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 […]

Lone Star College students participate in Texas Community College Day

Lone Star College students participate in Texas Community College Day

HOUSTON (Feb. 9, 2017) – Students from Lone Star College and across the state traveled to Austin Feb. 7 for Texas Community College Day. The event gives students and educators the opportunity to speak with their state representatives about the important role community colleges play in Texas. “This is really a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our […]

Lone Star College awards scholarships at 24th annual Chancellor’s Breakfast

HOUSTON (Feb. 2, 2017) – Lone Star College students shared their personal stories of overcoming obstacles and finding success at the 24th annual Chancellor’s Breakfast presented by the Lone Star College Foundation. “This is one of my favorite events of the year because we get to hear some remarkable stories from Lone Star College students […]

North Houston Regional Center for Economic Development Announces Interim Director

North Houston Regional Center for Economic Development Announces Interim Director

(Jan. 20, 2017) – The North Houston Regional Center for Economic Development (NHRCED) has announced Elizabeth Balderrama as interim director. The NHRCED, a division of Lone Star College, works in collaboration with regional economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, business and industry, and government agencies and officials to help ensure that the region continues to […]

Lone Star College-Conroe Center expands workforce training facilities

Lone Star College-Conroe Center expands workforce training facilities

CONROE (Jan. 20, 2017) – Lone Star College-Conroe Center officially opened its new, state-of-the-art workforce training expansion facility. The increase in space will continue its mission in serving the needs of those in the community seeking to enter a new career, expand within an existing one, or simply learn something new. “Expanding capacity for workforce […]

Lone Star College offers fully funded fast-track training for in-demand careers

Lone Star College offers fully funded fast-track training for in-demand careers

HOUSTON (Jan. 10, 2017) – Interested in finding a better job? Lone Star College can help you land a new and rewarding career in Mechatronics, Nursing Assistant, Master and Manual Machining, Payroll Assistant, or Oil & Gas Drilling Floorhand-Roustabout in little time and at no cost. “Lone Star College will provide students with the funds […]