Academics

Hill College’s Vocational Nursing Program Coordinator selected to participate in development panel for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure

Friday, January 05, 2024 — Director and Program Coordinator for the Vocational Nursing Program Janis Grimland recently participated in a development panel for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX®). The National Council of ...

Hill College celebrates one year at the Burleson Higher Education Center with expanded courses for students this spring

Thursday, January 04, 2024 — In January of 2023, Hill College, along with Burleson Independent School District (BISD) and the City of Burleson, opened the Burleson Higher Education Center (BHEC). Coming up on its one-year anniversary this January, the center is flourishing ...

Hill College Nursing Program honors graduates in pinning ceremony

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 — On December 15, 2023, the Hill College Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program held a pinning ceremony for fall 2023 at the Hill County Campus. This time-honored tradition signifies a student’s official initiation into the profession ...

Hill College Centennial Endowment Fund initiative reaches over $30,000 in three months. Hopes to reach $100,00 by the end of the 2023–2024 academic year.

Monday, December 11, 2023 — Earlier this year, in celebration of Hill College’s centennial anniversary, the college launched an endowment campaign to support annual scholarships for nursing and education students. Thanks to generous donations, the endowment has ...

Registration is open for the Hill College spring 2024 semester

Thursday, November 16, 2023 — Registration for the 2024 spring semester (first 8-week and 16-week courses) is open. Classes begin January 16, 2024. Current and prospective students should enroll now to secure their spot. For students who are enrolled in fall classes, no ...

Hill College announces Centennial Endowment Fund initiative

Thursday, September 28, 2023 — In celebration of Hill College’s centennial anniversary this year, the college has launched an endowment campaign to support annual scholarships for nursing and education students. The goal of the Centennial Endowment Fund is to raise ...

Hill College Nursing Program honors graduates in annual pinning ceremony

Wednesday, August 09, 2023 — On August 3, 2023, the Hill College Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program held its pinning ceremony for the class of 2023 at the Johnson County Campus. This time-honored tradition signifies a student’s official initiation into the ...

Hill College Welding Instructor David Frederick receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Wednesday, August 02, 2023 — David Frederick, a Hill College welding instructor, has received the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Welding Society (AWS). The AWS Certified Welding Inspector Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes ...

Hill College Snap-on Automotive Program announces partnerships with Audi and Mopar

Monday, July 31, 2023 — Hill College is proud to announce that the Snap-on Automotive Program has teamed with industry giants Audi and Mopar. “Partnering with Audi and Mopar provides the Hill College automotive program with access to a wealth of industry ...

Hill College announces spring 2023 President and Dean’s List

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 — Hill College is pleased to release the names of students who qualified for the President and Dean’s List for the 2023 spring semester. The Hill College President’s List honors students who achieved academic excellence by ...

Hill College Associate Degree in Nursing program in Johnson County is accepting applications for new students

Tuesday, June 06, 2023 — Hill College is now accepting applications for the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program at the Johnson County Campus. The application deadline is July 1, 2023, for the fall semester. The ADN program is a two-year, 60-hour degree plan that ...

Hill College welcomes new Executive Director of Information Technology Kevin Rocha

Monday, June 05, 2023 — Hill College is pleased to welcome Kevin Rocha as the Executive Director of Information Technology-Chief Information Officer. Rocha comes to Hill College from the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT, Dallas), where he has served as the Chief ...

Hill College welcomes new Vice President of Instruction Irene Accomando

Monday, June 05, 2023 — Hill College is pleased to welcome Irene Accomando as the Vice President of Instruction. Accomando comes to Hill College from Tarrant County College (TCC), where she was the Director of Workforce Programs for the Erma C. Johnson Hadley Northwest ...

Hill College Vascular Technology certification program in Johnson County is accepting applications

Monday, June 05, 2023 — Hill College is now accepting applications for the Vascular Technology (VT) certification program at the Johnson County Campus. This certification requires 12 credit hours of coursework and 320 clinical hours for completion. The application ...

Special Called Board of Regents Meeting June 8 2023

Thursday, June 01, 2023 — SPECIAL CALLED MEETING BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE HILL COLLEGE DISTRICT HILLSBORO, TEXAS BOARD ROOM OF THE HILL COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING June 8, 2023 12:00 NOON The Hill College Regents may adjourn to closed or executive session pursuant to ...

Hill College welcomes class of 2023

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 — Hill College celebrated the graduating class of 2022–2023 at the Cleburne Conference Center earlier this month. The ceremony included a welcome and recognition of active military and veterans by Hill College President Dr. Thomas Mills, ...

Hill College Board of Regents holds May 2023 monthly meeting

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 — On May 16, 2023, the Hill College Board of Regents met for the monthly regular session meeting. The minutes from the April meeting were approved. The financial report was also presented and approved. Enrollment numbers were presented as well, ...

July 1 application deadline for the Hill College Licensed Vocational Nursing program

Thursday, May 18, 2023 — The Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) program at Hill College is currently accepting applications for the fall semester. The application deadline has been extended to July 1, 2023. Classes will take place at the Johnson County Campus beginning in ...

Hill College awards students and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society inductees at annual Spring Fling Award Ceremony

Monday, May 15, 2023 — In April, Hill College celebrated student achievements at the annual Spring Fling Awards, including academic awards and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society induction, at both the Hill County and Johnson County Campuses. All students who received ...

Board of Regents May 2023 Agenda

Thursday, May 11, 2023 — AGENDA For the Regular Meeting of the Board of Regents Of Hill College To be held Tuesday, May 16, 2023 At 12:00 NOON in the Board Room of the Hill College Administration Building. Call to Order   The Hill College Regents may adjourn to ...

