Veterans' Voice commemorates For Veterans Day and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Military while recalling Paul Revere's historic late-night call, "One if by Land, Two if by Sea." Greg Fulton, retired U.S. Army Seargeant First Class, discusses the original U.S. Continental Army and a brief overall history. Also, Linda Koffel, retired U.S. Naval Reserve Lieutenant and HCC Marketing Adjunct Faculty member, talks about the Navy's history, while Host Robert Glover, retired U.S. Marine Lieutenant-Colonel and HCC Military Education interim executive director, shares some Marine traditions.

To learn more about HCC's Military Education and Marketing programs, the U.S. Army or the U.S. Navy, as well as other HCC announcements, go to:

https://www.hccs.edu/military-education/

https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/veteran-affairs/

https://www.navy.mil/about/mission/

https://www.navyreserve.navy.mil/

https://www.marines.mil/

https://www.army.mil/

#ENYOYTHEJOURNEY

https://www.hccs.edu/programs/areas-of-study/business/marketing--marketing-management/

https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/veteran-affairs/

Military Benefits: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/paying-for-college/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMdma5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzelE0WFluMFNqR3R3TXRtAR7Wsg4jhOuTYgOQAboesJy47M8m7eMxEI3Pp8zxu0SPPbT4bvz_BYrzrsG2Tg_aem_5i0Ee_F37BaB6mAZFFxHyw

https://www.HCCs.edu/applying-and-paying/

https://www.HCCs.edu/applying-and-paying/financial-aid/emergency-help/

https://www.HCCs.edu/applying-and-paying/financial-aid/contact/

In this episode, we take the stage with the AD players, discover paths to a new career from Houston City College's Military Education Program, and get an update on SERVE.

Host: Darin Baskin, Ed.D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services

Guests: Andy Pederson, MFA Director of Education and Theatre for Young Audiences A.D. Players

Robert L. Glover Interim Executive Director, Military Education Programs

Jay Coppock Founder/CEO SERVE

Jeff Pickard Chairman of the Board SERVE

Web Links: Veterans Voice website https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/veteran-affairs/veterans-voice/

HCC's Veteran and Military Affiliated Student Success Office (VMASS) https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/veteran-affairs/

AD Players https://www.adplayers.org/

Stay Tuned for Veterans https://staytunedforvets.org/

HCC Military Education Programs https://www.hccs.edu/military-education/

SERVE https://setexasheroes.com/ https://www.facebook.com/setexasheroes

#veterans #veteransvoice #ADPlayers #artstherapy #SERVE #defensejobs

In this episode, we start the new academic year off right, with financial coaching, information on scholarships and a look at financial hygiene.

Host: Daniel Scholl Financial Coach

Guests: Shannell Foster Financial Coach

Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/financial-aid/financial-literacy-for-students/

https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/financial-aid/scholarships/

#financialcoach #financialaid #scholarships #financialliteracy

Only a couple of generations ago, most college students followed a traditional pattern, high school graduation followed by four years in college. But today's workforce offers many more paths, and Houston City College is working to make sure its students get their education in a way that works for them.

Host: Darin Baskin, Ed.D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services

Guests: Miguel Ramos, Ph. D. Vice Chancellor, Instructional Services

Marlon Anderson, Director of Advising, Student Engagement and Success

Daniel Dylla Director of instructional Initiatives

Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/paying-for-college/connect-2-workforce-scholarship/

https://www.hccs.edu/campaigns/hcc-houston-reconnect-scholarship/

#nontraditionalstudent #finishyourdegree #workforce #retrain

In this episode, we get an update on Military Studies programs, including a STEM student research assistant program, new admission process for VICEROY, and plans for Fleet Week.

Host: Parrish Murphy

Guest: Robert Glover, Lt. Col USMC (Ret.) Interim Executive Director Military Education Programs

hccs.edu/military-education

#militarycareers #stemcareers #fleetweek

In this episode, we get an update from Consumer Arts and Sciences, with a focus on the new online Fashion Management and Merchandising program, and Culinary Arts A La Carte experience.

Host: Daniel Scholl HCC Financial Coach

Guests: Andrea Bonner Chair Consumer Arts and Sciences Center of Excellence

Cheryl Whitaker Program Coordinator, Fashion Management and Merchandising

Chef Mariah Scott Full-Time Faculty, Culinary Arts

Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/centers/consumer-arts--sciences/

https://www.hccs.edu/programs/areas-of-study/art--design/fashion--merchandising/

https://www.hccs.edu/programs/areas-of-study/public-safety-transportation--consumer-services/culinary-arts/

Social Media: @hcc_culinaryarts #ConsumerArts #FashionMerchandising #CulinaryArts

In this episode, we learn how veterans can access legal assistance, how military spouses can get help with transportation, and why a guitar cord can sometimes be a dose of healing!

Host: Tim Stroud

Guests: Rachel Gravlee Intake Assistant, Military and Veterans Unit Lone Star Legal Aid

Justin Coggins Chairman of the Board & Executive Director God's Garage

Daryl Morrison, Col USAF (Ret). Music Therapy Program Stay Tuned for Veterans

Web Links: Veterans Voice website https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/veteran-affairs/veterans-voice/

HCC's Veteran and Military Affiliated Student Success Office (VMASS) https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/veteran-affairs/

Lone Star Legal Aid lonestarlegal.org

God's Garage godsgarage.org

Stay Tuned for Vets staytunedforvets.org

#veterans #veteransvoice #legalaid

In this episode, we get an update on the Center of Excellence for Media, Visual and Performing Arts.

Host: Daniel Scholl Financial Coach

Guests: Katherine Fields, MFA & MA TESOL, Dean, COE Media, Visual, & Performing Arts Chair, Art+Design Council

Jennifer Gardner Instructional Support Specialist for Performing Arts

Web Links: hccs.edu/centers/media-visual--performing-arts/ #visualarts #performingarts #mediaarts

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. "It's Your Business" was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC.

Guest: Evarist Akujobi Executive Producer, Co-Founder Love Chain Productions

Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program

Record date: July 22, 2025

On The Topic's Financial Focus series, we bring you ideas for working more skillfully with your finances to live your best life, take care of your family and benefit your community. It's not quite August yet, but the store shelves are filled with back-to-school supplies. Whether you're a new or returning student, we'll look at how to make sure your finances are ready for the new academic year.

Host: Daniel Scholl, MA HCC Financial Coach

Guest: Janice Wheelwright-Griffin HCC Financial Coach

Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/financial-aid/financial-literacy-for-students/

#financialcoaching #personalfinance #backtoschool