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Highland Community College Sees 12.3% Increase in Student Enrollment
Highland Community College (HCC) has reported a 12.3% increase in student enrollment for the Fall 2026 semester, according to preliminary 20th-day enrollment data released September 30 by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR). The early data shows HCC serving 2,579 students this fall, compared...
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HCC Secures Transformational Title III Investment September 24, 2026 | By President Vincent Bowhay
Highland Community College has been selected for a Title III Strengthening Institutions Program grant to support One Highland: Powering Rural...
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Scottie Gold wins award from Rural Community College Alliance September 16, 2026 | By Melissa Bower
Highland Community College’s “Scottie Gold” initiative won an Innovation and Access Award from the Rural Community College Alliance. Scottie...
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HCCTC Students to Attend BPA National...
Students from Highland Community College Technical Center (HCCTC) have qualified to attend the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference in Nashville after strong performances at the BPA State Leadership Conference held Feb. 18–21, 2026, in Wichita. Students representing HCCTC...
Highland Community College Presents...
Highland Community College presented its annual Drum Major for Justice Awards on Wednesday, Feb. 4, honoring three individuals whose lives reflect service, compassion, and a commitment to justice. This year’s recipients include HCC student Karis Larson, HCC employee Stacey Jones and community...
Larsen Now Showing in Yost Art Gallery
The Walter Yost Art Gallery is proud to host artist and potter Patrick Larsen as the current exhibit.Patrick Larsen is a production potter from Weston, Missouri. After completing his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in ceramics at Missouri Western State University in 2015, Larsen began operating...
Hunziger Recognized as Rising Star
HIGHLAND, Kan. – Lucas Hunziger, Vice President of Technical Education at Highland Community College (HCC), has been recognized with the prestigious Rising Star Award by the Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA). The RCCA Rising Star Award recognizes emerging leaders at rural community colleges,...
‘Mistakes and Progress’ Exhibit...
The Yost Art Gallery at Highland Community College in Highland, Kansas, is currently showcasing “Mistakes and Progress,” an exhibition by artist Caitlin Penny. The exhibit will be on display through Friday, March 7. Caitlin Penny is a relief printmaker who specializes in reduction printmaking,...
HCC Hosts Statewide Meeting of Kansas...
HIGHLAND, KS – Highland Community College (HCC) proudly hosted the Kansas Association of Community Colleges (KACC) meeting from May 29 to May 31, 2025, bringing together trustees and presidents from all 19 community colleges across the state. Held on HCC's Atchison Campus, the multi-day event...
Carnegie Classifications Designates...
HIGHLAND, KS – Highland Community College (HCC) has been designated as an “Opportunity College and University” by the Carnegie Classifications. The designation recognizes HCC as a national model for advancing student success and long-term economic outcomes. The Opportunity Colleges and...
HCCTC Students Recognized at the Business...
Students from Highland Community College Technical Center (HCCTC) Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter were among the nearly 7,000 attendees representing nearly 800 school chapters who attended the 2025 BPA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, May 7-11. While in Orlando,...