Hill College hosts annual Teen Forum event honoring 10 local high school students

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 — On Friday, April 28, 2023, Hill College awarded $10,000 in scholarships to 10 Hillsboro ISD (HISD) seniors as part of the college’s annual Teen Forum scholarship program. The program, which was started by Hill College in collaboration ...

Hill College Board of Regents holds April 2023 monthly meeting

Monday, May 01, 2023 — On April 18, 2023, the Hill College Board of Regents met for the monthly regular session meeting. The minutes from the February meeting were approved; the board did not meet in March. The financial report was also presented and approved. Hill ...

Hill College presents the Visual and Performing Arts Student Showcase on May 4

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 — On Thursday, May 4, 2023, Hill College presents the Visual and Performing Arts Student Showcase. The evening will feature a digital art display from the art department; vocal and instrumental soloists and ensembles from the music department; and ...

Hill College announces fall 2022 President and Dean’s List

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 — Hill College is pleased to release the names of students who qualified for the President and Dean’s List for the 2022 fall semester. The Hill College President’s List honors students who achieved academic excellence by making ...

Hill College celebrates Financial Literacy Month this April

Monday, April 10, 2023 — This month, Hill College is featuring programs and activities to promote financial literacy awareness. In the summer of 2020, Hill College launched the Focus on Financial Fitness program. Goals of this program include students graduating with ...

Hill College announces a new summer Police Academy program

Monday, March 27, 2023 — Hill College Police Academy announces a new summer program at the Hill College campus. This 13-week program, a total of 72 training hours, is a Basic Peace Officer Course that allows individuals to take the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement ...

The Texas Heritage Museum at Hill College announces the upcoming exhibit “Currency During Wartime as Art & as Artifacts”

Monday, March 20, 2023 — The Texas Heritage Museum at Hill College presents the exhibit “Currency During Wartime as Art & as Artifacts,” opening March 27, 2023. The exhibit will run through May 18, 2023, in connection with the college’s ...

The application deadline for the Hill College LVN and paramedic transition to associate’s degree in nursing is April 1, 2023

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 — Registration for the summer session of the licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and paramedic transition to an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) program for the 2022–2023 academic year at Hill College is open. The first course of ...

Hill College Board of Regents holds February 2023 monthly meeting

Thursday, March 02, 2023 — On February 21, 2023, the Hill College Board of Regents met for the monthly regular session meeting. The minutes from the January meeting were approved. Hill College President Dr. Thomas Mills’ report included mention of the public ...

Hill College second eight-week semester begins March 20

Friday, February 17, 2023 — On March 20, 2023, the second eight-week session begins at Hill College. Registration is open. Current and prospective students should enroll now to secure their spot. The eight-week semester is a great way for current students to add another ...

Program Spotlight: Job Training and Workforce Department

Friday, February 17, 2023 — In October 2022, Hill College announced the creation of the Job Training and Workforce Department. This new initiative is the result of a restructuring and rebranding of the Continuing Education (CE) program, which was driven by the Continuing ...

Alumni Spotlight: Heidi Delgado

Friday, February 17, 2023 — Heidi Delgado graduated from Hill College in 2021 with an Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology. Heidi was raised by her mother, Christena Delgado, in Itasca, Texas. She graduated high school in 2018 with dreams of becoming a ...

Community Spotlight: Hill College Foundation President Lynn Gray

Friday, February 17, 2023 — Mr. Gray’s family has a long history with Hill College. His parents both attended Hillsboro Junior College in the 1920’s. His father was on the first Board of Regents for the reorganized college, Hill Junior College, which was ...

Hill College, in partnership with the City of Burleson and the Burleson Independent School District, announces the grand opening of the Burleson Higher Education Center

Tuesday, February 07, 2023 — Hill College announces the grand opening of the Burleson Higher Education Center in Burleson, Texas, on February 23, 2023, beginning at 11 a.m. The ceremony will include comments by Hill College President Dr. Thomas Mills, Burleson Independent ...

Five Hill College vocal students selected for All-State Choir competition

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 — From L to R: William Blanton, Madyson Lewis, Clare Parkhill, Allison Price, Seth Choat Hill College is proud to announce that five vocal students, under the direction of Dr. Caleb Chang in the Music Department, have been selected for ...

Registration is open for the Hill College spring 2023 semester

Thursday, January 05, 2023 — On January 17, 2023, the spring semester (first 8 week and 16-week courses) begins at Hill College. Registration is open. Current and prospective students should enroll now to secure their spot. For students who were enrolled in fall classes, no ...

Health and Public Service career training available this spring at Hill College

Wednesday, December 07, 2022 — Spring registration for the 2022–2023 academic year at Hill College is open. The career pathway programs at Hill College serve as a guide to help students succeed in their time at the college and their careers. This spring, the Health ...

Board of Regents October 2022 Meeting Agenda

Thursday, October 13, 2022 — AGENDA For the Regular Meeting of the Board of Regents Of Hill College To be held Tuesday, October 18, 2022 At 12:00 NOON in the Board Room of the Hill College Administration Building. Call to Order The Hill College Regents may adjourn to ...

Hill College Century Club holds first meeting of the year

Monday, October 10, 2022 — Last month, the executive board for the Hill College Century Club met for the first meeting of the academic year. The committee welcomed three new executive board members, elected new officers, and planned the upcoming annual membership ...

Hill College second eight-week semester begins October 17

Wednesday, October 05, 2022 — On October 17, the second eight-week session begins at Hill College. Registration is open. Current and prospective students should enroll now to secure their spot. The next Hill College Basic Peace Officer Academy will start October 17 as well at ...

