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Students from Housatonic Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Program toured FuelCell Energy’s manufacturing facility in Torrington, CT last month as part of the College’s celebration of Manufacturing Month.

HCC Celebrates Manufacturing Month With A Series of Activities and A New Partnership With FuelCell Energy

November 09, 2021

With one of the most outstanding advanced manufacturing technology training centers in the state, Housatonic Community College (HCC) celebrated Manufacturing Month with a series of exciting happenings last month, including a new partnership with FuelCell Energy in Torr…

STEAMfest Helps Everyone Reach For The Stars

Housatonic Community College’s STEAMfest Helps Everyone Reach For The Stars With NASA Experts, Space-Themed Events and Star Watching Parties

November 04, 2021

In connection with National STEM/STEAM Day on Monday, November 8th, Housatonic Community College (HCC) will present STEAMFest 2021 with a theme of ‘Helping Everyone Reach For The Stars’. A series of engaging space-themed discussions and activities are planned, includin…

Peter J. Werth Jr. (left) stands with HCC Foundation Executive Director Kristy Jelenik, and HCC CEO Dr. Dwayne Smith.

HCC Receives $1 Million Donation, The Largest Single Gift In School History, From Philanthropist Peter J. Werth Jr.

September 23, 2021

Funds will establish the Werth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center at Housatonic Community College.

The American Association of University Women donated $5,000 to support students participating in HCC’s Family Economic Security Program

American Association of University Women Empowers Low-Income Women Pursuing Education At HCC While Juggling Motherhood

September 21, 2021

The Housatonic Community College Foundation (HCCF) recently received $5,000 of grant funding from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to support low-income female Housatonic Community College (HCC) students who are also mothers. This grant marks a first…

HMA Director Robbin Zella, Deborah Bachard, Peter J. Werth Jr., and Housatonic Community College CEO Dr. Dwayne Smith.

$500,000 Gift Given to Housatonic Museum of Art by Werth Family Foundation

August 13, 2021

Landmark donation establishes an endowment for the museum.

Skyler Curcio (left) and Quinn Hayes graduated from HCC’s Advanced Manufacturing program, thanks in part to funding from Bank of America this past year.

Housatonic Community College Foundation and Bank of America Announce New Support for Manufacturing Pipeline Program in Bridgeport

August 10, 2021

Program Aims to Increase Opportunities for Populations Underrepresented in the Manufacturing Industry, Including Women With Funding from Bank of America, Upskilling and Job Placement Opportunities Now Available.

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