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 …
Profiles in Excellence: Javier Rendon
May 21, 2013 No Comments
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 …
South Texas College Summer Hours
May 20, 2013 No Comments
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 …
Spring 2013 Commencement Excercises at State Farm Arena May 17-18
May 15, 2013 1 Comment
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 …
Occupational therapy, nursing students awarded South Texas Health System scholarship
May 14, 2013 No Comments
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 …
City of Mission, Mission PD donate vehicles to STC Police Academy
May 14, 2013 No Comments
The City of Mission and Mission Police Department donated a pair of police cars on May 1, 2013 to South Texas College for use in the college’s Police Academy, which began in fall 2012. “We have always helped and supported STC’s programs and we’re happy that they now have a Police Academy at STC,” said Mission Mayor Norberto Salinas. “We had these two vehicles that we could’ve sold, but decided to donate them to STC so that they can put them to good use and help educate students that aspire to be police officers. STC’s Police Academy is very important and it’s something … Read More …
STC offers ballet folklórico classes to the community for all levels
May 14, 2013 No Comments
Ballet Folklórico South Texas College and the Office of Continuing, Professional, and Workforce Education will offer ballet folklórico classes to all skill levels from 6 to 11 years old and 15 years of age and up starting on June 17, 2013 at the STC’s Pecan Plaza location at 2621 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. The Ballet Folklórico South Texas College – Grupo Infantil class is a seven-week course that will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 5 to 6 p.m., starting on June 17 and ending July 30. The beginning adult folklórico courses for ages 15 and older … Read More …
Teacher Certification Success at STC
May 13, 2013 No Comments
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 …
