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Eleven artists awarded at 51st annual District Juried Art Exhibit
More than 60 people attended the opening reception and award ceremony for the 51st annual District Juried Art Exhibit on Feb. 13 at the Highland Gallery in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center at Highland Community College. Eleven exhibiting artists were awarded ...
Highland brings ‘Heathers: The Musical’ to the Fine Arts Stage
Highland Community College Theatre Arts program presents “Heathers: The Musical” with performances on March 5, 6, and 7 at 7:30 p.m.in the Fine Arts Theatre in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill. The musical is ...
HCC celebrates Black History Month: ‘Without a Song’ by Carl Cole
In a third in a series of Black History Month programs at Highland, Carl Cole will present a community celebration with a musical program “Without a Song” on Friday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Student/Conference Center, Building H, ...
‘Prairie Wind’ magazine now accepting submissions for 2020 edition
Submissions are now being accepted for the 28TH annual Prairie Wind art and literary magazine. The Prairie Wind is a collection of original poetry, prose, visual art, and recorded music contributed by students, staff, alumni, and other members of the ...
Highland Gallery announces call for entries at the 50th District High School Juried Art Exhibit
Highland Community College, announces a call for entries for the 50th Annual District High School Juried Art Exhibit. Work is due on Thursday, March 12, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the west wing of the Ferguson Fine Arts Center, ...
Highland to bring Chamber Music Recital to stage
With a collaboration between the Highland Concert Band and the Highland Orchestra, the Chamber Music Recital will be on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center, 2998 W. Pearl City ...
HCC Foundation scholarship applications are open for 2020-21 school year
The Highland Community College Foundation has officially opened its scholarship applications for the 2020-21 school year. Highland awarded $482,262 scholarships to more than 200 students for the 2018-2019 academic year. Highland-bound student scholarships are available for traditional and non-traditional students in ...
President Hood to Retire in June
FREEPORT -- Highland Community College’s president, Tim Hood, will retire in June at the end of his second multi-year contract with the College. Hood shared his intent with the Highland Board of Trustees during the closed session at the January ...
HCC Lifelong Learning offers February classes
Highland Community College Lifelong Learning February courses include Pickleball for Beginners, Smart Phone I, World War II in the Pacific, Volunteer Management, and more. To register, and view the complete Lifelong Learning schedule, visit highland.edu/lifelong or call 815-599-3414. For more ...
HCC Clarence Mitchell Library presents Black History Month program
Highland Community College’s Clarence Mitchell Library hosts Brittany Hutchinson, who will present “Some of Us Are Brave: Misogynoir and the Fight for Suffrage” at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 in the Marvin-Burt Liberal Arts center, second floor, 2998 W. Pearl ...