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excerpt: "HCC In the News Archive June 2026 06/06 President’s Community Brief: Looking ahead to fall semester at HCC May 2026 05/28 Registration open for HCC Foundation golf tournament 05/19 County manager presents budget plan for FY26-27 05/18 Junior commissioners complete program’s first year 05/15 Elliott elected to Girl Scouts NC Coastal Pines board 05/15 Jones takes oath to become next RRGSD superintendent 05/15 HCC celebrates Class of 2026 at 59th Annual Commencement Ceremony (RR Daily Herald) 05/15 Name change for NCHS 05/11 HCC Board of Trustees Tuesday May 26, 2026 05/08 HCC celebrates the Class of 2026 (RR Spin) 05/07 Dozens […]"
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HCC in the News - Halifax Community College

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# HCC In the News

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![HCC names new dean of Business, Transfer, ...](https://www.rrspin.com//images/61526hcc.png)
## [HCC names new dean of Business, Transfer, ...](https://www.rrspin.com/hcc/29059-hcc-names-new-dean-of-business-transfer-and-service-careers.html)

Sarah Prezioso has begun her tenure as dean of Business, Transfer, and Service Careers at Halifax...

[Read more](https://www.rrspin.com/hcc/29059-hcc-names-new-dean-of-business-transfer-and-service-careers.html)![HCC joining community college planning ins...](https://www.rrspin.com/)
## [HCC joining community college planning ins...](https://www.rrspin.com/hcc/29019-hcc-joining-community-college-planning-institute.html)

Halifax Community College has been invited to be part of the inaugural cohort of the North Caroli...

[Read more](https://www.rrspin.com/hcc/29019-hcc-joining-community-college-planning-institute.html)![Registration open for HCC Foundation golf ...](https://www.rrspin.com/)
## [Registration open for HCC Foundation golf ...](https://www.rrspin.com/hcc/28993-registration-open-for-hcc-foundation-golf-tournament.html)

The Halifax Community College Foundation will host its 17th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, Sep...

[Read more](https://www.rrspin.com/hcc/28993-registration-open-for-hcc-foundation-golf-tournament.html)![Elliott elected to Girl Scouts — NC Coasta...](https://www.rrspin.com//images/education/girlscoutsnccp-green.png)
## [Elliott elected to Girl Scouts — NC Coasta...](https://www.rrspin.com/hcc/11797-elliott-elected-to-girl-scouts-nc-coastal-pines-board.html)

Girl Scouts — North Carolina Coastal Pines has elected HCC President Patrena Benton Elliott to it...

[Read more](https://www.rrspin.com/hcc/11797-elliott-elected-to-girl-scouts-nc-coastal-pines-board.html)![HCC Board of Trustees: Tuesday, May 26, 2026](https://www.rrspin.com//images/education/hccnew.png)
## [HCC Board of Trustees: Tuesday, May 26, 2026](https://www.rrspin.com/hcc/11777-hcc-board-of-trustees-tuesday-may-26-2026.html)

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Halifax Community College Board Of Trustees will conv...

[Read more](https://www.rrspin.com/hcc/11777-hcc-board-of-trustees-tuesday-may-26-2026.html)

Archive

June 2026

06/06 [President’s Community Brief: Looking ahead to fall semester at HCC](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/opinion/columns/president-s-community-brief-looking-ahead-to-fall-semester-at-hcc/article_89277003-9886-5df6-874d-973297faa865.html#tncms-source=login)

May 2026

05/28 [Registration open for HCC Foundation golf tournament](https://rrspin.com/hcc/28993-registration-open-for-hcc-foundation-golf-tournament.html)

05/19 [County manager presents budget plan for FY26-27](https://www.rrspin.com/news/11812-county-manager-presents-budget-plan-for-fy26-27.html)

05/18 [Junior commissioners complete program's first year](https://www.rrspin.com/county-page/11808-junior-commissioners-complete-programs-first-year.html)

05/15 [Elliott elected to Girl Scouts NC Coastal Pines board](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11797-elliott-elected-to-girl-scouts-nc-coastal-pines-board.html)

05/15 [Jones takes oath to become next RRGSD superintendent](https://rrspin.com/news/11796-jones-takes-oath-to-become-next-rrgsd-superintendent.html)

05/15 [HCC celebrates Class of 2026 at 59th Annual Commencement Ceremony (RR Daily Herald)](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/community/education/hcc-celebrates-class-of-2026-at-59th-annual-commencement-ceremony/article_a253d6b4-f796-5d31-afe9-04286c23dac1.html)

05/15 [Name change for NCHS](https://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/news/name-change-for-nchs-99d713cf)

05/11 [HCC Board of Trustees Tuesday May 26, 2026](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11777-hcc-board-of-trustees-tuesday-may-26-2026.html)

05/08 [HCC celebrates the Class of 2026 (RR Spin)](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11773-hcc-celebrates-the-class-of-2026.html)

