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College Advancement, Featured

HCC Foundation names first recipient of Grace Dull Memorial Scholarship

The Hagerstown Community College Foundation, Inc. awarded HCC theater major Cassandra Booker the newly endowed Grace Dull Memorial Scholarship, making her the first recipient of the award.

The scholarship honors the legacy of Grace Dull, who volunteered for more than 12 years in HCC’s Kepler Theater and managed the box office for 19 productions. The fund began in 2011 after her passing and, through the efforts of retired professor Mike Harsh, reached full endowment in 2024 with $25,000 raised. The scholarship supports students majoring in the performing arts, and recipients are… Read more


Public Relations & Marketing, Featured

HCC grad, Matthew Walker, receives USM Scholarship

Hagerstown Community College 2025 graduate Matthew Walker has been selected to receive the prestigious Kelly Access Opportunity Scholarship through the University System of Maryland… Read more


David W. Fletcher Incubator + Labs, Featured

HCC to host Spark! Forward celebration

The Incubators + Labs at Hagerstown Community College will host a Spark! Forward celebration for Heavy Branch Cider on October 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the second floor of the… Read more


Public Relations & Marketing

Honoring Legacy: The Birth of the HCC Faculty Emeriti Memorial Scholarship

Last summer, Professor Tom Crawford sat beside Professor Emeritus Paul Jozik at an HCC Alumni Association meeting. They exchanged casual conversation, just as they had many times… Read more


Public Relations & Marketing

Building the Future: BCI and HCC Partnership Expands Apprenticeship Opportunities for Local Trades Workers

Since the Barr Construction Institute was first established in Hagerstown in 1958, approximately 2,500 construction trades workers have completed the training. Now, thanks in part… Read more


Public Relations & Marketing

Creating a Culture of Assessment: HCC’s Use of Data to Drive Institutional Success

At HCC, assessment isn’t just a box to check. It’s a continuous loop of review and data-driven decision-making. Whether at the institutional, departmental, or course level,… Read more


Public Relations & Marketing

Wired to Learn: How Jordan Thompson Found His Spark

Jordan Thompson loves to learn, but he wasn’t always aware of that fact. “My strengths didn’t come out in high school,” he shared. “I had no idea that I loved learning, because I… Read more


Public Relations & Marketing

A Mother's Determination: The Drive Behind Andrea Ramirez Kirkpatrick

Andrea Ramirez Kirkpatrick’s journey to success is one of remarkable resilience. Though she has overcome immense challenges throughout her 39 years, she struggles to fully embrace… Read more


Public Relations & Marketing, Featured

Charting Her Own Path: Jayda Sandridge in Pursuit of Her Goals

Don’t be fooled by Jayda Sandridge’s calm and measured demeanor; she knows exactly what she wants in life and isn’t afraid to pursue it.

“I’ve always wanted to be a… Read more


TRiO: Upward Bound

HCC holds reception for TRIO Upward Bound students

Hagerstown Community College recently held its annual TRIO Upward Bound Reception. The event represents an end-of-the-year celebration for the TRIO Upward Bound students and their… Read more


English and Humanities Division, Featured

HCC Dance Company open for auditions

Auditions for HCC’s Dance Company are open for the fall 2025 semester. HCC's Dance Company is comprised of seasoned dancers who learn and perform multiple styles of dance.

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