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Houston Community College announces a new name

Jun 19, 2025

After 54 years of service to area students, Houston Community College (HCC) will be known as Houston City College, following a vote of the college’s Board of Trustees in regular session on June 18.

“This new name reflects our expanding mission of offering baccalaureate degrees while maintaining the value and qualities people know and expect from HCC,” said Chancellor Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D. “As Houston City College, we will continue to provide quality, affordable instruction through certificates, associate and baccalaureate degrees at a community college price. This new name represents all the communities the college represents and positions the institution to serve with a ‘local focus and global reach.’”

The announcement follows a year-long comprehensive research and stakeholder engagement initiative and marks a strategic step forward in the college’s commitment to expand access to affordable, high-quality education while equipping students with the skills and credentials needed to succeed in competitive academic and workforce environments.

In 2022, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) approved HCC to offer workforce-focused Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. The inaugural graduates from these programs received diplomas at Spring Commencement May 2025.

“This is not just about changing a name,” said Chancellor Ford Fisher. “It is about embracing the institution we have become and signaling the future we are prepared to lead. While the name is changing, HCC’s identity and purpose remain the same. 

“The institution will continue to serve as a trusted educational partner, preparing students to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving economy through relevant programming, strategic partnerships, and a strong commitment to student outcomes,” she said.