Hill College announces spring 2022 President’s and Dean’s List

Thursday, September 01, 2022 — Hill College has released the names of students who qualified for the President’s and Dean’s List for the 2022 spring semester. The Hill College President’s List honors and recognizes students who achieve academic ...

TTU at Hill College program adds new degree options

Thursday, June 16, 2022 — The Texas Tech University (TTU) at Hill College program is offering more opportunities for Hill College students and alumni to earn four-year degrees. Current and former students can apply their completed Hill College credits toward a ...

Program Spotlight: Health & Public Services Pathway

Thursday, June 16, 2022 — The Hill College Health & Public Services Pathway features a variety of degree programs for students interested in serving their communities. New hybrid ADN Transition program This summer marks the start of the new hybrid program for the ...

Alumni Spotlight: A family affair

Thursday, June 16, 2022 — In May, Keylin Hargrave Roberts became the third member of her family to graduate from Hill College. Roberts, who graduated with a liberal arts degree, follows in her mother’s and her grandfather’s ...

Hill College alumna sings and dances her third graders to math success

Friday, April 29, 2022 — Hill College 2014 graduate Pretti Bell-Love has always loved teaching. But the moment she really knew she wanted to become a teacher was when she was in the fourth grade. “The summer before that, my birth mom had passed away. When I ...

Hill College Board of Regents April 2022 meeting summary

Friday, April 29, 2022 — The Hill College Board of Regents met Tuesday, April 19, 2022, for their monthly meeting.  Board President David Teel called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m.  Regent Bill Auvenshine gave the invocation.  Minutes from ...

Board of Regents April 2022 Agenda

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 — AGENDA For the Regular Meeting of the Board of Regents Of Hill College To be held Tuesday, April 19, 2022 At 12NOON in the Board Room of the Hill College Administration Building.   Call to Order   The Hill College ...

Hill College continuing education opens new facility, offers new courses

Monday, November 22, 2021 — The Hill College Continuing Education (CE) office in Cleburne has moved to a new location. The Cleburne facility is now located in the Johnson County Campus Student Center and officially opened for classes in September. “The previous ...

Hill College PTK chapter holds fall induction ceremony

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 — Hill College Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) held its fall induction ceremony last week. The Nu Xi Chapter inducted 17 new members and installed three new officers. Membership requires students to have a 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA in all coursework ...

Board of Regents November 2021 Agenda

Thursday, November 11, 2021 — AGENDA For the Regular Meeting of the Board of Regents Of Hill College To be held Tuesday, November 16, 2021 At 12:00NOON in the Board Room of the Hill College Administration Building. Call to Order   The Hill College Regents may ...

Hill College Board of Regents October 2021 meeting summary

Monday, November 01, 2021 — The Hill College Board of Regents met Wednesday, October 20, 2021, for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Board President David Teel called the meeting to order at 12:12 p.m. Regent Dwight Lloyd gave the invocation. Minutes from the ...

Hill College opens ‘Financial Fitness Centers’ for students

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 — Hill College is on a mission to help students create personal financial success. After reviewing data about student debt, Hill College administration discovered its students carry higher than average debt loads and are not confident in their ...

Hill College Board of Regents September 2021 Meeting Summary

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 — The Hill College Board of Regents met Tuesday, September 21, 2021, for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Board President David Teel called the meeting to order at 12:24 p.m., followed by the invocation. Minutess from the August 2021 ...

Board of Regents September 2021 Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 — AGENDA For the Regular Meeting of the Board of Regents Of Hill College To be held Tuesday, September 21, 2021 At 12:00NOON in the Board Room of the Hill College Administration Building Call to Order   The Hill College Regents may ...

Hill College minimizes student costs through faculty study grants

Monday, September 13, 2021 — Hill College is working to make courses more affordable and accessible for students through a variety of avenues this year, including its annual Faculty Study Grant Program. The program awards up to $2,500 to selected faculty members each summer ...

Hill College BOR Meeting Summary

Friday, August 27, 2021 — The Hill College Board of Regents met Tuesday, August 17, 2021, for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting and budget hearing. Board President David Teel called the budget hearing to order at 11:45 a.m., followed by the invocation given by ...

Hill College Earns 10 Year Reaccreditation

Thursday, July 29, 2021 — Hill College’s accreditation has been reaffirmed through 2031 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions ...

Hill College announces spring 2021 President’s and Dean’s List

Monday, July 05, 2021 — Hill College has released the names of students who qualified for the President’s and Dean’s List for the 2021 spring semester. The Hill College President’s List honors and recognizes students who achieve academic ...

Hill College PTK students named to All-Texas Academic Team

Wednesday, June 09, 2021 — Hill College Phi Kappa Theta (PTK) chapter president Marites “Thess” Mitchell and chapter member Abigail Sympson were recently honored at the 2021 All-Texas Academic Team Virtual Medallion Ceremony, hosted by The University of ...

Registration is open for Hill College health careers, business continuing education summer courses

Tuesday, June 01, 2021 — Registration is open for Hill College Continuing Education’s (CE) first set of summer courses, which begin June 21. Hill College’s CE courses allow individuals to advance their professional skills in shorter periods of time ...

Hill College student-athletes recognized regionally for academic achievements

Monday, May 24, 2021 — Forty-two sophomore Hill College student-athletes, at least one from each of the college’s eight sports teams, were named to the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference (NTJCAC) All-Academic team for the 2020-2021 academic ...

Hill College honors 2020, 2021 graduates

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 — Hill College hosted its 2021 commencement ceremony Thursday, May 13, at the HILCO Civic and Events Center. Because the college had to cancel its 2020 ceremony due to the pandemic, both the 2020 and 2021 classes were honored during this ...

