Hazard, KY News

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• The next best thing to a normal Weekend is a LONG WEEKEND! Everyone enjoy the up...
• I love the new HCTC mobile!
• Just saying hi!
• Want to learn more about opportunities for doing business with the HCTC? Then at...
• Work toward that degree. Session II will meet June 25 to July 23. To enroll, con...
• Dean's List and President's List for full-time and part-time students are now po...
• HCTC Leadership Institute celebrating the end-of-the year. Thanks to all who par...
• Affordable tuition, low faculty to student ratio, close to home, outstanding fac...
• Classes for summer school start Monday - be sure to sign up by this Friday. Ques...
• Congrats to HCTC graduate Villa Couch who graduated Magna Cum Laude from Eastern...
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• Today's trivia question - be the first to answer. When is the HCTC Leslie County...
• We just hit 2,000 likes! Wow! We are glad to have each and every one of you with...
• In the eyes of a student: The longest 5 minutes in the WORLD is the last 5 minut...
• Summer classes begin Monday, May 21st! Have you already registered? There is s...
• HCTC Board of Directors Chair, Martha Birdwhistell presented Megan Smith, Studen...
• New board members were sworn in at HCTC tonight!! Doug Fraley, Chief Student Se...
• Dr. J. Marvin Jolly received the Distinguished Service Award during the 60th Ann...
• Lots of friends and family are congratulating our graduates in our two photo alb...
• Summer school
• Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky offers summer camps
• Rural Rhythm Career Camp
• Diversity business initiative
• Check out the front page of our web site for the listing of students receiving a...
• We just added more photos to our album called "Friends and Families" from Saturd...
• Hazard Herald coverage:
• Last evening in Leslie County
• “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined...
• Check out the art on display at HCTC's Kentucky School of Craft.
• Visit HCTC's Kentucky School of Craft today, starting at 5:30 p.m.
• Graduation is this Saturday! Two ceremonies at The Forum, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m....
• Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Advisors Savannah Sipple and Cathy Branson along with PT...
• HCTC's Phi Theta Kappa - Alpha Eta Epsilon chapter inductees Brandon Hudson, Ann...
• Tell your friends! New students wishing to enroll at HCTC can begin registering...
• Don't stress over finals week--check out these tips!
• Check out photos from last night's concert in Hyden. Click on Photos (above, nex...
• We send surveys to students, and we act on the feedback we receive!
• Yikes! We're at 1,900 likes! Thank you all!
• From the Hazard Herald - Evening with Poets
• Students interested in the Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Te...
• April 26th is recognized as a National Day for a particular snack food AND belie...
• HCTC students involved in Skills USA, a HCTC Student Organization, took top hono...
• April is American Poetry Month, any idea who wrote this poem? Take this kiss up...
• Three events in two days this week: Evening with Poets, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. St...
• Graduation is May 5. Check out those we will honor. The listing of names is on o...
• Cooking with Superfoods | Ways to incorporate great-tasting, nutrient-packed foo...
• One week from tonight! The Mountain Songwriters Night Coffee House Performance w...
• Happy Friday everyone!
• HCTC Kentucky School of Bluegrass & Traditional Music students performing for vi...
• Want to enroll in summer school? We have two summer terms. Session I will meet M...
• Special thanks to Hazard Herald newspaper for covering our Mock Disaster event!
• A big thanks to the Hazard Police Department, WYMT, and Hazard Herald for partic...
• Today we're checking to see how we would handle an emergency. Around 1:00 we are...
• It is an exciting day at Hazard Community and Technical College! Buckhorn High S...
• Transfer Fair today! See you at the UCM from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Great event to learn about transferring after leaving HCTC. Plan to attend on Tu...
• It’s Friday 13th, any idea what today has in common with a board game?
• Students, plan to attend the Transfer Fair on Tuesday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to...
• Mountain Songwriters Night set for April 27
• Knott County Central tours HCTC Technical Campus!
• Madison County students visit HCTC!
• Hazard Community and Technical College is hosting an Adult College Fair in the D...
• There is still (a little) time to sign up with MTV to be on the show MADE! Stud...
• HCTC's Kentucky School of Bluegrass & Traditional Music Spring Ensemble
• Want to learn more about career options? HCTC will hold an Adult College Fair at...
• What is today, April 11, known for? Hint: there is a number in the answer.
• Check out the April edition of HCTC's Student Health 101 magazine.
• What major event occurred 100 years ago today? Share one other related fact.
• Students – are you graduating in May? If yes, please send your photo to Evelyn.W...
• honoring those in POLA!
• Students, contact Lesa Bryant to sign up to meet with MTV. Her number is 487- 3525.
• An Evening of Oratory Monday included, from left, faculty member Marcy Moore, an...
• Adults - here's your chance to learn more about college. HCTC will hold an Adult...
• Celebrating the Big Blue today!
• How about those CATS!! Let's declare Monday as Big Blue Nation day and everyone...
• Graduation
• Spring Writers Conference
• Transfer Fair
• Evening With Poets
• Adult College Fair
• Big Final Four game tomorrow starting at just after 6 p.m. Who will win and by h...
• MTV is coming here! HCTC students, ages 18 to 26, are invited to participate in...
