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Troi-Lyzette “Troi” Perry had mentally penciled in 2027 as the year she might finally return to college. Then one evening, her phone buzzed. It was a text from Houston City College (HCC) letting her know about the Houston Reconnect Scholarship. She almost ignored it.

Four HCC VICEROY Scholars have been selected as poster competition finalists at the 2026 VICEROY Symposium, hosted by the College of William & Mary, April 14–16. The VICEROY Symposium brings together scholars, faculty, and national security stakeholders from across the country to showcase student research aligned with Department of Defense workforce needs.

This summer, Houston City College is launching S.O.A.R., a new 10‑week, AI‑powered accelerator designed to help early‑stage businesses grow faster, operate smarter, and compete in a rapidly changing marketplace. The program—hosted at the HCC Central Campus Center for Entrepreneurship—is set to start next month. It is seeking participants from across Houston, Pearland and surrounding communities.

In Fall 2025, Zamar Jefferson packed up and drove cross-country from Los Angeles to Houston with one goal in mind: to build a career in fire service. Determined to turn that ambition into action, he applied to the Houston Fire Department (HFD) and enrolled in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program at HCC.

This summer, Leslie Trevino, a scholar in the Virtual Institute for Cyber and Electromagnetic Spectrum Research and Employment (VICEROY) Program at HCC, will make history working with the Department of Defense as the first HCC scholar selected for the VICEROY MAVEN Internship.

HCC is joining institutions across the country in celebrating Community College Month, a national campaign that spotlights the vital role community and technical colleges play in driving workforce development and expanding economic opportunity.

Meet Aidan Alfaro, Physical Therapist Assistant, Class of 2026, and find out what makes him a Coleman Champion!

Meet Keerati Canyo, Histologic Technician, Class of 2021, and see how he continues to level up his career and education!

HCC's annual Artificial Intelligence Innovation Symposium and Expo on Wednesday, April 1, will bring together industry leaders, educators and students for a day of insight, collaboration and hands‑on exploration at the HCC West Loop campus.

HCC invites prospective students and families to Eagle Preview Day on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at select HCC campuses across the district.