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Rebecca Reilly showing at the Yost Art Exhibit March 3-April 2, 2026.

Reilly on Exhibit in Yost Gallery

March 10, 2026 | By Stephanie Peterson

The Walter Yost Art Gallery is proud to host artist, Rebecca Reilly as the current exhibit. Reilly explained, “My latest work has been focused on the idea of the interweaving of the universe. Time. Fate. Objects. In using recycled materials, they are given a new chapter, a new life. Reusing...

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Scottie Gold Initiative Wins NASPA Award - group photo of Sarah Wood, Dr. Jennifer Schiller, President Bowhay, and Dean of Students Lexy Clark

Scottie Gold Initiative Wins National NASPA Award

February 25, 2026 | By Stephanie Peterson

Highland Community College is proud to announce that its innovative Scottie Gold Initiative has been named the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding...

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Fall 2025 President & Dean's Honor Roll graphic includes the President's Seal and a photo of three students sitting out on the campus lawn.

President and Dean's Honor Roll List for Fall 2025

February 20, 2026 | By Stephanie Peterson

President and Dean's Honor Roll List for Fall 2025 Below is a list of students at Highland Community College that have made the President and...

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HCCTC Students to Attend BPA National Leadership Conference in Nashville

HCCTC Students to Attend BPA National...

February 27, 2026

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...

2026 Drum Major for Justice Award Winners Stacey Jones, Employee Recipient; Christopher Lackey, Community Recipient; and Karis Larson, Student Recipient. Photo of the three winners together, holding their awards.

Highland Community College Presents...

February 16, 2026

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...

Patrick Larsen at Yost Art Gallery Monday-Friday 9am-3pm from January 12-February 20, 2026

Larsen Now Showing in Yost Art Gallery

February 10, 2026

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...

Directory photo of Lucas Hunziger with title

Hunziger Recognized as Rising Star

October 2, 2025

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,...

Yost Art Gallery presents Mistakes and Progress by Caitlin Penny, event flyer with image of two foxes from one of the artists collection.

‘Mistakes and Progress’ Exhibit...

August 13, 2025

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 KACC Meeting in Atchison with a photo of the event during lunch

HCC Hosts Statewide Meeting of Kansas...

June 5, 2025

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...

News of the College, Carnegie Classification of institutions of Higher Education.

Carnegie Classifications Designates...

May 22, 2025

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...

News of the College Group of the BPA students at the National Leadership Conference

HCCTC Students Recognized at the Business...

May 19, 2025

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,...