• MTV is coming here! HCTC students, ages 18 to 26, are invited to participate in...
• HCTC Greater Hazard Performing Arts presents "A Taste of Hazard”
• Today's trivia question: Coach Cal had some assistance from a pro basketball tea...
• March 31 will be here before you know it and that's the deadline to apply for sc...
• What do you like most about Facebook?
• Beattyville Elementary visited the Challenger Center and then enjoyed a picnic o...
• Looking for a career? HCTC’s Health Information Technology program is now accept...
• Already have your scholarship application submitted? Remember: The deadline for...
• Reproductive Health Fair today until 3 p.m. in the First Federal Center.
• we're at 1,799 likes. Who will be No. 1,800?
• Kentucky plays tonight in the NCAA tournament. Who do you think is going to win?
• Hazard High School Road Show today!
• Tori Wells, a dual credit student in BIO 112 at Hazard High, went with her dad a...
• It’s a beautiful day outside and according to a website, it’s National Goof Off...
• Reproductive Health Fair Sponsored by HCTC Diversity Club and East Kentucky Repr...
• Great event today. Come learn about possible careers for you!
• In the Spring, we have 4 extra seasons before summer. Does anyone know all four...
• Tell your friends about our enhanced nurse aide program. More info here.
• What's your favorite genre of music? Who are some of your favorite musicians?
• HCTC students learned more about transferring to Morehead State University durin...
• What do you think of Twitter? Do you have a Twitter account? Did you know we hav...
• Learn more about HCTC - Tune in to WJSN located at 97.3 FM on your radio dial to...
• Great musicians sharing their talents today.
• Cam is doing exciting things at HCTC's Ky. School of Craft in Hindman.
• What does today and the word pie have in common?
• HCTC employees donated $2,390 for the Telethon for the Tornado Victims Fund. Pr...
• HCTC has named its critter Einstein. Thanks to Teresa Bentley Hall for suggestin...
• Students and faculty planted these 3,026 daffodils, one for each victim, in memo...
• We are affordable!
• Super Sunday 2012 video - HCTC is included in this event designed to attract mor...
• How was your spring break? Anyone do anything especially fun?
• Let's all help the tornado victims with our $$$. WYMT-TV and Chad Warrix are hos...
• get ready to spring forward one hour on Sunday!
• HCTC students -- how are you enjoying your Spring Break?
• UCM's success continues!
• The American Red Cross says that they cannot handle any more donations. So we're...
• Large amount of food donations today being taken to West Liberty by faculty memb...
• This just in - we're told food is needed in West Liberty. Please drop off food b...
• HCTC campus locations have drop-off points for donations effective now. We are p...
• Are you ready to enroll for Summer and Fall classes? Currently enrolled student...
• Learn about short-term courses and training offered. Visit HCTC Workforce on the...
• What do you think we should name him?
• Students - have you signed up for SNAP yet? Keep in the know for your safety!
• Our graduate Jessica got her education and then got a great job. Learn more abou...
• Hundreds are getting bachelor's degrees and master's degrees through the UCM.
• "I went to a private college before transferring to this school. I like it here...
• The Basket Weaving class scheduled for tonight at the Kentucky School of Craft i...
• HVAC Manual J training scheduled for Monday, Feb. 20 also is cancelled.
• University Center of the Mountains is closed Monday because of the weather.
• Check out our Kentucky Coal Academy!
• Monday, February 20, is Presidents’ Day and the College will be closed, except f...
• University Center of the Mountains reports 823 degrees awarded so far. Students...
• Have you applied for a scholarship? The deadline for New and Returning students...
• Music from last night's show.
• We've already sold 400 tickets to Atlanta Rhythm Section. Still need special eve...
• Time's running out - get your ticket today to Atlanta Rhythm Section. Call 487-3...
• Super Sunday is Feb. 12, at New Hope Church at 1 p.m. Tell your friends to come...
• Ever thought of a career in Surgical Tech? The HCTC Surgical Technology Program...
• Robert Eason won this Super Sunday T shirt because he was quick and knowledgeabl...
• John Caudill picked up his Super Sunday T shirt today that he won. He’ll be spor...
• Trivia contest. Be the first HCTC student to post the correct answer to win a Su...
• What is your favorite Atlanta Rhythm Section song? Get your tickets for the Feb....
• Trivia question coming soon. Stay tuned for your chance to win a Super Sunday T...
• Super Sunday 2012 is this Sunday! Tell your friends and family about this event...
• Our student Leslie Strong and music school director Dean Osborne were interviewe...
• We had a chili cookoff today with HCTC employees. Daniel Madden’s Madness Chili...
• It's Black History Month and Trivia Contest time. Students -- Be the first one t...
• Atlanta Rhythm Section seats are selling! Get yours today. Call 487-3067.
• Got questions about Facebook Timelines? Read here.
• New faculty member Cam Choy at the Kentucky School of Craft will be interviewed...
• HCTC students, the 2012-13 FAFSA (financial aid application) is now available on...
• Congratulations to Daniel Miller who won our Trivia Contest yesterday. He won th...
• Trivia contest -- first HCTC student to respond wins a Super Sunday T shirt. Thi...
• Want financial aid assistance in filling out those forms? HCTC will hold College...
• Bobbie is one of our trvia contest winners which is why she's showing this spiff...
