The Harford Community College Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations for the annual ATHENA Leadership Awards are now being accepted. The deadline for nominations is December 4. Nominees must accept the nomination and complete the application by December 13.
Harford Dance Theatre is holding auditions for Return to the Chocolate Factory on Saturday, December 14 at the Dance Studio (Room 212) in the Susquehanna Center on the campus of Harford Community College. Performance dates are May 2-4, 2025.
Celebrate the holidays with a special family-friendly performance presented by Harford Community College. Celtic Angels Christmas will be performed at the Amoss Center in Bel Air on Sunday, December 15, at 7 PM.
Harford Community College was recently granted a subaward of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, “CUE-P: Integrating Artificial Intelligence Literacy into Community College Programs,” in the amount of $99,892.
Harford Dance Theatre will perform The Nutcracker on Friday, December 6 at 7 PM and Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, at 1 and 5 PM in the Amoss Center in Bel Air, located at Harford Technical High School across from Entrance 2 of Harford Community College.
The Harford Youth Orchestra and Harford String Orchestra are celebrating their 25th anniversary season with the College with a fall concert on Saturday, November 23, at 1 PM in the Amoss Center. The concert is free and open to the public; reservations are recommended.
Harford’s Chesapeake Gallery presents “The Melancholic Joy of Living,” a solo exhibition featuring works by Constance McBride. McBride uses clay sculpture to explore the human condition. All are invited to an opening reception and artist talk on November 21, 6 to 7:30 PM, in the Gallery.
Invest in yourself and join Harford Community College for Instant Admit Day on Friday, December 6 at 11:30 AM-12:30 PM and 1:30-2:30 PM in the Student Center.
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 12, beginning at 6 PM.
The National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District 1 awarded four 2024 Medallion Awards to Harford Community College’s Office of Communications.
Harford Community College’s Music Department is hosting musical performances in Joppa Hall on campus (use Entrance 4) in November and December.
An event record-breaking 329 runners and walkers recently took part in Screech’s Night Owl 5K + 1 Mile Fun Walk, an evening glow run and fun walk in support of Harford Community College’s student athletes.
Dr. Theresa B. Felder, Harford’s President, received the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations District 1 Pacesetter of the Year Award for her demonstrated leadership, support and ability in the area of college communications and marketing.
Dr. Tony Hinton has been appointed to the position of Associate Vice President for Facilities & Operations effective October 28. He brings extensive experience in facilities management, overseeing construction projects, operations planning, project management and more.
Harford’s Library has been named the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) Library of the Year by the U.S. Government Publishing Office. The Library, one of 53 selective federal depositories in the region, is celebrating 57 years as an FDLP library of government information.
Harford Community College’s Music Department is hosting two musical performances on campus in October.
Harford Community College in Bel Air, Maryland has received funding from the Harford County Cultural Arts Board to support events to be held at the Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union Arena at Harford Community College and the Amoss Center.
Treat yourself to a sidesplitting good time involving some refreshingly irreverent wit as the College’s Actors Guild performs “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” November 8-10 and November 15-17 in the Blackbox Theater located in Joppa Hall on the Harford campus.
See “My Father’s Dragon,” based on Ruth Stiles Gannett’s beloved stories, on November 2 at 3 PM in the Amoss Center. Enchantment Theatre Company brings this marvelous adventure for ages 4+ to the stage, reminding us all that we’re never too young to make a difference.
Cindy Mehr: Over the Rainbow, a solo exhibit of recent paintings focusing on the joy and freedom after the coronavirus restrictions ended and everyday life resumed, closes November 8. The vividly colored works explore the contrasts found in times of joy and strife.
Get help with the Financial Aid process for the 2025-26 school year. Reserve your spot now! Sessions are open to all, whether you’re coming to Harford or any other college: Edgewood/Joppatowne HS, Nov. 12; John Carroll, Nov. 13; and North Harford, Nov. 18; 6:30-8:30 PM.
Harford was awarded a grant for $17,020 by the Maryland Higher Education Commission as part of a statewide initiative to address food insecurity on Maryland college campuses. The grant will help fund sustainable efforts to attend to basic food needs among students.
Tickets are on sale now for Van The Band: The Definitive Van Morrison Experience on Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 PM in the Amoss Center in Bel Air. Van The Band captures the sound and creativity of Van Morrison, paying tribute to the hits every Van fan knows and loves.
WHFC 91.1 FM Radio, in partnership with the HCC Foundation, is holding their fall membership drive October 4-11. Your generosity will help Harford students excel in the Learning Lab and support local college radio in providing music of all genres for the community.
Donald Watson was named the first recipient of the Barry Glassman Public Service Scholarship. The award was established to benefit a Harford student entering their second year of study as a political science major who submits a winning essay on civility in government.
Visit the Gettysburg Visitor Center on Wednesday, November 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rich in resources, activities and history about the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War, you’ll learn about the conflicts from beginning to end as well as the terrible aftermath.
