Hudson County Community College Class of 2017 Reflects the Diversity and Determination of the County's Population5/17/2017 - The College’s 40th Annual Commencement exercises will be held this Thursday, May 18 at NJPAC; 1,129 students in this year’s graduating class.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to present Joseph D. Sansone with the HCCC 2017 Heritage Award5/17/2017 - The award will be presented at the College’s 40th Annual Commencement Exercises this Thursday, May 18. Former Presidential Candidate, Governor Howard Dean, will deliver the keynote speech.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Names 16-Year-Old Reyhan Lalaoui Valedictorian of the Class of 20175/16/2017 - Commencement exercises are set for this Thursday, May 18. Former Presidential Candidate, Gov. Howard Dean, will deliver the keynote speech; Joseph Sansone will be presented with the HCCC 2017 Heritage Award.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Senior Vice President Paula Pando One of Just 40 Nationwide Admitted to 2017-2018 Aspen Presidential Fellowship5/3/2017 - Hudson County Community College Senior Vice President Paula Pando One of Just 40 Nationwide Admitted to 2017-2018 Aspen Presidential Fellowship Jennifer Christopher, 201-360-4061, jchristopher@hccc.edu or Roger Jones, 201-200-1080, rj@jonesandassociatescommunications.com May 2, 2017, Jersey City, NJ – HudsonRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College Freezing Tuition Rates for Students Registered by June 304/19/2017 - Eligible students will pay the 2016-2017 tuition rates for 2017 Summer II and Fall classes if they register by June 30.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Hosting Job Fair in Jersey City on Tuesday, April 184/17/2017 - The event, which is being sponsored by M&T Bank, is open to Hudson County Community College students and all Hudson County residents; nearly 90 employers are participating.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Nursing Program Graduates Rank in State’s Top 10 of Passing NCLEX Exam4/5/2017 - New Jersey Board of Nursing reports 93.75% of HCCC Registered Nursing Program grads pass the NCLEX licensure exam on their first try.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Announces Plans for 2017 Commencement Ceremonies4/5/2017 - Former Presidential Candidate, Gov. Howard Dean, will deliver the keynote speech; Joseph Sansone to receive the HCCC 2017 Heritage Award.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Hold First Annual ‘Food for Thought’ Conference on Sustainability, Community Gardening and Farm-to-Table3/29/2017 - The event will be held on Wednesday, April 5 at the College’s Culinary Arts Institute.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Hosting Job Fair in Union City on Wednesday, April 53/28/2017 - The event, is open to Hudson County Community College students and all Hudson County residents; 40 companies are participating.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Hold Two Open Houses This April3/27/2017 - HCCC team will assist in completing and submitting the FAFSA and admission applications; the College’s application fee will be waived for those who apply at the Saturday, April 1 and 29 events.Read Full Story
Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell to Speak at Hudson County Community College3/27/2017 - The March 30 event, ‘An Afternoon with Anne Burrell,’ is part of the College’s 2016-17 Lecture Series.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Celebrate the Legacy of Georgia Brooks with a Private Reception3/22/2017 - The March 28 event honoring the memory of the College’s own Georgia Brooks, a LGBTQIA+ advocate, is held in conjunction with the exhibit, ‘A World Where We Belong.’Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Division of Non-Traditional Programs to Hold Its Fourth Annual ‘Girls in Technology’ Symposium3/21/2017 - 200 young women from Hudson County middle and high schools will be in attendance at the daylong event on March 23Read Full Story
The Hudson County Community College Center for Business & Industry to Celebrate Students Completing Supply Chain Management Program3/17/2017 - Ready to Work New Jersey grant covered training for the 16 students; TAACCCT grant funded LINCS program provided certification exam fees.Read Full Story
Study Finds New Jersey Community Colleges Help Students Save the Most Tuition Money in the Nation3/8/2017 - Study Finds New Jersey Community Colleges Help Students Save the Most Tuition Money in the Nation.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College New Exhibition, ‘A World Where We Belong,’ Celebrates Self-Understanding and Belonging3/3/2017 - The exhibition honors the memory of the College’s own Georgia Brooks, a LGBTQIA+ advocate.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Features the Work of 11 Women Artists in ‘Quantum Overdrive!’3/1/2017 - New exhibition spotlights the universal connection between the artists showing throughout March, Women’s History Month; the opening reception will be held this Friday.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Invites Constituents to Join #NJCC1st Movement2/22/2017 - On Monday, March 6, Hudson County Community Collegewill join New Jersey’s community colleges to launch the New Jersey’s Community Colleges 1st social media campaign to promote community college quality and affordability in New Jersey. Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Ranked in Top 10 of New Jersey Colleges and Universities for Social Mobility2/22/2017 - ‘The Equality of Opportunity Project’ ranks HCCC in the top 120 of 2,200 U.S. higher education institutions; the College is the only community college in New Jersey’s top 10 colleges and universities.Read Full Story
HCCC Announces Fall 2016 Full-Time Dean’s List1/27/2017 - HCCC Announces Fall 2016 Full-Time Dean’s List Communications, (201) 360-4060 JERSEY CITY, N.J. / January 27, 2017 — Hudson County Community College announced that 532 full-time students were eligible for the Dean’s List for the Fall 2016 semester. Full-time degree students who have completed all Academic FRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College Announces the Opening of ‘Hip-Hop Utopia: Culture + Community’1/23/2017 - The exhibit celebrates the art and influence of the hip-hop movement.Read Full Story
Experience Art This Spring at Hudson County Community College1/19/2017 - The College’s Department of Cultural Affairs Spring programming includes exhibitions, dance classes, lectures, film screenings, discussions and even a ‘Senior Prom’ – all open to the general public at no charge.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation Spring 2017 Subscription Dining Series to Resume in February1/19/2017 - The renowned program – now in its seventh year – provides area residents and business people with elegant, affordable dining; proceeds benefit deserving HCCC students.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Unveil New Health Skills Lab This Friday Morning12/15/2016 - Training in the new lab will prepare area residents for high-skilled, well-paying jobs where workers are in demand. Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Art Students to Make Their Presentations Friday Morning12/14/2016 - Hudson County Community College Art Students to Make Their Presentations Friday Morning Jennifer Christopher 201-360-4061 jchristopher@hccc.edu December 13, 2016, Jersey City, NJ – On Friday, December 16 th , Fine Arts and Computer Arts students from Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will display theirRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Hold Festivities Honoring 250 New Graduates12/13/2016 - Thursday evening reception and dinner will celebrate the Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Invites Community to a Holiday Marketplace the Afternoon of December 10th12/5/2016 - The event will showcase great gift buys from local vendors and businesses, and includes music, Santa, scavenger hunt, photo booths, holiday cultural corner, free apple cider and cocoa, and much more; Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation19th Annual Holiday Gala Will Take Place This Thursday, December 111/28/2016 - Harrison Mayor James Fife and Community Leader Joseph Napolitano, Sr. will be honored; unique dining experience will celebrate the community’s diversityRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation Invites Community to Attend the 19th Annual Holiday Gala11/4/2016 - At the December 1st fundraiser, ‘A Gala Dining Experience,’ the College and Foundation will honor James A. Fife and Joseph M. Napolitano, Sr. with 2016 Distinguished Service Awards.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Host Open House on Saturday, October 29 at the College’s Journal Square Campus10/28/2016 - A full roster of activities is planned to help acquaint prospective students with the College. Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation to Hold Its Sixth Annual ‘Taste of Fall’ Fundraiser on October 2710/21/2016 - Proceeds from the event will go toward scholarships for HCCC students from Harrison, Kearny, East Newark and North Arlington.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Help Prospective Students in Completing the 2017-2018 FAFSA10/21/2016 - Four FREE workshops are scheduled at the College’s Journal Square Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Host Fall Job and Internship Fairs for HCCC Students10/14/2016 - October 18 and November 2 events feature nearly four dozen potential employers from a broad range of industries.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Seeks Vendors for Holiday Marketplace10/11/2016 - December 10th event provides local business people with an opportunity to showcase and sell their goods; contest for best holiday-themed table.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation Announces Its Fall 2016 Subscription Dining Series9/29/2016 - The acclaimed program resumes this Friday and proceeds for eight consecutive weeks with the option to reserve for just 2 - 6 guests; Read Full Story
