accessible location.

The CT Alliance to End Sexual Violence will host two free trainings for all CSCU students this summer. These trainings, made possible through the CSCU SAFE grant, provide information about sexual violence on campus and a comprehensive overview of state and federal policies.

Local real estate leader Bob Scinto celebrated the hard work and accomplishments of HCC scholarship recipients this week with a private luncheon and meet and greet at his office park in Shelton.

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) recently signed a transfer agreement with Housatonic Community College (HCC) paving a path for students to transfer to SCAD.

The deadline for Fall Scholarships is fast approaching. Applications must be submitted by Sunday, July 8. See below for a list of qualifications and exceptions.

The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County’s (CAFC) honored founder and professor Burt Chernow this week at CAFC’s annual Arts and Culture Empowerment Awards breakfast.

Surgical Technology Information Sessions will be held this month at Housatonic Community College (HCC). The sessions will take place on Tuesday June 12, Thursday, June 14 and Wednesday, June 20. The informational sessions are free and open to the public. Times and location are listed below.

Dexter Singleton, an adjunct theater arts professor at HCC, has just been contracted by the University of Michigan to develop and direct a documentary-style play on the Flint Water Crisis.

Joseph Montgomery, founder of Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, presided over a business workshop on Monday that aimed to give the audience of students and international professors advice on starting and maintaining a business.

In late August, 2013, Dionne Williams took a chance. It had been 30 years since Williams had entered a classroom and now at age 47, she was back.

My name is Caroline Steadham and I am entering my fourth semester at HCC. I’m currently majoring in Business Administration.

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