• Book store charges for students enrolled in 12 Week classes will start on Friday...
• See our student Leslie Strong in action! Way to go Leslie!
• 4 p.m. today is big time for our music school student Leslie Strong.
• Scholarships! The deadline for New and Returning students to apply for 2012-2013...
• The first round of financial aid refunds (funds left over after tuition and expe...
• Atlanta Rhythm Section will be performing at HCTC First Federal Center at 7:00p....
• Congrats to HCTC student Leslie Strong - chosen for a Keith Urban appearance.
• Atlanta Rhythm Section performs Feb. 14 in the First Federal Center. Get your ti...
• We have 10 computers that can be given away to age 50 plus students who enroll i...
• Chelsie Disney of Hyden likes attending HCTC because her classes are close to ho...
• Miss the Martin Luther King event yesterday? You can read the guest speaker's ad...
• Allan Hatcher, Perry County Central Coach, receives a check from Ann Carter of H...
• Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
• HCTC ML King Breakfast
• HCTC will open at 9:30 a.m. this Friday. Keep safe everyone!
• The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program Pre-Admission Conference set for Monda...
• HCTC will be closed Monday January 16th but you can still come out and celebrate...
• HCTC will be giving away a Super Sunday T-Shirt to the first student or prospect...
• Graduate Bobbie Barlowe has great praise for the University Center of the Mounta...
• Be sure to "like" HCTC's Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series page. They'l...
• Interested in Phlebotomy training? Then attend orientation Jan. 11 or 18. For mo...
• Kids wanting to be in dance -- classes begin Tuesday!
• Dean's Lists and President's Lists for the Fall 2011 semester are on the web sit...
• Classes begin Monday, January 9 except for cosmetology and nail technician class...
• Last chance registration for 16 week courses is today, January 4th!
• We're on Twitter! Following us at HCTC1.
• Cosmetology is just one of our programs. Call about enrolling. 487-3102.
• HCTC will open at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3 because of the weather. Come r...
• Registration for the spring semester will begin on Tuesday January 3rd and end o...
• Book store charges will start on Monday, January 2, 2012 for the spring 2012 sem...
• HCTC will be back to work on Monday, Jan. 2. Happy New Year everyone!
• Congratulations to the New Horizons winners honored at today's Christmas luncheon.
• HCTC Flash Mob appears again...Rocking around the Christmas tree!
• Reminder: After today, we are closed for the holiday break until Monday, January...
• Students are done for the semester and employees have a break after Friday. How...
• "What happens in our lives can change us. What we do about it can change everyth...
• Mason Brown of Campton plans to graduate from HCTC with a Nursing degree. He li...
• Want to see all the programs we offer? Just click on "Info" under our profile pi...
• Joshua Neace of Van Cleve is working on his Associate in Arts. What attracted hi...
• Christmas Break – HCTC will be closed: -Saturday, December 17th through Sunday,...
• “Attending college here is a good choice because you get to stay close to home a...
• HCTC Student Zach Epperson says he likes being an HCTC student. "It's a good env...
• During this season of giving, check out what student Paula Brewer received.
• Former and present students perform for a grand finale at last night's concert f...
• "Straight Up Lonesome" performs as part of the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and...
• "Kudzu Patch" entertains at last night's concert in Hyden.
• Norwegian Parliament takes the stage in Hyden.
• "Old Biscuit" performs at KSBTM last night.
• Our caring faculty is just one reason students are attracted to HCTC.
• Want to be a nurse? Enroll now for the spring semester. Call 487-3102.
• Great music from the practice. Hear the show tonight!
• The choir sounded great at their dress rehearsal today. Hear them tonight at 7:00!
• Get in the Christmas spirit with the EKU Singers featuring area schools. The sho...
• Attention new students starting in the spring. The priority deadline to complete...
• Does HCTC's Welding Program spark your interest? Those interested in enrolling c...
• Here's your chance to be an energy auditor.
• Want to be a nurse aide? We offer the Enhanced Nurse Aide/Direct Support Worker...
• "Laughter is the joyous, beautiful, universal evergreen of life." -Abraham Linco...
• Our music school students are really talented! Here's your chance to see them in...
• Come on out to the HCTC Craft & Cultural Fair. It is underway now until 5 p.m. a...
• Once you hear the Grascals you're sure to want to hear more! So come to The Foru...
• Get an education and then get a job. Our heating and air conditioning program is...
• Interested in our sonography program? Call 487-3102 about enrolling today.
• A collection of any non-perishable food is underway now. The Thanksgiving Food D...
• Thank you veterans! We appreciate your service and sacrifice!
• Check out the video of the Flash Mob today in the Hazard campus grill. Some gre...
• Hugh X. Lewis will be featured during Mountain Songwriters Night on tonight, Oct...
• What do you like about HCTC? Share your thoughts with us.
• "I like attending HCTC because you meet a lot of new people." Zach Kassee
• Going to college is really affordable. Thanks to financial aid and scholarships,...
• Our Technical Campus will be closed this Friday, October 21. CSX Railroad is clo...
• Maxine Ritchie is glad of the HCTC education she received. Read her success stor...
• Civil War Voices -- this Thursday, Oct. 20 at The Forum, at 7 p.m.