05/07 [Dozens of community colleges gather at the General Assembly to advocate for Propel NC enrollment growth funding](https://www.ednc.org/5-7-2026-dozens-of-community-colleges-gather-at-the-general-assembly-to-advocate-for-propel-nc-enrollment-growth-funding/)

05/06 [PTK celebrates another successful academic year](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11764-ptk-celebrates-another-successful-academic-year.html)

05/02 [HCC honors Health Sciences graduates at pinning ceremony](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/community/education/hcc-honors-health-sciences-graduates-at-pinning-ceremony/article_8c119b20-cf56-5beb-b5d5-14102176962a.html)

05/02 [President’s Community Brief: Spring momentum and celebrating the Class of 2026](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/opinion/columns/president-s-community-brief-spring-momentum-and-celebrating-the-class-of-2026/article_4f545192-4a1f-5ca6-84f9-2e900c91c0c7.html)

05/01 [HCC hosts first TRIO Awards Gala](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11744-hcc-hosts-first-trio-awards-gala.html)

05/01 [HCC, ECU sign dental hygiene articulation agreement](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11743-hcc-ecu-sign-dental-hygiene-articulation-agreement.html)

April 2026

04/28 [Author holds local book signing](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/community/valley/author-holds-local-book-signing/image_ccd3cc8c-fdba-5ea1-b22e-c1e89d3b7ecd.html)

04/27 [NCSO deputy honored for academic excellence, dean's list placement](https://rrspin.com/news/11724-ncso-deputy-honored-for-academic-excellence-deans-list-placement.html)

04/27 [HCC IT student awarded $2,500 Chick-fil-A scholarship (RR Daily Herald)](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/community/education/hcc-it-student-awarded-2-500-chick-fil-a-scholarship/article_7d78f20e-59e7-5458-829e-234ef75aff8f.html)

04/27 [Halifax Academy senior honored for college pathway achievement (RR Daily Herald)](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/community/education/halifax-academy-senior-honored-for-college-pathway-achievement/article_b088037f-8bf8-5fc0-897f-0166e6a45139.html)

04/27 [HCC SBC closing National Small Business Week with outdoor event](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11723-hcc-sbc-closing-national-small-business-week-with-outdoor-event.html)

04/27 [Federal grant opens for colleges to establish on-campus child care programs](https://www.ednc.org/4-27-2026-federal-grant-opens-for-colleges-to-establish-on-campus-child-care-programs/)

04/23 [Morris first HA student to complete HCC career, college pathway program (RR Spin)](https://www.rrspin.com/hcc/11709-morris-first-ha-student-to-complete-hcc-career-college-pathway-program.html)

04/22 [HCC IT student gets $2,500 CFA scholarship (RR Spin)](https://www.rrspin.com/hcc/11708-hcc-it-student-gets-2-500-cfa-scholarship.html)

04/04 [President’s Community Brief: A season of growth, achievement and opportunity](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/opinion/columns/president-s-community-brief-a-season-of-growth-achievement-and-opportunity/article_fe3a1dcd-ab96-58a0-a261-0fb09f6dc1b9.html)

04/02 [Three Northampton Early College students heading for Governor's School](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11627-three-northampton-early-college-students-heading-for-governors-school.html)

March 2026

03/31 [HCC earns 2026–2027 Military Friendly School Silver designation](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11618-hcc-earns-26-27-military-friendly-school-silver-designation.html)

03/31 [HCC students selected for Northeast 4-H District leadership roles](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/community/education/hcc-students-selected-for-northeast-4-h-district-leadership-roles/article_39dcd14a-1c4c-516b-8ad5-32c8ab46b5b1.html)

03/28 [Notable Nods: March 28](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/community/education/notable-nods-march-28/article_9bf132a1-46f9-5e19-bb50-f62b4c95c258.html)

03/26 [HCC nursing students get up-close look at EastCare operations](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11601-hcc-nursing-students-get-up-close-look-at-eastcare-operations.html)

03/23 [HCC recognized by Achieving the Dream as a Leader College](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/community/valley/hcc-recognized-by-achieving-the-dream-as-a-leader-college/article_6658cebb-4090-5c81-8919-fdb46ab97da2.html)

03/17 [HCC summer/fall President’s and Dean’s List students](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11575-hcc-summer-fall-presidents-and-deans-list-students.html)

03/16 [The Heart of Halifax Festival brings art, music, and community to Halifax County](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/news/local/the-heart-of-halifax-festival-event-brings-art-music-and-community-to-halifax-county/article_5ea2499d-4440-58cb-b76a-d5006755c937.html)

03/10 [Notable Nods: March 10](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/community/notable-nods-march-10/article_e4ab4934-16bd-5a93-b253-2cea56ecfc20.html)

03/05 [President’s Community Brief: Advancing opportunity, celebrating impact, and building our future together](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/opinion/columns/president-s-community-brief-advancing-opportunity-celebrating-impact-and-building-our-future-together/article_6f25dcae-469c-53b5-8165-038df1268689.html#tncms-source=login)

