Honors College at Lone Star College Opens a World of Learning Opportunities

Honors College at Lone Star College Opens a World of Learning Opportunities

HOUSTON (June 28, 2017) – Three Lone Star College students were selected to participate in a prestigious study abroad program in Paris, in partnership with the French Embassy. The N+1 Engineering Institutes Program is designed to propel engineering students by enhancing their knowledge of future technologies while focusing on environmental preservation. “We are very proud […]

Washington Wrap Up – June 20, 2017

Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here.   HOUSE House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) released a statement supporting President Trump’s recently signed executive order (EO) that seeks to expand funding for apprenticeships. House Education and […]

Texas Governor Signs Bill that Allows Community Colleges to Offer Baccalaureate Degrees

Texas Governor Signs Bill that Allows Community Colleges to Offer Baccalaureate Degrees

HOUSTON (June 15, 2017) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2118 on June 12 which allows the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to authorize certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs in the fields of applied science, applied technology and nursing. “The state of Texas and the greater Houston metro area […]

Washington Wrap Up – June 13, 2017

Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here.   HOUSE The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), Education, and Related Agencies held a hearing on President Trump’s fiscal year (FY) 2018 budget request for the Department of […]

Washington Wrap Up – June 6, 2017

Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. HOUSE The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies will hold a hearing entitled “Department of Labor (DOL) – Budget Hearing” on Wednesday, June 7, where DOL […]