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June 23, 2020

HCC Holds First-Ever Virtual Commencement For The Class of 2020

The Housatonic Community College (HCC) class of 2020 was presented virtually yesterday in a ceremony hosted live on the college’s Facebook page. This 52nd HCC commencement celebration ceremony included footage of students and campus, congratulatory messages…

HCC Associate Degree Prepares Graduate For Engineering Studies at RPI

Nick Jeffrey will be recognized during the Housatonic Community College (HCC) virtual graduation ceremony today. He entered the engineering program at…

High Achieving Student Simultaneously Earns High School Diploma and Associate Degree

Later this month, at age 17, Mason Perry will graduate from both Capital Preparatory Harbor Charter School in Bridgeport, and Housatonic Community College…

Perfect For Spring: HCC Dean Writes Book About Gardening for “New Bees”

Just in time for National Gardening Week, Housatonic Community College’s Dean of Academic Affairs Robin Avant has published her first book, The Spirit of…

Excellence In Teaching: HCC Professor Recognized With Multiple Prestigious Awards

The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) Board of Regents for Higher Education recognized Housatonic Community College (HCC) Assistant Professor…

Dwayne Smith, PhD Appointed CEO of Housatonic Community College

The Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education announced the appointment of Dwayne Smith, PhD to the position of Chief Executive Officer of Housatonic…

Housatonic Museum of Art Receives Gift of More Than 600 Contemporary Photographs Ranging from Iconic to Everyday

The Housatonic Museum of Art announced today that it received a donation of 615 photographs by nine contemporary artists, including pieces by well-known sports…

A conversation with Moira Adams HCC’s new Director of Grant Initiatives

Housatonic Community College has a new Director of Grant Initiatives. Moira Adams recently joined the HCC team and is charged with identifying and developing…

International Honor Society Recognizes Housatonic & Gateway Community Colleges With Top Rankings and Awards

The Housatonic Community College (HCC) and Gateway Community College (GCC) chapters of Phi Theta Kappa attained the prestigious Five-Star Chapter status, the…

COVID Can’t Stop The Arts: Virtual Student Art Show at HCC

For the first time in its history, the Housatonic Community College (HCC) Student Art Show adopted an online-only format. Typically held in the school’s Burt…

Housatonic Community College Innovates Virtual Entrepreneurship Competition During COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic could not stop Housatonic Community College (HCC) from hosting its annual Elevator Pitch Competition. In keeping with the mandate for…

Housatonic Community College Foundation Provides Rapid Response Emergency Funds to Students Affected by Pandemic

As COVID-19 takes a toll on college students everywhere, the Housatonic Community College Foundation is providing emergency relief to help students impacted by…

Housatonic Community College and Instructors Team Up Building 3-D Face Shields, Critical To Hospitals Fighting Coronavirus

Housatonic Community College (HCC) and three of its instructors have partnered together to create plastic face shield frames that ultimately can be worn by…

Museum News

May 13, 2020

Featured News

HCC Holds First-Ever Virtual Commencement For The Class of 2020

HCC Associate Degree Prepares Graduate For Engineering Studies at RPI

High Achieving Student Simultaneously Earns High School Diploma and Associate Degree

Perfect For Spring: HCC Dean Writes Book About Gardening for “New Bees”

Excellence In Teaching: HCC Professor Recognized With Multiple Prestigious Awards

Dwayne Smith, PhD Appointed CEO of Housatonic Community College

Housatonic Museum of Art Receives Gift of More Than 600 Contemporary Photographs Ranging from Iconic to Everyday

A conversation with Moira Adams HCC’s new Director of Grant Initiatives

International Honor Society Recognizes Housatonic & Gateway Community Colleges With Top Rankings and Awards

COVID Can’t Stop The Arts: Virtual Student Art Show at HCC

Housatonic Community College Innovates Virtual Entrepreneurship Competition During COVID-19 Pandemic

Housatonic Community College Foundation Provides Rapid Response Emergency Funds to Students Affected by Pandemic

Housatonic Community College and Instructors Team Up Building 3-D Face Shields, Critical To Hospitals Fighting Coronavirus

Housatonic Community College Donates Critical Medical Supplies To Hospital Fighting Coronavirus

Giving Day ‘Takeover’ at Housatonic Community College

Women Offered FREE Advanced Manufacturing Training For Lucrative Careers

Housatonic Community College Students Win Scholarships to Hartford Art School

HCC Hosts Community Reception To Celebrate New Artwork

Free Income Tax Preparation At Housatonic Community College

An interview with Robbin Zella, Director of the Housatonic Museum of Art

Housatonic Community College Program Named Finalist For National Bellwether Award

R.D. Scinto, Inc. Backs HCC Foundation On Fairfield County’s Giving Day

Grant Empowers HCC Students With Vocational Opportunities

Housatonic Community College To Offer Mental Health First Aid Course

Kickstart Your Career For The New Year - FREE Advanced Manufacturing Boot Camp Enrolling Female Students

Museum News

Werth Family Foundation Donates $75,000 to Housatonic Museum of Art

Performance on the History of Bridgeport Housing on March 5

Local History Exhibit Cast In Colorful Glass Sculptures Opens At HMA

Music In the Galleries at Housatonic Museum of Art on February 20