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Known for her bright energy and team spirit, Madison brings positivity and collaboration to every environment. Dedicated and compassionate, Madison is eager to begin her career as a pharmacy technician, where her attention to detail and patient-centered care will shine. With her passion for pharmacy and commitment to making a difference, she is ready to bring both skill and heart to the healthcare community. ⎯ Janet Pena, Pharmacy Technician program director

From college to career!: Tearriyona Tynes, Respiratory Therapy, Class of 2025, is starting career as a respiratory therapist with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center.

It had been eight years since Clariza Reyes fully finished a semester in college, and after one semester at HCC, the 28-year-old Interior Design student is now a Gucci Changemaker. While taking part in HCC’s Interior Design program over the Spring 2025 semester, Reyes applied for the renowned fashion designer company’s Gucci Changemakers Scholarship and was selected as one of just 10 scholarship recipients – the only Gucci Changemaker from a community college.

HCC Interior Design student Clariza Reyes was announced as one of Gucci’s 2025 Changemakers by the renowned luxury fashion brand.

Max is one of the kindest, hardworking students we have ever had in the program. He excels academically and perseveres through challenging times. Max is simply a joy to be around. He will make an excellent physical therapist clinician. ⏤ Dr. Michele Voight, Physical Therapist program director

From Medical Laboratory Technician to Medical Laboratory Scientist: Meet Maria Angel, Class of 2019, and find out how HCC Coleman College placed her on a career path to success!

Kelley Vo is a remarkable Medical Laboratory Technician student whose perseverance and positivity have left a lasting impression on everyone around her. Despite facing significant personal challenges, she consistently showed up with a sunny disposition and a genuine eagerness to learn and support others. Her resilience, coupled with her unwavering enthusiasm, made her a bright presence in the classroom and a reliable team player among her peers. ⎯ Karlien Smith, Medical Lab Tech program director

Ten years later, April Cage, Class of 2015, is thriving as a senior physical therapist assistant and site coordinator of clinical education for a major hospital system in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center.

Four students from HCC Coleman College set a precedent as the first students from a two-year institution to attend the National School of Tropical Medicine (NSTM) at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) Summer Institute June 9-20, 2025.

"Takia has truly exemplified leadership and dedication as a student in Surgical Technology and in her role as the ASTSA National Student Representative and Vice President of the 2025 Surgical Technology Club Cohort. Her active participation as a member of the Surgical Technology Advisory Committee and College Activity Board, alongside her commitment to tutoring fellow students, highlights her remarkable commitment to both her academic and professional community." - Melissa Bruton