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 […]
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 […]
