Jackson County Student Utilizes Benefits of Taking Online Classes
Kirsten Reicherter, HCC Online student, knows the benefit of taking online classes at her own pace.... Read More
Faculty Spotlight: Tamela Biswell
Tammy Biswell brings a life full of experience to her new position as an instructor in the Early Childhood program at the HCC Wamego Center. In addition to a degree in Vocational Home Economics Education, she has experience as a licensed Nursing Home Administrator and Family and Consumer Sciences in... read more »
Faculty Spotlight: Ron Adams
Ron Adams has been teaching Physics, as well as Astronomy, at Highland Community College for more than 20 years. His office is located on the Highland Campus. After graduating from Purdue University, he earned M.S. degrees from both Miami University and the University of Arkansas. Ron ... read more »
Alpha Zeta Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Raises Funds for Young Cancer Survivors
Phi Theta Kappa sponsored a Pink Out during HCC’s Homecoming Week to support Breast Cancer Awareness. In addition to holding fundraising events in the cafeteria and at the football game, students also reached out to the local community for support. Through their efforts, they raised $1,000 to ... read more »
Johanning Awarded Outstanding Service Award
Mary Johanning, Adult Education Director, was awarded an Outstanding Service Award from the Kansas Department of Commerce in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Heartland Works. Mary has been working in Adult Education for over 35 years. She and her husband Marlin reside in ... read more »
Area Businesses Attend Major Mayhem
The Student Success Center (SSC) hosted Major Mayhem on Wednesday, Sept. 21 in Walters Wellness Center. Professionals from the area visited with students to represent their profession. Highland students spoke with professionals in the areas of real estate, social work, nursing, business, politic... read more »
Highland Art Guild Attends Gallery Opening
Highland Art Guild students attended the gallery opening of contemporary printmakers Heinrich Toh and Norman Akers at the Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art (AKMA) in St. Joseph on Friday, Sept. 16. “The Highland Art Guild strives to enrich student experiences during their time here at Highland... read more »
College Planning Conference for Area High Schools
Walters Wellness Center on the campus of Highland Community will be a busy place on Monday, Oct. 3. College admissions representatives and high school juniors and seniors will cover the courts to share information about post-secondary education. “This is a wonderful opportunity for local h... read more »
Students Participate in National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Highland Community College’s Adult Education students will participate in the National Adult Education and Family Literacy (NAEFL) week. NAEFL week is next week, Sept. 19-23, and Highland students are enhancing participation with a student-developed spirit week. “We are so excite... read more »
Former HCC Trustee Leaves a Legacy
The Highland Community College Foundation is grateful for the generosity demonstrated by Richard Stahl for including the Foundation in his estate plans. As a former Board of Trustee, he saw first-hand the many needs of the College not funded by traditional revenue sources. Dick was born and... read more »
HCC Hosts KSHSAA Spirit Spreader & Safety Meeting
Over 30 Kansas junior high and high school cheer and dance teams with approximately 300 students will attend the annual Spirit Spreader and Safety Meeting in the Walters Wellness Center at Highland Community College on Friday, Sept. 9. HCC Spirit Squad Head Coach, Michelle Johnson Hurd said... read more »