This Is the Last Week to Apply to the Leadership Development Program, ‘Lead Hudson County’9/29/2016 - There are just a few more slots available for future leaders to participate in this robust and unique 9-month program; application deadline is Friday, October 7.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Offer Classes and Concerts Featuring Broadway Stars9/28/2016 - Community members are invited to participate in FREE classes and Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College and Fairleigh Dickinson University to Sign Agreement for ‘HCCC-FDU Scholar Program’9/15/2016 - New dual-admission agreement will enable students pursuing degrees at HCCC to realize at least a 40% reduction in the FDU tuition rate and other incentives; signing scheduled for Monday, September 19 at 2 p.m.Read Full Story
Political Strategist and Analyst Ana Navarro Will Be the First Speaker in the Hudson County Community College 2016-17 Lecture Series9/1/2016 - Ms. Navarro will appear at the College on Thursday afternoon, September 29; the lecture is open to the public and there is no charge for admission.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Announces New Initiative, ‘Lead Hudson County: Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today’8/31/2016 - HCCC is now recruiting future leaders to participate in Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Honor the 15th Anniversary of September 11, 2001 with ‘9/11 Remembrance’8/29/2016 - The September 9 event will feature recollections in words and images by members of the Hudson County community as well as photos by Mickey MathisRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College Invites the Entire Community to View ‘Mickey Mathis: World Trade Views’8/29/2016 - The exhibit of hauntingly beautiful images of the Twin Towers and the new World Trade Center now open; there is no charge for admissionRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Receive Association of Community College Trustees Regional Equity Award8/22/2016 - The award will be presented at the ACCT Leadership Conference in October; HCCC now a finalist for the national Read Full Story
HCCC Announces Spring 2016 Full-Time Dean’s List7/18/2016 - HCCC Announces Spring 2016 Full-Time Dean’s List Communications, (201) 360-4060 JERSEY CITY, N.J. / July 18, 2016 — Hudson County Community College announced that 530 full-time students were eligible for the Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 semester. Full-time degree students who have completed alRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College Brings the ‘Sweet Life’ for Area Residents to Enjoy6/22/2016 - Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation Announces Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser6/9/2016 - Proceeds from the Monday, July 11th event will benefit HCCC students Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Accepting Applications for Hudson County Government Scholarships that Cover Tuition and Fees6/9/2016 - Board of Chosen Freeholders will award merit- and need-based scholarships to new and returning HCCC studentsRead Full Story
Steven Michael Galarza Named Valedictorian of Hudson County Community College Class of 20165/18/2016 - The Union City resident will address the graduates and their families Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Partners with the New Jersey Army National Guard for the ‘Educate the Educator’ Program5/18/2016 - HCCC administrators, faculty and staff will board a Black Hawk helicopter in Liberty State Park on the morning of May 24 and travel to Fort Dix for an information session on the Army National Guard benefits for HCCC students.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College 2016 Graduates Come from Near and Far, All Are ‘HCCC Proud’5/17/2016 - The College will hold its 39th Annual Commencement Exercises this Thursday evening; the Class of 2016 is the largest graduating class Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Present Former NJCU Professor Dr. Howard Parish with the HCCC 2016 Heritage Award5/17/2016 - The award will be presented during the College’s 39th Annual Commencement Ceremonies this Thursday; the College will graduate its largest class ever that evening.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Hold Its 39th Annual Commencement Ceremonies on May 195/16/2016 - The Class of 2016 is the largest graduating class in the College’s history; Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Be Presented with 2016 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award This Friday Morning5/4/2016 - HCCC is the first higher education institution in New Jersey to be awarded this honor.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Host Law Day Conference4/28/2016 - May 2 event, ‘Miranda – More than Words,’ is open to the general public; Dr. Saul Kassin of John Jay College of Criminal Justice is the guest speaker.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College and New Jersey Symphony Orchestra present free Bollywood chamber concert4/25/2016 - Five-piece ensemble performs Bollywood classics. Event is free and open to the public. Concert made possible through PSEG Foundation partnership. Fri, May 6, at Benjamin J. Dineen III & Dennis C. Hull Gallery in Jersey CityRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Host Open House on Saturday, April 30 at the College’s Journal Square Campus.4/21/2016 - A full roster of activities is planned to help acquaint perspective students with the College; ‘Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Open House & Marketplace’ also scheduled for that day.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Host Its First Annual LGBTQIA Conference on April 8th4/4/2016 - The conference will examine the issues facing today’s LGBTQIA community and the concept of “coming to the table”; the event is open to the general public.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Hold Official Rededication of Campus Store4/1/2016 - April 7 event to mark the opening of the larger College’s bookstore at its new location on Sip Avenue; the new store is open to the general public.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Host a Live Performance of The Meeting on March 313/23/2016 - The dramatic play centers around a fictional 1965 meeting and debate Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Host Open House on Saturday, April 30 at the College’s Journal Square Campus3/23/2016 - The $25 application fee will be waived for those who attend; ‘Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Open House & Marketplace’ also scheduled for that day.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Host Open House on Saturday, April 23 at the College’s North Hudson Campus3/23/2016 - Attendees will learn how to save thousands of dollars on their college educations; the $25 application fee will be waived for those who attend. Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Exhibit Photos Chronicling the Early Years of the LGBTQ Rights Movement3/17/2016 - “Looking Back/Looking Forward: NYC’s Gay Pride Parades 1979 – 1995” features historic photography by Stanley Stellar, and is presented by the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Host Third Annual ‘Girls in Technology’ Symposium on March 16th3/10/2016 - Event for area middle- and high-school students includes a panel discussion, demonstrations, workshops, and voting on students’ contest submissions; Dickinson High School sophomore to deliver opening remarks.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Invites the Community to an Afternoon of Spoken Word and Art3/2/2016 - This Friday’s free event, “A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words,” features readings inspired by works currently on display in the Read Full Story
HCCC Announces Fall 2015 Full-Time Dean’s List2/25/2016 - HCCC Announces Fall 2015 Full-Time Dean’s List Communications, (201) 360-4060 JERSEY CITY, N.J. / February 25, 2016 — Hudson County Community College announced that 579 full-time students were eligible for the Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 semester. Full-time degree students who have complRead Full Story
HCCC Announces 2015 Part-Time Dean’s List2/25/2016 - HCCC Announces 2015 Part-Time Dean’s List Communications, (201) 360-4060 JERSEY CITY, N.J. / February 25, 2016 — Hudson County Community College announced that 165 part-time students were eligible for the Dean’s List for the 2015 year. Part-time degree students (earning 12 credits within a calRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College Spring 2016 Cultural Affairs Program Gets Underway2/17/2016 - Dozens of FREE events – including reduced-priced tickets for Broadway and other cultural events – are available to the community.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Offers Two Noncredit Courses at Goodwill® NYNJ in Harrison this Spring2/10/2016 - March 16th Open House provides opportunity to learn more about the course first-hand, and to save 10% on tuition.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College and Hudson County Schools of Technology Sign Letter of Intent for Innovative, New Programming2/10/2016 - Signing ceremony was the first step towards new articulations that will allow HCST students to earn a HCCC degree while still in high schoolRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College Library to Be Presented 2016 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award2/5/2016 - HCCC is the first higher education institution in New Jersey to be awarded this honor; presentation of the award to take place in MayRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation Receives Sizable Endowment from Hudson Cradle for Annual Scholarships2/1/2016 - Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Vice President for Development Joseph Sansone announced that the College has been presented with an endowment of nearly $68,000 from Hudson Cradle. Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Present Screening of Award-Winning Film, ‘Freedom Riders’2/1/2016 - Fourth and final installment of the Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle Series will be shown on February 29th; there is no charge for admission.Read Full Story