• Got your thrilling story ready for the Spooky Story contest? The deadline is Sat...
• "Everyone is nice and helpful here at HCTC." Melinda Combs
• "HCTC is a great school. I love the students and being a student worker here." C...
• "HCTC is a great school. I love the students and being a student worker here." C...
• Career Fair is this Wednesday from from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the First Federal Ce...
• Student Brandon Willis says, "The student lounge is a great place for students t...
• Book charges start today for students enrolled in 8-week classes at HCTC. Stude...
• Hear details about the Lees Homecoming on WJSN 97.3 FM. Doug Neace interviews Ro...
• Who do you look forward to seeing at the Lees Homecoming in Jackson this Saturda...
• Students get a chance to chill -- Fall break from HCTC classes - Thursday, Octob...
• Check out our new Net Price Calculator—located on Costs and Financial Aid page....
• Hey photographers: HCTC's literary magazine Kudzu wants your photos. We’re searc...
• Dean Osborne performs with the Alison Brown Acoustic Band.
• Enoy the music tonight: The Alison Brown Acoustic Band will perform tonight, at...
• HCTC wants you all to attend -- hear photographer José Galvez present at the Ste...
• Share a favorite quote with us!
• "Whatever the struggle, continue the climb. It may be only one step to the summi...
• John Rush entertains us with his great music.
• In honor of 9-11-2001, the Hazard Fire Department raises the flag here. Employee...
• Plan to hear this speaker Sept. 21. Read more here.
• check us out!
• We hope your Labor Day Weekend is fun, restful, and safe. We're closed Monday. E...
• If you are reading this, then you're invited to the Lees Homecoming on Oct. 8.
• Congrats to Deloris Sparkman of Leatherwood -- the recipient of the Rebecca Forr...
• GEAR UP students from Lee County visited the Kentucky School of Craft on Thursda...
• HCTC student John Pence named to the KCTCS Board of Directors. Congrats John!
• Here's your chance to meet scholars from Kenya. HCTC is holding a reception for...
• How about a career in sonography? To learn more, attend a pre-admission confere...
• Get ready to see cute! Missoula Children's Theatre performs Snow White and the S...
• Interested in our Physical Therapist Assistant program? Attend a pre-admission c...
• We're holding Welcome Back bashes and the first one is today at the Hazard Campu...
• Welcome back students! Have a great semester.
• Interested in nursing? Come to Jackson for the first of three open house events....
• Are you a part-time student enrolled for this fall semester? Scholarships are st...
• Are you a certified nurse aide? If you want to obtain your medication aide licen...
• Teresa Combs of Walkertown is the Hazard-Perry County Women’s Club scholarship r...
• Enroll now in 12-week classes.
• Lots of performers at the Osborne Brothers festival this week. Come hear great m...
• Get to know faculty member Diane Gibson
• Faculty profile: Diane Gibson
• Learn more about our Integrated Nursing Program: Saturday August 20 10:00 a.m....
• Have questions about enrolling? You can chat live and get your answers.
• Interested in nursing? HCTC is celebrating the future of nursing by holding three open house events – one in Jackson and two in Hazard. The first will be held Thursday, August 11, at 5 p.m. in the Library Science Building on the Lees College Camp
• Read about Michael Nyagol here.
• Focus on faculty member Michael. Just one of our faculty looking foward to seeing you enroll!
• Due to the overwhelming response HCTC has extended the deadline to enroll until August 1st!!
• Meet local authors on Tuesday, July 26 at book signing. Read more about it here.
• HCTC would like to announce that we are now offering Criminal Justice!
• Register for fall classes before July 25.
• Interested in our criminal justice program? It's new this fall semester.
• HCTC promotes nine faculty members. Congrats to all!
• Another option for your education -- we're expanding our offerings for you!
• Students wishing to begin school in August will need to have all admissions and financial aid information complete by July 25th.
• Hazard Community & Technical College will be closed Monday July 4th and will reopen Tuesday July 5th.
• Do you know a bully? A Self Defense and Anti-Bullying classes for elementary students in kindergarten through sixth grade will be held at the Leslie County Community Center (Old Hyden Gym), Monday through Thursday, July 18-21, from 1 to 3 p.m. The class
• Dean's List for part-time students is here!
• Part-time students are honored - President's List!
• "I like attending HCTC, because I like taking a part motors." William Feltner - HCTC student Interested in enrolling? Call 487-3102.
• Trivia question - HCTC's Lees College Campus has a rich tradition. What year did it first open its doors?
• See the June 16 video on this page to see student Sharon Morris in action. Read this link about how attending HCTC is good for her health.
• To make the Dean's List, students have a 3.5 GPA or higher. The full-time students with that honor are listed here. Way to go students!
• See the students named to the President's List for having a perfect 4.0 GPA. Congrats to you scholars!
• Here's a great idea -- take a summer class. Summer Session II meets June 29 to July 27 Registration deadline is Tuesday, June 28 Registration/Advising is Monday, June 27 (9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.) The Financial Aid Deadline for Summer II Classe
• See students and faculty from HCTC's Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music perform.
• Want to be a nail techician? HCTC will offer a new Nail Technician certificate for the fall semester and students can enroll now. The two-semester program will offer 13 credit hours each semester for a total of 26. The classes will be taught Monday thro
• New students and/or students who have taken the COMPASS already -- here's info for you!
