HOUSTON (May 19, 2017) – Lone Star College conferred a record 7,983 associate degrees and certificates to eligible students who took part in commencement ceremonies this past week. That represents a 13.5 percent increase from 2015-16. “This is an incredible achievement for both our students and faculty,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “I […]
HOUSTON (May 19, 2017) – Lone Star College has been awarded $780,462 from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to provide customized training for 347 new and incumbent workers employed at Webber, LLC, Webber Barrier Services LLC and Southern Crushed Concrete workers. “We are very appreciative of the support of the Texas Workforce Commission and look […]
HOUSTON (May 18, 2017) – Lone Star College was recently awarded three grants through the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program. The grants, which total $461,015, will focus on educating students in technical fields that help drive our nation’s economy. “The grants, which are highly sought after, are awarded based largely on faculty […]
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 […]
