Alumni

Summer Financial Aid Deadline: June 22nd

June 19, 2013 No Comments

Do you want to beat the heat by continuing your college studies this summer? Don’t sweat it! There is still time to take advantage of Federal Pell Grant monies and other financial aid funds this summer. The deadline to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is Saturday, June 22nd. To assist students with this and other registration processes, Advising, Admission and Financial Aid Centers will be open this Saturday, June 22nd from 9 am to noon at our Pecan, Starr County and Mid-Valley campuses. Registration for the upcoming Summer II semester is underway. … Read More …

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Psychology Club Scholarship recipient recognized at STC Starr County Campus commencement ceremony

June 17, 2013 No Comments

South Texas College graduate Valeria Salinas was awarded the Second Annual Starr County Campus Psychology Club Scholarship award on May 9, 2013 during the Starr County Campus Commencement Ceremony at the campus’ Amphitheater in Rio Grande City. From left, STC Starr County Campus Administrator Dr. Arturo Montiel, STC Psychology Instructor and Psychology Club Adviser Alex Sarabia, STC Board of Trustees Chair Rose Benavidez, Psychology Club scholarship recipient Valeria Salinas, STC President Shirley A. Reed, and STC Psychology Instructor and Psychology Club Adviser Eli Sarabia.

South Texas College elementary education major Valeria Salinas was awarded the Second Annual Psychology Club Scholarship on May 9 at the spring 2013 STC Starr County Campus Commencement Ceremony. A few days after receiving the $1,000 scholarship award, the Rio Grande City High School alumna walked across the stage at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo and received her Associate of Arts degree in Elementary Education. “There are no words to describe the happiness that I felt when I got the scholarship,” said Salinas. “Being the recipient makes me feel proud of myself and my … Read More …

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STC’s Precision Manufacturing Technology Program Renews NIMS Accreditation

June 5, 2013 No Comments

STC Dean for Business & Technology Mario Reyna, STC PMT Instructor Esmeralda Adame and STC PMT Program Chair Daniel Morales display the NIMS accreditation plaque.

Keeping up with today’s standards, South Texas College (STC) has renewed the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Accreditation of their Precision Manufacturing Technology (PMT) Program as of Thursday, May 9, 2013. This is the school’s second time establishing itself as a NIMS-Accredited institution, as it first set this benchmark in 2007. NIMS applauds South Texas College for its continued commitment to meeting National Industry Standards for metalworking skills training. "NIMS Credentialed Manufacturing Programs are held to high standards for quality and safety inside and … Read More …

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“It’s My Turn” STC Instructor Raises Awareness for MIA POWs

June 5, 2013 No Comments

Jorge Saenz poses with his motorcycle at the STC Technology Campus.

Business Computer Systems Instructor Jorge Saenz is proud to be a founding faculty member of South Texas College (STC) boasting more than 20 years with the institution. However, it is his most recent endeavor outside of STC that has made his inherent dedication and perseverance all the more apparent. As a participant in the Run for Wall, Saenz rode more than 4000 miles to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. on his 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 to raise awareness for Prisoners of War (POW) who are Missing in Action (MIA). This is made even more impressive by the fact that Saenz … Read More …

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STC Student Wins the DREAM Big for College and Your Future Video Competition

May 29, 2013 No Comments

Melissa Leon & STC Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives Kristina Wilson pose for a photo after showing the winning video to STC Board Members and guests at the Pecan Campus.

Achieving the Dream announced South Texas College student Melissa Leon as the winner of their DREAM Big for College and Your Future video competition on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. Leon’s video, Excelling in a Foreign Country, followed the competition’s criteria by creatively displaying her dream job and how STC helped her to achieve her goals and aspirations. “STC has been supporting me since the day I moved to this country and had to learn an entirely new language,” stated Leon. “Today, I am in two honor societies and taking honor classes. Because of all their … Read More …

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STC Hosts Del Mar College and Laredo Community College at Texas Peer Coaching Initiative Event

May 29, 2013 No Comments

South Texas College continues to fulfill its role as an Achieving the Dream Leader College by hosting Del Mar College and Laredo Community College at its Pecan Campus in March 2013 as part of the Texas Peer Coaching Initiative. The initiative is designed to accelerate the transfer of effective practices from college to college with the long-term goal of positively impacting sustainable student outcome gains in Texas. “Though the duration of the TPCI grant is only one year, this initiative is allowing us to form partnerships that will last much longer than that,” explains STC … Read More …

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STC Graduates Approximately 4,400 Students

May 24, 2013 No Comments

Roaring applause filled the State Farm Arena as South Texas College (STC) students were showered in a festive display of green and purple confetti while being announced as graduated by STC President Dr. Shirley A. Reed. Approximately 4,400 students earned their certificate, associate or baccalaureate degrees this Spring 2013. STC’s 2013 Commencement Ceremonies were the ultimate symbol of accomplishment as approximately 2,500 of these graduates donned caps and gowns during five ceremonies from May 17 through May 18. Each ceremony held a full house of cheering supporters including proud … Read More …

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MEDA & STC Offer Scholarship to Permanent Residents of the City of Mission: Application Deadline is June 28

May 22, 2013 No Comments

The Mission Economic Development Authority (MEDA) in partnership with South Texas College (STC) invites permanent residents of the City of Mission who are interested in furthering their education to apply for the MEDA scholarship by June 28, 2013. The MEDA scholarship is specific to residents who have lived in Mission for two or more consecutive years, have earned a high school diploma or GED and would like to obtain a certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree from STC. In order to qualify for this opportunity, permanent residents of the City of Mission must also meet certain … Read More …

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