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 […]

HOUSTON (April 7, 2017) – Discovery College at Lone Star College helps children ages 6 – 17 grow their interests and skills in a wide variety of science, technology, engineering and math-based programs, as well as performing and visual arts, athletics and more. “Discovery College is a wonderful way for children to pursue their interests […]

HOUSTON (April 4, 2017) – Lone Star College and University of Houston-Downtown agreed to extend and expand its program to program agreements, making it easier for students to transfer between the two institutions. “We have no better partnership than the one with University of Houston-Downtown,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “Education is the future for our […]

Houston (March 28, 2017) – Book lovers, writers and storytellers are invited to attend the Bayou City Book Festival, sponsored by Lone Star College. The festival is a weeklong event in April featuring nationally and internationally known fiction and nonfiction authors, poets, graphic novelists, writing workshops, exhibits and more. “The Bayou City Book Festival is […]

HOUSTON (March 27, 2017) – Lone Star College invites students, employees, and the community to the 14th annual International Education Conference on “¡Cuba!, Friday, April 21. “Our goal is to provide Lone Star College students, faculty and the surrounding community with an opportunity to broaden their perspectives on the arts and sciences from an international perspective,” said Mark […]

Lone Star College designated Voter Friendly Campus HOUSTON (March 23, 2017) – Lone Star College was selected as a Voter Friendly Campus by national nonpartisan organizations Campus Vote Project (CVP) and NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. “Lone Star College is committed to preparing students to become engaged participants in our democracy,” said […]

HOUSTON (March 23, 2017) – Linda Head, LSC associate vice chancellor, Workforce Education and Corporate Partnerships, has been named as one of “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2016” by Houston Women Magazine. “Those selected as Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2016 are individuals with vast networks of social and professional connections,” said Beverly […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]