Valley Scholars Program

Higher education supporters honored by STC Valley Scholars Program at 7th Annual ‘A Night with the Stars’ fund-raising event

October 24, 2012 No Comments

Three distinguished supporters of higher education were honored by community leaders during the seventh annual South Texas College Valley Scholars Program’s “A Night with the Stars” on Oct. 4, 2012 at Kalos Events Center in Mission. Attendees enjoyed a night of dining and entertainment as the college saluted Wells Fargo, the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, and Texas Border Business. “It’s in the vision and values of Wells Fargo to promote economic growth and improve the quality of life in the communities, and the best ways to do that is to support education,” said Wells Fargo Area … Read More …

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Tickets on sale for STC’s 7th Annual A Night with the Stars

September 27, 2012 No Comments

South Texas College will recognize three distinguished business supporters of the Valley Scholars Program during its annual fundraising event, “A Night with the Stars.” Join the college for a star-studded evening of dining and entertainment as its Valley Scholars Program celebrates 15 years of academic excellence and salutes the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, Texas Border Business, and Wells Fargo. The festivities will take place on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Kalos, located at 1516 E. Expressway 83 in Mission. Admission is $50 per person and is open to the public. “We … Read More …

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Lt. Governor Dewhurst selects STC’s Valley Scholars Program for donation

February 8, 2012 No Comments

Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst presents South Texas College Valley Scholars Program with an $8,000 check. From left are the 2012 Border Texan of the Year and Texas District 20 Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, STC Board of Trustees Chair Gary Gurwitz, STC President Shirley A. Reed, Dewhurst, and Hidalgo Mayor John David Franz.

Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, the 2011 Border Texan of the Year, selected South Texas College's Valley Scholars Program to be one of four recipients of the proceeds from the 2011 Border Texan of the Year Dinner. Dewhurst presented STC President Shirley A. Reed with a check for $8,000, which will be used to provide scholarships to academically gifted students. "The future of Texas is being forged in our classrooms and universities every day, and I'm so proud to see that South Texas College is providing our talented students with the tools they need to succeed in school and in life,” … Read More …

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Valley Scholars salutes supporters of higher education

October 17, 2011 No Comments

STC’s administrators with honorees at the college’s Valley Scholar’s Program sixth annual A Night with the Stars. From left are STC Vice President of Academic Affairs Juan Mejia, STC Valley Scholars Coordinator Corinne Kelley, STC Board of Trustees Chair Gary Gurwitz, Alexandro Sarabia, Kirk Clark, STC President Shirley A. Reed and STC Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs Anahid Petrosian.

The stars were shinning bright as community leaders gathered at The Club at Cimarron on a breezy October evening for the sixth annual South Texas College Valley Scholars Program’s A Night with The Stars. Attendees enjoyed an evening of dining and entertainment as the college saluted Atlas & Hall, LLP and Charles Clark Chevrolet Co. “We are thankful for the recognition tonight, but the real thanks comes when we hear the success stories of the students who have succeeded through the program,” said Atlas and Hall Managing Partner Gary Gurwitz, who also serves as chair of STC’s … Read More …

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Wells Fargo Foundation donates funds to keep stars shining at STC

September 29, 2011 No Comments

From left are Anahid Petrosian, STC assistant to the vice president for academic affairs; Itzel Canales, STC Valley Scholar recipient; Mario Reyna, STC division dean of business and technology; Alma Ortega Johnson, president for the Upper Rio Grande Valley Division of Wells Fargo; Gabrielle Marroquin, STC Valley Scholar recipient; and Corinne Kelley, STC Valley Scholars Program coordinator.

The Wells Fargo Foundation recently donated $5,000 to South Texas College’s Valley Scholars Program to provide scholarships for deserving students. “Education is the foundation of success for our global economy and we made this donation to ensure that worthy students have a chance to make a positive impact on our region, nation and world in the years to come,” said Alma Ortega Johnson, president for the Upper Rio Grande Valley Division of Wells Fargo. STC Valley Scholars was founded in 1997 to provide the financial assistance, academic support services, mentoring, and leadership … Read More …

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LaMantia Family honored at annual event

October 14, 2010 No Comments

At the awards ceremony during the event from left are STC Board of Trustees Chair Gary Gurwitz; LaMantia Family members Greg LaMantia, Dru LaMantia, Val LaMantia Peisen, Joe LaMantia Jr., Derrelene LaMantia and Phil LaMantia; and STC Board of Trustees Vice Chair Rose Benavidez and Congressman Ruben Hinojosa.

The LaMantia Family has had their roots in South Texas for more than five decades, led by Joe LaMantia Jr., a first generation American. The family has successfully established businesses in agriculture and beverage industry, with L&F Distributors operating in 34 counties throughout Texas and New Mexico and employing more than 900 people. The family is a strong supporter of educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley. Through their efforts with the South Texas Academic Rising Scholars (STARS) Program, the family has changed a generation of Valley students, including hundreds of … Read More …

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Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation gives $7K to program

September 30, 2010 No Comments

Wells Fargo Bank presents $7,500 check to South Texas College’s Valley Scholars Program. From left are Corinne Kelley, Valley Scholars administrative secretary; Marie Olivarez, Valley Scholars Program coordinator; Miryea Gonzalez, Valley Scholar recipient; Julianna Aguirre, Valley Scholar recipient; Edna Martinez, Valley Scholar recipient; Mario Arrendondo, Valley Scholar recipient; Alma Ortega-Johnson, president for the Upper Rio Grande Valley Division of Wells Fargo Bank; Mario Reyna, STC division dean of business and technology.

By: STC’s Valley Scholars Program The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation recently donated $7,500 to the South Texas College Valley Scholars Program to provide scholarships for deserving students. “STC is a vital part of the Rio Grande Valley community, offering students a solid foundation upon which to build their careers and lives,” said Alma Ortega Johnson, president for the Upper Rio Grande Valley Division of Wells Fargo Bank. “We are proud to increase our support of the program and look forward to seeing the program flourish and grow, especially as more and more families … Read More …

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LaMantia Family to be honored at annual STC event

September 13, 2010 No Comments

The LaMantia Family has had its roots in South Texas for more than five decades, led by Joe LaMantia Jr., a first generation American. The family has successfully established businesses in agriculture and in the beer industry, with L&F Distributors operating in 34 counties throughout Texas and New Mexico and employing more than 900 people. The family is a strong supporter of educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley. Through their efforts with the South Texas Academic Rising Scholars (STARS) Program, the family has changed a generation of Valley students, including hundreds of … Read More …

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