HCC Celebrates Student Success and Community Engagement

Staff Report / HOUlocal.org

**Houston Community College Highlights Student Achievements and Community Programs**

Today’s edition of "Up To The Minute" at Houston Community College (HCC) features Abby Yadan, a student from the VAST Academy who has been cast in the musical “Frozen.” Abby has also participated in productions such as “Beauty and the Beast” and “Sleeping Beauty.” Dina Webster, the program manager for HCC’s VAST Academy, noted that Abby’s theater experiences contribute positively to her academic performance.

Additionally, Courtney Grigsby, the program manager for Fort Bend County Farms & Garden, discussed the weekly U-Pick Program at the community garden, which allows guests to hand-pick fresh collards, mustards, and radishes in collaboration with Lucille’s 1913.

For more information on HCC’s VAST Academy and the U-Pick Program, residents can visit the following links:

- HCC VAST Academy: [HCC VAST Academy](https://www.hccs.edu/continuing-education/departments/hcc-vast-academy/)

- Fort Bend County Farms & Garden: [Fort Bend County Parks](https://www.facebook.com/FBCPARKS) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fbcparks/)

Upcoming events include the SW Juried Exhibition: [View Event](https://hcc.idloom.events/sw-student-juried-exhibition-fall24), and the winter celebration “Olaf’s Wonderland”: [View Event](https://hcc.idloom.events/winter-celebration), as well as the MESA Pajama Jam: [View Event](https://www.hccs.edu/student-experience/events-calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D178812403).

For those interested in applying to HCC or learning more about financial aid options, details are available on the HCC website:

- [Apply to HCC](https://www.HCCs.edu/applying-and-paying/)

- [Financial Aid Emergency Help](https://www.HCCs.edu/applying-and-paying/financial-aid/emergency-help/)

- [Financial Aid Contact](https://www.HCCs.edu/applying-and-paying/financial-aid/contact/)

Additionally, community members can subscribe to HCC’s YouTube channel [here](https://www.youtube.com/@HoustonCommunityCollegeTV) and listen to their audio podcasts [here](https://hcctvpodcasts.libsyn.com/Houston Community College District was live).



Source: Houston Community College

Source Type: College

Source Location: Houston

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