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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
HOUSTON (Feb. 8, 2017) – The recent executive order, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States” signed Jan. 27, 2017, by President Trump, has restricted travel from seven countries and affects people of all immigration statuses. On Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, a federal court in Washington temporarily stayed this executive order. […]
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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
HOUSTON (Jan. 20, 2017) – The Lone Star College Police Department promoted two new captains and six new sergeants during a recent ceremony held at LSC-University Park. “Lone Star College is committed to providing a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff and visitors,” said Paul Willingham, LSC police chief. “These officers are to be […]
(Jan. 18, 2017) – Lone Star College has again received a rating of AAA – the highest rating possible – from Standard & Poor’s Ratings Service. The AAA rating, which was issued for LSC series 2017A limited-tax general obligation bonds, allows LSC to save millions of dollars for its taxpayers. “While Lone Star College is […]
