Harford joined with Towson University in a partnership to create a seamless enrollment pathway for students to easily transfer to Towson University at Northeastern Maryland to pursue a bachelor's degree upon graduation, minimizing obstacles and the risk of credit loss.
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.
The College has announced the students named to the spring 2024 President’s List. Among the highest academic honors a college student can achieve, scholars qualify for this prestigious list by earning all “A” and “B” grades and maintaining a 3.76 GPA or higher.
Harford Community College Foundation's 31st Annual Summer Swing Golf Tournament, held on July 15 at Maryland Golf and Country Clubs, brought 128 golfers together with numerous sponsors and volunteers to raise more than $64,610 for scholarships for Harford’s students.
The College is pleased to recognize those students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester. By meeting several rigorous academic standards, one of the highest academic honors college students can achieve is meriting a place on this prestigious list.
“Fiddler on the Roof” plays at the Amoss Center in Bel Air on September 20 at 7 PM; September 21 at 2 and 7 PM; and September 22 at 2 PM. This heartwarming musical explores the unwavering pursuit of love, family and faith in the face of a rapidly changing world.
Harford has received a $118,231 state grant to support a multi-strategy initiative addressing growing concerns around students’ mental health. The funding will help to expand services to reach more students in need and destigmatize those seeking such services.
Did you stop attending classes just short of earning your associate degree? One-on-one advising, support with the re-admit process, financial aid, and scheduling assistance for former students can help you finish your degree. Contact us to learn about your eligibility!
A grant for National Voter Registration Day was awarded to the College to promote voter registration and participation in the electoral process. National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating our democracy, is on September 17.
Harford’s Diversity, Inclusion, Culture and Equity Committee announced the winners of the 2024 Equity Awards at its 2nd Annual Equity Summit, held in June. The Awards recognize those who work toward fostering an inclusive community on campus and within Harford County.
The College recognized several employees for their scholarly or creative publications and works at the Campus Celebration & Employee Recognition Event in June. A plaque in the Library is updated each year to honor their works; this is the 15th year of the recognitions.
Harford is pleased to announce that 15 students completed their GED® in 2023-24. A ceremony honoring their achievements was held on June 24 in Darlington Hall. Those passing all four modules of the GED® exams earned a Maryland High School Diploma. Congrats to the new grads!
Harford’s president, Dr. Theresa Felder, announced that the College’s Board of Trustees has approved faculty tenure contracts and promotions to the ranks of Associate Professor and Professor, to become effective on August 15, 2024.
Brian Walker was elected Chair of the College’s Board of Trustees and Sharon Markley Schreiber was elected Vice Chair for 2024-25. Walker formerly served as Vice Chair and was appointed to the Board in 2018. Markley Schreiber was appointed to the Board in 2020.
Maryland’s Health Services Cost Review Commission and the Maryland Higher Education Commission awarded Harford a grant designed to increase the number of nurses in Maryland hospitals by funding professional development opportunities for its full-time nursing faculty.
The College is closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth, a federal and state holiday recognizing justice and freedom for African Americans and Black people in our country. It's the oldest known US celebration of the abolition of the chattel slave system, and the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
Interested in Harford’s nursing program? Come to a free Information Session for the spring 2025 semester this Thursday, August 15, 2 to 3:15 PM in Darlington 348. Learn all about the nursing program and how to apply. The session is open to all and no RSVP is required.
The Harford Leadership Academy Class of 2024’s graduation banquet was held recently at the River Watch at Water's Edge in Belcamp, MD. This community leadership development program cultivates a committed, involved, and diverse network of leaders to serve Harford County.
Ten students from Joppatowne High School’s first cohort of the Pathways in Technology Early College High School program earned their high school diplomas AND graduated with an AAS in Computer Information Systems and/or Information Assurance and Cybersecurity from Harford this year!
Harford’s Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society, Gamma Upsilon Chapter, inducted new members in a ceremony recently. The chapter’s mission is to promote associate degree nursing to ensure excellence in the future of health care and professional nursing practice.
Harford is proud to announce its annual National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Awards recipients. Honorees for 2024 are Dr. Nena Craven, Assistant Professor of Sociology, and Kelvin Harrison, Student Development Specialist.
The Harford Civil Rights Project and NAACP's Harford County Branch will cohost a celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on July 2, 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the Globe Cafe. The event is free and open to the community; registration is required.
Jordan McKeon, physical education, health and fitness instructor at Harford for the past 10 years, was named the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning’s (CETL) Adjunct of the Year 2024 for exemplifying the highest quality of teaching and mentorship of students.
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 11, beginning at 6 PM
“Your Next Destination,” featuring the work of art and design faculty from area transfer colleges and universities, illustrates the tangible connections between art programs in the region. It’s on display through September 30 in the Chesapeake Gallery in the Student Center.
Preschool Camps are offered this summer at Harford’s Early Learning Center for children ages 3-5 who can use the bathroom independently. Camps meet in the Early Learning Center on Harford’s campus near Entrance #4. The three-day camps run from June 11 to July 25.