NJCU and HCCC Expand Partnership for Higher Education Pathway Program in STEM for Hispanic Students with Associated Scholarships1/19/2016 - Top HCCC Transfer Students May Qualify for NJCU Provost Scholarships to Cover Full TuitionRead Full Story
HCCC to Hold Topping Out Ceremony for New STEM Building on January 61/4/2016 - County Executive Thomas A. DeGise and Hudson County Community College Trustees, administrators and faculty will celebrate the landmark occasion on the College’s Journal Square CampusRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Dedicate the New Abegail Douglas-Johnson Academic Support Services Department on December 9th12/8/2015 - New tutorial center named in honor of former Vice President for Academic Affairs.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Present Exhibit, “Pope Pius XII: Consensus or Controversy?”12/1/2015 - Grand opening of free exhibit scheduled for the afternoon of December 8th in the College’s Benjamin J. Dineen, III and Dennis C. Hull Gallery; Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Announces Swearing in of New Trustees11/25/2015 - NJ Department of Education Interim Executive County Superintendent Monica M. Tone and HCCC graduate Ingrid Rose Cooper appointed to serve on the College’s Board of Trustees.Read Full Story
HCCC Invites the Community to View “Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863 and the March on Washington, 1963”10/21/2015 - Civil rights leader Junius Williams will speak on October 28th; there is no admission charge for the exhibit or the event.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Announces Lineup for 2015-16 Lecture Series10/8/2015 - PBS/NPR journalist/producer Maria Hinojosa, actor/producer/author Sean Astin, The Butler author/producer Wil Haygood, Selma director Ava DuVernay scheduled to appear, along with performance of “The Meeting”; all events are open to the community and free of charge.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Hold the Grand Opening of the Benjamin J. Dineen, III and Dennis C. Hull Gallery9/11/2015 - Official ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Sunday afternoon, September 13; season offerings include six varied exhibits open for viewing by the College’s students, faculty and staff, as well as members of the community.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Launches the Inaugural Season of Its New Cultural Affairs Program9/3/2015 - The wealth of FREE offerings includes art exhibits, a book club, and lectures, plus comedy, music, and dance performances.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Announces Inaugural Season of the Benjamin J. Dineen, III and Dennis C. Hull Gallery8/21/2015 - Six varied exhibits will be open for viewing by the College’s students, faculty and staff, as well as members of the community.Read Full Story
HCCC Announces Spring 2015 Full-Time Dean’s List7/20/2015 - HCCC Announces Spring 2015 Full-Time Dean’s List Jennifer Christopher, 201-360-4061 jchristopher@hccc.edu JERSEY CITY, N.J. / July 20, 2015 — Hudson County Community College announced that 562 full-time students were eligible for the Dean’s List for the Spring 2015 semester. Full-time degree studentsRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation Announces 13th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser6/11/2015 - Proceeds from the Monday, July 6th event will benefit HCCC students and the College’s growth and development. Jennifer Christopher June 9, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Foundation invites area residents and businesses to participate in its Thirteenth Annual Golf OutingRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College Presented with New Jersey Business & Industry Association New Good Neighbor Award 20156/11/2015 - College’s new Library Building on Journal Square Campus recognized with prestigious state award; this is the third time the College has received the NJBIA New Good Neighbor Award. Jennifer Christopher June 9, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) was one of just a dozen entities inRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College Valedictorian Crossed an Ocean to Pursue His Academic Dream5/20/2015 - South Korean native SeungChan, who now resides in East Newark, graduates from HCCC with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Jennifer Christopher May 18, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – Years ago SeungChan An decided he would do what was necessary to pursue his dream of obtaining a college education in the United States ... even if it Read Full Story
HCCC to Hold Official Groundbreaking for STEM Building on May 195/20/2015 - County Executive Thomas A. DeGise is expected to join the College’s Board of Trustees, administrators, staff and students for the event on the Journal Square Campus. Jennifer Christopher May 18, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will celebrate the official groundbreaking of its new Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College 2015 Graduates Come from Near and Far, All Are ‘HCCC Proud’5/20/2015 - Class of 2015 – more than 900 graduates – to participate in the College’s 37th Annual Commencement Ceremonies this Thursday Jennifer Christopher May 19, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – This Thursday evening, Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will confer degrees on more than 900 students as the College celebratesRead Full Story
HCCC Commencement Keynote Speech5/13/2015 - Hudson County Community College Graduate and Jersey City Medical Center Executive Nicole Sardinas to Deliver HCCC Commencement Keynote Speech Jennifer Christopher May 12, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – Nicole Sardinas, DNP(c), MSN, RN, CCRN, the Director of Nursing Education at Jersey City Medical Center-BarnabasRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Present Joseph Michael Napolitano, Sr. with the 2015 Heritage Award5/13/2015 - The award will be presented during the College’s Annual Commencement Ceremonies on May 21; 907 students are expected to graduate. Jennifer Christopher May 12, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will present the 2015 Heritage Award to Joseph Michael Napolitano, Sr. for his lifetimeRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College One of Just Four U.S. Colleges Recognized by American Association of Community Colleges for ‘Advancing Diversity’5/1/2015 - Hudson County Community College One of Just Four U.S. Colleges Recognized by American Association of Community Colleges for ‘Advancing Diversity’ Jennifer Christopher April 28, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – On Monday, April 20, 2015, Hudson County Community College (HCCC) was one of just four community colleges in Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Vice President for Academic Affairs Honored with Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished College Administrator Award4/29/2015 - Dr. Eric Friedman received the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s prestigious award during a reception and dinner held during the Society’s 97th Annual Convention. Jennifer Christopher April 28, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – Dr. Eric Friedman, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Hudson County Community College (HCCC)Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Announces Plans for 2015 Commencement Exercises4/29/2015 - The College will graduate 907 students on May 21; Nicole Sardinas, Director of Nursing Education at Jersey City Medical Center - Barnabas Health, will be the keynote speaker; Joseph Napolitano, Sr. to receive the College’s 2015 Heritage Award. Jennifer Christopher April 28, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – HudsonRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Host Panel Discussions on Works Created by Contemporary New Jersey Artists4/17/2015 - Events offer the community an opportunity to learn about the works included in the HCCC Foundation Art Collection. Jennifer Christopher April 14, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) invites the members of the community to attend two free panel discussions – one on contemporary art anRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College Continues Four-Part Film-and-Discussion Series, ‘Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle’4/16/2015 - The documentary, The Abolitionists, will be screened on Tuesday April 28 at the College; all members of the College community and general public are invited to attend. Jennifer Christopher April 16, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will present the second of four nationally Read Full Story
