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Students currently enrolled in the Healthcare Management bachelor’s degree at Houston City College (HCC) can seamlessly pursue their master’s degree in a healthcare-related major with American College of Education (ACE) thanks to a formal new partnership.

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.

HCC Chancellor Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D., has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Western Regional Chief Executive Officer Award by the Association of Community College Trustees. 

HCC has announced that Dr. Lisa Alcorta has joined HCC as vice chancellor of student services, effective Aug. 18, 2025.

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.

The HCC team is excited about a new development that affords HCC graduates and former students the opportunity to maintain existing and foster new connections.

Houston City College has launched a new Mold Maker Apprenticeship Program in partnership with Alcon, the global eye care leader.

When the doors for registration open, Dr. Laura Jakubowski’s HCC chemistry classes fill up in a hurry. That’s because students who share intel on professors know what to expect: an educator who treats students warmly, listens closely to their questions and finds creative ways to make even the most complex concepts click.

HCC Emergency Medical Services program has been recognized as the top EMS education program in Texas, according to a comprehensive analysis of 2024 National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.