Casey Snyder is the new executive director of the College’s Foundation effective July 6. He takes over from Denise Dregier, who retires in July. Snyder served as director for development since 2022 and will continue to help make a Harford education accessible and affordable.
Get ready to experience Pink Floyd the way true fans want it! Floyd Nation, a U.S.-based Pink Floyd tribute band, will perform all your favorite hits from the vast collection of the iconic group’s albums on June 7 at 8 PM at the APGFCU Arena at HCC in Bel Air.
Anthony Comes ’07 received the Distinguished Alumni Award at Harford’s 2024 Commencement ceremonies, recognizing his outstanding professional success, commitment to the community, and interest in and service to the College on our Foundation’s Board of Directors.
The College held its 66th Annual Commencement on May 23. Many of Harford's graduates attended and celebrated their achievements with their loved ones and friends during one of the two traditional ceremonies held in the APG Federal Credit Union Arena on campus.
Hosted by the College’s Nursing and Allied Health Professions division, Harford’s Spring 2024 Nursing Class Pinning Ceremony for 69 proud and happy associate degree nursing graduates was held on Tuesday, May 21 at the Amoss Center in Bel Air.
The Harford County Electrical Apprenticeship program’s 43rd annual graduation took place May 20. After four years of classroom instruction combined with on-the-job training, the 64 grads earned certificates recognizing them as qualified journeyperson electricians.
Six graduates of Harford’s Medical Assisting Program were celebrated at a ceremony held in Darlington Hall on May 17. They completed 160 hours of training in physicians’ offices across Harford County after finishing their certification or degree coursework.
The College announces the appointment of Olivia Rines, Ph.D., to the position of Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs effective June 1. Dr. Rines brings 11 years of experience in higher education, teaching transitional English, composition, and literature.
Harford Community College will hold its 66th Annual Commencement on Thursday, May 23 in the APG Federal Credit Union Arena at Harford Community College. The College is holding two ceremonies to recognize all August and December 2023 graduates and May and August 2024 candidates for graduation in the College’s associate degree and certificate programs.
Harford has received a grant from the NJCAA, NFL Flag, and RCX Sports to start a women’s flag football program. Funds will help establish recruiting, hire coaches, and begin the process of building a team to be officially established by the spring of 2026.
Join us at Harford’s 2nd Equity Summit, “Standing Together: The Culture of Allyship,” on June 11, 9 AM-3 PM in Darlington Hall for a day of dialogue, reflection, and action. Two distinguished keynote speakers will be featured along with engaging discussion panels.
Harford Community College inducted nine members into SALUTE National Honor Society on May 8 in a ceremony in the College’s Student Center. This was the inaugural induction ceremony for the Harford Community College chapter.
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 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.
Our Fighting Owls men's lacrosse team took flight this past weekend and soared! The parliament swooped in to capture their second NJCAA National Championship title with a 16-6 win over CCBC Essex. Head coach Aaron Verardi was named the Coach of the Tournament.
The 66th annual Commencement will be held on Thursday, May 23, at Harford’s APGFCU Arena. Doors open at 9 AM for the 10 AM ceremony and at 1 PM for the 2 PM ceremony. Traffic will be very busy around the College and parking on campus will also be congested.
Harford’s annual Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) Paralegal Honor Society induction ceremony was held last month, recognizing the significant academic achievements of this accomplished group of Paralegal program students with a certificate, sash and pin.
Enrich your life with travel! Let Harford Community College take the stress out of planning a trip and reserve your spot now for one of the following bus tours, as seating is limited.
Join us on Friday, May 17 at 8 PM in Harford’s APGFCU Arena for this multi-media concert celebrating the music of the Electric Light Orchestra. The flawless musicianship and vocals combined with the fusion of pop and classical will leave you spellbound!
Celebrate the end of the academic year with performances by Harford’s music students featuring the newly-formed vocal pop ensemble on May 8 at 7 PM and the HCC Jazz Ensemble with students performing solos and ensemble pieces on May 17 at 8 PM.
The 2024 Annual Student Art + Design Exhibition, showcasing artwork created by our Art + Design students over the past year, will be on display May 3-30 in Harford’s Chesapeake Gallery. All are invited to the Opening Reception on May 7, 5-6:30 PM.
The HCC Foundation is one of eight finalists in the 2024 Changemaker Challenge. Register for the livestream pitch event and vote for Harford’s Nursing department’s new idea to enhance training to win the $5,000 audience choice grant, May 16, 6-8:30 PM.
Harford’s Library is closed for renovations until June 9 and will reopen during regular hours on June 10. There is no public access to any Library spaces until then. Books and other print materials may be returned to the book drops near the building entrances.
The Mid-Atlantic Undergraduate Psychology Conference was held on Harford’s campus earlier this month. Students interested in psychology from both community and four-year colleges from all over the mid-Atlantic shared research and heard presenters.
Harford is hosting the 2024 National Junior College Athletic Association’s Lacrosse Men's Championship and the Women’s Invitational this weekend! This year’s contest is set for May 11-12 at Harford’s Sports Complex on the College’s campus in Bel Air.