Hill College awards scholarships to Hillsboro ISD seniors

Monday, May 10, 2021 — Hill College awarded $10,000 in scholarships to 10 Hillsboro ISD seniors last week as part of the college’s annual Teen Forum scholarship program. The program, which was started by Hill College President Dr. Pam Boehm in collaboration ...

Fall scholarship applications now open at Hill College

Thursday, May 06, 2021 — Scholarship applications for fall 2021 at Hill College are now open. The deadline to apply is June 1. Award amounts for available scholarships range from $500 to $2,500. To receive an institutional scholarship, a student must have completed high ...

Program Spotlight: Continuing Education

Monday, April 19, 2021 — Community members looking to advance their professional skills or have a little fun learning something new this spring and summer have various affordable opportunities through the Hill College Continuing Education (CE) Department. “We ...

Hill College alumni can benefit from TTU at Hill College program

Friday, April 16, 2021 — Alumni who received an associate’s degree from Hill College and are interested in going back to school have the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree without leaving home thanks to an ongoing partnership between the college ...

Alumni Newsletter Community Spotlight: David Murdoch, Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum CEO & Chairman

Friday, April 16, 2021 — When someone helps build something as grand as Cleburne’s Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum, one might think it was a realization of a lifelong dream. And although history is a love of the museum’s charter president David Murdoch, ...

Hill College, Tarleton partner for transfer student success

Thursday, April 15, 2021 — Hill College and Tarleton State University are partnering to help students transfer to a four-year university. Beginning fall 2021, Tarleton will provide annual scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 to Hill College transfer students. Awards ...

Hill College Announces Fall 2020 President’s and Dean’s List Students

Monday, February 22, 2021 — Hill College has released the names of students who qualified for the President’s and Dean’s List for the 2020 fall semester. The purpose of the Hill College President’s List is to honor and recognize students who ...

Hill College names longtime welding instructor as new dean of instruction

Thursday, January 28, 2021 — In January, Hill College named welding instructor and program coordinator Brian Bennett as the new dean of instruction for the business and industry pathway. “Brian is invested in the college and the community,” said Hill ...

Hill College Foundation funds new chemistry lab at Hillsboro campus

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 — Chemistry students at the Hill College Hill County Campus are getting an upgraded chemistry lab thanks to a $70,000 donation from the Hill College Foundation. The lab needed safety upgrades, and the donation allowed for a complete renovation of ...

Massage Therapy Program offered at Hill College in January

Thursday, December 10, 2020 — The Hill College Massage Therapy program is now enrolling for Spring 2021. Licensed massage therapy instructor Adrina Carter, who brings over ten years of experience, will be the program instructor. Carter has studied anatomy and ...

Hill College Police Academy to offer spring program at Johnson County Campus

Friday, December 04, 2020 — CLEBURNE, TX—The Hill College Police Academy will offer its Basic Peace Officer program for the first time at the Johnson County Campus during the 2021 spring semester and May mini-mester, giving students in the Johnson County area ...

Phi Theta Kappa Nu Xi Chapter Holds Virtual Fall Induction Ceremony

Friday, November 20, 2020 — Hill College Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) held its fall induction ceremony virtually on Nov. 12, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. The Nu Xi Chapter inducted 19 new members and installed seven new officers. Membership requires a student have a 3.5 minimum cumulative ...

Hill College aims to close the cybersecurity skills gap through national designation, local partnerships

Friday, November 13, 2020 — In keeping up with national security needs and cybersecurity workforce demands, Hill College completed the rigorous application process to become a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE). The CAE program is ...

Hill College’s former head softball coach steps up as director of development

Friday, November 13, 2020 — November 2020 | Issue 1 In August, Hill College named Leigh Ebner as its new Director of Development, which includes overseeing the college’s alumni outreach efforts. Ebner brings more than 20 years of community college experience to ...

Hill College receives endowment scholarship from Brookshire Grocery Co.

Tuesday, November 03, 2020 — HILLSBORO,TX—Hill College recently received a $25,000 endowment scholarship through Brookshire Grocery Co.’s (BGC) “Focus on the Future” scholarship program, which collectively donated $1 million to more ...

John and Rita Pelham fund new technical scholarship for Hill College students

Thursday, October 29, 2020 — CLEBURNE, TEXAS—John and Rita Pelham of Granbury are helping to expand educational opportunities for Hill College students with a recent $1,000 scholarship donation. The John and Rita Pelham Technical Scholarship will be awarded ...

Spring scholarship applications now open at Hill College

Monday, October 26, 2020 — Scholarship applications for spring 2021 at Hill College are now open. The deadline to apply is Nov. 15. Students can apply online at www.hillcollege.edu. Click the ‘Apply Now’ link at the top of the home page and then choose ...

Hill College Nationally Recognized Cybersecurity Program Aims to Close Skills Gap

Monday, October 12, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS—Hill College’s networking cybersecurity program can equip students in as little as two years with the skills and knowledge needed to become highly qualified cybersecurity professionals—a profession ...

Craig Balch Named Johnson County Dean of Students at Hill College

Monday, October 05, 2020 — CLEBURNE, TEXAS— Hill College welcomes Craig Balch as the Johnson County dean of students. Balch began his role with the college on Sept. 16, 2020. As the dean of students, Balch is responsible for providing leadership that includes ...

Fall Credit Opportunities Still Available at Hill College in Second Eight-Week Semester

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 — Although the fall semester is well underway at Hill College campuses, new and current students still have plenty of opportunities to earn course credits this fall due to the college’s second eight-week semester and December ...

Fall 2020 Registration Open At Hill College

Thursday, July 16, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS— Registration is open at Hill College for the fall semester, which begins on Aug. 24, 2020. The fall session includes two eight-week sessions and a 16-week session. Register today to get one step closer to your ...

