Monday, 15 June 2020 14:22
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 (HCC). With a strong grasp on hard work and time management, the dual high school and college graduate from West Haven, Connecticut is well prepared for the next step on his academic journey.
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Wednesday, 27 May 2020 15:53
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 Gardening: Gardening for New Bees The Life Revealed Through Gardening! The 139-page beginner’s resource is a guide, reference book and a collection site for the ‘new bee” gardener.
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Tuesday, 26 May 2020 15:56
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 Kristen Carley with two Excellence in Teaching awards. Carley is among eighteen CSCU distinguished faculty members named as recipients of the annual 2019–20 Board of Regents Faculty Awards.
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Thursday, 14 May 2020 16:11
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 Community College. The announcement was made during the open session of the May 14 Board meeting, which was held virtually and attended by over 320 faculty, staff and students from the twelve Connecticut Community Colleges.
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Saturday, 09 May 2020 14:00
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 major new grant initiatives. She will identify and secure state, federal, and private grants to advance the mission of the College and support the goals and objectives of the College's Strategic Plan.
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Wednesday, 13 May 2020 14:46
Werth Family Foundation Donates $75,000 to Housatonic Museum of Art
Funding will benefit key museum programs including educational initiatives, conservation, exhibitions and more.
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Monday, 11 May 2020 16:15
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 photographer Walter Iooss Jr. and photojournalist Peter Turnley.
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Monday, 04 May 2020 15:07
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 highest level of achievement offered by the international honor society for two-year colleges.
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Monday, 27 April 2020 14:14
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 Chernow Galleries each spring, the Art Department created an innovative virtual exhibition while the college’s campus is closed due to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Thursday, 23 April 2020 14:20
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 social distancing, the competition was moved to a first-ever online format. Students dreaming of running their own business competed virtually for prizes, with an enthusiastic response.
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Monday, 20 April 2020 17:35
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 the pandemic.
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Tuesday, 07 April 2020 08:50
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 healthcare workers in the fight against Coronavirus.
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