The University Center of the Mountains

09/23/2022

Here's some great coverage from our UCM Health Care Conference yesterday! Thanks Dakota Makres WYMT!

The conference helped students narrow down which career they are most interested in.

05/03/2022

Today is National Teachers' Day! The UCM wants to honor the teachers who help shape and grow our future. These are the folks who wake up early, stay late, and keep everything running smoothly—and we know it's not always easy.

So to all you educators out there: thank you. We appreciate all you do for your students, your colleagues, and your communities. Thank you for choosing this profession, working in it every day, and being an example of what excellence looks like.

04/28/2022

Tracy Counts, Morehead State University Regional Campus Transfer Advisor, will have nine site visits at the UCM in the month of May. If you want to discuss your transfer options but you cant make it into our office or if you prefer to social distance, Tracy also holds virtual office hours from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM on Fridays. You can set up an appointment with Tracy by visiting calendly.com/tscounts or via telephone at 606-487-3179.

For all other transfer needs, the UCM is available to help Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:30pm in FFC 119 at the HCTC Main Campus. We can also be reached via phone at 606-487-3077 or via email at [email protected].

04/27/2022

Hazard Community & Technical College's 2022 Graduation Ceremonies will be held Saturday, May 7, at The Forum in Hazard. There will be three commencement ceremonies, one at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m.; go to https://hazard.kctcs.edu/current-students/student-services/commencement-information.aspx to find out which ceremony you or your grad will be attending!

04/27/2022

Even as the semester comes to a close, the UCM is still here to support you on your transfer journey! Ron Brunty, TRIO Academic Coordinator, provides FAFSA support, scholarship exploration, and career assessment services. These are just some of the places Ron will be in the month of May.

For more information or to set up an appointment, Ron can be reached at (606)-821-5853/(606)-487-3190 or [email protected].

04/25/2022

Are you interested in pursuing a career in the medical laboratory science profession? If you have been considering a career in Medical Laboratory Science, the University of Kentucky MLS Program Hazard Campus may be the pathway to your future! The deadline to apply is quickly approaching on May 1, 2022, and we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

The University of Kentucky is also excited to announce that ARH will be offering qualified UK MLS students an opportunity to receive a $20,000 scholarship in exchange for two years of employment with ARH. This scholarship not only provides in-school support by covering tuition, fees, books, and supplies but also offers a rewarding career upon graduation!

For more information about the UK MLS program or the ARH MLS Scholarship, contact Angie Phipps at [email protected].

For information about the UCM's partners and programs or to explore your transfer options, visit our website at hazardctc.com/ucm or call our office at 606-487-3182.

Hazard, Ky. – To help combat a shortage of medical technologists in the area, students who have successfully completed their first semester of the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program at the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health in Hazard will now have an opportunity to apply for a $20,000 s...

04/18/2022

We couldn't have been happier with the turnout at the 2022 Spring Into Transfer Event, and we're so excited to see more growth at our next event!

There were 11 schools in attendance and 37 students who joined us as visitors.

And who doesn't love cake? Our transfer students were recognized by the visiting schools, faculty, and staff at our Transfer Signing Celebration! 🍰

04/18/2022

April is World Autism Awareness Month! Join us in promoting awareness and acceptance of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by participating in our HCTC Blue Out Day on Thursday, April 21st by wearing a blue shirt and sharing a photo of yourself (or your department!) on social media using !

04/18/2022

We want to SHOUT a huge "Thank You" to our partner schools, visiting schools, and the HCTC faculty & staff for supporting our Spring into Transfer Event last week! It was a huge success, and we hope to see everyone back at our next transfer event in the Fall!

Event photos to come...🌷

04/08/2022

The University Center of the Mountains is excited to celebrate you, your transfer, and your future! If you are a student who has recently transferred to a four-year college or university, is planning on transferring in the Fall, or are already concurrently enrolled, join us at the Spring into Transfer Event to sign the Transfer Declaration Document and recognize your achievement!

The UCM Transfer Signing Celebration will be held Tuesday, April 12th at 12:00 pm in the First Federal Center Student Lounge.

For questions about this event or how the UCM can help you simplify the transfer process, contact us at 606-487-3182.

04/01/2022

𝑬𝑫𝑰𝑻: 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒅. 𝑾𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆..𝒔𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒆𝒅!!

This workshop is designed to sharpen student's interview skills by simulating the interview experience in a variety of platforms. Sessions will include mock panel, virtual, and phone interviews conducted by HCTC & UCM Partners' faculty and staff.
To self register for this event visit hazardctc.com/UCMINTERVIEW or contact Tammy Duff at 606-487-3067.

04/01/2022

Explore the possibilities at the UCM’s Spring into Transfer Event! Find out what is takes to transfer to a four-year college or university and talk with college/university transfer advisors to explore what’s available. Don't forget to bring your summer/fall HCTC 2022 class schedule with you to confirm that you are in the correct
courses. The Spring into Transfer Event is April 12, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
If you have any questions about this event, reach out to Helen Brunty or Alex Abner at 606-487-3182.