Hill College Graduates Announced for Spring 2020 Semester

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS—Hill College has proudly announced the students who have fulfilled and completed the requirements for graduation at the end of the 2020 spring semester. Graduates are listed by their degree and major under their ...

NTJCAC All-Academic Team Names Hill College Student-Athletes

Thursday, July 09, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS— The North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference (NTJCAC) has named 45 Hill College student-athletes for the 2019-2020 All-Academic Team.  NTJCAC is a junior college athletic conference sponsored by the ...

Hill College Announces Spring 2020 President’s and Dean’s List Students

Thursday, July 02, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS—Hill College has released the names of students who qualified for the President’s and Dean’s List for the 2020 spring semester. The purpose of the Hill College President’s List is to honor ...

Buy One Get One At Hill College This Summer

Monday, June 22, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS—Hill College is offering a Buy One, Get One Free enrollment incentive for students who enroll in the Summer II session that begins July 13, 2020. The student will pay for one course and then the college will pay for one ...

Hill College Offering Online Pharmacy Technician Program In August

Tuesday, June 09, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS— The Hill College Continuing Education Department will be offering fully online Pharmacy Technician courses with no clinical requirement in August. The program will prepare individuals as Pharmacy Technicians for ...

Police Academy at Hill College Continues to Turn Out Excellence

Thursday, June 04, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS—Hill College Police Academy has graduated three new cadets from their program. Each of these students completed the program and took their state test on May 28, 2020. All three cadets passed and now can move forward ...

Hill College Dual Credit Application Process Open

Tuesday, June 02, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS—As we prepare for the fall semester, dual credit students are encouraged to complete the application process by the first of August. Dual credit is an opportunity in which a high school student registers in a college ...

Annual Academic Awards for Hill College Announced

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS— The annual Hill College Academic Awards were announced on Friday, May 15, 2020. Students are nominated by instructors for these awards based on their performance and excellence in the classroom. Student awards were ...

Inaugural Induction Ceremony of the Hill College Chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success

Friday, May 15, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS— The Hill College chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) held the inaugural Induction Ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2020. The chapter inducted 15 members. All inductees were required to complete ...

Hill College Automotive Program Receives National Accreditation

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 — The automotive training program at Hill College has received Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Training Program accreditation by the ASE Education Foundation through May 2025. Hill College’s automotive program has been accredited in ...

Hill College Nursing Entrance Exam Offered Virtually and Application Deadline Extended

Wednesday, May 06, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS— The Hill College Testing Center is now offering the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) nursing entrance exam through remote proctoring. Hill College Testing Center Director ...

Hill College Offers A Virtual Testing Option To Prospective Students

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS— The Hill College Testing Center is now offering the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) through remote proctoring. This gives students a virtual alternative to traditional in-person testing. CollegeBoard granted ...

Phi Theta Kappa Nu Xi Chapter Holds Spring Induction

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS— The Nu Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) held its spring induction ceremony virtually on April 9, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. The Nu Xi Chapter’s Membership Drive ran from Feb. 17-28, 2020. Membership in PTK ...

Hill College Opens May Mini-Mester, Summer, and Fall Registration

Thursday, April 09, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS— Registration is now open at Hill College!    Through mini-mester courses, Hill College offers a full three-hour credit courses that are typically ...

Hill College Offering Pharmacy Technician Courses At Johnson County Campus

Thursday, February 06, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS— The Hill College Continuing Education Department will be offering Pharmacy Technician courses at the Johnson County Campus starting in February. The instructor for the pharmacy technician program, Sarah ...

Hill College Networking & Cybersecurity Program Receives National Designation

Monday, October 14, 2019 — The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Hill College as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) through the academic year 2024. This CAE-CDE is approved for ...

Hill College Announces 2019 Summer Graduates

Monday, September 09, 2019 — Hill College has announced the names of students who have completed graduation requirements at the end of the 2019 summer semester. Students are listed by hometown with their degree and ...

Hill College’s Nursing Advisory Committee Recognized

Thursday, September 05, 2019 — The Hill College Nursing Advisory Committee is composed of professionals who broadly represent the demographics, including ethnic and gender diversity, of the service area, as well as the occupational field in all sectors of the business ...

Hill College Continuing Education to Offer Maintenance & Journeyman Electrical Online Training this fall through next spring

Friday, August 30, 2019 — Hill College Continuing Education (CE) will be offering Maintenance and Journeyman Electrical online training courses for technicians entering or working in the industry. The benefits of these courses is that they are self-paced online courses, ...

Five Students Recently Completed Nurse Aide Program

Monday, August 26, 2019 — The Hill College Continuing Education Department recently graduated five Nurse Aide (CNA) students from the program: Ashely Andrez, Cleburne; Rebecca Campbell, Granbury; Brooklyn Kimball, Cleburne; Reese Pate, Alvarado; and Jackeline Powell, ...

Hill College Fire Academy begins Aug. 24

Thursday, July 25, 2019 — Hill College Fire Academy begins Aug. 24 For immediate ...

Hill College students complete Phlebotomy Technician course

Thursday, July 25, 2019 — Hill College students complete Phlebotomy Technician course For immediate ...

Hill College Testing Centers offer high school equivalency exams

Tuesday, July 09, 2019 — Hill College Testing Centers offer high school equivalency exams For immediate release Date: July 9, 2019 Contact: Robin DeMott, Director of Communications, rdemott@hillcollege.edu, O: 254-659-7771, M: 309-368-7786      ...

Hill College Nurse Aide program to expand to Hill County Campus

Tuesday, July 09, 2019 — Hill College Nurse Aide program to expand to Hill County Campus For immediate release Date: July 9, 2019 Contact: Robin DeMott, Director of Communications, rdemott@hillcollege.edu, O: 254-659-7771, M: 309-368-7786      ...