03/05 [HCC designated a 2026 Leader College](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11528-hcc-designated-a-2026-leader-college.html)

February 2026

02/25 [Alfonso passes national exam for nursing educators](https://www.rrspin.com/hcc/11494-alfonso-passes-national-exam-for-nursing-educators.html)

02/24 [Meeting workforce needs: NC community colleges launch and expand high-cost health care programs](https://www.ednc.org/meeting-workforce-needs-nc-community-colleges-launch-and-expand-high-cost-health-care-programs/)

02/23 [HCC advocates for student success, workforce development at summit](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/community/education/hcc-advocates-for-student-success-workforce-development-at-summit/article_dcdf4214-36f5-5d25-b4d8-ee66952f003d.html)

02/19 [Summit gives HCC opportunity to discuss college's needs](https://www.rrspin.com/hcc/11468-summit-gives-hcc-opportunity-to-discuss-colleges-needs.html)

02/11 [HCC implements Enhanced Alert Status](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/news/local/hcc-implements-enhanced-alert-status/article_abac2465-ddf4-4b5d-b292-5720cfe15d09.html)

02/09 [Buffaloe named HCC commencement speaker](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11425-buffaloe-named-hcc-commencement-speaker.html)

02/07 [President’s Community Brief: Building pathways, celebrating excellence, and investing in student futures](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/opinion/columns/president-s-community-brief-building-pathways-celebrating-excellence-and-investing-in-student-futures/article_12a78951-a050-52ab-9be6-0c582acd6c98.html#tncms-source=login)

January 2026

01/13 [Wanted: CDL students and instructors](https://www.ccdaily.com/2026/01/wanted-cdl-students-and-instructors/)

01/12 [Community college student parents need child care. Here’s how colleges can help.](https://www.ednc.org/community-college-student-parents-need-child-care-how-colleges-can-help/)

01/12 [HCC announces new PathWays agreement with UNCW](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/community/education/hcc-announces-new-pathways-agreement-with-uncw/article_12d5040e-fc8f-50d5-81e4-7b44aaddf8ed.html)

01/05 [Bringing the Capital to the Constituents is tomorrow](https://www.warrenrecord.com/news/article_a52b2806-01dd-428d-bf98-882938ac64ef.html)

01/03 [President’s Community Brief: A new year of promise and possibility](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/opinion/columns/president-s-community-brief-a-new-year-of-promise-and-possibility/article_16dde089-c0ed-54e4-9d5e-45fed37f3ac7.html)

December 2025

12/29 [The year in review: 2025](https://rrspin.com/news/11256-the-year-in-review-2025.html)

12/06 [President’s Community Brief: A year of purpose, partnership, and progress — 2025 reflections](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/opinion/columns/president-s-community-brief-a-year-of-purpose-partnership-and-progress-2025-reflections-from-the/article_a7397001-102b-5764-9890-fd61e2520c64.html)

November 2025

11/25 [Local students explore career opportunities](https://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/news/local-students-explore-career-opportunities-b7cf53f1)

11/17 [HCC receives $20,000 gift from First Citizens Bank](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/news/local/hcc-receives-20-000-gift-from-first-citizens-bank/article_c3644243-d103-5b02-ae5f-ae73735e35bf.html)

11/14 [HCC selects 25-26 SGA officers](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11113-hcc-selects-25-26-sga-officers.html)

11/07 [Rep. Pierce to host inaugural Eastern NC Civics Bowl](https://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/news/rep-pierce-to-host-inaugural-eastern-nc-civics-bowl-9ba9ffd7)

11/03 [Flood honored for work in academic librarianship](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11069-flood-honored-for-work-in-academic-librarianship.html)

11/01 [The Current of Time: An Oral History of Weldon premieres at Halifax Community College](https://www.weldoninaction.com/blog/the-current-of-time-an-oral-history-of-weldon-premieres-at-halifax-community-college?fbclid=IwY2xjawOCyCNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEepah-Cl-15nJSYVNXz2BAtXSQdySjk6A5CTKKSPBjsJ9EZlzgtWLG2b-yJAs_aem_5qRSaqnEZhBqmu5J4uK8Wg)

11/01 [Weldon oral history documentary premieres at HCC](https://rrspin.com/news/11064-weldon-oral-history-documentary-premiers-at-hcc.html)

11/01 [HCC hosts Day of Discovery in recognition of National Manufacturing Month](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/community/education/hcc-hosts-day-of-discovery-in-recognition-of-national-manufacturing-month/article_ecf69054-7694-5a8d-921b-5782d545201a.html)

11/01 [President’s Community Brief: Honoring service, celebrating opportunity, and giving thanks](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/opinion/columns/president-s-community-brief-honoring-service-celebrating-opportunity-and-giving-thanks/article_3fc9d533-6ad3-5f85-992b-bd274dd2cec0.html)

October 2025

10/30 [HCC selected as one of 200 institutions to compete for $1 million Aspen Prize](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11044-hcc-selected-as-one-of-200-institutions-to-compete-for-1-million-aspen-prize.html)

