Alumni Spotlight Dana Crowell
Chief Dana Crowell shares her story on her journey into law enforcement how HGTC helped her to facilitate her career into what it is today.
HGTC Foundation Raises Over $109,000 at 17th Annual Gala
HGTC Foundation is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its 17th Annual Gala, "Passport to Madrid," which raised an impressive $109,000 to benefit scholarships and student programs at HGTC.
Area Middle School Students to Explore Educational Opportunities at CCU and HGTC during Second Teal & Tech Experience
The second annual Teal & Tech Experience, a partnership between Coastal Carolina University and Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC), will introduce more than 500 eighth-grade students from Myrtle Beach and Conway middle schools to the academic pathways available at both institutions.
New Program Gives High School Students a Jumpstart on a Health Care Career
Georgetown County high school students can get a jumpstart on a career in health care through a new program offered by Georgetown County School District, Tidelands Health and Horry-Georgetown Technical College.
HGTC Announces Dr. Kelly Perritt as new Chief Marketing and Brand Strategy Officer
HGTC is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Kelly Perritt as its new Chief Marketing and Brand Strategy Officer.
HGTC Receives Approval to Expand Dental Hygiene Program Enrollment
HGTC is proud to announce the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) has approved an increase in enrollment for its Dental Hygiene program, expanding the freshman class size from 20 to 30 students per year.
HGTC Hosts Successful Engineering Showcase Event
HGTC recently welcomed high school students from across the region to its Conway Campus for the highly anticipated Engineering Showcase event.
HGTC to Host Spring 2025 C2Lead Leadership Development Event
HGTC is proud to host the Spring 2025 C2Lead Leadership Development Event, a premier gathering designed to inspire and empower leaders within our community.
HGTC Vice President Lori Heafner Invited to Serve as Peer Instructor at 2025 SACSCOC Summer Institute
HGTC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Development, Mrs. Lori Heafner, has been invited to serve as a peer instructor at the 2025 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Summer Institute.
HGTC to Host 2nd Annual Chomp's Got Talent Competition
HGTC Office of Student Engagement is excited to announce the highly anticipated return of Chomp’s Got Talent, the College's annual talent competition.
HGTC Professor Dr. Michael Roberts Debuts New Book at #1
HGTC proudly announces that Dr. Michael Roberts, a distinguished professor of English at the College, has released his latest book, Brilliance on the Battlefield: The Legacies of Napoleon, Stonewall, and Patton.
HGTC’s Chef Cody Middleton Earns Prestigious Certified Master Baker Credential
HGTC is proud to announce that Chef Cody Middleton, Associate Professor of Baking & Pastry Arts at the HGTC International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, has successfully passed the Certified Master Baker (CMB) exam, a rigorous certification process administered by the Retail Bakers of America (RBA).
HGTC Announces Historic 11% Spring Enrollment Increase Amid National Downward Trend
HGTC is proud to announce a record-breaking 11% increase in spring enrollment, marking the largest spring semester increase in the College’s history.
HGTC Foundation to Host 17th Annual Gala – March 8
The HGTC Foundation Board of Directors is delighted to announce the 17th Annual Gala, themed "Passport to Madrid." This premier fundraising event will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the HGTC International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach.
HGTC Surpasses National Nursing Licensure Exam Results
HGTC is proud to announce its exceptional performance on the 2024 National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), exceeding the national average pass rates and reinforcing its position as a leader in nursing education.
HGTC Names SCTEA Educator of the Year Award Winners 2025
HGTC is pleased to announce three (3) of its employees have been selected and honored as the South Carolina Technical Education Association’s (SCTEA) “Educators of the Year.”
HGTC Hosts International Culinary Institute Open House March 1
HGTC is excited to welcome culinary enthusiasts, aspiring chefs, and hospitality professionals to a special Open House event at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach (ICI) on Saturday, March 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
HGTC Hosts Appreciation Luncheon for Job Coaches and Career Counselors
HGTC recently hosted the Job Coach/Career Counselor Appreciation Luncheon at the renowned International Culinary Institute on the Grand Strand Campus.
HGTC to Host Georgetown County Job Fair in Partnership with Local Organizations
HGTC, in partnership with the SC Works Waccamaw, Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments, Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce, Palmetto Goodwill, City of Georgetown, and Georgetown County, is pleased to announce the Georgetown County Job Fair on Wednesday, February 26, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Georgetown Center for Advanced Manufacturing (GCAM), located at 4003 South Fraser Street, Building 1000, Georgetown, SC 29440.
HGTC Librarian JJ Fickenworth Reelected as Chair of Chapin Library Advisory Board
HGTC is proud to announce that JJ Fickenworth, Electronic Resources Librarian at the Grand Strand Campus, has been reelected to serve as Chair of the City of Myrtle Beach’s Chapin Library Advisory Board.
HGTC Culinary Students Shine at American Culinary Federation Competition
HGTC is celebrating the outstanding performance of its culinary students at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) competition, held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. The competition was part of the 42nd Annual Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Supply Show of the Southeast.
HGTC Hosts Special Popup Guest Chef Dinner with Renowned Italian Chef Lorenzo Polegri
HGTC Study Abroad and Competition Clubs invite the community to a special Popup Guest Chef Dinner featuring Chef Lorenzo Polegri from Italy on Friday, February 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach (ICI).
HGTC Celebrates the Dedication of the Colonel Thomas “Buddy” Styers Athletic Complex
HGTC proudly joined the City of Myrtle Beach in honoring Colonel Thomas “Buddy” Styers with the dedication of the Colonel Thomas “Buddy” Styers Athletic Complex at Grand Park.
HGTC Hosts Jee Hang Lee, President & CEO of the Association of Community College Trustees
HGTC proudly welcomed Jee Hang Lee, President and CEO of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), to its Conway Campus on Tuesday as part of his national tour of technical colleges.
HGTC Annual Addiction & Recovery Lecture Series: Event Schedule Announced
HGTC is excited to announce the 18th Annual Addiction & Recovery Lecture Series, an impactful event dedicated to raising awareness and fostering meaningful conversations around addiction and recovery.
HGTC Announces President’s and Dean’s Lists for Fall 2024
HGTC is pleased to announce the outstanding academic achievements of its students for the Fall 2024 semester.
HGTC Announces the Relaunch of Certified Crane Operator Program
HGTC is proud to announce the start of its Certified Crane Operator Program, beginning Monday, February 3.
HGTC Achieves Milestone with Successful Interim Report from SACSCOC
HGTC is proud to announce that it has successfully passed the Fifth-Year Interim Report review conducted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
HGTC International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach Completes Enriching Study Abroad Trip to Vienna, Austria
HGTC International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach recently concluded an extraordinary educational experience for its culinary students and instructors with a study abroad trip to Vienna, Austria, from December 7-15, 2024.
HGTC Wins District 2 Medallion Awards for Marketing Achievements
HGTC is thrilled to announce its Marketing Department has been recognized by the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) for outstanding work in design and communication.
HGTC President Elected to SACSCOC Board of Trustees
HGTC proudly announces Dr. Marilyn “Murph” Fore, President of HGTC, has been elected to serve on the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board of Trustees as a member of the South Carolina delegation of trustees.