James E. McGreevey Will Deliver Keynote Speech at Hudson County Community College’s Fundraiser for The Georgia Brooks Memorial Fund4/16/2015 - April 23rd breakfast fundraiser part of the College’s month-long ‘Pridefest 2015” celebration; proceeds from the event will go to matching scholarships. Jennifer Christopher April 14, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – The Georgia Brooks Stonewall Celebration Project at Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is sponsoringRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College and Rutgers University - Newark to Sign Dual Admission Program Agreement on Wednesday4/8/2015 - New program will increase opportunities for seamless transition for qualifying HCCC graduates to Rutgers University - Newark; HCCC Board of Trustees and Foundation will also offer matching scholarships. Jennifer Christopher April 7, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) graduates willRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College and Saint Peter’s University Sign Dual Admission Program Agreement4/1/2015 - New program will allow seamless transition for HCCC graduates to qualifying programs at Saint Peter’s University; agreement enlarges possibilities for Hudson County residents to attain higher educations. Jennifer Christopher March 30, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – Beginning this Fall, students who will earn an Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College and Saint Peter’s University to Sign Dual Admission Program Agreement3/26/2015 - Hudson County Community College and Saint Peter’s University to Sign Dual Admission Program Agreement Jennifer Christopher March 25, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – Beginning this Fall, students who will earn an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from Hudson County Community College may apply for entryRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Hold Spring Open House on Saturday, April 113/20/2015 - March 18, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will hold a Spring Open House for potential students on Saturday, April 11, 2015. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the College’s Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City, NJ – two blocks from the PATH Journal Square Transportation Center.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation to Host “Comedy Night” Fundraiser3/18/2015 - March 17, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – The West Hudson Scholarship Committee of the Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Foundation will host a “Comedy Night” fundraiser on Wednesday evening, May 6, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at San Carlo Fine Catering Hall – 620 Stuyvesant Avenue in Lyndhurst, NJ. Proceeds from the event will benefit deserving HCCC students from East Newark, Harrison, Kearny and North Arlington.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation to Offer $10,000-per-Year Scholarships for HCCC Grads Transferring to Saint Peter’s University3/10/2015 - March 10, 2015, Jersey City, NJ –Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President Dr. Glen Gabert has announced that the College’s Foundation will provide scholarships for students who are graduating from HCCC and transferring to Saint Peter’s University (SPU). The award will be for two $10,000 scholarships per year for two years.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Forms Special Cultural Affairs Task Force3/3/2015 - March 3, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – In February, Hudson County Community College (HCCC) convened an introductory meeting of its newly formed Cultural Affairs Task Force.Read Full Story
HCCC Announces Fall 2014 Full-Time Dean’s List2/25/2015 - JERSEY CITY, N.J. / February 25, 2015 Read Full Story
HCCC Announces 2014 Part-Time Dean’s List2/25/2015 - JERSEY CITY, N.J. / February 25, 2015 — Hudson County Community College announced that 142 part-time students were eligible for the Dean’s List for the 2014 year.Read Full Story
Wes Moore, Nationally Acclaimed Youth Advocate, Rhodes Scholar and Best-Selling Author to Speak at Hudson County Community College2/11/2015 - February 10, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) 2014-2015 Lecture Series will continue this month when Wes Moore, the author of The New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-seller, The Other Wes Moore, Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Introduces a New Infant/Toddler Education Degree – an Addition to the Current A.A. Liberal Arts Program2/9/2015 - February 6, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) has developed a new degree option in response to national and statewide focus on advanced training for infant and toddler education professionals. Studies towards the Infant/Toddler degree option – an addition to the existing A.A. Liberal Arts program – will be available in the upcoming spring semester.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Center for Business & Industry Conducts Culinary Training at Hudson County Correctional Center1/9/2015 - January 8, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – One out of every four adults in the United States has a conviction history. Each year, more than 700,000 U.S. men and women are released from prisons, and most struggle to start a new way of life. The obvious discrimination that accompanies a conviction record is one enormous barrier to former inmates’ successful return to their communities. However, most often these individuals lack the education and skills necessary for meaningful employment.Read Full Story
Register Now for Winter Session and Spring Semester Classes at Hudson County Community College12/19/2014 - December 18, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – The time for current and new students to register for Winter Session and Spring Semester classes at Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is now.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation’s 17th Annual ‘Holiday Extravaganza’ Is a Record-Breaking Success12/10/2014 - December 9, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Vice President for Development Joseph Sansone announced today that the HCCC Foundation’s 2014 gala fundraiser was the most successful to date. Mr. Sansone said the 17th Annual “Holiday Extravaganza” grossed a record-breaking $208,000. The event was held on December 4th at the College’s Culinary Conference Center in Jersey City. Proceeds from the event will be dedicated to scholarships for deserving students, faculty development programs, and the College’s physical expansion.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Announces Expanded Allied Health Partnership with CarePoint Health and Saint Peter’s University12/5/2014 - December 5, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – In a move that will greatly expand opportunities for students to pursue degrees that lead to careers in the fastest-growing sector of the job market – health care – the Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Board of Trustees has approved agreements with CarePoint Health-Christ Hospital and Saint Peter’s University.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation to Hold 17th Annual ‘Holiday Extravaganza’ on December 411/24/2014 - November 21, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Foundation’s 17th Annual “Holiday Extravaganza” gala will take place on Thursday evening, December 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the College’s Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City. Proceeds from the event – the largest and most festive of all of the Foundation’s fundraisers – will be dedicated to scholarships for deserving students, faculty development programs, and the College’s physical expansion.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Welcomes New Chief Information Officer11/24/2014 - November 21, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Vice President for Administrative Services Thomas Brodowski announced that Pamela Scully has been named the College’s new Chief Information OfficerRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College Trustee Bakari G. Lee, Esq. Is Elected Vice Chair of the Association of Community College Trustees11/11/2014 - JERSEY CITY, N.J. / November 10, 2014 — Bakari G. Lee, Esq., Vice Chairman of the Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Board of Trustees, was elected Vice Chair of the Association of Community College Trustees’ Board of Directors at that organization’s Annual Leadership Congress last month in Chicago, Illinois. This election also places Mr. Lee in line to become national chair in two years. Last year, Mr. Lee was elected to the Executive Committee in the office of Secretary-Treasurer.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Welcomes Actor, Producer, and Director Giancarlo Esposito11/10/2014 - November 10, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – The acclaimed actor, producer and director, Giancarlo Esposito will speak at Hudson County Community College this Thursday evening, November 13. The event will be held at 6 p.m. in the Scott Ring Room of the College’s Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City – just two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Transportation Center.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation ‘Arts Talk’ to Feature One of the Nation’s Leading Experts in Recovering Stolen Art11/3/2014 - November 3, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – On Friday, November 7, 2014 at noon, Sharon Cohen Levin, the Chief of the Asset Forfeiture Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, will relate a story with so many twists and turns it was made into a movie. Ms. Levin will speak about the recovery of the 1912 Egon Schiele oil painting Portrait of Wally, and her role in the resolution of the case of United States v. Portrait of Wally Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Liberty Cafe Is Now Open for the Enjoyment of the Community10/27/2014 - October 21, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Liberty Café, a contemporary café that offers a variety of light meals and snacks is now open to Hudson County Community College (HCCC) students, faculty and staff, and to the general public.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Hold Fall Open House on Saturday, November 110/21/2014 - October 21, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will hold a Fall Open House for potential students from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, November 1, 2014. The Open House will take place at the College’s Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City, NJ – two blocks from the PATH Journal Square Transportation Center.