Houston City College Southwest

After a yearlong effort between HCC Southwest and Space Center Houston (SCH), a new partnership was launched July 9, creating opportunities for STEM education and workforce development through space exploration-related programming for youths and adults in the greater Houston area. A memorandum of understanding signed between HCC and SCH will bring workforce training, educator professional development, immersive space projects and career-focused programs, including pathways into high-demand technical fields.

Dreaming of a future in tech? Take the first step this summer at HCC’s AI Excellence Camp set for July 27 – 31. Designed for high school students, the innovative free camp will explore AI, robotics, and coding through hands-on activities at the West Loop campus. Your journey into tech starts here! Register today at https://hcc.idloom.events/HCC-AI-Camp2026

Congratulations to Dr. Fidelis Ngang, faculty member in Houston City College’s Computer Systems Networking & Artificial Intelligence Division, on receiving a Fulbright Scholarship that will take him to Tunisia in mid-June. As part of this opportunity, Dr. Ngang will spend a month teaching Cybersecurity and AI at the Higher Institute of Technological Studies in Communications of Tunis (Institut Supérieur des Etudes Technologiques en Communications de Tunis), sharing his expertise while representing the college abroad. We congratulate him on this achievement and wish him a successful experience!

As ongoing uncertainty continues to affect NSF programs that support STEM workforce development, Houston City College is proud to be recognized in this story as a leader in the AI education revolution. Through its national leadership with the National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium, HCC is helping expand AI training, empower educators nationwide, and build the skilled workforce needed to keep America competitive. Read the story: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/politics-elections/2026/06/08/community-colleges-advocate-nsf-program

Community Colleges Advocate for NSF Program Two-year colleges are calling for a funding increase for a National Science Foundation workforce program. They worry rapid-fire changes at the NSF could hamper the program’s positive impact on their institutions.

The HCC Stafford Workforce Center welcomed 100 Fort Bend students June 5 to Teen Summit, a day of exploration of in-demand career pathways in healthcare, information technology, 3D printing, and more. Students from sixth to 12th grades toured the state-of-the-art labs at the center, home to HCC workforce programs in advanced manufacturing, robotics, welding and pipefitting, as well as HVAC and electrical. Check out more photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/hccphotos/albums/72177720334044166/

Superman, Thor, Batman, Black Panther, and Hulk helped add a little extra fun to HCC Southwest's employee celebration with the theme “superheroes” on June 4 at the West Loop campus. The real heroes, however, are the faculty and staff, as college President Dr. Michael Webster put it. He planned the surprise gathering to express his gratitude to the HCC Southwest family for their hard work and dedication. The event also recognized Southwest’s “unsung heroes” who go above and beyond to help and support students and the community. It was a fun and heartwarming get-together for all.