10/29 [HCC Winter Mini Semester starts Dec. 1](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11045-hcc-winter-mini-semester-starts-dec-1.html)

10/28 [Halifax Community College announces new guaranteed admissions partnership with NC State](https://www.witn.com/2025/10/28/halifax-community-college-announces-new-guaranteed-admissions-partnership-with-nc-state/)

10/28 [20 N.C. community colleges eligible for 2027 Aspen Prize](https://www.ednc.org/10-28-2025-20-nc-community-colleges-eligible-for-2027-aspen-prize/)

10/28 [HCC enters partnerships with WCU, NCSU](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11039-hcc-enters-partnerships-with-wcu-ncsu.html)

10/28 [HCC named Aspen Prize Top 200 College (PDF)](https://files.constantcontact.com/42694eea901/b54f64fe-8cbf-4c11-b0e9-706e37434d4c.pdf)

10/27 [Day of Discovery 2025 (PDF)](https://files.constantcontact.com/42694eea901/2eb0eed3-ba39-4e60-bd01-bba8b077b966.pdf)

10/27 [HCC early registration for Spring semester begins Nov. 19](https://rrspin.com/hcc/11032-hcc-early-registration-for-spring-semester-begins-nov-19.html)

September 2025

09/06 [President’s Community Brief: HCC, Your College, Our Community](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/opinion/columns/president-s-community-brief-hcc-your-college-our-community/article_d69c1d41-7d2a-56a8-b0eb-434704c02c0e.html)

August 2025

08/19 [HCC Trio program renewed for another five-year cycle](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10795-hcc-trio-program-renewed-for-another-five-year-cycle.html)

08/06 [HCC offering new skilled trades academic program](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10754-hcc-offering-new-skilled-trades-academic-program.html)

08/04 [HCC Foundation sets annual golf tournament](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10745-hcc-foundation-sets-annual-golf-tournament.html)

08/02 [President’s Community Brief: Welcome Back and Welcome Home](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/opinion/columns/president-s-community-brief-welcome-back-and-welcome-home/article_b75970cb-6f1a-54f0-9b0e-59d56f3afa27.html)

July 2025

07/30 [Founder's Week Picnic will feature health resources](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10727-founders-week-picnic-will-feature-health-resources.html)

07/25 [National Night Out events planned locally](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/news/local/national-night-out-events-planned-locally/article_4319ff0c-dd1c-596b-81ec-801245021c7c.html)

07/21 [Top vocational schools in US ranked 2025](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/07/21/top-vocational-schools-in-us-ranked-2025/84497925007/)

07/08 [President’s Community Brief: Summer 2025 and Beyond](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/opinion/columns/president-s-community-brief-summer-2025-and-beyond/article_6885365e-ddc7-54c2-ad77-55a8ac4f0faf.html)

June 2025

06/26 [HCC presented with Congressional Record](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10612-hcc-presented-with-congressional-record.html)

06/26 [Brown named VP of Academic, Student Success at HCC](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10613-brown-named-vp-of-academic-student-success-at-hcc.html)

06/13 [HCC Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer and Jonathan Furr](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10569-hcc-alumni-spotlight-jennifer-and-jonathan-furr.html)

06/11 [NFP workshop highlights hard topics in healthcare](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10559-nfp-workshop-highlights-hard-topics-in-healthcare.html)

May 2025

05/26 [Newsmakers – Community College Daily](https://www.ccdaily.com/2025/05/newsmakers-321/)

05/21 [HCC Alumni Spotlight: Raequan Outlaw](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10482-hcc-alumni-spotlight-raequan-outlaw.html)

05/20 [HCC Alumni Spotlight: Raequan Outlaw (HalifaxCC.edu)](https://halifaxcc.edu/alumni-spotlight-raequan-outlaw/)

05/19 [EdNC’s analysis of models to provide early childhood education on the campuses of community colleges](https://www.ednc.org/edncs-analysis-of-models-to-provide-early-childhood-education-on-the-campuses-of-community-colleges/)

05/17 [ECU Health North Hospital honors nurse with DAISY Award](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/community/valley/ecu-health-north-hospital-honors-nurse-with-daisy-award/article_26acec04-849c-58e2-af7a-cf9317856559.html)

05/09 [President urges HCC grads to go boldly forward](https://www.rrspin.com/hcc/10437-president-urges-hcc-grads-to-go-boldly-forward.html)

05/09 [Halifax Community College holds 58th Annual Commencement (LinkedIn)](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/halifax-community-college-holds-58th-annual-fpbhe/)

05/09 [Celebrating National Apprenticeship Day: Makiyah S. Phillips Completes Early Childhood Apprenticeship (PDF)](https://files.constantcontact.com/42694eea901/dd6199e6-6002-4b78-876a-aaca4bcdc429.pdf)

05/07 [Halifax Community College’s Annual School of Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony Reinforces Healthcare Workforce Expansion (PDF)](https://files.constantcontact.com/42694eea901/6adb8afa-dfa3-483a-9cca-67346cc179f9.pdf)

