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 Community College Library in Bel Air, MD has been named the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) Library of the Year by the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO).
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.
Harford Community College’s Music Department is hosting two musical performances on campus in October.
The Actors Guild of Harford Community College will perform The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 by John Bishop on November 8-10 and November 15-17 in the Blackbox Theater located in Joppa Hall on the Harford Community College campus. Friday and Saturday performances start at 8 PM and Sunday shows begin at 3 PM.
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.
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.
Let Harford guide you through the Financial Aid process for the 2025-26 school year. Sessions are open to all, whether you plan to attend Harford or any other college or university. Reserve your spot today and lay the groundwork for realizing your educational dreams!
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! Join us for Van The Band: The Definitive Van Morrison Experience on Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 PM in the Amoss Center in Bel Air.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 10, beginning at 6 PM.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
