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Thomas Eggleston Wooldridge never imagined someone like him, who grew up in the “middle-of-nowhere-country” in Lynchburg, Virginia, would one day leave the United States. He recalled that in high school, only one or two classmates expressed a desire to study abroad, something that felt impossible for him due to his family’s financial situation. Now living in Houston and attending HCC, the 32-year-old fashion design student is preparing for the biggest trip of his life to Paris, France.

When Isabelle Arusiuka moved from Nigeria to Houston at 13, her family had one goal: to get her younger autistic brother the specialized care he deserved. Watching him thrive in their new city gave Arusiuka something she carries into everything she does: an unshakeable sense of gratitude.

Global security leader shares insights on cybercrime, international cooperation and the future of technology careers.

Meet Leonard Harris from the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Six HCC students have been named 2026 World Impact Scholars by Phi Theta Kappa, earning $2,500 scholarships in recognition of their academic achievement and commitment to community impact.

The Houston City College (HCC) Southeast campus has been recognized as a FirstGen Forward Institution by the FirstGen Forward Network and received a TIAA Innovation Award to support initiatives that strengthen outcomes for first-generation college students.

For Adam Blank, the HCC Bachelor of Applied Technology in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics program is more than a degree. It’s an opportunity to lead by example for his children while helping solve a real-world problem that affects millions of Americans.

Angel Ekeh, an HCC Global Online College student and VICEROY Scholar, will spend her summer as a MAVEN intern at the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) in San Diego. 

Douglas Gutierrez Sr. is no stranger to hard work. A lifelong resident of Houston’s East End, Guiterrez understands the importance of perseverance, responsibility and providing for his family. Today, he is building a brighter future for himself and his loved ones as a student in the Welding Technology program at HCC, where he is pursuing a workforce career pathway rooted in skill, stability and long-term opportunity.

HCC Chancellor Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher joined regional leaders on April 15, 2026, at Partnership Tower for the Greater Houston Partnership’s (GHP) Future of Healthcare program, a conversation focused on the evolving healthcare landscape and the growing need for a strong workforce pipeline in Houston.