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation Holding 4th Annual West Hudson Scholarship Fundraiser This Thursday, October 23rd10/21/2014 - October 20, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Foundation will hold its 4th Annual “A Taste of Fall” West Hudson Scholarship Fundraiser this Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 6 p.m. The venue for the event is the HCCC Culinary Arts Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City – Just two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Transit Station. Proceeds from the event will benefit deserving HCCC students from East Newark, Harrison, Kearny and North Arlington.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Celebrates Dedication of New Library Building10/1/2014 - September 29, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – This morning, Congressman Albio Sires, Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise, and other elected officials and community leaders gathered with the Trustees, students, faculty, staff, and administration of Hudson County Community College (HCCC) for the official dedication of the College’s new Library Building.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Hold Grand Opening of New Library Building on September 29th9/10/2014 - September 8, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – On Monday morning, September 29, 2014, elected officials and other community leaders will gather with the Trustees, students, faculty, staff, and administration of Hudson County Community College (HCCC) at 71 Sip Avenue in Jersey City. There, they will participate in ribbon-cutting ceremonies heralding the official Grand Opening of the College’s new Library Building.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Center for Business & Industry Offering FREE Mortgage Loan Officer Training8/27/2014 - August 2, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – The Hudson County Community College Center for Business & Industry (CBI) is offering a Mortgage Loan Officer Training program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the mortgage banking industry. The comprehensive 120-hour program is designed to provide the skills and licenses necessary to getting started in a rewarding industry with high-earning potential. There is no cost to participate in the program.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Partners with City of Jersey City in JC Summer Works’ and Jump Start Saturdays Program8/26/2014 - August 15, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Last month, Hudson County Community College (HCCC) began a partnership with the City of Jersey City’s Summer Works program.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Hosting Smithsonian Institution’s ‘Hometown Teams’ Exhibit8/25/2014 - August 20, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – A traveling exhibit that celebrates America’s love of all sports, and the ways local team spirit shapes culture, will be on display at Hudson County Community College (HCCC) North Hudson Higher Education Center now through September 28, 2014.Read Full Story
HCCC Announces Spring 2014 Full-Time Dean’s List8/21/2014 - JERSEY CITY, N.J. / August 19, 2014 — Hudson County Community College announced that 458 full-time students have been placed on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2014 semester. Full-time degree students who have completed all Academic Foundations and ESL courses, have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, and no ‘F’ grades in the current semester are eligible for the Dean’s List.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Establishes Scholarship in Memory of Slain Jersey City Police Officer Melvin Santiago7/20/2014 - July 17, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Board of Trustees Chairman William J. Netchert, Esq., and HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert announced today that the College is establishing a scholarship in memory of Jersey City Police Officer Melvin Santiago, who was slain in the line of duty earlier this week.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Center for Business & Industry Graduates 40 Individuals from WorkForce 55+ Program7/20/2014 - July 8, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Unemployment is physically, emotionally, and economically difficult for almost everyone, but it can be especially devastating for older individuals. Men and women in the 55-plus age group are often overlooked as candidates for employment, despite the fact that they have extensive work histories and a host of marketable skills that their younger counterparts do not possess.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Announces New Course Offerings for Fall 2014 Term7/10/2014 - June 18, 2014, Jersey City, NJ –Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President Dr. Glen Gabert announced that the College has expanded its course offerings with a new Associate degree program in Business Administration, and two new certificate courses for Child Development Associate (CDA).Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College’s Dr. Paula P. Pando to Receive 2014 Community College Spirit Award6/16/2014 - June 10, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Dr. Paula P. Pando, the Vice President for North Hudson Center and Student Affairs at Hudson County Community College (HCCC), will be presented with the 2014 Community College Spirit Award by the New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC). Dr. Pando will be recognized at the NJCCC Annual Meeting on Monday, June 16th at the Lafayette Yard Hotel in Trenton, NJ.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College President Dr. Glen Gabert Named Dante Alighieri Society 2014 Man of the Year6/16/2014 - June 10, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – On Saturday, May 24th, Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President Dr. Glen Gabert was named 2014 “Man of the Year” by the Dante Alighieri Society of Jersey City. The celebration honoring Dr. Gabert was held at Puccini’s Restaurant.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Center for Business & Industry Hosting Job Fair on June 18th6/16/2014 - June 10, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Center for Business & Industry (CBI), in partnership with Jersey City Employment and Training Program, Hudson County/State of New Jersey One-Stop Career Center, and Jobs4Jersey.com, will host a job fair on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 10: 00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at the HCCC Culinary Arts Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City, NJ – just two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Station. All members of the community are welcome to attend.Read Full Story
Jersey City Resident Diana Angelo Named Class of 2014 Hudson County Community College Valedictorian5/21/2014 - May 19, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President Dr. Glen Gabert announced that Diana Angelo, a resident of Jersey City, has been chosen as Valedictorian for the College’s Class of 2014. Read Full Story
Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise to Receive Hudson County Community College 2014 Heritage Award5/19/2014 - May 14, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will award the 2014 Heritage Award to Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise at the College’s 36th Annual Commencement Exercises. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, May 22nd in Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Art Center in Newark, NJ. More than 925 students are set to graduate as members of the HCCC Class of 2014.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Board of Trustees to Welcome New Member, Harold G. Stahl, Jr.5/15/2014 - May 13, 2014, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President Dr. Glen Gabert announced today that Harold G. Stahl, Jr. will be sworn in as a new member of the College’s Board of Trustees. The swearing-in ceremony will be part of the Board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13th at 5:00 p.m. in the College’s Culinary Conference Center at 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Announces Plans for 2014 Commencement Exercises4/21/2014 - April 16, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – On Thursday evening, May 22, 2014, over 925 students will walk across the stage at New Jersey performing Art Center’s Prudential Hall as part of Hudson County Community College’s 36th Annual Commencement ceremonies. The event will begin at 6:00 that evening.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Center for Business & Industry Hosts First Annual ‘Women in Technology’ Symposium4/9/2014 - April 1, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – On Wednesday, March 26, 2014, nearly 200 female students from fourteen high schools in Hudson County and the surrounding area came to Hudson County Community College (HCCC) for the “2014 Women in Technology Symposium.” The first annual event was held at the HCCC Culinary Arts Conference Center in Jersey City.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Holding Open House on Saturday, April 5th3/24/2014 - February 25, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Members of the community who are thinking about pursuing their college educations are invited to explore the world of possibilities available to them at Hudson County Community College (HCCC). The College will host an Open House on Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the HCCC Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City – just two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Transit Center.Read Full Story
