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The Aspen Institute Names HCC as a Top 200 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize

The Aspen Institute named Haywood Community College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year...

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HCC announces new NC University transfer agreements

Haywood Community College continues to expand university transfer agreements with North Carolina Universities. HCC offers transferable degree programs and credit options as students choose to start their postsecondary education locally before transferring...

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Haywood Builders Scholarship

The Haywood Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the newly established Haywood Builders scholarships to support Truck Driving and Construction program students. Four separate scholarships are now available for students entering the...

Tyler Beamer working with sticky notes and young children at SciFest.

2025 Community Science Night

In partnership with NC SciFest, HCC hosted Community Science Night. With over 80 children with their families present, attendees completed six different science-related activities. This event was held as part of a statewide effort to hold science-related...

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Students win medals at SkillsUSA Competition

Haywood Community College had 13 students from six program areas participate in the state-level SkillsUSA competition this year, with seven bringing back medals. Local winners advance to district or regional competitions, testing their skills against...