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A quilted artwork with a pink profile of a womans face is shown. Text reads: MADE IN KANSAS. STEPHANIE ALANIZ. YOST GALLERY. SEPT 14 - OCT 23 on a yellow background.

Fall Brings New Artist to Yost

September 11, 2026 | By Melissa Bower

The Yost Art Gallery is hosting “Made in Kansas,” an exhibition by Emporia print maker Stephanie Alaniz Sept. 14 to Oct. 23. The show is free and open to the public. “We are excited to have Stephanie share their work with us at Highland,” said Brigitte Bruna, Highland Community College...

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Exciting News! Patterson Foundation Grant Awarded to HCC Adult Basic Education

Highland Community College Adult Education Receives Patterson Family Foundation Grant to Expand Services in Rural Kansas

July 16, 2026 | By Stephanie Peterson

Highland Community College Adult Education has been awarded a $139,000 grant from the Patterson Family Foundation to expand educational and workforce...

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Welcome Rick Duncan VP for Administrative Services

HCC Welcomes Duncan for VP for Administrative Services

July 16, 2026 | By HCC Marketing

Highland Community College welcomes Rick Duncan as the new vice president for administrative services. A pioneering and performance-oriented operations...

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HCCTC Students to Attend BPA National Leadership Conference in Nashville

HCCTC Students to Attend BPA National...

February 27, 2026

Students from Highland Community College Technical Center (HCCTC) have qualified to attend the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference in Nashville after strong performances at the BPA State Leadership Conference held Feb. 18–21, 2026, in Wichita.  Students representing HCCTC...

2026 Drum Major for Justice Award Winners Stacey Jones, Employee Recipient; Christopher Lackey, Community Recipient; and Karis Larson, Student Recipient. Photo of the three winners together, holding their awards.

Highland Community College Presents...

February 16, 2026

Highland Community College presented its annual Drum Major for Justice Awards on Wednesday, Feb. 4, honoring three individuals whose lives reflect service, compassion, and a commitment to justice. This year’s recipients include HCC student Karis Larson, HCC employee Stacey Jones and community...

Patrick Larsen at Yost Art Gallery Monday-Friday 9am-3pm from January 12-February 20, 2026

Larsen Now Showing in Yost Art Gallery

February 10, 2026

The Walter Yost Art Gallery is proud to host artist and potter Patrick Larsen as the current exhibit.Patrick Larsen is a production potter from Weston, Missouri. After completing his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in ceramics at Missouri Western State University in 2015, Larsen began operating...

Directory photo of Lucas Hunziger with title

Hunziger Recognized as Rising Star

October 2, 2025

HIGHLAND, Kan. – Lucas Hunziger, Vice President of Technical Education at Highland Community College (HCC), has been recognized with the prestigious Rising Star Award by the Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA). The RCCA Rising Star Award recognizes emerging leaders at rural community colleges,...

Yost Art Gallery presents Mistakes and Progress by Caitlin Penny, event flyer with image of two foxes from one of the artists collection.

‘Mistakes and Progress’ Exhibit...

August 13, 2025

The Yost Art Gallery at Highland Community College in Highland, Kansas, is currently showcasing “Mistakes and Progress,” an exhibition by artist Caitlin Penny. The exhibit will be on display through Friday, March 7. Caitlin Penny is a relief printmaker who specializes in reduction printmaking,...

HCC Hosts KACC Meeting in Atchison with a photo of the event during lunch

HCC Hosts Statewide Meeting of Kansas...

June 5, 2025

HIGHLAND, KS – Highland Community College (HCC) proudly hosted the Kansas Association of Community Colleges (KACC) meeting from May 29 to May 31, 2025, bringing together trustees and presidents from all 19 community colleges across the state. Held on HCC's Atchison Campus, the multi-day event...

News of the College, Carnegie Classification of institutions of Higher Education.

Carnegie Classifications Designates...

May 22, 2025

HIGHLAND, KS – Highland Community College (HCC) has been designated as an “Opportunity College and University” by the Carnegie Classifications. The designation recognizes HCC as a national model for advancing student success and long-term economic outcomes. The Opportunity Colleges and...

News of the College Group of the BPA students at the National Leadership Conference

HCCTC Students Recognized at the Business...

May 19, 2025

Students from Highland Community College Technical Center (HCCTC) Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter were among the nearly 7,000 attendees representing nearly 800 school chapters who attended the 2025 BPA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, May 7-11. While in Orlando,...