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This summer, Houston City College is launching S.O.A.R., a new 10‑week, AI‑powered accelerator designed to help early‑stage businesses grow faster, operate smarter, and compete in a rapidly changing marketplace. The program—hosted at the HCC Central Campus Center for Entrepreneurship—is set to start next month. It is seeking participants from across Houston, Pearland and surrounding communities.

In Fall 2025, Zamar Jefferson packed up and drove cross-country from Los Angeles to Houston with one goal in mind: to build a career in fire service. Determined to turn that ambition into action, he applied to the Houston Fire Department (HFD) and enrolled in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program at HCC.

HCC is joining institutions across the country in celebrating Community College Month, a national campaign that spotlights the vital role community and technical colleges play in driving workforce development and expanding economic opportunity.

HCC's annual Artificial Intelligence Innovation Symposium and Expo on Wednesday, April 1, will bring together industry leaders, educators and students for a day of insight, collaboration and hands‑on exploration at the HCC West Loop campus.

HCC invites prospective students and families to Eagle Preview Day on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at select HCC campuses across the district.

Houston City College (HCC) has received $2 million in funding from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, to expand artificial intelligence programs, train more instructors and boost the greater Houston region’s pipeline of students entering fast-growing AI and robotics careers.

Whether you are starting your college journey or returning to finish what you started, Houston City College (HCC) is ready to help you move forward. On Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., HCC will host a systemwide Enrollment Showcase at multiple campuses across Houston.

Houston Dynamo FC and Houston City College (HCC) announced a new partnership, uniting two of the city’s community-focused organizations to create meaningful educational, workforce and community opportunities across the greater Houston area.

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.