HOUSTON (April 25, 2017) – Repsol presented four Lone Star College students its 2017 Student Innovation Award. The award recognizes local students for excellence in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The LSC students recognized were Fabio Andrean, Aerospace Engineering sophomore; Monica Argumedo, Civil Engineering sophomore: Milton Cruz, Engineering sophomore; and Mueed Ahmad, Computer Science […]
Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. HOUSE and SENATE The current continuing resolution that is funding the Federal government expires on Friday, April 28. The House Education and the Workforce Committee will hold a hearing on strengthening accreditation […]
HOUSTON (April 20, 2017) – TurboVote, a project of Democracy Works, has commended Lone Star College for its efforts to encourage students to participate in the election process. TurboVote is an application that makes it easier to register to vote, request absentee ballots and sign up for voter information. Lone Star College engaged more than […]
HOUSTON (April 19, 2017) – The Beta Lambda Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Lone Star College-CyFair was named 2017 “Most Distinguished Chapter,” ranking it first among 1,300 chapters. The “Most Distinguished Chapter” is the highest honor given to a Phi Theta Kappa chapter. “I am very proud of this impressive achievement of our […]
HOUSTON (April 19, 2017) – For the second year in a row, a Lone Star College executive was named in the Houston Business Journal’s annual 40 under 40 award list, which recognizes outstanding individuals for their leadership, community involvement and ability to overcome challenges. Jennifer Olenick, LSC chief financial officer […]
On March 27th, the RAMC board gathered in Washington DC to meet with policymakers and discuss our goals for the next year. The pending reauthorization of the Higher Education Act provides us with an opportunity to address the needs and pathways of the 1.5 million students we represent. In a letter just delivered to Education […]
HOUSTON (April 18, 2017) – Lone Star College Foundation will host its 16th annual StarGala Saturday, April 29, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. “StarGala is more than a fundraising event,” said Nicole Robinson Gauthier, LSC Foundation executive director. “It is also a celebration of our donors, who help us to fulfill our mission of changing […]
Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. HOUSE and SENATE The House and Senate are in recess until the week of April 24. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA) issued a statement in […]
Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. HOUSE A bipartisan group of House Members have formed the Task Force to End Sexual Violence, which will focus on issues including campus safety, data collection and law enforcement training. The House […]
HOUSTON (April 10, 2017) – If you are poor, “you are essentially an illness, an accident or a paycheck away from homelessness” – National Coalition for the Homeless. “Poverty is an issue that effects the entire community,” said Linda Head, LSC associate vice chancellor, Workforce Education and Corporate Partnerships. “Approximately 30 percent of Montgomery County […]
