Hudson County Community College (HCCC) was named a “Top College for Innovation” by Insight Into Academia Magazine. The HCCC Hudson Scholars program that increases completion and reduces achievement gaps is just one of the College’s innovative programs. Pictured here, graduating HCCC students are honored as Hudson Scholars.
May 18, 2026, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) has received the 2026 “Top Colleges for Innovation” Award from Insight Into AcademiaMagazine, the nation’s longest-running publication advancing best practices in higher education.
Hudson County Community College President Dr. Christopher M. Reber is the recipient of Insight Into Academia Magazine’s 2026 “Trailblazer in Higher Education Award.”
Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President Dr. Christopher Reber took the helm in 2018, determined to provide transformative, life-changing opportunities for students and the people of Hudson County. He has brought his vision to fruition by engaging students, faculty, staff, trustees, alumni, and the entire community.
Insight Into AcademiaMagazine has selected Dr. Reber to receive the “2026 Trailblazer in Higher Education Award” for advancing institutional excellence, strengthening community engagement and connectedness, and creating meaningful, measurable impact for students, employees, community, and the broader academic ecosystem.
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