Get your tickets now for “The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash” on Friday, October 25 at 7:30 PM in Harford’s APGFCU Arena. The one-of-a-kind concert features Shawn Barker in character all evening, taking the audience through each era of Cash’s life and music.
Wilmington U and Harford have forged a dynamic new partnership, offering students a seamless and accelerated path from associate to bachelor’s degrees. Harford students can fast-track their bachelor’s at lower costs and WilmU will offer qualified students scholarships.
The Kanaras family created a new scholarship for eligible Harford students enrolled in certain workforce training programs. Three of the first recipients of the scholarships were recognized at the Box Hill Pizzaria’s 40th Anniversary Celebration last month.
Harford received a $92,578 grant from the Maryland State Department of Education to expand its groundbreaking Childcare Apprenticeship Program. As the sole program of its kind in Maryland, the grant will help the College enhance childcare education across the state.
Harford has received a grant from the Maryland Higher Education Commission to install alert beacons in campus buildings. The beacons will act as a critical layer in the campus safety system to communicate emergency messages to students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Experience “Harriet’s Happiest Halloween,” October 11-13 at the Amoss Center. Watch the magic unfold as Harriet encounters Minions, superheroes, cowboys, witches and more. Slip on your favorite Halloween costume and join her for an all-new adventure . . . if you dare!
What’s next after you graduate from high school? Explore your options at the College & Career Fair on Wednesday, October 9, 3-7 PM in Harford’s APGFCU Arena. Meet with reps from top schools, local industries, government, and the military. Free and open to the public.
On your mark, get set, GLOW! Enjoy a scenic course through Harford’s beautiful campus and athletic facilities. This evening glow run supports student athletic scholarships and takes place at the APGFCU Arena at HCC on Friday, October 18 at 7 PM. All ages are welcome!
Harford Community College has announced that the 2024-25 academic year will mark the final season for its men's and women's tennis programs.
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 10, beginning at 6 PM.
A ribbon cutting for the Owl’s Nest, a new recreation area in Harford’s Student Center, was held recently. The redesigned space provides a place where students can hang out, play games, spend time with friends, and build a sense of community and connection to campus.
Harford has opened a new Workforce Training Center at Water’s Edge, located at 4690 Millennium Drive in Belcamp. The center offers five new programs designed to provide accessible skills training for Harford Countians to secure high-demand jobs with living wages.
Hpone Myat was one of 210 Phi Theta Kappa members from across the country named a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The awards help new PTK members with educational expenses while completing their associate degrees.
A Completion Ceremony for graduates of the Medical Assisting Program was held recently. Six students completed 160 hours of training in physicians’ offices across the county after finishing rigorous coursework for their Medical Assisting Certification and AAS degrees.
A Ceremony of Completion and Celebration was held recently for 70+ students who completed their programs of study at Harford’s Leading Edge Training Center Powered by the Ratcliffe Foundation at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford and Cecil Counties in Edgewood, MD.
Hosted by the College’s Nursing and Allied Health Professions division, the Summer Nursing Class Pinning Ceremony for 21 proud associate degree graduates was held on August 19 at Harford’s APGFCU Arena. Jasmine Crank and Catherine Wehage were the class speakers.
Following a string of recent years with low participation among member schools, the NJCAA announced the discontinuation of women’s lacrosse as a sponsored sport. As a result, Harford will suspend its women’s lacrosse program beginning with the 2024-25 academic year.
Harford hosted eight local high school students for its innovative, grant-supported BIOTECH Pathways Summer Institute. Students gained basic biotechnology skills through hands-on laboratory experiences and learned more about what a career in biotech has to offer.
Gov. Wes Moore appointed David Jimenez to Harford’s Board of Trustees for a five-year term expiring June 30, 2029. Trustees Karen Holt and Steve Linkous were reappointed to the Board. Trustee Holt joined Jimenez at the swearing-in ceremony to renew her oath of office.
Harford’s Geospatial Technology Program hosted a summer workshop on Geospatial Technology for middle and high school social studies teachers from Harford County Public Schools to gain resources for helping students build spatial thinking skills and knowledge about the world.
Enjoy some tasty bites and support your local college station at WHFC 91.1 FM’s Ice Cream Fundraiser Night at Jarrettsville Creamery, September 5, 5-9 PM. 10% of all food and ice cream sales will go to HCC’s Foundation to help equip the students’ Radio Learning Lab.
The Harford Youth Orchestra (HYO) and Harford String Orchestra (HSO) will hold fall auditions on Saturday, August 24 by appointment only. Open to students in grades 6-12 who are serious about music, HYO and HSO provide a great learning and performing experience.
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 13, beginning at 6 PM. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format; employees and community members may join the meeting in person in Edgewood Hall, Room 132 or watch the meeting via the Internet.
Harford Dance Theatre will hold auditions for “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, August 17 at the Susquehanna Center Dance Studio. All roles are open. Performances of the perennial holiday favorite will be held December 6-8. Click “read more” below for audition details.