HCCC Announces Fall 2013 Full-Time Dean’s List3/12/2014 - JERSEY CITY, N.J. / March 11, 2014 — Hudson County Community College announced that 587 full-time students were eligible for the Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 semester.Read Full Story
HCCC Announces Part -Time Dean’s List Year 20133/12/2014 - JERSEY CITY, N.J. / March 12, 2014 — Hudson County Community College announced that 141 part-time students were eligible for the Dean’s List for the Year 2013.Read Full Story
Noted Historian and Best-selling Author Thomas Fleming to Appear at Hudson County Community College on March 18th2/25/2014 - February 24, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Acclaimed American history expert and author Thomas Fleming will appear at Hudson County Community College on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. In his presentation, “Encounters with History,” Mr. Fleming will share his experiences writing about history and talk about some of the important historic figures he has met in the process. The event will be held in the HCCC Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street, Jersey City, NJ – just two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Transit Center. There is no charge for admission.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Board of Trustees Announces Reorganization of Senior Leadership, Appointment of New Administrative Services V.P.2/7/2014 - January 30, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – At its monthly meeting on January 28, the Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Board of Trustees approved the reorganization of the College’s senior leadership team, and the installation of Thomas A. Brodowski to the newly created position of Vice President for Administrative Services.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College CBI and Hudson County Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise Launch FREE Program for Area Entrepreneurs1/10/2014 - January 9, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College Center for Business & Industry (CBI), in partnership with the Hudson County Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise, is offering a free program for Hudson County Small Business owners. The program, “Hudson County Business Management Training,” has been designed specifically for business owners who have no formal business education, and is intended to provide an understanding of the importance of management in today’s business environment, to enhance interpersonal skills, and to support collaborative learning and teamwork.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Names New Dean for Student Services1/10/2014 - January 6, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – At its December meeting, the Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Board of Trustees affirmed the promotion of Michael Reimer to Dean for Students Services. Hudson County Community College Names New Dean for Student Services Jennifer Christopher, 201-360-4061 jchristopher@hccc.edu -- Roger Jones, 201-200-1080 rj@j-a-c.com Michael Reimer, former Associate Dean for Student Services for the College, now overseeing Student Services division. January 6, 2014Read Full Story
Still Time to Register for Spring 2014 Semester at Hudson County Community College1/10/2014 - January 6, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – The Spring semester at Hudson County Community College (HCCC) begins January 24, bringing a world of possibilities for students to start their studies towards Bachelor degrees at savings, or to improve their career prospects with an Associate degree or certificate in one of today’s growth industries.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Board of Trustees Welcomes Two New Members at December Meeting12/13/2013 - December 13, 2013, Jersey City, NJ – The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Board of Trustees welcomed two new members at its December 3 meeting. Kevin G. Callahan, J.D., JSC (retired) and recent Hudson County Community College graduate Ramsey Olivencia took the oath of office as the newest members on the College’s Board. Judge Callahan replaces Katia Stack and Mr. Olivencia replaces Shannon Gallagher as the Board’s Student Alumni Representative.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation to Hold Its 16th Annual “Holiday Extravaganza” Fundraiser on Thursday, December 511/20/2013 - The ‘Sweet Sixteen’ Gala is the Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser; United Water will be presented with the Distinguished Service Award – November 20, 2013, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Vice President for Development Joseph D. Sansone announced that the College will celebrate its 16th annual “Holiday Extravaganza” fundraiser at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2013. The event — the largest and most festive of all the Foundation’s fundraisers — will be held in the College’s Culinary Conference Center at 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City. Proceeds from the event will be dedicated to scholarships for deserving students, faculty development programs, and the College’s physical expansion.Read Full Story
The Auxiliary of Hudson Hospice Volunteers to Honor Hudson County Community College Vice President Joseph D. Sansone11/20/2013 - Organization to hold “A Night at the Races” fundraiser that will benefit the Hudson Hospice Program this Friday evening, November 22nd – November 19, 2013, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson Hospice Volunteers, Inc. will hold a fundraiser, “A Night at the Races,” this Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. at Casino-In-The-Park (within Lincoln Park) in Jersey City. At the event, Joseph D. Sansone, Vice President for Development and Assistant to the President at Hudson County Community College, and a Member of the Board of Directors of Hudson Hospice Volunteers — will be honored. Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation Art Collection Enriched by Extraordinary Gift of Art from Benjamin J. Dineen III and Dennis C. Hull11/5/2013 - The Art Gallery in the College’s new Library/Classroom Building will be named in honor of Mr. Dineen and Mr. Hull; a reception on afternoon of October 28th celebrated the donors and their gift – November 5, 2013, Jersey City, NJ – At its October meeting, the Hudson County Community College Board of Trustees affirmed resolutions to accept a historic gift of more than 230 works of art from the personal collection of Benjamin J. Dineen, III and Dennis C. Hull. The Board also voted to name the new gallery space in the College’s Library/Classroom Building at 71 Sip Avenue in Jersey City after Mr. Dineen and Mr. Hull. (The Library/Classroom Building is currently under construction.)Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Trustee Bakari G. Lee, Esq. Is Elected to Executive Committee of Association of Community College Trustees10/23/2013 - Mr. Lee continues to serve as Chairman of the New Jersey Council of County Colleges — JERSEY CITY, N.J. / October 18, 2013 — Bakari G. Lee, Esq., Vice Chairman of the Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Board of Trustees, was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Association of Community College Trustees’ Executive Committee at that organization’s Annual Leadership Congress last week in Seattle, Washington.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Center for Distance Education Expands Course Offerings and Increases Number of Sessions per Semester9/22/2013 - Online students may work towards degree with same academic support and financial aid opportunities as all HCCC students — JERSEY CITY, N.J. / September 17, 2013 — Residents and business people interested in pursuing a degree or certification from Hudson County Community College (HCCC) via online studies now have more opportunities to do so.Read Full Story
HCCC Announces Spring 2013 Full-Time Dean’s List8/27/2013 - JERSEY CITY, N.J. / August 27, 2013 — Hudson County Community College announced that 552 full-time students were eligible for the Dean’s List for the Spring 2013 semester.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College President to Receive ACCT Northeast Regional CEO Award8/14/2013 - Dr. Glen Gabert is now a finalist for the 2013 ACCT national CEO Award, which will be presented in October — JERSEY CITY, N.J. / August 7, 2013 — The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) announced that Dr. Glen Gabert, President of Hudson County Community College (HCCC), has been chosen as the recipient of the 2013 ACCT Northeast Regional Chief Executive Officer Award. The honor will be presented during the General Session Luncheon of the 44th Annual ACCT Leadership Congress in Seattle, Washington on Friday, October 4, 2013.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Receives Gift from Christ Hospital Foundation8/11/2013 - $107,978 donation to be utilized for scholarships in medical profession programs — JERSEY CITY, N.J. / August 7, 2013 — Hudson County Community College Vice President for Development Joseph Sansone announced that the College’s Foundation has received a donation from the Christ Hospital Foundation in the amount of $107,978.00.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation Art Collection Marks Major Milestone8/11/2013 - Recent acquisitions bring the number of works in the collection to more than 500 — JERSEY CITY, N.J. / August 6, 2013 — Although it was founded just seven years ago, the Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Foundation Art Collection now includes more than 500 works of art. The Collection includes highly respected paintings, sculptures, photographs, limited edition prints and American craft pottery and ephemera from some of America’s and New Jersey’s finest artists.