2020

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 ...

Hill College Board of Regents to be held 12/15/2020

Thursday, December 10, 2020 — Notice of Board Meeting by Videoconference or Telephone Call Hill College December 9, 2020 A videoconference meeting of the Board of Regents of Hill College will be held on December 15, 2020 beginning at 12:00 noon. Due to health and safety ...

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 ...

Hill College Board of Regents November 2020 meeting summary

Monday, November 23, 2020 — The Hill College Board of Regents' regular meeting was held Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. Board Chair David Teel called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m.  The invocation was given by Chairman Teel. Pam Van Hook, of the Hill College IT ...

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 seeks local businesses for grant-funded training opportunities

Thursday, November 19, 2020 — The Hill College Continuing Education Department’s workforce development team is looking for eligible businesses in Bosque, Hill, Johnson and Somervell counties interested in applying for grant-funded opportunities to upskill or retrain ...

Alumni Spotlight: Former Lady Rebel Haylee Williams

Friday, November 13, 2020 — Read November 2020 | Issue 1 As a homeschooled high school graduate who moved to Texas from Georgia in the middle of her senior year, Haylee Williams was certain she didn’t have a shot at making the 2004-05 Lady Rebels softball team. ...

Community Leader Spotlight: Hill County Judge Justin Lewis

Friday, November 13, 2020 — Read November 2020 | Issue 1 Justin Lewis never expected to become Hill County’s sitting judge for 14 years. Lewis, born and raised in Kingsbury, moved to the Hill County area in December 1999 after graduating from Texas A&M ...

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 Board of Regents to be held 11/17/2020

Friday, November 13, 2020 — AGENDA For the Regular Meeting of the Board of Regents Of Hill College To be held Tuesday, November 17, 2020 At 12:00NOON in the Performing Arts Center South Building Hill College. Call to Order   The Hill College Regents may adjourn to ...

Hill College choir, band to perform virtual concert Nov. 12

Friday, November 06, 2020 — HILLSBORO,TX—The Hill College Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble, directed by Steve Hart, and the Hill Choir, directed by Dr. Caleb Chang, are performing in a Virtual Fall Season Concert Nov. 12 at 7:30 pm. The performance is being streamed ...

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 ...

Hill College Board of Regents October 2020 Meeting Summary

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 — The Hill College Board of Regents' regular meeting was held Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. Board Chair David Teel called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.  The invocation was given by Regent Bill Galiga. The minutes from the September 2020 ...

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 ...

Dean of Hill College Texas Heritage Museum has successful term as president of national organization

Monday, October 19, 2020 — John Versluis, dean of the Hill College Texas Heritage Museum (THM) since 2005, recently completed a three-year term as president of the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG), the nation’s leading educational and ...

Hill College Board of Regents to be held 10/20/2020

Friday, October 16, 2020 — AGENDA For the Regular Meeting of the Board of Regents Of Hill College To be held Tuesday, October 20, 2020 At 12:00NOON in the Performing Arts Center South Building Hill College. Call to Order   The Hill College Regents may adjourn to ...

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 ...

Texas Heritage Museum Shares Artifacts in Recognition of Gold Star Mother’s Day

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 — Since June 23, 1936, the last Sunday of September has served as a Mother’s Day that is reserved for a special group of mothers—mothers of United States Armed Forces men and women who have died during a conflict or war in which ...

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 ...

Hill College Board of Regents September 2020 Meeting Summary

Monday, September 21, 2020 — The Hill College Board of Regents' regular meeting was held Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. Board Chair David Teel called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.  The invocation was given by Regent Charles Bryant. Regent Rick Sullins moved to amend ...

Hill College Names New Head Softball Coach

Tuesday, September 15, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS— Hill College welcomes Allora Miller as the new head softball coach for the college. Miller stepped into her new role in August. Originally from Florida, Miller began playing in 8th grade and was a five-year varsity ...

Hill College Students Benefit from Phi Theta Kappa Resource Fairs

Friday, September 11, 2020 — Hill College Students Benefit from Phi Theta Kappa Resource Fairs   HILLSBORO, TEXAS—Hill College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society set out to enhance the college experience for fellow students by hosting three ...

Hill College Board of Regents to be held 9/15/2020

Thursday, September 10, 2020 — AGENDA For the Regular Meeting of the Board of Regents Of Hill College To be held Tuesday, September 15, 2020 At 12:00NOON in the Performing Arts Center South Building Hill College. Call to Order   The Hill College Regents may adjourn ...

Hill College Board of Regents August 2020 Meeting Summary

Thursday, August 27, 2020 — The Hill College Board of Regents' regular meeting was held Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. Regent Bill Galiga called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m.  The invocation was given by Regent David Teel. The minutes from the July 2020 regular ...

Hill College Faculty Study Grants Presented At All-Staff Day

Thursday, August 20, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS— Last week, Hill College hosted All-Staff Day in preparation for the 2020-2021 school year. This fall, the college is offering face-to-face classes, online and hybrid learning amid the COVID pandemic. Each year ...