05/05 [Head Start Fun Day celebrates early childhood experiences](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10416-head-start-fun-day-celebrates-early-childhood-experiences.html)

05/03 [President’s Community Brief: Celebrating Community Colleges #BestDecisionEver](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/opinion/columns/president-s-community-brief-celebrating-community-colleges-bestdecisionever/article_ee9284e2-a2a7-5f51-b7f4-7fc1f3c1c84e.html)

05/01 [CADA Head Start at HCC Hosts Family Fun Day: "Building Childhood Memories That Last a Lifetime" (PDF)](https://files.constantcontact.com/42694eea901/230289be-e205-4fad-8f4a-4f304c1eff01.pdf)

April 2025

04/24 [PTK spreads Easter cheer to center residents, staff](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10371-ptk-spreads-easter-cheer-to-center-residents-staff.html)

04/24 [HCC launches Better Skills, Better Jobs campaign](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10368-hcc-launches-better-skills-better-jobs-campaign.html)

04/15 [HCC a qualified school for Golden LEAF scholarship funds](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10336-hcc-a-qualified-school-for-golden-leaf-scholarship-funds.html)

04/09 [Cherry named HCC commencement speaker](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10310-cherry-named-hcc-commencement-speaker.html)

04/08 [President's Community Brief: Rev Up and Roll Out for Spring](https://rrdailyherald.com/opinion/columns/president-s-community-brief-rev-up-and-roll-out-for-spring/article_6e6d1d61-19e6-54a6-9508-2863eb6e4e0e.html)

04/08 [HCC earns Military Friendly School Gold designation](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10304-hcc-earns-military-friendly-school-gold-designation.html)

04/02 [Caldwell CC benefits from HCC, Surry efforts](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10278-caldwell-cc-benefits-from-hcc-surry-efforts.html)

March 2025

03/26 [Elliott appointed to trustees advisory committee](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10251-elliott-appointed-to-trustees-advisory-committee.html)

03/20 [Nominating period open '25 for Progressive Community Awards](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10225-nominating-period-open-25-for-progressive-community-awards.html)

03/18 [Lake Gaston Area (NC) Links celebrate Heart Health Month: Black Family Wellness Expo set for Saturday](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/community/valley/lake-gaston-area-nc-links-celebrate-heart-health-month-black-family-wellness-expo-set-for/article_7c7b5ad3-e52b-5b77-8222-ba391c1c02bd.html)

03/18 [HCC joins NC Reconnect to engage adult learners](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10210-hcc-joins-nc-reconnect-to-engage-adult-learners.html)

03/17 [Halifax Community College to Promote Better Skills, Better Jobs to Engage More Adult Learners](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a8MPkL1RVAgDB2NKirpABM4w_vc6aHoY/view)

03/03 [Why the relationships between superintendents and community college presidents matter](https://www.ednc.org/why-the-relationships-between-superintendents-and-community-college-presidents-matters/)

03/01 [President's Community Brief: Empowering futures, strengthening communities](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/opinion/columns/president-s-community-brief-empowering-futures-strengthening-communities/article_bb419f5e-e185-5a90-963d-09b51ca9b92e.html)

February 2025

02/01 [HCC presents Celebrating Black Excellence for Black History Month](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/news/local/hcc-presents-celebrating-black-excellence-for-black-history-month/article_ca519242-6a26-5873-b388-b687d2a6bb0c.html)

January 2025

02/10 [Rep. Pierce to host town hall at HCC](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/news/local/rep-pierce-to-host-town-hall-at-hcc/article_92e3aa31-9099-5060-b7fb-345ffb1e53a4.html)

01/30 [HCC's Celebrating Black Excellence, stamp dedication set](https://rrspin.com/hcc/10013-hcc-s-celebrating-black-excellence-stamp-dedication-set.html)

01/28 [HCC President, Deans list students](https://rrspin.com/hcc/9999-hcc-president-deans-list-students.html)

01/28 [HCC encourages support for local businesses: Initial program begins Tuesday](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/news/local/hcc-encourages-support-for-local-businesses-initial-program-begins-tuesday/article_ea433528-b561-5d61-b54e-5a6ed6330500.html)

01/17 [Partnership with White Motors brings Ford ACE Program to HCC](https://rrspin.com/hcc/9961-partnership-with-white-motors-brings-ford-ace-program-to-hcc.html)

December 2024

12/17 [As Cooper celebrates NC’s workforce, look back at how the governor showed up at community colleges](https://www.ednc.org/as-cooper-celebrates-ncs-workforce-look-back-at-how-the-governor-showed-up-at-community-colleges/)

12/17 [HCC African American Heroes nominating period open](https://rrspin.com/hcc/9861-hcc-african-american-heroes-nominating-period-open.html)

12/09 [HCC receives $500,000 grant for new dental program](https://rrspin.com/hcc/9818-hcc-receives-500-000-grant-for-new-dental-program.html)

