Episode 29: Welcome From Our New President Dr. Patrena Benton Elliot.

Happy New Year Patriots! To kick off the new year we were fortunate to meet with our new president Dr. Patrena Benton Elliot. Dr. Elliot serves as the first female president of Halifax Community College. She shared a wonderful message during our Spring 2023 Convocation and we wanted to make sure that this message was […]

Episode 28: Phlebotomy w/ Ms. Barley

This episode is about the Phlebotomy program offered at HCC. Ms. Barley shares the program requirements and expectations for those who are interested in considering our program. Also she shares the details about the license test and chances of employment after completing our phlebotomy program.  

Episode 27: ECSU 2+2 Teacher’s Prep Partnership w/ Dr. Stephenson

This episode is about the wonderful partnership we have with ECSU. Dr. Stephenson shares a wealth of knowledge about the programs in the partnership we have with ECSU and her passion for growth in teachers here in the Roanoke Valley & beyond. We hope that you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed creating […]

Episode 26: Medical Laboratory Technology w/Lonnie Barker

This episode is about the Medical Laboratory Technology program here at HCC. Mr. Lonnie Barker joins us to talk about the MLT program and our partnership with Winston Salem State University for students who want to pursue a bachelors degree after finishing with us. He gives a wealth of knowledge about the program and talks […]

Episode 25: Business Administration w/ Dr. Eze

This episode is about the Business Administration program here at HCC. Dr. Eze shares the details about the program and the various pathways within its umbrella.

Episode 24: Criminial Jusice Technology w/ Gary Redding

This episode is about the Criminal Justice Technology Program here at HCC. Mr. Redding shares with us the pathways with the program and our partnerships.

Episode 23: Healthy Boundaries

This episode is a discussion that our Success Coach had with two students about healthy boundaries.

Episode 22: Tools For Success w/ Ms. Tabb

On this episode Ms. Tabb, the Success Coach here at HCC talks with Justin Owens about the resources for student success. Justin is a Cyber Security major and is expected to graduate in May of 2023. Take the time to listen to the resources that we have here at HCC that is guiding Justin in […]

Episode 21: Distance Learning Services with Mrs. Pitchford

This episode is about the distance learning services we have here at HCC. You will also gain insight on how to navigate through Blackboard and Self Service once you are enrolled as a student. 

Episode 20: Student Support Services

This episode is about the services offered through our Student Support Services department.

NORMAL ALERT STATUS

Halifax Community College has returned to Normal Alert Status.

We appreciate the cooperation, patience, and responsiveness shown by our students, faculty, staff, and community partners during the brief Enhanced Alert period.

Your commitment to safety helps us maintain a secure learning environment for everyone.

#HalifaxCC #CampusSafety

Halifax Community College will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, February 5th, 2026.

Halifax Community College will operate remotely for Students, Faculty and Staff on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026. Continue to monitor communications for further updates.

Out of an abundance of caution, HCC will operate in a remote status for all students, faculty, and staff on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Please continue to monitor official HCC communications for updates. Stay safe and warm.

Halifax Community College will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026. Updates will continue to be shared via HCC alerts, website, social media, and local news. Stay Safe.

Halifax Community College will operate on a 2-hour delay, Thursday January 29, 2026 due to inclement weather.

Due to campus conditions, Halifax Community College will transition to a remote learning and work environment on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Please continue to monitor HCC email, website, and social media for updates and remain safe.

Due to inclement weather, Halifax Community College will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Students should check Blackboard for assignments. Please continue to monitor HCC Alerts via text, email, and news updates. Stay safe.

Halifax Community College will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026 due to inclement weather.

Due to weather conditions, Halifax Community College will be on Remote Learning for Students, Faculty, and Staff, Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Due to expected inclement weather conditions, Halifax Community College will transition to Remote Status for Students, Faculty, and Staff beginning at noon today, Dec. 8, 2025.

Attention, Students, Faculty, & Staff:

Due to pending inclement weather, Halifax Community College will operate under a Remote Learning status, December 5, 2025.

HCC Has Extended Hours!

The Student Affairs team will extend hours from August 18 to 21, operating 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is to support students with admissions, financial aid, and course registration needs that fall outside regular operating hours.

HCC TO CLOSE AT 12 NOON

MARCH 5, 2025

Due to severe weather expectations: HCC will close at 12:00 noon today 3/5/2025. Please be safe