Profiles in Excellence: Javier Rendon

May 21, 2013 No Comments
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Name: Javier Rendon About Javier: Running three miles a day and training as a professional mixed martial arts fighter does not stop Javier from excelling academically. Javier is currently earning an associate’s degree in secondary education from South Texas College where he is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. “I was working hard but I knew I had to continue my education,” Javier said. “The flexible schedule STC offers with mini-mesters and online courses was really the deciding factor in me choosing a college.” Javier was born in Iowa and graduated from … Read More …

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South Texas College Summer Hours

May 20, 2013 No Comments
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The Student Affairs and Enrollment Management division at South Texas College is now operating under its summer operating schedule. New this year are the Advising, Admissions & Financial Aid Centers open every Saturday starting May 25 at the Pecan, Mid-Valley and Starr County campuses from 9 am to 12 pm. These centers allow students and their parents to stop by and meet with an advisor and get registered for Summer and Fall classes. Hours for each campus are as follows: Pecan Campus Monday – Thursday: 8 am – 7 pm Friday: 8 am – 5 pm Saturday (Advising, Admissions & … Read More …

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Spring 2013 Commencement Excercises at State Farm Arena May 17-18

May 15, 2013 1 Comment
STC President Dr. Shirley A. Reed congratulates a STC graduate at a past ceremony.

Congratulations are in order for approximately 4431 South Texas College students who have earned their certificate, associate or baccalaureate degrees at STC this Spring 2013. Approximately 2500 of these graduates will take part in five graduation ceremonies starting Friday, May 17, through Saturday, May 18, at the State Farm Arena. In addition, STC is proud to graduate 961 dual enrollment high school students with certificate and associate degrees, creating a pathway to employment and higher education. STC’s graduation ceremonies bring students from its five campuses located throughout … Read More …

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Occupational therapy, nursing students awarded South Texas Health System scholarship

May 14, 2013 No Comments
South Texas College Occupational Therapy Assistant student Jessica Medina and Vocational Nursing student Venise West each received a $2,000 STC Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship that was established by the South Texas Health System. From left, South Texas College Nursing and Allied Health Student Success Specialist Claudia Camacho, STC Associate Degree Nursing Program Chair Jayson Valerio, LVN student Venise West, STC NAH Dean Melba Treviño, and STC Vocational Nursing Program Chair Daphine Mora.

When a student decides to pursue a career in the healthcare field, they not only commit to a rigorous program but also to make a lot of sacrifices, especially when it comes to working, family and making ends meet, all to achieve the ultimate goal of completing their selected program and earning a degree that will improve their quality of life. Two South Texas College students who are in the middle of that process, Occupational Therapy Assistant student Jessica Medina and Vocational Nursing student Venise West, were recently rewarded for their hard work and sacrifice with scholarships from the … Read More …

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Teacher Certification Success at STC

May 13, 2013 No Comments
Abraham Garza poses for a photo at STC's Pecan Campus.

For 31 year old Harlingen native Abraham Garza, it was the support and detailed training of South Texas College’s (STC) Alternative Teacher Certification Program that elevated him from a part-time night school teacher into a full-time position as an English teacher for Ignite Public Schools.  With a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Texas-Pan American, Garza knew he had to pursue other educational options that would make him more competitive in the workforce and certify him to teach at the highest of standards. The mission of STC’s Alternative Teacher Certification … Read More …

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2013 Graduating Seniors May Be Eligible for Full Pell Grants for the Summer Semester at STC

May 10, 2013 No Comments
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Soon to be high school graduates looking to continue their education have a unique opportunity to get a jump on their college career this summer at South Texas College. While there have been many changes in all areas of financial aid one certainty still remains - students who qualify for a 2013-2014 Pell Grant can certainly get one for the upcoming summer semester. This May’s graduateshave an opportunity of receiving as much as $2775.00 for the upcoming summer semester. South Texas College’s Associate Dean of Student Financial Services, Miguel Carranza noted, “We are encouraging … Read More …

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STC Celebrates Financial Literacy Month

May 7, 2013 No Comments
Jerry the Jaguar hanging out with middle school students at Èxito Escolar.

South Texas College and Region One GEAR UP hosted Èxito Escolar, a Financial Literacy Month event at the STC Cooper Center on Monday, April 29th. Èxito Escolar was a Deep South Texas Financial Literacy Alliance initiative geared toward educating middle school students and parents about college and financial planning. Through visiting several booths and viewing a screening of the educational novella Consejos, students learned about academic and financial resources available to them as they continue their education. Region One reported 109 students in attendance and over 200 attendees in … Read More …

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STC Technology Campus Hosts Regional Manufacturing Leaders

April 30, 2013 No Comments
An expert panel discusses Preferred Links in the Global Supply Chain at the NAAMREI Manufacturing Summit on April 25, 2013, at STC’s Technology Campus. (L-R) Abraham Alvarez, Purchasing Manager, APLS Electric North America Edi Sanjoto, Senior Engineering Manager, ALPS Electric North America Bryan Kerrick, General Manager, ES Manufacturing & President of INDEX Matamoros Joe Olmeda, Vice President of Manufacturing, BSN Medical & President of INDEX Reynosa

South Texas College hosted the first North American Advanced Manufacturing Research & Education Initiative (NAAMREI) Regional Manufacturing Summit on Thursday, April 25 at the Technology Campus. Over 90 manufacturing professionals and business leaders from around the state attended to learn more about manufacturing research and workforce development in the region of South Texas. "It was great to see such a big turnout of industry representatives at the NAAMREI Summit,” said Carlos Margo, Interim Executive Director for NAAMREI. “Panel experts and attendees were engaging and very … Read More …

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