Highland Community College Foundation and Alumni Association

09/01/2026

We want to take a moment to recognize just a handful of the amazing businesses and organizations who donated to this year’s Highland Community College Foundation Soirée Silent Auction.

Your generosity helped make our auction a success — and more importantly, helped us raise money for the HOPE Fund, providing support to Highland students when unexpected financial challenges could otherwise stand in the way of their education.

We are incredibly grateful for your generosity, your partnership and your belief in Highland students!

👏 Thank you to our first group of auction item donors:

08/27/2026

Highland Community College takes great pride in the accomplishments of our graduates and former students, and we want to celebrate those who have made a lasting impact in their profession, community and beyond.

Do you know a Highland alum who has made a difference? Nominate them for the Distinguished Alumni Award!

Help us recognize a former Highland student whose accomplishments, leadership and contributions have made an impact.

Nominations are due September 13!

👉 Submit your nomination here: https://highland.edu/distinguished-alumni-nomination/

Know someone who deserves this honor? Tag them below or share this post with someone who should be nominated!

08/26/2026

📸 A few highlights from an incredible night!

We’ve got the pictures from the Highland Community College Foundation Soirée, and they’re a pretty great reminder of what a special evening it was!

From catching up with friends and supporters, to celebrating Virginia Ames and her incredible legacy of giving, to enjoying great music, food, conversation and a little friendly auction competition — it was a night to remember.

Most importantly, it was a night about Highland students. Every ticket, bid, donation and sponsorship helps the Foundation provide scholarships and support opportunities for students at Highland Community College.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made the Soirée such a success — and to everyone who continues to believe in the power of Highland. We couldn’t do it without you!

08/21/2026

We're ready! Tomorrow is our main event for the year and we look forward to welcoming nearly 200 alumni, friends, and community leaders.

If you haven't already, check out the auction. All proceeds benefit the HOPE student emergency fund.

See you tomorrow!

https://givebutter.com/c/HCCSoiree2026

08/18/2026

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday at Highland Community College -- check out the auction online if you're unable to attend in person as we generate funds to support HCC students!

Meet Highland Community College's new president, Dr. Jamal Scott, at the Highland Soiree!

Join us Saturday, August 22 at 4:30 p.m. to celebrate the launch of a new academic year and get the chance to bid on great silent auction items!

For tickets, or to check out the auction items, visit: https://givebutter.com/c/HCCSoiree2026

08/17/2026

🎉 NEW ITEMS JUST DROPPED! 🎉

Our Highland Community College Foundation Soirée Silent Auction is getting bigger and better! We’ve added a bunch of NEW items, so if you haven’t checked it out lately, now is the time! 👀

From great experiences and getaways to unique gifts, local favorites and more, there’s something for just about everyone.

💥 Bidding is LIVE now — and it all benefits HCC students!

Take a few minutes to browse the auction, find your favorites and get those bids in. And keep checking back… we’re still adding items!

🗓️ Bidding closes Saturday, August 22 at 7:15 PM.

👉 Check out the auction and start bidding:
HCC Soirée Silent Auction

Every bid helps support the Highland Community College Foundation and the students we serve.

08/14/2026

💙 BIDDING IS LIVE! 🎉

Our HCC Foundation Soirée Silent Auction is officially OPEN—and every bid is helping make a difference for Highland students through the HCC HOPE Fund.

The HOPE Fund provides assistance to students facing unexpected financial challenges that could otherwise get in the way of staying in school. So when you bid, you’re not just winning an awesome auction item—you’re helping a student keep moving forward. 💙🧡

We’re adding new items all the time, so take a look, find something you love, and get your bids in!

👉 Start bidding:

Join Highland Community College for the Highland Soiree, an evening of food, drinks, live entertainment, silent auction, campus tours, and celebration of the Delbert Scheider Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.

08/11/2026

🚨 THE SOIRÉE IS ALMOST HERE — AND THE AUCTION STARTS FRIDAY! 🚨

Have you gotten your tickets yet? Now is the time! 🎟️

Join us August 22 for the HCC Foundation Soirée — a laid-back evening of great food, drinks, networking, live music, and a chance to meet and hear from HCC’s new president, Dr. Jamal Scott. We’ll also celebrate Virginia Ames, this year’s recipient of the Delbert Scheider Lifetime Achievement Award!

And then there’s the Silent Auction! 👀

🛍️ Bidding opens THIS FRIDAY!
We’re adding new items every day, so start browsing now and keep checking back. There are some GREAT items coming your way, and you won’t want to miss your chance to bid!

👉 Get your Soirée tickets and check out the auction:
https://givebutter.com/c/HCCSoiree2026

📅 August 22
📍 Highland Community College

Don’t wait. Get your tickets, start browsing, and get ready to bid! 🧡💙

Join Highland Community College for the Highland Soiree, an evening of food, drinks, live entertainment, silent auction, campus tours, and celebration of the Delbert Scheider Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.

08/03/2026

The Highland Community College Foundation is proud to announce that Virginia Ames has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Delbert Scheider Lifetime Achievement Award.

Virginia will be honored during the Highland Community College Foundation's Soirée on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

Join us as we celebrate her remarkable commitment to Highland Community College and the lasting impact she has made on generations of students.

Learn more and register for the event at www.highland.edu/soiree.

The Highland Community College Foundation is proud to announce that Virginia Ames has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Delbert Scheider Lifetime Achievement Award!

She will be presented with the award during the Highland Community College Foundation's Soirée on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

Learn more and register for the event at www.highland.edu/soiree

07/29/2026

Congratulations to Coach Brett Swalve and the HCC student athletes on the Highland Bowling Team on being recognized as the 2025-26 Men's Academic Team of the Year!

https://twitter.com/NJCAA/status/2082527827568861322