Lone Star College Receives Grant to Enhance Workforce Development

Lone Star College Receives Grant to Enhance Workforce Development

HOUSTON (March 10, 2017) – LSC-North Harris received $287,845 under the Wagner-Peyser Grant Program to implement a fast-track, non-credit Pipefitting program. “Lone Star College established the Pipefitting program in response to strong industry demand,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “In addition to being trained in this dynamic industry, students will also be taught […]

Lone Star College Debate Team Wins State Title

Lone Star College Debate Team Wins State Title

HOUSTON (March 6, 2017) – The Lone Star College-North Harris Speech and Debate Team, in conjunction with the Honors College at Lone Star College, claimed the 2017 State Title Championship during the Texas Community College Forensics Association State Tournament. “These students worked very hard to prepare for this tournament,” said Wade Hescht, LSC-North Harris Speech […]

Community Colleges for International Development Conference Promotes Globally Engaged Learning

Community Colleges for International Development Conference Promotes Globally Engaged Learning

HOUSTON (Feb. 21, 2017) – Higher education officials, government representatives and professionals employed in workforce development gathered Feb. 17-19 for the 41stannual Community Colleges for International Development conference. Lone Star College was the CCID Host Institution for the event, which was held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. “This conference is important because it challenges us […]

Community College Petrochemical Initiative to host Women in Industry conference

HOUSTON (Feb. 13, 2017) – Women interested in working in the petrochemical and industrial skills industries are encouraged to attend the Women in Industry 2017 conference that takes place Feb. 17 at the South Shore Harbor Resort in League City. The conference is hosted by the Community College Petrochemical Initiative (CCPI), a partnership of nine […]

Lone Star College-University Park to host Texas Open Innovation Conference

HOUSTON (Feb. 9, 2017) — Lone Star College-University Park and the Energy Conference Network will hold the first-ever Texas Open Innovation Conference. Innovation leaders from across the country will speak about how new approaches in technology, education and leadership are creating synergies and opportunities that were unheard of a decade ago. “Our College was founded […]

Lone Star College students participate in Texas Community College Day

Lone Star College students participate in Texas Community College Day

HOUSTON (Feb. 9, 2017) – Students from Lone Star College and across the state traveled to Austin Feb. 7 for Texas Community College Day. The event gives students and educators the opportunity to speak with their state representatives about the important role community colleges play in Texas. “This is really a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our […]

Lone Star College awards scholarships at 24th annual Chancellor’s Breakfast

HOUSTON (Feb. 2, 2017) – Lone Star College students shared their personal stories of overcoming obstacles and finding success at the 24th annual Chancellor’s Breakfast presented by the Lone Star College Foundation. “This is one of my favorite events of the year because we get to hear some remarkable stories from Lone Star College students […]

North Houston Regional Center for Economic Development Announces Interim Director

North Houston Regional Center for Economic Development Announces Interim Director

(Jan. 20, 2017) – The North Houston Regional Center for Economic Development (NHRCED) has announced Elizabeth Balderrama as interim director. The NHRCED, a division of Lone Star College, works in collaboration with regional economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, business and industry, and government agencies and officials to help ensure that the region continues to […]

Lone Star College-Conroe Center expands workforce training facilities

Lone Star College-Conroe Center expands workforce training facilities

CONROE (Jan. 20, 2017) – Lone Star College-Conroe Center officially opened its new, state-of-the-art workforce training expansion facility. The increase in space will continue its mission in serving the needs of those in the community seeking to enter a new career, expand within an existing one, or simply learn something new. “Expanding capacity for workforce […]