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When Aracely Salas graduated from Heights High School in 2023, she already knew her future would involve beauty and business. What she didn’t know was how quickly HCC could help put her on the path toward her dream of owning a salon.

HCC today unveiled a bold new logo and brand identity during its Fall Convocation, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for one of the nation’s largest community colleges. The reveal came after months of planning and collaboration, with the new look designed to capture the spirit, values and vision of the institution as it prepares for the future.

HCC Chancellor Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D., has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Western Regional Chief Executive Officer Award by the Association of Community College Trustees. 

HCC has announced that Dr. Lisa Alcorta has joined HCC as vice chancellor of student services, effective Aug. 18, 2025.

The HCC team is excited about a new development that affords HCC graduates and former students the opportunity to maintain existing and foster new connections.

When the doors for registration open, Dr. Laura Jakubowski’s HCC chemistry classes fill up in a hurry. That’s because students who share intel on professors know what to expect: an educator who treats students warmly, listens closely to their questions and finds creative ways to make even the most complex concepts click.

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, HCC will hold an election to fill three (3) HCC Board of Trustees positions in geographic districts I, II and VII.

Notice of cancellation of Houston Community College Trustee Elections for November 7, 2023

On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Houston Community College System (HCC) will hold an election to fill three (3) HCC Board of Trustees positions in geographic districts IV, V, and IX.