Dear Senators Hatch, Warren, Cassidy and Whitehouse: On behalf of Rebuilding America’s Middle Class (RAMC), a coalition of State and individual community college systems from across the nation representing nearly 100 colleges and 1.5 million students, I am writing in support of the College Transparency Act of 2017. RAMC members believe that accurate information in […]
Washington, DC, May 23, 2017: “Rebuilding America’s Middle Class (RAMC): A Coalition of Community Colleges is pleased that the Administration plans to continue Summer Pell for the next budget year. The restoration of Summer Pell has been RAMC’s number one priority since its founding in 2011. Including for students the ability to receive an additional Pell […]
HOUSTON (May 10, 2017) – The Texas Workforce Commission has awarded Lone Star College $359,996 to train and prepare Texans for employment in high-demand careers in the building construction trades. “Lone Star College works very hard at helping students succeed,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “This grant will allow us to provide the […]
HOUSTON (May 8, 2017) – The Lone Star College Foundation raised over $450,000 as part of StarGala 2017, its annual signature event. “I have always been, and continue to be, a big supporter of the Lone Star College Foundation,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “As a former director of Financial Aid, I saw a […]
Washington, DC, May 2, 2017 – Joe May, president of Rebuilding America’s Middle Class (RAMC) and chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District, issued the following statement in reaction to the appropriations bill to fund the government through September 30, 2017: “Since RAMC’s mission is to build a stronger, more competitive workforce, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
