Hagerstown Community College

1946 society member with equipment

Jack Drooger giving tour

Jack giving tour

Dr. Klauber speaking at brunch table

HCC’s 1946 Society recently gathered for its third annual brunch in the new D.M. Bowman Family Workforce Training Center.🍽️

Members heard from Dr. Klauber about exciting opportunities this space will bring to the community and took a behind-the-scenes tour of the building.

Dr. Klauber and Paul Frey holding award

Award on desk

HCC received the Distinguished Service Award at the recent Washington County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. Thanks for the recognition!👏

Cassandra Booker with large check

The HCC Foundation, Inc. awarded HCC theater major Cassandra Booker the newly endowed Grace Dull Memorial Scholarship, making her the first recipient of the award.

Read more: www.hagerstowncc.edu/news/hcc-foundation-names-first-recipient-grace-dull-memorial-scholarship

Professor Schwartz speaking

Panel of attorneys

Student asking question in mic

Attorney speaking

HCC’s political science club hosted a Constitution Day celebration earlier this week with a presentation on the “Constitutional and Civil Liberties” by attorneys Gina Cirincion, Mikhaila Mc Nicolls, and Angela Oetting. 📜

Matthew Walker

HCC 2025 graduate Matthew Walker has been selected to receive the prestigious Kelly Access Opportunity Scholarship through the University System of Maryland. He will receive $4,000 per year for two years.👏

Read more: www.hagerstowncc.edu/news/hcc-grad-matthew-walker-receives-usm-scholarship

HCC employees at its a blessing to be a blessing

HCC employees at its a blessing to be a blessing

HCC employees at its a blessing to be a blessing

HCC employees at its a blessing to be a blessing

HCC employees volunteered at It’s a Blessing to be a Blessing for today’s United Way Day of Caring!

Carlee Ranalli dean of PIE

Creating a Culture of Assessment: HCC’s Use of Data to Drive Institutional Success🎓📈

Read the full article: www.hagerstowncc.edu/news/creating-culture-assessment-hccs-use-data-drive-institutional-success

Golf carts lined up for shotgun start

Group of four golfers

HCC President Klauber and HCC staff in front of golf carts

Two people on golf cart

HCC hosted its 32nd Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament last Friday. Thanks to all who came out for a beautiful day on the course to support HCC students!⛳️👏

Fausto speaking on stage

Kepler theater filled with people

Fausto speaking on stage

Kepler theater filled with people

HCC was thrilled to host national speaker, Fausto Castellanos earlier this week as a part of the Washington Goes Purple initiative.💜

Watch the recording of this presentation at www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZZTKeit680.

Paul Jozik

Honoring Legacy: The Birth of the HCC Faculty Emeriti Memorial Scholarship💰

Last summer, Professor Tom Crawford sat beside Professor Emeritus Paul Jozik at an HCC Alumni Association meeting...

Read more: www.hagerstowncc.edu/news/honoring-legacy-birth-hcc-faculty-emeriti-memorial-scholarship

Selfie of environmental club

Group of club students under tree

Hands holding dogwood seeds

Students picking seeds out of trees

HCC’s Environmental Club had its first meeting of the semester yesterday and collected almost two pounds of native dogwood seeds!

The seeds will ultimately be delivered to the MD state tree nursery to contribute to the Maryland 5 Million Trees Initiative.🌳

police academy graduates in group on stage

graduate receiving award

graduate speaking at podium

group of police offices

Congratulations to the Washington County Police Academy Class 10 for graduating recently!👮‍♀️Stay safe and continue to serve the community with pride.

View the full photo album: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCt1oi

Jordan Thompson at Bowman Training Center

Wired to Learn: How Jordan Thompson Found His Spark⚡️

“I always liked working with my hands and I wanted a field that would be safe from automation.”

That led him to the Barr Construction Institute (BCI).

Read Jordan’s story at www.hagerstowncc.edu/news/wired-l...