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Plans Special Events for Current and Prospective Students Who Are Armed Forces Veterans7/24/2013 - August 20th event will include assistance with tuition-free enrollment paperwork, benefits information and a barbecue for veterans and their families — JERSEY CITY, N.J. / July 23, 2013 — Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will host a special “Veterans’ Welcome Day” event, specifically designed to meet the needs of veterans of the armed forces on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the College’s Culinary Arts Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City — just two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Transportation Center. The event will take place rain or shine.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College and New Jersey City University Sign ‘Reverse Transfer Articulation Agreement’7/18/2013 - New agreement will help NJCU students who had studied at HCCC but did not graduate to attain their associate degrees — JERSEY CITY, N.J. / July 17, 2013 — Officials from Hudson County Community College (HCCC) and New Jersey City University (NJCU) gathered at the HCCC Culinary Conference Center this afternoon to sign a unique agreement called, “Reverse Transfer Articulation Agreement.”Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Hold New Student Orientation for Incoming Students6/13/2013 - JERSEY CITY, N.J. / June 13, 2013 — Hudson County Community College will introduce incoming students to the HCCC experience at a New Student Orientation on Wednesday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the College’s Culinary Arts Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Offer Summer Arts Camp for Teens Ages 14-176/13/2013 - JERSEY CITY, N.J. / June 13, 2013 — Hudson County Community College will host a Summer Arts Camp this July at the College’s Culinary Arts Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation to Hold Tenth Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser6/13/2013 - July 8th event’s proceeds to benefit HCCC students and the College’s growth and development — JERSEY CITY, N.J. / June 19, 2013 — The Hudson County Community College Foundation invites area residents and businesses to participate in its Tenth Annual Golf Outing on Monday, July 8, 2013. The event will be held at Forest Hill Field Club in Bloomfield, NJ, and will include: check-in from 8:00 - 8:45 a.m.; continental breakfast from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.; shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. sharp (refreshments will be served on the course); and cocktails, luncheon and awards at 2:00 p.m.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Announces Hudson County Government Scholarships Will Cover Tuition and Fees6/10/2013 - Board of Chosen Freeholders will award merit- and need-based scholarships to new and returning HCCC students — JERSEY CITY, N.J. / June 10, 2013 — Hudson County Community College President Dr. Glen Gabert announced the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders will award scholarships to deserving students pursuing their college degree at the College on a full-time basis.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Host Job Fair on Wednesday, June 55/30/2013 - Nonprofit and for-profit organizations with job openings are welcome; job seekers from the community are invited to apply for positions and participate in useful employment workshops — JERSEY CITY, N.J. / May 29, 2013 — Hudson County Community College’s Center for Business & Industry and its partners — Hudson County/State of New Jersey One-Stop Career Center, Jersey City Employment & Training Program and Jobs4Jersey.com — will host a Spring 2013 Job Fair. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the College’s Culinary Arts Institute/Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City — just two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Station.Read Full Story
Bayonne Resident David Tadros Is Valedictorian of Hudson County Community College's Class of 20135/22/2013 - Commencement ceremonies to be held on Thursday, May 23; at least 850 students will graduate that evening — JERSEY CITY, N.J. / May 15, 2013 — Hudson County Community College President Dr. Glen Gabert announced that David Tadros of Bayonne has been chosen as Valedictorian for the College’s Class of 2013.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Hold 35th Annual Commencement Ceremonies on May 235/22/2013 - Approximately 1,000 students expected to graduate in the Class of 2013; ACCT President & CEO J. Noah Brown will deliver the keynote address — JERSEY CITY, N.J. / May 17, 2013 — On Thursday evening, May 23, 2013, about 1,000 students of Hudson County Community College will walk across the stage at Prudential Hall and become college graduates. The College’s Commencement Ceremonies will be held at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, N.J. and are scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College’s Class of 2013 Reflects the Hopes and Dreams of Area Residents5/19/2013 - Commencement ceremonies to be held on Thursday, May 23; at least 850 students will graduate that evening.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Announces 2013 Heritage Award Recipient5/7/2013 - Kenneth H. Lindenfelser will receive this year’s award at the College’s Commencement ceremonies on May 23Read Full Story
J. Noah Brown to Deliver Keynote Speech at Hudson County Community College Commencement Ceremonies5/7/2013 - The ACCT President & CEO will address the College’s 850 graduates and their families on May 23Read Full Story
HCCC’s CBI to Launch ‘On the Road’ Series of Visits across Hudson County5/6/2013 - First Stop: Goodwill Industries on May 9 -- JERSEY CITY, N.J. / May 6, 2013 — The Center for Business & Industry (CBI) at Hudson County Community College is initiating an “On the Road” series, to promote its customized workforce and staff training programs. CBI staff will travel to sites throughout Hudson County during May and June.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation to Present Lecture on Muslim Art after 1947 Led by Dr. Beth Citron4/2/2013 - Dr. Citron, Assistant Curator of the Rubin Museum of Art in Manhattan, will speak at the Foundation’s April 3 event.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation Holding 11th Annual ‘Night at the Races’ Fundraiser on April 54/1/2013 - Family-friendly fundraiser will provide scholarships for deserving students -- JERSEY CITY, N.J. / March 28, 2013 — Families from the area are invited to gather for an evening of fun and goodwill on Friday, April 5, 2013 when the Hudson County Community College Foundation holds its 11th annual “Night at the Races” fundraiser. Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Celebrate the ‘Topping Out’ of New Library & Academic Building3/27/2013 - Area elected officials and College administrators, faculty and staff to sign topmost beam at April 2 event -- JERSEY CITY, N.J. / March 18, 2013 — Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will mark an important milestone in the construction of its new Library & Academic Building with a “Topping Out” celebration on Tuesday morning, April 2, 2013 at 10 a.m.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Library Announces ‘Muslim Journeys’ Series3/25/2013 - Hudson County Community College Library Announces ‘Muslim Journeys’ Series Jennifer Christopher, 201-360-4061, jchristopher@hccc.edu JERSEY CITY, N.J. / March 25, 2013 — The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Library announced activities for its Muslim Journeys Series today. The College will host five evenRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Host Open House in April3/20/2013 - Prospective students are invited to learn more about the College and its certificate and degree programs as well as the admissions process, financial aid and more on Saturday, April 20 -- JERSEY CITY, N.J. / March 19, 2013 — Hudson County Community College (HCCC) has planned an Open House for prospective students that will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The event will take place at the College’s Culinary Arts Institute/Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street — just two blocks from the Journal Square PATH station in Jersey City. Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Professor to Be Honored at Hudson County’s Women’s History Month Celebration3/19/2013 - Hudson County Community College Professor to Be Honored at Hudson County’s Women’s History Month Celebration Jennifer Christopher, 201-360-4061, jchristopher@hccc.edu and Roger Jones, 201-200-1080, rj@j-a-c.com JERSEY CITY, N.J. / March 19, 2013 — Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Professor Mojdeh TabatabaieRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College Named Finalist for American Association of Community College’s New Awards of Excellence3/4/2013 - HCCC one of five colleges considered for national recognition in Student Success category -- JERSEY CITY, N.J. / February 27, 2013 — Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is one of just 25 community colleges from across the United States to be named as a finalist in a new national program to recognize innovation and promising practices among two-year colleges. The new program — The Awards of Excellence — is sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), and was established by that organization to align with key recommendations of the 21st Century Commission on the Future of Community Colleges. Finalists were chosen by a specially appointed committee of the AACC Board of Directors based upon specific and measurable criteria.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Associate Dean Named President of the National Tutoring Association Board of Directors3/4/2013 - JERSEY CITY, N.J. / February 27, 2013 — Dr. Pamela Bandyopadhyay, Associate Dean of the Division of Academic Development and Support Services at Hudson County Community College (HCCC), was recently named President of the Board of Directors of the National Tutoring Association (NTA).Read Full Story
