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HCC Unveils Fresh Approach to Student Health and Wellness – Highland Community College Expands Holistic Student Support with Launch of TimelyCare and New Health & Wellness Coordinator Role Available Across All Campuses

October 19, 2025

Highland, Kan. — In a continued commitment to the health, connection and success of every Highland student, the College is launching TimelyCare—a 24/7 virtual health and wellness platform—alongside a new Student Engagement Coordinator for Health and Wellness. This two-fold expansion of its health and wellness initiatives is designed to meet the evolving needs of students, particularly those living in rural communities, by increasing access and support across all HCC campuses.

Robinson-based Penny Serenade to perform at Arts at the Barn

October 16, 2025

Robinson-based Penny Serenade will be performing at the Klinefelter Farm on Saturday, Oct. 25.

HCC’s Schiller Honored with NASPA IV-West Social Justice and Inclusion Award

October 7, 2025

Highland, Kan. – Dr. Jennifer Schiller, executive vice president at Highland Community College, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Social Justice and Inclusion Award by NASPA IV-West, a regional division of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. NASPA IV-West encompasses 10 Midwestern states and two Canadian provinces.

Highland Community College Reports 4.9% Enrollment Increase for Fall Semester

October 4, 2025

HIGHLAND, Kan. – Highland Community College (HCC) has reported a 4.9% increase in student enrollment for the fall 2025 semester, according to preliminary 20th-day enrollment data released Oct. 1, by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR).

Hunziger Recognized as Rising Star

September 22, 2025

HIGHLAND, Kan. – Lucas Hunziger, Vice President of Technical Education at Highland Community College (HCC), has been recognized with the prestigious Rising Star Award by the Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA).

Eisenbarth Named Kansas Farm Bureau Rural Minds Matter Advocate of the Year

August 29, 2025

HIGHLAND, Kan. – Thomas Eisenbarth, Precision Agriculture Instructor at Highland Community College’s Western Center in Baileyville, has been recognized by the Kansas Farm Bureau for his leadership and advocacy in promoting mental health awareness in rural communities.

Highland Community College Completes Higher Learning Commission Assessment Academy

August 15, 2025

HIGHLAND, Kan. – Highland Community College has successfully completed the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Assessment Academy, a four-year program designed to provide institutions with targeted support and proven strategies to enhance student learning and success.

Highland Community College Technical Center Students Recognized at the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Orlando

May 21, 2025

Students from Highland Community College Technical Center (HCCTC) Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter were among the nearly 7,000 attendees representing nearly 800 school chapters who attended the 2025 BPA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, May 7-11.

Highland Community College Successfully Concludes DOJ Settlement Agreement

May 13, 2025

HIGHLAND, KS – Highland Community College (HCC) is pleased to announce the successful resolution of a Settlement Agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), originally executed on August 28, 2023. The agreement addressed allegations that Black students at HCC experienced discriminatory treatment related to the College’s disciplinary procedures, campus security practices and its response to discrimination complaints.

Japanese guitarist performs at Klinefelter Barn

September 26, 2024

Highland Community College welcomed Japanese guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto at Klinefelter Barn during the college’s Arts and the Barn event series on Saturday, Sept.