Labor Day college closed sept 1

HCC will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.🇺🇸

Three students at event

Two students eating at table

Student with pizza and green Pom Pom

Two students in line for pizza

The first week of classes has been a blast — students enjoyed a Welcome Back Lunch in the AC&T Student Center today!🍕🥤

Andrea and Trisha in HCC building

A Mother’s Determination: The Drive Behind Andrea Ramirez Kirkpatrick📚

“I had always worked as a cleaning lady or in the fields,” Andrea recalled. “Education wasn’t an option for me, but I wanted more for my son.”

Read Andrea’s story: www.hagerstowncc.edu/news/mothers...

HCC faculty at table at event

people getting food from buffet

President Klauber speaking at podium

HCC faculty listening to speakers

HCC employees attended the annual Faculty Dinner last week. The fall semester is already off to a great start!🙌

HCC new student orientation assembly in theater

HCC new student orientation campus tour

HCC new student orientation three students posing

HCC new student orientation student with ID card

500+ new students and their guests filled campus at last week’s New Student Orientation!

Welcome to all of the fresh faces, HCC is happy to have you 📚🤩

HCC RN class spring 2025

HCC LPN class spring 2025

For the first time ever, both the HCC registered nursing (RN) and licensed practical nursing (LPN) students who took the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) between the dates of July 1, 2024 and June 30 2025, received a 100% pass rate!👏🎉🩺

Deans list

The Summer 2025 Dean’s List has been published — congratulations to all! 👏

Find your name: www.hagerstowncc.edu/hcc-deans-list

Fall credit classes start next week!🍂

HCC offices will be open on Saturday, August 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for your last minute needs.

Jayda in scrubs in hospital hallway

Charting Her Own Path: Jayda Sandridge in Pursuit of Her Goals🏥

“I’ve always wanted to be a physician,” Jayda said. “I knew I could finish my undergraduate degree faster by attending the Middle College.”

Read Jayda’s story: hagerstowncc.edu/news/charting-…

HCC student art on display

HCC student art on display

HCC student art on display

HCC student art on display

Come check out what drawing and printmaking students created this summer! 🎨🖼️

The HCC Summer Art Exhibition is on display until September 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F, in the Kepler Center.

Windows being cleaned at HCC

Windows being cleaned at HCC

Windows being cleaned at HCC

Windows being cleaned at HCC

Nothing says “fresh start” like a clear view! Campus is getting spruced up for the fall semester, which starts in just two weeks.🧼🫧

3 students on HCC campus

Do you speak French?🇫🇷

The HCC Program of Adult Literacy Services is looking to hire a French-speaking student worker office assistant for the fall semester!

Learn more & apply at secure6.saashr.com/ta/6160104.c....

Group of TRIO students at HCC

Hagerstown Community College recently held its annual TRIO Upward Bound Reception. 👏

The event is a celebration for the TRIO Upward Bound students and their achievements during the 2024-25 school year.📚

Read more & see the list of students at www.hagerstowncc.edu/news/hcc-hol....

Job seekers interacting with representatives at employer and vendor tables

Job seekers interacting with representatives at employer and vendor tables

Job seekers interacting with representatives at employer and vendor tables

Job seekers interacting with representatives at employer and vendor tables

HCC hosted a construction trades career fair at the new D.M. Bowman Family Workforce Training Center this week. 🙌🚧

Attendees met with local employers, learned about registered apprenticeship opportunities through Barr Construction Institute, and discovered construction trades programs at HCC!

HCC dance students on stage

HCC dance students on stage

HCC dance students on stage

HCC dance students on stage

HCC Dance Company auditions are open for the fall 2025 semester!💃

🩰One-credit course
👯‍♀️Mondays & Wednesdays | 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
✨For students majoring in dance & who plan to continue dance as a career

To schedule a try-out, contact Amanda Chesnut at amchesnut@hagerstowncc.edu.

This year’s HCC retirees were celebrated at a luncheon yesterday. Congratulations & thank you to these employees:

✨Paula Kessler, assistant professor of mathematics, 30+ years of service

✨Petra Friedrich, TRiO student support services advisor, 10+ years of service

group of HCC employees in classroom

HCC employees participated in the FEMA Crisis Management Affecting Institutions of Higher Education training conducted by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) over the past two days.

Safety of students, employees, and community members is the top priority at HCC.