It’s back to school time and we are excited to welcome students to campus! We sat down with Elan Richards to get a good overview of the events planned for this fall for our students. Whether you’re an active participant or just want to meet up with your friends and classmates, we encourage you to join any or all of the activities planned for the fall semester.

In this episode we chatted about SGA meetings, Wellness Wednesdays, and a new event – gingerbread house decorating. Of course, some of the favorites are back such as trivia and the infamous students versus employees kickball tournament. We are also excited to bring back Elan’s favorite event, the Halloween costume contest. Don’t miss out on all of these amazing events this semester to take a break from your hard work and hopefully meet some new friends. See you out there bobcats!

Through the NextNC Scholarship, eligible North Carolinians attending a community college will receive at least $3,000. We sat down with members of our Financial Aid team to learn more about this scholarship award that is easy to understand and makes education more affordable for qualifying students.

The HCC Foundation will be hosting a charity disc golf tournament on June 13th. Discs in the Dogwoods will bring the flavor of a golf outing to campus featuring disc golfers. Teams of four will play the course and be greeted by various sponsors with some swag and great information. With two tee times and prizes available, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Entry fees include playing the course, lunch, and the support of the Haywood Strong scholarship which benefits former millworkers and their families looking to further their education at HCC.

Celebrating Community College Month in April, this chat features a talk with two of our employees, that are usually behind the scenes with Bobcat Chat, about how community college supported their higher educational goals and career paths.

The Millpond Mosaic is a publication featuring the amazing artistic work of HCC’s students. Submissions can fall into a variety of categories which include essay, short story, poems, original artwork, and photography. Have a listen to this chat with two students who have already been part of this unique piece. They share with us why it’s ok to take a chance and are encouraging to others who might be considering taking the leap to share a creative side for all to see and enjoy.

HCC is excited to bring a special environmental summit to campus in March 2024.

This summit is a way to bring the community together and will share a message of hope, equity, and action. The summit will feature keynote and breakout sessions all surrounding important environmental topics such as water resources, sustainable gardens, wildlife and MUCH more. This free event is open to adults and youth and will be held on Saturday, March 23rd.

Want to learn more about HCC’s Student Government Association? Our SGA officers sat down with us on this edition of Bobcat Chat to share more about SGA, why it’s great to be involved, and how you will learn some life-long leadership and teamwork skills by being a part of this group.

What is Career and College Promise? Find out in this episode of Bobcat Chat. CCP helps local high school students achieve their collegiate dreams in a unique way. From full pathways to Career and Technical Educational opportunities, there are many benefits to this free program. Discover if this path is right for your 9th-12th grader!