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January 20, 2021

Online Courses at HCC Offer Savings to Students Staying Home

The spring semester at Housatonic Community College (HCC) begins on Friday, January 22, and as many four-year college classes move online, some students are turning to HCC’s online classes for their core curriculum coursework. Housatonic offers courses…

A conversation with Kristy Jelenik, Executive Director, Housatonic Community College Foundation

Kristy Jelenik always knew she wanted to go into public service and be a part of something meaningful. Today she is making a difference in the lives of our…

Responding To The Pandemic: Housatonic Community College Offers First-Ever Spring Cohort For Advanced Manufacturing Program

For the first time in its history, Housatonic Community College (HCC) will offer a spring cohort for its Advanced Manufacturing program. The program, which…

Housatonic Announces New Initiative To Address Student Equity

Housatonic Community College (HCC) is elevating its commitment to under-resourced and underserved students across our region with the creation of a new…

A Conversation With Rebecca Rodriguez, Director of Recruitment and International Affairs / Part-Time Lecturer

In her six years at Housatonic, Rebecca Rodriguez has touched the lives of many students, largely because of the relationships she’s built with them, and her…

HCC’s Richard Hubbard Donates Vegan Thanksgiving Meals To Those In Need

At Thanksgiving, turkey is typically the star of the show, but one local vegan is helping those in need this holiday season and sharing his healthy lifestyle.

Housatonic Community College Offers Thanksgiving Dinner Drive-Through To Students

To show appreciation for its student body, the Housatonic Community College (HCC) Student Senate handed out 200 Thanksgiving meal bags on Friday. Each thermal…

FREE Friday Night Flick: Award-Winning Stop Motion Animation Films

To celebrate the intersection of art and technology, the Housatonic Museum of Art will present the award-winning films ‘Lost & Found’ and ‘Two Balloons’, as…

Housatonic Community College’s STEAMfest Goes Virtual

In connection with National STEM/STEAM Day on Sunday, November 8th, Housatonic Community College (HCC) will present an engaging, online program to celebrate…

FREE Friday Night Flicks on November 6: “With Dad” and “Summer Spent”

On Friday, November 6th the Housatonic Museum of Art presents the latest films in its FREE Friday Night Flicks online film series: “With Dad” and “Summer…

Free Online Concert Explores Intersection Between Overlooked Composers of African Descent in Europe & Free Black Community of Bridgeport’s Little Libera.

Beginning November 7 featuring a performance by the American Baroque Orchestra in Partnership with Housatonic Museum of Art.

Houstaonic Museum of Art Presents New Exhibit on Photorealism

The Housatonic Museum of Art announced today the opening of an exciting new exhibition, “Photorealism: Fixing the Fleeting Moment.” The show features nine…

HCC’s Advanced Manufacturing Program Builds Support For Students During National Manufacturing Month

October is National Manufacturing Month, and as the home to over 4,400 manufacturers, Connecticut is a center for manufacturing innovation. To help grow the…

HCC’s Accelerated Sterile Processing Technician Program Celebrates First Graduating Class

On Wednesday, October 14th Housatonic Community College (HCC) celebrated the graduates of its first-ever accelerated Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)…

A Triple Bill of Three Short Art-Inspired Films

On Friday, October 23rd the Housatonic Museum of Art will present a triple bill of three fascinating short documentaries as part of their ongoing FREE Friday…

Gateway, Housatonic, Norwalk Community Colleges Ranked Among Top 15 in CT

Making a decision on which college to attend means weighing a lot of factors, and according to a new study by EDsmart, community colleges in our area make the…

FREE Friday Night Flick: “Curious Worlds: The Art and Imagination of David Beck”

On Friday, October 16th the Housatonic Museum of Art presents the latest film in their Friday Night Flicks online film series: “Curious Worlds: The Art and…

Housatonic Museum of Art Nominated for 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service

The nation’s highest honor for institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities

New HMA Exhibit Now Open: Masters of Op Art

An exhibition of artwork by the founders of the Op Art movement is now on view at the Housatonic Museum of Art. The exhibit, entitled “Masters of Op Art,”…

FREE Friday Night Flick: “Nothing Changes: Art for Hank’s Sake”

On Friday, October 9th the Housatonic Museum of Art presents the latest film in their FREE Friday Night Flicks online film series: “Nothing Changes: Art for…

Housatonic Community College Launches ‘Housatonic Helps’ Initiative

Patriot Bank & Housatonic Community College Partner To Help Connecticut Students Build Money Management Skills

For college students on tight budgets, money management is a priority. That’s why Patriot Bank, N.A. has extended its partnership with Housatonic Community…

A conversation with Felisha Guirand-Fleurimond

Four years ago Felisha Guirand-Fleurimond, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator for our Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center (AMTC), came to Housatonic as…

Friday Night Flick: “Actually Iconic: Richard Estes,”

On Friday, September 25th marvel at stunning paintings created by photorealist icon Richard Estes. With unmatched access to the artist and his most important…

Housatonic Community College Preparing Leaders To Advance Student Success

Six outstanding Housatonic Community College (HCC) leaders were chosen to attend the Connecticut Change Leadership workshop program. The program, which will be…

Museum News

November 10, 2020

FREE Friday Night Flick: Award-Winning Stop Motion Animation Films

November 05, 2020

FREE Friday Night Flicks on November 6: “With Dad” and “Summer Spent”

October 29, 2020

Free Online Concert Explores Intersection Between Overlooked Composers of African Descent in Europe & Free Black Community of Bridgeport’s Little Libera.

October 29, 2020