Hill College Announces 2019 Spring Graduates

Tuesday, July 02, 2019 — Hill College Announces 2019 Spring Graduates For immediate release Date: July 2, 2019 Contact: Robin DeMott, Director of Communications, rdemott@hillcollege.edu, O: 254-659-7771, M: ...

Hill County Shared Service Arrangement Celebrates Students of the Start2Finish Program

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 — Hill County Shared Service Arrangement Celebrates Students of the Start2Finish Program For immediate ...

Hill College Board of Regents June 2019 meeting summary

Thursday, June 20, 2019 — Hill College Board of Regents June 2019 meeting summary For immediate release Date: June 20, 2019 Contact: Robin DeMott, Director of Communications, rdemott@hillcollege.edu, O: 254.659.7771, M: 309.368.7786 HILLSBORO, TEXAS--The Hill College ...

Hill College Police Academy to offer Basic Peace Officer Course in July

Monday, June 17, 2019 — Hill College Police Academy to offer Basic Peace Officer Course in July For immediate release Date: June 5, 2019 Contact: Robin DeMott, Director of Communications, rdemott@hillcollege.edu, O: 254-659-7771, M: 309-368-7786 HILLSBORO, ...

Hill College announces Spring 2019 President’s and Dean’s List students

Thursday, June 13, 2019 — Hill College announces Spring 2019 President’s and Dean’s List students For immediate release Date: June 13, 2019 Contact: Robin DeMott, Director of Communications, rdemott@hillcollege.edu, O: 254-659-7771, M: ...

Three Hill College faculty members selected for research grant

Thursday, June 06, 2019 — For immediate release Date: June 6, 2019 Contact: Robin DeMott, Director of Communications, rdemott@hillcollege.edu, O: 254-659-7771, M: 309-368-7786 HILLSBORO, TEXAS—Three Hill College faculty members were selected to receive research ...

Automotive students rebuilt 1953 Packard Patrician engine 

Wednesday, June 05, 2019 — Automotive students rebuilt 1953 Packard Patrician engine  For immediate release Date: June 3, 2019 Contact: Robin DeMott, Director of Communications, rdemott@hillcollege.edu, O: 254-659-7771, M: 309-368-7786 CLEBURNE, ...

Hill College nursing program ranked sixth in the state

Monday, June 03, 2019 — For immediate release Date: June 3, 2019 Contact: Robin DeMott, Director of Communications, rdemott@hillcollege.edu, O: 254-659-7771, M: 309-368-7786 HILLSBORO, TEXAS—The Hill College nursing programs have been ranked sixth in the state ...

Associate Degree Nursing Pinning Ceremony recognizes 23 Hill College graduates

Monday, May 20, 2019 — Twenty-three Hill College Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students were honored with a pinning ceremony on Thursday, May 9, at the Hill College Vara Martin Daniel Performing Arts Center in Hillsboro.  The invocation and welcome was given ...

Texas Heritage Museum showcases “Friends: Art from a Day at Russell Farm” in Art Gallery through the summer

Thursday, May 02, 2019 — The Texas Heritage Museum recently open a new exhibit in the Art Gallery space titled, “Friends: Art from a Day at Russell Farm.” It is a group show of area artists who spent a day with Hill College art instructor, Tom Sale, ...

Vocational nursing program application deadline extended to April 1 for summer classes, deadline for fall classes is June 1 for vocational and associate degree nursing

Friday, March 22, 2019 — The Hill College nursing department is now accepting applications for the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Vocational Nursing (VN) and LVN/Paramedic Transition to ADN program. The Hill College Nursing programs offer the highest quality ...

CHI Cosmetology at Hill College makes donation to Patriot House

Wednesday, March 06, 2019 — CHI Cosmetology at Hill College has made a large donation of over $1,000 worth of goods, including nine gallons of shampoo, winter clothing, toothpaste and a gift card from Discount Tire in Cleburne to Patriot House Transitional Housing for ...

Hill College nursing programs ranked ninth in the state

Wednesday, March 06, 2019 — The Hill College nursing programs have been ranked ninth in the state in a study done by NursingDegrees.com. The study focused on the best schools to earn an undergraduate degree in nursing online, along with factors such as tuition, student to ...

Hill College Announces 2018 Fall Graduates

Monday, March 04, 2019 — Hill College has announced the names of students who have completed graduation requirements at the end of the 2018 fall semester. Students are listed with their degree and major.   Abilene Jeremi Hammond Associate of ...

Hill College Dual Credit team visiting service area ISDs this spring

Monday, March 04, 2019 — The Hill College Dual Credit department has set a busy spring schedule to make sure all eligible dual credit students in the College’s service area are enrolled in classes for the fall semester. Director of Dual Credit Regina Paneitz, ...

Hill College Police Academy to begin offering classes March 18

Friday, March 01, 2019 — The Hill College police academy will begin offering classes March 18. The basic academy program involves approximately 800 hours of classroom and hands-on training. Completion of this training allows individuals to take the TCOLE licensing ...

Hill College sociology professor to host “Ask a Muslim” panel discussion Feb. 19 in Burleson

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 — Hill College Sociology Professor Dr. Mike Itashiki will host a panel discussion titled, "Ask a Muslim," in his sociology class featuring Muslim students and faculty. The panel is open to the public, as well as faculty, staff and students, and ...

Hill College psychology instructor named 2019 Adjunct of the Year

Monday, February 11, 2019 — Hill College psychology instructor Dr. Lonzetta Smith Allen has been selected as the 2019 Adjunct of the Year by the American Association of Adjunct Education. She will be presented with the award at the 2019 Texas Community College Teachers ...