• The Knott County School System notes the HCTC 2011 Commencement Video is on Channel 46. It is scheduled to be broadcast each day on Ch 46 at 2 am, 6 am, 9 am, 12 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, 8 pm and 11 pm.
• Most offices will be closed on Fridays in June and July -- except the Life Skills Center in Jackson, the First Federal Center on the Hazard Campus and the Industrial Education Building on the Technical Campus. We're working extended hours Monday-Thu
• Cindy Plummer is presented with the John Brown Outstanding Faculty Award at graduation by Dr. R. Kathy Smoot, Provost and Vice President of Academic Services.
• Congratulations to Cindy Plummer!
• Agreement signed today is a boost for UCM students to get their degree close to home. Thank you EKU and MSU for the agreement. Students - rejoice!
• Brain Teaser: A farmer was going to town with a fox, a goose and a sack of corn. When he came to a stream, he had to cross in a tiny boat, and could only take across one thing at a time. However, if he left the fox alone with the goose, the fox would eat
• Brain Teaser: What is the area of a triangle that has sides of 14, 11 and 25 inches long?
• We've yet another prestigious list!
• BRAIN TEASER: What English word has nine letters and can remain an English word even after removing one letter at a time, even down to a single letter?
• way to go Misty!
• Congrats to Misty Feltner, honored this month as the staff New Horizon award winner.
• HCTC’s Rhonda Brashear entertained at the New Horizons Conference in Lexington last week, sponsored by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. She was praised for her singing and the crowd loved hearing her perform.
• Feel free to post your favorite pictures from graduation.
• Congrats to Vickie!
• Vickie Combs is honored at KCTCS as a New Horizon winner!
• These students were honored at graduation. We applaud you for your excellence!
• Listing of our graduates here. Congratulations! Check back to see photos.
• Outstanding Divisional Faculty Awards were presented to: Cindy Plummer, Occupational Technologies Sue Riddle, Allied Health Don Barnes, Math and Science Tom Neace, Heritage and Humanities Thank you for all your hard work for our students!
• Graduation is Saturday at The Forum. We're expecting big crowds for the 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. events so an overflow room will be available in the Rural Law Enforcement side. We love graduation -- it's time to celebrate!
• HCTC students fared well in the Skills USA Kentucky Leadership and Skills Shown here, from left, are Tony Back, Skills USA Chapter Advisor; Shelly Belcher of Millstone, Architectural Drafting and Related Technical Math 2nd place; Jessica Hollenbeck of Wh
• Tell your friends about the HCTC Enhanced Nurse Aide/Direct Support Worker Certificate program. It's is a 15-credit hour program that will help better equip students with the necessary interpersonal, soft and technical skills to work in nursing home
• If you're graduating on Saturday, consider this a special invitation to post your picture here. Let's see you graduates!
• Become a Coupon Queen (or King) -- sign up for HCTC's Couponing Class on May 18th at 6 p.m. at the Knott County Branch. Jade Slone will show you how to match coupons to store sales and how to make the most of store reward programs. Contact Keila M
• We honor Brad Dyer for excellence in teaching.
• Summer Session I meets May 23 to June 20 Registration/Advising is Thursday, May 19 (9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.) Registration deadline is Friday, May 20 The Financial Aid Deadline for Summer I Classes is Friday, May 20 Check out our web site for a listin
• Currently enrolled students -- Save a Piggy! Register now for next year’s classes at this year’s rate and save.
• It's National Teacher Appreciation Week. Our faculty members are the best!
• HCTC holds Springs Writers Conference -- Derek Nikitas, Glenis Redmond, and Gurney Norman were the featured writers, providing insight to those wanting to develop their writing skills.
• Graduation news -- A total of 822 students are receiving 1,659 credentials this Spring—which is a record number in the history of the college. Graduation is May 14.
• Yesterday KCTCS signed a new Go2Transfer agreement with Morehead State University. This agreement allows students to apply their associate in applied science degrees from KCTCS toward the completion of an online bachelor of university studies in professi
• HCTC student Gia Passmore says: "I attend HCTC because it is close to home and has a wide variety of classes."
• I like attending HCTC, because the instructors are very helpful. Betty Pennington - Technical Campus
• "I would recommend this school to anyone. Learning is easier because you have one-on-one teaching. Everyone is friendly and they do their darnest to help." Jacob Hudson of Jackson -- Lees College Campus student
• Walking trails are at Lees College Campus, Technical Campus, and Hazard Campus. This plaque marks the start and finish of walking routes designed by the HCTC Pathfinders Student Club. This group participates in walking for their health. Wellness is impor
• Ashley Mullins is still involved in writing -- and she honed her skills at HCTC. Read her story.
• The student emergency fund is important to HCTC. HCTC President Dr. Steve Greiner receives a check for the Fund from United Way. Shown here, from left, are Larry Adams, Whitaker Bank regional manager; Richard Crowe, United Way executive director; and Dr.
• English Professor Jenny Williams and Tricia Watts of the Artisan Center are mentioned in this New York Times article for their cooking show. Their passion for cooking is getting noticed!