Hill College Board of Regents to be held 8/18/2020

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 — AGENDA For the Regular Meeting of the Board of Regents Of Hill College To be held Tuesday, August 18, 2020 At 12:00NOON in the Performing Arts Center South Building Hill College. Call to Order The Hill College Regents may adjourn to closed or ...

Hill College Names Leigh Ebner as Director of Development

Thursday, August 06, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS— Hill College has named Leigh Ebner as director of development for the college. Ebner started her new position on Aug. 3, 2020. Ebner brings more than 20 years of community college experience to the position, the past ...

Hill College Board of Regents July 2020 Meeting Summary

Thursday, July 30, 2020 — The Hill College Board of Regents regular meeting was held Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Regent Bill Galiga called the meeting to order at 11:55 a.m. The invocation was given by Galiga. The minutes from the May 2020 meeting were reviewed. Regent Dr. ...

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 Board of Regents to be held 7/21/2020

Wednesday, July 15, 2020 — AGENDA For the Regular Meeting of the Board of Regents Of Hill College To be held Tuesday, July 21, 2020 At 11:30AM in the Performing Arts Center South Building Hill College. Call to Order   The Hill College Regents may adjourn to ...

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 Announces Process Of Phased Re-Opening

Thursday, June 18, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS— Hill College President Dr. Pam Boehm recently released a phased re-opening plan for the college’s campuses and centers. Currently, the college remains closed to the public. Many employees are still working ...

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 ...

Hill College Board of Regents May 2020 Meeting Summary

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 — The Hill College Board of Regents regular meeting was held Tuesday, May 19, 2020, virtually via video conference. Regent David Teel called the meeting to order at 11:36 a.m.   The invocation was given by Mr. Teel. The minutes from the ...

Hill College Rodeo Coach Signs Top Shelf Women’s Team Talent

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS—Rodeo Coach Paul Brown has put together and signed a notable group of incoming freshmen for his 2020-2021 rodeo season. While Hill College Rodeo has historically been strong, the 2020-2021 Women’s Team comes ...

Hill College Women’s Basketball Signs Four Athletes to Four-Year Universities

Thursday, May 21, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS— Hill College Women’s Basketball signs four athletes to four-year universities to finish out their collegiate athletic careers. Coach Scott Hyland has been the women’s basketball coach since 2012 and ...

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 ...

Notice of Board Meeting by Videoconference or Telephone Call

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 — A videoconference meeting of the Board of Regents of Hill College will be held on May 19, beginning at 11:30AM. Due to health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 coronavirus, this meeting will be conducted by videoconference or telephone ...

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 ...

TC3 Board Meeting by Videoconference or Telephone Call During Disaster Due to COVID-19

Friday, April 03, 2020 — April 7 @ 2:00 pm CDT A meeting of the Texas Community College Consortium will be held on April 7, 2020, beginning at 2 p.m. Due to health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 coronavirus, this meeting will be conducted by ...

Notice of Board Meeting by Videoconference

Thursday, March 26, 2020 — Notice of Board Meeting by Videoconference or Telephone Call Hill College March 26,2020 A videoconference meeting of the Board of Regents of Hill College will be held on March 31, 2020, beginning at 12:00 noon. Due to health and safety concerns ...

NTJCAC All-Academic Team

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 — Several Hill College student-athletes have been placed on the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference (NTJCAC) All-Academic Team for the 2019-2020 year. NTJCAC is a junior college athletic conference sponsored by the National ...

Hill College Board of Regents February 2020 Meeting Summary

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS-- The Hill College Board of Regents regular meeting was held Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the Board Room in the Hill College Administration Building. The meeting was called to order by Regent David Teel at 7:00 p.m. The minutes ...

Hill College President Celebrates Forty Years of Service

Tuesday, March 10, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS— Hill College is proud to announce a remarkable 40 years of service by the President of the college, Dr. Pam Boehm. She was honored at All-Staff Day at the beginning of the spring semester with an award and we are ...

Hill College Board of Regents to be held 1/21/20

Thursday, February 13, 2020 — AGENDA For the Regular Meeting of the Board of Regents Of Hill College To be held Tuesday, February 18, 2020 At 7:00PM in the Board Room of the Hill College Administration Building. Call to Order   The Hill College Regents may adjourn ...

Emily Broussard’s “Interior Duality” Oil Painting Show Opens at Texas Heritage Museum

Friday, February 07, 2020 — HILLSBORO, TEXAS—The Texas Heritage Museum opened a new exhibit in the Art Gallery space titled, “Interior Duality,” oil paintings by Emily Broussard, professional artist. The exhibit will be up Feb. 3 through March ...

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 Board of Regents to be held 1/21/20

Thursday, January 16, 2020 — AGENDA For the Regular Meeting of the Board of Regents Of Hill College To be held Tuesday, January 21, 2020 At 12NOON in the Bob Bullock Dining Room of the Hill College Cafeteria. Call to Order   The Hill College Regents may adjourn to ...

Notice Of Deadline To File Applications For A Place On The Ballot

Monday, January 13, 2020