HCCC’s CBI to Host Next “Lunch & Learn” on March 122/25/2013 - Elizabeth Spinelli Selected as Keynote Speaker. JERSEY CITY, N.J. / February 25, 2013 — The Center for Business & Industry (CBI) at Hudson County Community College will host its next “Lunch & Learn” on Tuesday, March 12 at the College’s Culinary Arts Institute/Conference Center, 161 Newkirk St. in Jersey City, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Is Recipient of ‘Muslim Journeys Bookshelf’ Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities2/21/2013 - The College is the only community college in New Jersey selected to receive the collection of books, films and other resources. JERSEY CITY, N.J. / February 21, 2013 — The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has named Hudson County Community College (HCCC) as one of just 842 libraries and state humanities councils throughout the United States and its possessions to be awarded the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf. The award, a collection of books, films and other resources, is intended to better acquaint the American public with the history and culture of Muslims in the U.S. and around the world.Read Full Story
Hudson County Families Invited to Bring the Kids to Hudson County Community College’s Sixth Annual Literacy & Family Day2/20/2013 - The FREE March 2 celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday is open to the general public and will feature several child-pleasing activities. JERSEY CITY, N.J. / February 20, 2013 — Hudson County Community College (HCCC) invites area families to gather the children together and come to the College for a day of reading and fun. The College will hold its Sixth Annual Literacy & Family Day on Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the College’s Culinary Arts Institute/Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street, just two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Station in Jersey City. There is no charge for admission; all children must be accompanied by an adult.Read Full Story
HCCC Announces Fall 2012 Full-Time Dean’s List2/13/2013 - JERSEY CITY, N.J. / February 13, 2013 — Hudson County Community College announced that 454 full-time students were eligible for the Dean’s List for the Fall 2012 semester.Read Full Story
HCCC Announces 2012 Part-Time Dean’s List2/13/2013 - JERSEY CITY, N.J. / February 13, 2013 — Hudson County Community College announced that 166 part-time students were eligible for the Dean’s List for the 2012 year.Read Full Story
Applications Being Accepted for Foundation Scholarships at HCCC2/12/2013 - The HCCC Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from students who are enrolled in the current academic year and new students who have completed the College’s admission application and assessment process. JERSEY CITY, N.J. / February 12, 2013 — The Hudson County Community College Foundation has numerous scholarships available for the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 semesters.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation to Hold Fundraiser to Build North Hudson Scholarship Fund2/12/2013 - Event is scheduled for Thursday evening, February 28; all proceeds will go towards scholarships for students from North Hudson. February 12, 2013, Jersey City, NJ – The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Foundation announced that the North Hudson Scholarship Committee will hold a fundraiser to benefit HCCC students from the northern section of Hudson County on Thursday evening, February 28, 2013 at 6 p.m.Read Full Story
Journalist and Best-Selling Author Lee Woodruff to Appear as Speaker at Hudson County Community College’s Lecture Series1/18/2013 - Tickets are now available for the February 7 appearance of the contributing editor for ‘CBS This Morning’. January 17, 2013, Jersey City, NJ – Noted journalist and author Lee Woodruff will be the featured speaker in the most recent installment of Hudson County Community College’s Lecture Series on Thursday evening, February 7, 2013.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Schedules Information Session for Programs in Homeland Security1/15/2013 - Hudson County Community College Schedules Information Session for Programs in Geographic Information Systems and Gateway Certificate Program in Homeland Security - Open House Scheduled for January 23 JERSEY CITY, N.J. / January 14, 2013 — Hudson County Community College’s Division of Community Education is preparing to begin classes in its GIS (Geographic Information Systems/Geospatial Technology) and Gateway Certificate in Homeland Security programs.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Offers Associate in Arts Degree with Theatre Arts Option1/15/2013 - New program being coordinated by veteran actor, playwright/screenwriter, producer and professor, Joseph Gallo -- November 27, 2012, Jersey City, NJ – Students who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree or higher in theatre arts may now begin their journey by earning an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts with a Theatre Option from Hudson County Community College.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Holds Successful 15th Annual Holiday Gala12/20/2012 - Hudson County Community College Holds Successful 15th Annual Holiday Gala JERSEY CITY, N.J. / December 20, 2012 — Hudson County Community College Foundation held the largest and most festive of its annual fundraisers — the 15th Annual Holiday Gala —on Thursday evening, December 6, 2012 at the HCCCRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College President to Be Honored as a Legend by Hudson County Chamber of Commerce12/20/2012 - Hudson County Community College President to Be Honored as a Legend by Hudson County Chamber of Commerce Dr. Glen Gabert will accept the honor at the Chamber’s Fifth Annual Legends Ball on Tuesday evening. JERSEY CITY, N.J. / December 20, 2012 — Hudson County Community College President Dr.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Offers New Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree Program12/20/2012 - Hudson County Community College Offers New Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree Program Contact: Jennifer Christopher JERSEY CITY, N.J. / December 20, 2012 — Responding to a statewide need for trained and qualified occupational therapy assistants, Hudson County Community College is now offering anRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Hold Gala Fundraiser on December 611/27/2012 - PSE&G to receive the Foundation’s Distinguished Service Award at this year’s event.Read Full Story
Prospective Students Invited to Attend Information Sessions at Hudson County Community College11/21/2012 - Prospective Students Invited to Attend Information Sessions at Hudson County Community College Jennifer Christopher 201-360-4061 jchristopher@hccc.edu or Roger Jones 201-200-1080 rj@j-a-c.com Jersey City, NJ – Individuals interested in attending Hudson County Community College may become better acquainted with Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation Art Collection to Celebrate Four Union City Women Artists at Nov. 30 Reception11/13/2012 - Hudson County Community College Foundation Art Collection to Celebrate Four Union City Women Artists at Nov. 30 Reception JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The Hudson County Community College Foundation (HCCC) Art Collection will host a celebration marking the opening of a permanent art exhibit, “Women Artists of UnionRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Celebrate Kick-Off of Second Phase of Construction of New Learning Resources Center & Academic Building10/19/2012 - County Executive Thomas DeGise and other area elected officials to attend event and photo op for construction of the six-story building.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Review Mission Statement, Seeks Community Input10/18/2012 - Hudson County Community College to Review Mission Statement, Seeks Community Input Deseree Graham McFarlane, Communications (201) 360-4064 or dmcfarlane@hccc.edu Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College invites feedback from employees, students, alumni and members of the public as it undertakesRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation Invites Area Business People and Residents to Enjoy Subscription Dining Series10/4/2012 - Members enjoy world-class dining experience; proceeds provide financial assistance to deserving students.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College to Receive Two Northeast Regional Awards from the Association of Community College Trustees10/1/2012 - Hudson County Community College to Receive Two Northeast Regional Awards from the Association of Community College Trustees jchristopher@hccc.edu or Roger Jones 201-200-1080 rj@j-a-c.com September 28, 2012, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College will receive two Northeast Region American Read Full Story
Artist Willie Cole to Appear at Hudson County Community College Foundation’s ‘Artist Talk’ Series9/21/2012 - The New Jersey native will discuss his inventive use of everyday items in his works at the next segment of the series on Friday, September 28th.Read Full Story
Hudson County Community College Foundation Announces Plans for 2012 Gala Fundraiser9/21/2012 - The 15th Annual ‘Holiday Extravaganza’ will take place the evening of December 6th; PSE&G will be recognized for its contributions to the Foundation.Read Full Story
Changes in Eligibility for Federal Student Financial Aid to Impact Thousands of Hudson County Community College Students9/4/2012 - College has taken a proactive approach in trying to prevent students from being dropped from enrollmentRead Full Story
Hudson County Community College Adds New Baking & Pastry Option to Culinary Associate Degree9/4/2012 - Specialized degree will prove a big plus when graduates seek employment in the hospitality industry.Read Full Story