• Attention those in Hyden -- Have you ever wanted the ultimate work-life balance, a rewarding career working from the comfort of your own home? The Eastern Kentucky Distance Earning Initiative will sponsor a free Telework Forum at the Leslie County Adult
• See you Saturday at the Technical Campus reunion at 2 p.m. Guest speaker is Former Leslie County Judge Executive Charlie Wilson. 1st time for an event like this!
• Get Jiggy with the Piggy! Enroll for next year’s classes at this year’s rate. Find out if you qualify on KCTCS.edu. Just look for the Pig!
• Save dollars! Current students lock in this year’s tuition rate by enrolling now for the fall semester.
• HCTC Alumni now has a Facebook page. Check it out!
• GOOGLE WORKSHOP—Tips and Tools for Effective Searching Suffering from information overload, spending hours “Googling” but can’t find the website you need? Join HCTC Librarian Cathy Branson in learning about the Google tools you
• "I like going to HCTC because I’m close to home, everyone at the college is friendly, and I get the help I need." Donisha Hagans
• Leslie County students experienced HCTC campus life on Thursday. They heard study tips from Professor Ron Reed, learning styles from Steve Jones, received a warm welcome by President Greiner, accessed their student account, and toured the campus. They�
• Skills USA competition -- Students from HCTC and five Area Technology Centers competed in the Skills USA competition at the HCTC Technical Campus, demonstrating their proficiency in the following areas: Carpentry, Welding, Residential Wiring, Diesel Tech
• Students -- Important Scholarship Information The deadline for new and returning students to apply for 2011-2012 scholarships is March 31, 2011. If you received a scholarship last year, you are still required to reapply for this year.
• HCTC honors employees completing 25 years of service. HCTC President Dr. Steve Greiner presented certificates to Ralph Kidd of Hazard, professor; Tammy Richie of Hazard, professor; and Linda Williams of Redfox, Document Production Center. Not shown is Do
• HCTC grad Travis Stidham is recognized for his writing ability. Read more here.
• It doesn’t have to end this way! Current students: receive next year’s tuition at this year’s rate. Learn more about our guaranteed tuition program at (just click on the pig!).
• Students -- Come to the Transfer Fair on Monday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in 123A of the First Federal Center. Talk with representatives from other colleges about your educational goals.
• Want to learn about the Galapagos Islands? Hear Dr. Paul Currie, Associate Professor of Biology and Faculty Representative to the Board of Directors of HCTC, talk on that very subject. Be there Thursday, March 31, at 6 p.m. in the Stephens Library loca
• HCTC honors employees completing 20 years of service. HCTC President Dr. Steve Greiner presented certificates to, from left, Scott May of Hazard, professor; Sue Riddle of Hazard, professor; Lisa Maggard of Hindman, professor; and Tammy Duff of Hazard, Di
• Gary Vinson got help from HCTC in starting his new business. You can too.
• Tell your friends about the Surgical Technology Program. It's accredited and this allows graduates from the program to take the Surgical Technologist certification exam. Those interested in the program must attend a pre-admission conference before t
• Can you believe it? Tuition won't increase for students already enrolled.
• Scholarship deadline approaching...March 31st
• Registration for new students will begin on April 1st. You can view the class schedule at www.hazard.kctcs.edu
• Students -- Deadline extended -- are you ready to graduate? Students expecting to complete requirements for a degree, diploma, or certificate by the end of the current spring 2011 semester have until Friday, March 18 at noon to file an application.
• Want this basketball? The HCTC March of Dimes team is selling chances on a UK basketball autographed by Coach Calipari. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5. If interested call 606-487-3070 or email sandrad.campbell@kctcs.edu
• If you are planning on transferring to a four-year university please check out our new transfer equivalency page.
• Dennis Adkins performs tonight, 7 o'clock, in HCTC's Leslie County Center. Come out and hear the man whose music is featured in movies, commercials and numerous TV and radio shows.
• Want to be in our Enhanced Nurse Aide/Direct Support Worker program? Then attend one of the following pre-admission conferences to learn more about the program. Tuesday, March 15 at 10 a.m. at the Lees College Campus library building, room 102; Wedne
• Fun question of the day: what is the longest word in the English language?
• “I attend HCTC because it is convenient. All the faculty and staff are helpful toward getting a good education.” Student Adam Fields Thanks Adam
• Students -- need a scholarship? The deadline for new and returning students to apply for 2011-2012 scholarships is March 31. If you received a scholarship last year, you are still required to reapply for this year.
• HCTC honors employees completing 15 years of service. President Dr. Steve Greiner presented certificates to, from left, Cindy Plummer of Hazard, professor; Melda Oliver of Hazard, Academic Services; Dan Begley of Hazard, professor; and Kristy Creech of E
• oh yeah, we know the prez: Professor Dan Begley on right and wife Mary met former President George W. Bush when he spoke at a dinner held by the Appalachian School of Law and Appalachian College of Pharmacy. Dan said he shared a light moment with the Pre
• Interested in being an Enhanced Nurse Aide/Direct Support Worker? HCTC will offer this program during the fall semester, with one program meeting at the Technical Campus in Hazard and the others at the Lees College Campus in Jackson. Those considering t
• Tell your friends -- first-ever Super Sunday event at Consolidated Baptist Church in Hazard to share information about the college planning process. Join us February 27 at 1 p.m. Lunch provided along with info on enrolling in college. Encourage others to
• Hilarity abounds when the feisty females of Eden Falls, Georgia, decide to shake up their lives. Check it out -- Little Theatre of Hazard presents Hallelujah Girls February 25-27 at the First Federal Center, HCTC. Showtime for Friday and Saturday is 7 p.