Hill College announces Fall 2018 President’s and Dean’s List students

Thursday, January 31, 2019 — Hill College has released the names of students who qualified for the President’s and Dean’s list for the 2018 fall semester. The purpose of the Hill College President’s List is to honor and recognize students who ...

Hill College Selects NISOD Excellence Award Recipients

Monday, January 28, 2019 — Hill College is proud to announce its recipients of the annual National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Awards. The 2019 honorees include Lauri Heintz, biology instructor, and Kyle May, criminal justice ...

Hill College Holistic Wellness Pathway approved by International Consortium for Health and Wellness Coaching

Thursday, January 24, 2019 — Hill College is proud to announce that the Hill College Holistic Wellness Pathway is now an approved Health and Wellness Coach Training & Education Program by the International Consortium for Health and Wellness Coaching (ICHWC), and is ...

Hill College Continuing Education health career classes begin soon

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 — Hill College Continuing Education (CE) spring health career classes are open for registration. Spring classes are offered in the following subject areas: Health Careers Nurse Aide Program is offered Monday-Wednesday from 5-9 p.m., Feb. 4-April 15 ...

Register now for December mini-mester and spring semester

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 — Registration is now open for Hill College's December mini-mester and spring semester. The mini-mester begins Dec. 10, and the spring semester begins Jan. 14, 2019. Hill College’s extensive schedule offers courses in 36 subject areas in ...

Hill College Phi Theta Kappa chapter inducts 48 new members

Monday, November 12, 2018 — The Nu Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society at Hill College held their fall induction ceremony Nov. 6 at the Johnson County Campus. This year 48 students were inducted into the chapter. For the first time in the chapter’s ...

Vocational Nursing Program extends application deadline

Monday, November 05, 2018 — The Hill College Hill County Campus Vocational Nursing Program application deadline has been extended until Nov. 20 for the spring 2019 semester, which begins Jan. 14. The program is a one-year, 47/48 credit hour curriculum leading to a ...

Hill College to host Rebel Preview Day Nov. 9 at Hill County Campus

Monday, October 22, 2018 — Hill College will be hosting a Rebel Preview Day at the Hill County Campus Friday, Nov. 9 for service area ISDs. Another Rebel Preview Day will be held at the Johnson County Campus Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. “Rebel Preview is an open house ...

Hill College Announces 2018 Summer Graduates

Tuesday, October 02, 2018 — Hill College has announced the names of students who have completed graduation requirements at the end of the 2018 summer semester. Students are listed with their degree and major.  Alvarado Angel M. Durbin Associate of ...

Dr. Kerry Schindler named Hill College’s new vice president of instruction

Tuesday, October 02, 2018 — Dr. Kerry Schindler has been appointed Hill College’s new vice president of instruction.  Prior to coming to Hill College, he served as Vice President for the Erath County Center of Ranger College eventually becoming the Senior ...

Hill College Echocardiography program purchases new ultrasound machine

Friday, September 28, 2018 — Hill College Echocardiography program has purchased a new Hitachi Arietta 60 ultrasound machine. It is recognized for its outstanding image quality and Doppler performance with advanced transducer technology. “We utilize our ...

Hill College second 8-week courses begin Oct. 15

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 — Registration is now open at Hill College for second eight-week courses. Classes begin Oct. 15. Students have an opportunity to earn full course credit in just eight weeks, which is half the time of a traditional 16-week semester. Online courses ...

Hill College Associate Degree Nursing students receive 100 percent pass rate

Wednesday, August 29, 2018 — Hill College Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students received 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), with all 11 students passing on their first attempt. “Of the 11 students who took the exam, ...

Hill College instructor selected to attend American Welding Society Institute

Tuesday, August 21, 2018 — Brian Bennett, welding program coordinator and instructor at Hill College was selected to represent District 17 at the 2018 American Welding Society (AWS) Instructors Institute. The Institute was held July 22-27 in Miami, Fla. District 17 is made ...

Hill College business program coordinator named Post Secondary Teacher of the Year

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 — Hill College Business Program Coordinator and Instructor Katy Holden has been selected as the Post Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Texas Business and Technology Educators Association (TBTEA). “It was a huge honor to receive this ...

Vocational Nursing pinning ceremony recognizes eight Hill College graduates

Thursday, August 09, 2018 — Eight Hill College Vocational Nursing (VN) students were honored with a pinning ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Hill College Vara Martin Daniel Performing Arts Center in Hillsboro. After an invocation and welcome, Vocational Nursing Program ...

18 graduate from Hill College Continuing Education health career programs

Monday, August 06, 2018 — Eighteen students have graduated from Hill College Continuing Education summer health career programs. Phlebotomy Instructor Nikki James said, “The sky is the limit for this group of talented students. I can’t wait to see them ...

Register now for fall, classes start August 20

Thursday, July 19, 2018 — Registration is open for Hill College's fall semester. Classes begin August 20, 2018.  A variety of course options are available for students, including a traditional 16-week session, two 8-week sessions and a winter mini-mester. The ...

Hill College Announces 2018 Spring Semester Graduates

Monday, July 02, 2018 — Hill College has announced the names of students who have completed graduation requirements at the end of the 2018 spring semester.  Associate of Applied Science Alvarado- Brittany Riggs Blum- Lacey Moore Burleson- Trisha Chitwood, ...

Hill College Summer II and Fall registration underway

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 — Registration is currently open for Hill College summer II and fall terms.  Summer II classes begin July 9. Summer II is a five-week long accelerated course period that is equivalent to a traditional 16-week course in credit hours. Summer ...