12/05 [HCC board honors Brewer](https://rrspin.com/hcc/9805-hcc-board-honors-brewer.html)

12/05 [First Citizens donates $20K to HCC](https://rrspin.com/hcc/9799-first-citizens-donates-20k-to-hcc.html)

12/05 [Four new members appointed, two reappointed to HCC board](https://rrspin.com/hcc/9796-four-new-members-appointed-two-reappointed-to-hcc-board.html)

12/01 [Small Business Center honored for arts initiative](https://rrspin.com/hcc/9800-small-business-center-honored-for-arts-initiative.html)

November 2024

11/27 [HCC trustees honor Wray](https://rrspin.com/hcc/9779-hcc-trustees-honor-wray.html)

11/22 [HCC inducts students at PTK honor society ceremony](https://rrspin.com/hcc/9758-hcc-inducts-students-at-ptk-honor-society-ceremony.html)

11/22 [Mock trial brings HCC departments together](https://rrspin.com/hcc/9759-mock-trial-brings-hcc-departments-together.html)

July 2024

07/10 [HCC begins early childhood apprenticeship program](https://rrspin.com/hcc/9174-hcc-begins-early-childhood-apprenticeship-program.html)

June 2024

06/25 [ED awards $15M to community colleges to help rural students](https://www.ccdaily.com/2024/06/ed-awards-15m-to-community-colleges-to-help-rural-students/)

06/20 [Six colleges join forces for July career fair](https://rrspin.com/hcc/9108-six-colleges-join-forces-for-july-career-fair.html)

06/11 [HCC sets annual foundation golf tournament in September](https://rrspin.com/hcc/9069-hcc-sets-annual-foundation-golf-tournament-in-september.html)

May 2024

05/13 [HCC honors employee service at luncheon](https://rrspin.com/hcc/8943-hcc-honors-employee-service-at-luncheon.html)

05/11 [HCC awards 280 graduates degrees, credentials](https://rrspin.com/hcc/8940-hcc-awards-280-graduates-degrees-credentials.html)

05/10 [HCC honors achievements during community awards ceremony](https://rrspin.com/hcc/8933-hcc-honors-achievements-during-community-awards-ceremony.html)

05/09 [HCC health sciences grads honored during pinning ceremony](https://rrspin.com/hcc/8925-hcc-health-sciences-grads-honored-during-pinning-ceremony.html)

05/09 [ECU North's Harrell HCC commencement speaker](https://rrspin.com/hcc/8924-ecu-north-s-harrell-hcc-commencement-speaker.html)

April 2024

04/26 [HCC PTK inducts 21 new members](https://rrspin.com/hcc/8866-hcc-ptk-inducts-21-new-members.html)

04/25 [HCC embarks upon first wellness fair](https://rrspin.com/hcc/8858-hcc-embarks-upon-first-wellness-fair.html)

04/22 [HCC adding evening classes for Practical Nursing Program](https://rrspin.com/hcc/8839-hcc-adding-evening-classes-for-practical-nursing-program.html)

04/09 [HCC, Wesleyan sign transfer agreement](https://rrspin.com/hcc/8787-hcc-wesleyan-sign-transfer-agreement.html)

March 2024

03/18 [HCC students get visit from UNC Carolina Air Care crew](https://rrspin.com/hcc/8678-hcc-students-get-visit-from-unc-carolina-air-care-crew.html)

03/12 HCC receives grant focused on advanced manufacturing workforce

02/27 [HCC Students Conduct Mock Juvenile Disposition Hearing](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2024/02272024a.pdf)

02/05 [Nomination Period for HCC African American Heroes Awards is Now Open](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2024/02052024a.pdf)

January 2024

01/24 [Halifax Community College Campus Police Chief Sworn In](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2024/01242024b.pdf)

01/24 [Halifax Community College and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Forge Medical Laboratory Science Strategic Agreement](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2024/01242024a.pdf)

01/16 [Halifax Community College announces students who earned President’s List or Dean’s List at the end of the Summer and Fall 2023 semesters](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2024/01162024a.pdf)

01/03 [HCC College Embarks on 2024 with a Day of Professional Development](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2024/01032024a.pdf)

December 2023

12/15 [HCC Nursing and Criminal Justice Departments collaborate for Mock Trial](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/12052023a.pdf)

12/04 [HCC Hosts 15th Annual American Indian Heritage Month Ceremony](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/12042023.pdf)

12/01 [Halifax Community College Receives $25,000 Donation from First Citizens Bank](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/12012023.pdf)

November 2023

11/06 [Halifax Community College Recognizes Dr. Michael Williams for Outstanding Service to the College](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/11062023.pdf)

August 2023

08/31 [Distinguished Leaders Reappointed and Welcomed as Trustees for HCC](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/08312023.pdf)

08/01 [HCC to host Presidential Inauguration and Founders Day Week Activities](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/08012023.pdf)

July 2023

07/20 [Halifax Community College Holds Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/07202023.pdf)

07/06 [Halifax Community College Announces Instant Admission Day](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/07062023a.pdf)