• Come out for the show! Little Theatre of Hazard presents Hallelujah Girls February 25-27 at the First Federal Center, HCTC. Showtime for Friday and Saturday is 7 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students.
• Super Sunday event on Feb. 27 at Consolidated Baptist Church. To learn more, check out the details here.
• Students-- are you ready to graduate? Students expecting to complete requirements for a degree, diploma, or certificate by the end of the current spring 2011 semester have until Monday, March 14 to file an application. Congrats on your accomplishments!
• HCTC will be closed Monday, Feb. 21 in honor of President's Day.
• looking for fun next weekend? The Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series presents Little Theatre of Hazard, February 25-27 at the First Federal Center, HCTC. Showtime for Friday and Saturday is 7 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $10 for a
• HCTC honors employees completing ten years of service. HCTC President Dr. Steve Greiner presented certificates to, seated, from left, Becky Neace of Jackson, web specialist; Barbara Stacy of Chavies, Business Services; Bonnie Shepherd of Avawam, Student
• It's the first-ever Super Sunday event. We’ll be at Consolidated Baptist Church in Hazard to share information about the college planning process. Join us February 27 at 1 p.m. Lunch provided along with info on financial aid, making the transi
• HCTC HASA organization is giving away "Kissing Kits" this Valentine's Day. The kits contain a toothbrush, paste, floss, and other goodies to stress the importance of good dental care. Shown from left are HASA members Patrick Lanham, Rhonda
• Lees College Campus student Timothy Wayne Collins visits with HCTC President Dr. Steve Greiner.
• HCTC values those completing five years of service. President Dr. Steve Greiner presented certificates to, seated, from left, Edna Gross of Yeaddiss, Student Support Services instructor; Sharon Collins of Blackey, Business Office; Esther French of Hazar
• HCTC is closed this Thursday.
• HCTC will close at 4:30 p.m. today.
• we're offering a Healthcare Provider CPR Course - This basic life support course covers core material such as adult and pediatric CPR, foreign body airway obstruction, and automated external defibrillation. The class is designed for the healthcare
• President Steve Greiner meets with students at the Technical Campus today. Standing is Bemas Ray Noble. Seated are Heating and Air Conditioning students George Neace and Eddie Emery.
• Learn about the Kentucky School of Craft -- Tune to WJSN 97.3 FM on Thursday evening at 6:30 for an interview by Doug Neace with Larry Parke and Doug Harling.
• Congratulations to Brad Dyer and Dean Osborne for being named the finalists for the New Horizon Faculty Award. Brad was honored for his work in 3D technology and Osborne was recognized for being director of the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditiona
• Congratulations to Dean's List and President's List honorees for the fall 2010 semester -- both full-time and part-time students, listed on our website. Keep up those high GPA's!
• Tune in to "The Point" at 6:30 tonight to hear HCTC President Steve Greiner interviewed by Doug Neace of radio station WJSN in Jackson. Tune to 97.3 FM.
• We're making plans for for our first-ever Super Sunday event. We’ll be at Consolidated Baptist Church in Hazard to share information about the college planning process. Join us February 27 at 1 p.m.
• We've got something else to celebrate! For the second year in a row, HCTC was named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2011. We're one of the 65 companies honored this year.
• Read about Kolby Epperson -- he graduated from high school and HCTC in the same year. Others can get on the fast track too!
• It's meet and greet time -- The public is invited to a reception with HCTC’s new president, Dr. Steve Greiner, and his wife Nancy, today, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Stephens Library – located in the Jolly Classroom Center. Please stop by t
• Want a job working from home? The Eastern Kentucky Distance Earning Initiative will sponsor a Telework Forum at the HCTC Kentucky School of Craft, located at 56 Education Lane in Hindman, at 6 p.m., Monday, January 31. This free event will highlight a ne
• Thinking of a career move? Check out our Surgical Technology Program. Attend one of these sessions to learn more: Friday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. in the Bailey Stumbo Building Second Floor – Room 225. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 1 p.m. at the Lees Colleg
• HCTC will open at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday.
• update! HCTC will close at 11 a.m. today because of the weather.
• HCTC will open at 9:30 a.m. today -- Wednesday.
• Tonight at 9 p.m. EST, President Obama will deliver the State of the Union Address and outline his vision for putting aside the politics that divide us and moving forward to create jobs, up our game to out-compete in the global economy, and win the futur
• HCTC President Dr. Greiner talks about Rupps Runts. He's got stories to tell on February 2.
• Join us Sunday, February 27 at 1 p.m. for our first-ever Super Sunday event. We’ll be at Consolidated Baptist Church in Hazard to share information about the college planning process.
• HCTC will open at 9:30 a.m. on this Monday, Jan. 24.
• HCTC is closed this Friday because of the snow.