Associate degree nursing program extends application deadline

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 — The Hill College associate degree nursing (ADN) program has extended its application deadline to June 30, and will now allow applicants to take the ATI test up to three times. The ADN pathway is a 60-hour Associate of Applied Science degree with ...

Two Hill College faculty members named National American University Roueche Scholars

Wednesday, June 06, 2018 — Terry Rigsby, computer science instructor and program coordinator and Tammy Calhoun, math instructor, have been selected to receive the National American University Foundation John and Suanne Roueche Community College Leadership Scholarship for ...

Hill College announces Spring 2018 President’s and Dean’s List students

Tuesday, May 29, 2018 — Hill College has released the names of students who qualified for the President’s and Dean’s list for the 2018 spring semester. The purpose of the Hill College President’s List is to honor and recognize students who ...

Four Hill College faculty awarded research study grants

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 — Four Hill College faculty members have been selected as recipients for Hill College research study grants to continue research in their fields of study this summer. Research proposals are submitted to the Professional Development Council and the ...

Texas Tech University at Hill College celebrates first graduates

Thursday, May 17, 2018 — Texas Tech University at Hill College recently celebrated its first three graduates at a reception May 11.  The graduates are: Heather Aikman of Cleburne, bachelor’s degree in general studies with concentrations in history, ...

Hill College honors Fire Academy graduates

Monday, May 14, 2018 — Hill College hosted a Fire Academy graduation ceremony May 9 at the Vara Martin Daniel Performing Arts Center on the Hill County Campus to honor its five graduates. Robert Matthews, fire science coordinator and instructor, gave the keynote ...

Associate Degree Nursing pinning ceremony recognizes 11 Hill College graduates

Monday, May 14, 2018 — Eleven Hill College Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students were honored with a pinning ceremony on Thursday, May 10, at the Cleburne Conference Center.  After an invocation and welcome, Dean Lori Moseley presented special awards and the ...

CPR for Healthcare Providers course offered May 29

Monday, May 14, 2018 — The Hill College Continuing Education Department is now accepting enrollments for a CPR for Healthcare Providers course. The course will be offered Tues., May 29, from 5-9 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center on the Hill County Campus. The cost of ...

Hill College has first associate degree HVAC graduate

Monday, May 14, 2018 — Joseph Bruce of Joshua will be the first student to graduate from the Hill College Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program with an associate of applied science degree. The program, which began in partnership with Trane® ...

Hill College Continuing Education summer classes begin soon in Hillsboro and Online

Friday, April 27, 2018 — Hill College Continuing Education (CE) summer classes are open for registration. Summer classes in Hillsboro are offered in the following subject areas: Health Careers Pharmacy Technician Program is offered online Aug. 6-Nov. 9.  Basic ...

Hill College Continuing Education summer classes begin soon

Tuesday, April 24, 2018 — Hill College Continuing Education (CE) summer classes are open for registration. Summer classes in Cleburne are offered in the following subject areas: Health Careers Nurse Aide Program is offered Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m., ...

Register now for May mini-mester and four summer session options for classes

Friday, April 06, 2018 — Registration is currently open for Hill College May mini-mester, a three-week session and summer session classes that are offered in three different timeframe options: five-week, nine-week and 11-week sessions. Hill College offers a full ...

Hill College instructor honored by American Welding Society

Wednesday, March 07, 2018 — Brian Bennett, welding program coordinator and instructor at Hill College, has received the Howard E. Adkins Memorial Instructor Section Award from the North Texas section of the American Welding Society (AWS).  The award recognizes high ...

Twenty-six Hill College athletes named to All-Academic Team

Tuesday, March 06, 2018 — Twenty-six Hill College sophomore student-athletes have been placed on the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference (NTJCAC) All-Academic Team for 2018. To qualify for the All-Academic team, a student-athlete must have completed three ...

Start date extended to Feb. 19 for online Pharmacy Technician Program

Tuesday, February 06, 2018 — The Hill College Continuing Education Department has extended the start date of the online Pharmacy Technician Program to Feb. 19. The Pharmacy Technician Program prepares individuals for entry-level jobs as a pharmacy technician in retail and ...

Hill College announces Fall 2017 President’s and Dean’s List students

Monday, January 29, 2018 — Hill College has released the names of students who qualified for the President’s and Dean’s list for the 2017 fall semester. The purpose of the Hill College President’s List is to honor and recognize students who ...

Hill College Continuing Education Department offers online Pharmacy Technician Program

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 — The Hill College Continuing Education Department is now enrolling for the online Pharmacy Technician Program. The Pharmacy Technician Program prepares individuals for entry-level jobs as a pharmacy technician in retail and institutional settings. ...

Hill College Continuing Education Department offers Medical Assistant Program

Friday, January 19, 2018 — The Hill College Continuing Education Department is now enrolling for the Medical Assistant Program. The Medical Assistant program is a 310 lecture-hour and 48 clinical-hour program that prepares individuals for entry level jobs as a medical ...

Hill College Continuing Education Department offers Medication Aide Program

Friday, January 19, 2018 — The Hill College Continuing Education Department is now enrolling for the Medication Aide Program. The Medication Aide program is a state regulated training and certification program that prepares nurse aides to administer medications in a ...

Hill College Continuing Education Department spring and summer classes are open for registration

Friday, January 19, 2018 — Hill College Continuing Education (CE) spring and summer classes are now open for registration.  Classes are offered in the following subject areas: health careers, archery, art, basic job skills, business, business finance, cake ...

Hill College Fire Academy graduates honored

Monday, January 08, 2018 — Hill College hosted a Fire Academy graduation ceremony Dec. 6 at the Vara Martin Daniel Performing Arts Center on the Hill County Campus to honor its 24 graduates.  Robert Matthews, fire science coordinator and instructor, gave the ...