June 2023

06/12 [Halifax Community College Announces Free Allied Health Summer Camp for Rising 6th – 8th Graders](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/06122023a.pdf)

06/06 [HCC to host Presidential Inauguration during Founders Day Week](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/06062023a.pdf)

May 2023

05/17 [Phi Theta drops off summer donations to Halifax County's Department of Social Services](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/05172023a.pdf)

05/13 [HCC Holds 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/05132023a.pdf)

05/11 [HCC Holds School of Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/05112023a.pdf)

05/10 [HCC inducts 25 new members into Phi Theta Kappa](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/05102023c.pdf)

05/10 [Halifax Community College announces students who earned President’s List or Dean's List at the end of the Spring 2023 semester](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/05102023b.pdf)

05/10 [HCC Celebrates Employees During Employee Appreciation Day](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/05102023a.pdf)

April 2023

04/21 [Local Community College Leaders Advocate For Systemwide Priorities in State’s Capital](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/04212023a.pdf)

04/18 ["A Mixed Methods Study to Understand the Perceptions of ADN Graduates Concerning Nursing Faculty Attrition and the Impact on Student Success" by Dr. Kelly Traylor Eller, EdD, MSN, RN](https://www.ncccfa.org/_files/ugd/aa391a_242b80ef96ca461eb20d61d0769de379.pdf)

04/18 [Proposed county budget contains 8 percent employee adjustment](https://www.rrspin.com/news/7259-proposed-county-budget-contains-8-percent-employee-adjustment.html)

04/17 [A community college president’s return home and her vision for the future](https://www.ednc.org/a-community-college-presidents-return-home-and-her-vision-for-the-future/)

04/13 [Halifax Community College Hosted Campus Visit with John M. Belk Endowment and EDNC](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/04132023.pdf)

March 2023

03/29 [Halifax Community College to Hold 56th Annual Commencement](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/03292023a.pdf)

03/27 [HCC hosts Golden Leaf Foundation](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/03272023a.pdf)

03/17 [HCC’s new president visits Northampton Commissioners](https://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/2023/03/17/hccs-new-president-visits-northampton-commissioners/)

January 2023

01/03 [Halifax Community College announces students who earned President’s List or Dean’s List at the end of the Fall 2022 semester](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/01032023a.pdf)

01/03 [Phi Theta Kappa delivers holiday extravaganza at Northampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2023/01032023b.pdf)

October 2022

10/30 [HCC's Phi Theta Kappa inducts 13 new members](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/10302022a.pdf)

10/28 [HCC to Host 14th Annual American Indian Heritage Month Ceremony to be held at Halifax Community College](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/10282022a.pdf)

10/20 [HCC to Celebrate Scholarship Recipients and Donors](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/10202022a.pdf)

10/07 [HCC to Host A Public Service Career Fair](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/10072022a.pdf)

September 2022

09/20 [HCC to Celebrate Its 55th Annual Founders Day](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/09202022a.pdf)

09/06 [HCC to Celebrate Constitution Day on September 9](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/09062022a.pdf)

August 2022

08/18 [Presidential Search Announcement & Invitation to Complete an Electronic Survey (Progress Report #1)](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/08182022a.pdf)

July 2022

07/26 [Halifax Community College announces students who earned President's List or Dean's List at the end of the Summer 2022 semester](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/07262022a.pdf)

May 2022

05/09 [Halifax Community College readies for 55th commencement ceremony, welcomes NC Senator Milton F. “Toby” Fitch as speaker](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/05092022a.pdf)

05/05 [Halifax Community College, East Carolina University sign transfer agreement to streamline criminal justice program pathway](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/05052022a.pdf)

05/04 [Halifax Community College provides WestRock apprenticeship training](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/05042022a.pdf)

April 2022

04/28 [Halifax Community College celebrates Phi Theta Kappa spring induction](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/04212022a.pdf)

04/21 [Educational Partnerships Drive Job Success](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/04212022a.pdf)

March 2022

03/25 [Halifax Community College Hosts Allied Healthcare Job Fair](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/03252022.pdf)

03/24 [Halifax Community College Earns
2022-2023 Military Friendly® School Designation](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/03242022.pdf)

03/21 [Halifax Community College Hosts Women’s History Guest Lecturer](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/03212022.pdf)

03/10 [Educational Partnerships Help Adult Students Achieve CDL Credentials](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/03102022.pdf)

03/08 [Halifax Community College Adopts Mask Optional Status](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/03082022.pdf)

03/04 [Cada Head Start at Halifax Community College Earns National Accreditation](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/03042022.pdf)

February 2022

02/22 [Halifax Community College to Salute Local African American Heroes](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/02222022a.pdf)

02/15 [Halifax Community College to Host Native Residents of the Roanoke Valley in Healthcare Careers](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/02152022a.pdf)

02/14 [Halifax Community College Welcomes US Congressman GK Butterfield to Campus for Black History Month Lecture](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/02142022a.pdf)