• HCTC honors Josh Ball and Vickie Combs for receiving the New Horizon Professional Staff Award. Ball, Distance Earning Specialist and Combs, Senior Director of Human Resources, were chosen because of their ability to accomplish major projects and professi
• Congrats Misty Feltner and Robert Jones for being awarded the New Horizon Support Staff Award. Feltner, HCTC’s graphic designer, and Jones, Maintenance and Operations, were chosen because of their excellence in their jobs and their dedication to se
• Do you have a story to tell? Your oral histories, stories, interviews and memories will be recorded at the Martin Luther King Junior breakfast and at the reception after the march on Monday, January 17. Come prepared to interview a family member or fri
• Interested in dancing? HCTC offers social dancing classes on Tuesday, January 25. Beginner classes will meet on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Intermediates 1 & 2 at 8:15 p.m. at the HCTC First Federal Center. Cost of the course is $40 per single person an
• HCTC will open at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13.
• HCTC is closed today -- Wednesday, Jan. 12.
• The EMT class at HCTC is cancelled for this evening -- however, all other classes will meet as scheduled.
• Are you a writer? HCTC’s literary magazine, Kudzu, is seeking submissions for its spring 2011 issue. Send us your original poetry, short stories, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction. Submissions must be in either Word or as an RTF and emailed as
• The Challenger Center has a chance at $50,000. Vote today.
• HCTC’s Saturday, Jan. 8 orientation scheduled for 10 a.m. in Hazard has been cancelled.
• Friday, Jan. 7 is the deadline to sign up for this year's Martin Luther King breakfast. Never-before activities this year. Check it out!
• HCTC still has classes available. Stop by this week to enroll. We have career and college and life planning counselors ready to help you in choosing your major!
• Offices are open until 6 p.m. today and tomorrow so you can enroll for this spring semester. Classes begin Monday, Jan. 10.
• Classes are still available. Sign up for this semester at any campus location. You have until 4 p.m. Friday. Start your 2011 off right at HCTC!
• HCTC students -- Friday, January 7 is the deadline to have payment arrangement to avoid a $50 late fee.
• We re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 3. If anyone needs assistance before then, leave a message at 606-487-3085 and someone will return your call. Enjoy the holidays everyone!
• HCTC will open at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 17.
• Our Leslie County Center will be closed today because of an electrical outage.
• HCTC will open at noon today because of the weather.
• It's so easy to help the Challenger Center. Your vote could bring in $50,000!
• HCTC has rescheduled physician office lab orientations for Hazard and Jackson to Thursday Dec. 16 The Hazard session will be in the First Federal Center, room 223 starting at 6. The Jackson session will be in the Library Science Building room 201 st
• HCTC will open at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14.
• HCTC is closed on Monday, Dec. 13 because of the weather.
• Take some time and dream about a career change. Check out our offerings at this link.
• Thinking ahead for 2011? Register for classes today at any campus location. Registration continues through Friday, Dec. 17. Financial aid still available for those who qualify.
• Governor Steve Beshear and dignitaries, including Tony Wilder, Commissioner for the Department of Local Government and former Governor Paul Patton, will be on the HCTC Hazard Campus, today, at 10 a.m. in the First Federal Center to make a major announcem
• HCTC will open at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 7. For those who had a final exam scheduled for Tuesday at 8 a.m., the exam will now be given on THURSDAY from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Let's make Christmas even better for the kids. Phi Theta Kappa and the Kiwanis Club of Hazard is taking donations of new and slightly used toys for the Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots boxes are located at the Hazard Campus on Ky. 15 and Tech Ca
• Hear music tonight 7 p.m. - The Forum Eight high schools joining voices with the Kentucky State University Choir. This will put you in the Christmas spirit!
• Be sure to vote today for the Challenger Center -- so they can get $50,000!
• What's the best present you ever received?
• Get ready for Zumba! Beginning Monday, Dec. 6, Zumba will be offered from 5 to 6 pm. at the Technical Campus. The classes will be on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $3 per session. Instructor is Aimee Duff. Questions? Call 606-487-3136.
• Come hear talented musicians! HCTC’s Kentucky School of Bluegrass & Traditional Music Ensembles Showcase will perform Wednesday December 1, at HCTC’s Leslie Center in Hyden at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
• Juniors and Seniors from Clay County High School enjoyed a day at Hazard Community & Technical College. While visiting the college they enjoyed experiencing our new 3-D technology as well as listening to Homer Terry speak to them about the many oppor
• HCTC will hold an orientation for those wanting to be in the new Enhanced Nurse Aide/Direct Support Worker program, which will begin classes in January. The program lasts 16 weeks. Those interested in the program are invited to the Thursday, Dec. 2 se
• Music school students and Mitch Barrett put on a great show last night in Hyden.
• Dr. Stephen Greiner, currently the president of Brunswick Community College Institution in North Carolina, is the president of HCTC. He begins in January.
• HCTC Interim President Dr. Kris Williams today was named president for Henderson Community College, another KCTCS school. Congratulations Dr. Williams!
• Mitch Barrett will be featured at the Mountain Songwriters Night tonight at 7 p.m. at the HCTC Leslie County Center in Hyden. Come enjoy his satirist’s sense of wit and irony in his songs. Admission is only $10 for adults and $5 for students. Admis

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