Bobcat Chat

Episode 6: HCC's Construction Technology Program

Are you curious about HCC's Construction Technology program? With the CORE class available and more now on the radar such as CAD, in this podcast you will learn more about all of the latest and greatest classes HCC has to offer! Our expert shares not only what's available but the delivery methods to work within your busy schedule and the benefits of the program to enhance or build your career.

Episode 5: Spring 2026 Student Life Chat

We chatted with the Student Life team to get the inside scoop on the exciting events and ways to get involved this Spring semester. Have a listen to see what sounds like a fun time to you and we'll plan on seeing you there. If you miss any details, don't worry, you can always visit the Student Life web page or our social media accounts for the exact times and locations.

Episode 4: 2025 - A Year in Review

As we start 2026, we had a chat with HCC's President, Dr. Shelley White. She shares her reflections on 2025 and what's in store for this new year. Have a listen to the impact HCC has made on the community and students directly from the President!

Episode 3: Learning Support Services

All about Learning Support Services What is LSS exactly? Let's find out in this Bobcat Chat episode! We sat down with Dr. Phillip Hamm, Director of Learning Support Services to learn more about how he and his team can support students throughout the semester. LSS can help with anything from essay review to tutoring and even provide guidance on soft skills like great study tips and how to manage your time to balance your class load with your job, family, and everyday life. Have a listen to this chat to take a deep dive into the LSS world and get a comfort level when you need to reach out to the team.

Episode 2: 60 Years of Impact

In this episode, we chat with Hylah Birenbaum, Executive Director of the HCC Foundation about the upcoming year of events to celebrate and recognize HCC's 60 Years of Impact. Haywood Community College is celebrating 60 years of impact in Haywood County in the 2025-2026 academic year. To acknowledge this milestone, HCC will host a special event and conduct various recognitions throughout the year. The kick-off celebration event will occur on Thursday, September 18, from 2:00-5:00pm in the Hemlock building on campus. This event will feature presentations recognizing our past and looking forward, a viewing of college artifacts and treasured images, the 60 Years of Impact video premiere, light refreshments, and the unveiling of the Art Trail. The Campus Development team has installed beautiful banners on campus and is working towards a momentous goal of planting 60 trees or plants during the academic year. Plantings have already begun, beautifying campus and providing additional educational opportunities for students.