Lone Star College, University of Houston-Downtown Team Up for Student Success

Lone Star College, University of Houston-Downtown Team Up for Student Success

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 […]

Bayou City Book Festival to Host World-Renowned Authors

Bayou City Book Festival to Host World-Renowned Authors

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 […]

International Education Conference celebrates ¡Cuba!

International Education Conference celebrates ¡Cuba!

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 […]

Linda Head Recognized as one of Houston’s Top 50 Most Influential Women

Linda Head Recognized as one of Houston’s Top 50 Most Influential Women

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 […]

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 […]