02/09 [Halifax Community College Names Dr. David Forester Acting President](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/02092022a.pdf)

02/07 [Halifax Community College Welcomes Trailblazing Journalist Shauna Singletary Williams for Virtual Lecture](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/02072022a.pdf)

January 2022

01/31 [Halifax Community College Announces the Passing of Dr. Michael A. Elam, President of HCC](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2022/01312022a.pdf)

December 2021

12/21 [Halifax Community College Announces President’s List and Dean’s List Achievements](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/12212021.pdf)

12/16 [Phi Theta Kappa honor society spreads holiday cheer among residents at Northampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/12162021.pdf)

12/01 [US Air Force Heritage of America Band ‘Hope for the Holidays’ Concert at Halifax Community College Canceled](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/12012021.pdf)

November 2021

11/30 [Halifax Community College Celebrates Phi Theta Kappa Fall Induction](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/11302021.pdf)

11/23 [Halifax Community College Hosts ‘Hope for the Holidays’ Concert Featuring US Air Force Heritage of America Band](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/11232021.pdf)

11/05 [Apache and Black Hawk Helicopters to Land on Halifax Community College Campus Grounds for Nov. 9 U.S. Military Expo](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/11052021.pdf)

October 2021

10/21 [Halifax Community College Hosts Inaugural Veterans Celebrations](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/09132021.pdf)

September 2021

09/28 [Halifax Community College, Local Nurse Caregiver Agency Share National Award Targeting Support of New Moms, Children Under Age Two](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/09282021.pdf)

09/13 [Halifax Community College Celebrates 54th Founders’ Day, Hosts Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for New Campus Building](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/09132021.pdf)

July 2021

07/14 [Griffin Presidential Scholars Program Endowed Scholarship Fund Reaches $100,000 Mark](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/07142021a.pdf)

June 2021

06/29 [HCC and the Community Come Together](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/06292021a.pdf)

06/24 [RAMP East becomes an official pre-apprenticeship program](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/06242021a.pdf)

May 2021

05/07 [Halifax Community College will host its 2021 graduation commencement ceremonies online](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/05052021a.pdf)

05/05 [HCC holds its Recognizing Academic Excellence and
Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/05052021b.pdf)

05/05 [PTK donates summer donations to Halifax County’s Department of Social Services](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/05052021a.pdf)

April 2021

04/20 [Halifax Community College will host Dr. Miguel Cardona, U.S. Secretary of Education as the 2021 Graduation commencement speaker](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/04202021a.pdf)

04/19 [Halifax Community College to resume normal operations on May 17, 2021](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/04192021b.pdf)

04/19 [HCC holds Phi Theta Kappa spring induction](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/04192021a.pdf)

February 2021

02/05 [Halifax Community College to kick off its new series “Highlighting Native Resident of the Roanoke Valley” during Black History Month on February 11th](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/02052021a.pdf)

02/01 [HCC to open its Black History Month Activities on February 4th with its 14th Annual Stamp Dedication](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/02012021a.pdf)

January 2021

01/28 [What Legacy Are You Leaving?](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2021/01282021a.pdf)

November 2020

11/04 [HCC Receives No Recommendations from SACSCOC On-Site Reaffirmation Committee](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2020/11042020a.pdf)

October 2020

09/09 [Life saving technology donated for EMT, Fire, Police and the citizens of Roanoke Valley](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2020/10052020a.pdf)

September 2020

09/09 [HCC Receives Donation from Enviva Northampton](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2020/09092020a.pdf)

July 2020

07/22 [Re-Opening Procedures from Dr. Michael Elam](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2020/07222020b.pdf)

07/22 [HCC to Host Educational Summit](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2020/07222020a.pdf)

May 2020

05/05 [HCC Recognizes Distinguished Service of Faculty and Staff](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2020/05052020a.pdf)

April 2020

04/14 [Halifax Community College Small Business Center Receives Creating New Economies Fund Grant](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2020/04242020a.pdf)

04/14 [HCC Reopens for Essential Business Services](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2020/04142020a.pdf)

04/01 [HCC to Temporarily Suspend Essential Business Services and Campus Access for Cleaning](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2020/04012020a.pdf)

March 2020

03/27 [HCC Continues Online Instruction from Home](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2020/03272020a.pdf)

03/16 [HCC Suspending All Face-to-Face Instruction](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2020/03182020a.pdf)

03/16 [HCC Shifting to Online Instructional Delivery](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2020/03162020a.pdf)

03/16 [HCC under Normal Operations, Restrictions in Place](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2020/03132020a.pdf)

February 2020

02/28 [HCC to Host Progressive Communities Awards Dinner](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2020/02282020a.pdf)

02/20 [Twelve Local African-American Heroes Selected at HCC](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2020/02202020a.pdf)

02/18 [HCC to Host Two-Part Climate Change Lecture Series](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2020/02182020b.pdf)

02/18 [UPDATE: HCC to Host TRiO Day and College Expo](https://halifaxcc.edu/Halifacts/PressRel/2020/02182020a.pdf)