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STC online tutoring services earns national recertification

06

October

2026

| 08:42 AM America/Chicago

The Centers for Learning Excellence (CLE) at South Texas College is celebrating its first Association of Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance (ACTLA) recertification for its online … Read more
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STC executive dean appointed to state taskforce creating new bachelor’s degree pathways

05

October

2026

| 08:26 AM America/Chicago

Ali Esmaeili, Ed.D., executive dean of Math, Science, Information Technology and Bachelor Programs, has served South Texas College for more than 30 years, and has recently been selected to serve … Read more
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STC student’s return to college leads to new path, national scholarship

24

September

2026

| 17:13 PM America/Chicago

Five years after stepping away from college, South Texas College OTA student Abagil Pena, 28, found a new career path and is now one of 200 students nationwide, and the only in the Rio Grande … Read more

STC Board votes to save taxpayers dollars, reduce future debt

2026

Today, in a special meeting called by the South Texas College Board of Trustees, board members voted to adopt tax rates that will, over the years, save taxpayers approximately $1.3 million.

STC Dual Credit Programs enrollment jumps 12%

September

2026

| 11:04 AM America/Chicago

South Texas College’s nationally recognized Dual Credit Programs is celebrating a 12% enrollment increase for the 2026-2027 academic year - a milestone that represents advances in college readiness for students across Hidalgo and Starr Counties.

STC’s nursing program ranked No. 1 in Texas

September

2026

| 18:05 PM America/Chicago

STC’s Associate Degree Nursing program leads College Factual’s 2025 ranking of the Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Texas, earning the No. 1 spot among 52 schools evaluated across the state.

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STC online tutoring services earns national recertification

STC executive dean appointed to state taskforce creating new bachelor’s degree pathways

STC student’s return to college leads to new path, national scholarship

STC Board votes to save taxpayers dollars, reduce future debt

STC Dual Credit Programs enrollment jumps 12%

STC’s nursing program ranked No. 1 in Texas

Inspired to serve others

A love for dinosaurs inspires path to paleontology

Donna police chief adds STC degree to decades-long career

Dual credit sets STC graduate on early path to career in IT

Ballet Folklórico STC keeps alumna connected to college, culture and community

STC Dual Credit alumna leads fight against disease outbreaks in Hidalgo County

Life-threatening diagnoses shape STC alum’s path to pharmacy education

STC alumna paves pathway for future therapists at Sharyland ISD

From student to protector: STC police officer comes full circle

Radiology pioneer: STC alumna leads the fight against breast cancer in Mission

From caregiver to advocate: STC graduate is ready to make a difference

STC helps local police officer shape his future

STC alumni at the forefront of Physical Therapy in the RGV

STC alum rises from migrant roots to become a successful therapist

Alumna returns to STC to shape the next generation of sonographers

Weslaco Fire Chief's 20-year journey of service, sparked by STC

From security guard to aspiring lawyer, STC sparks ambition and courage

From teen mom to college graduate, STC alumna triumphs against all odds

From sailor to therapist: STC alumnus set to earn a doctorate in Occupational Therapy

STC alumnus reflects on his journey from inspiration to leadership

Overcoming adversities, siblings find a passion for nursing through STC and graduate with bachelor’s degree

Alum grows teaching certification empire inspired by STC instructors

South Texas College alumna strives to protect families through law degree

STC helps international student rebuild a life in the U.S.

STC alumna builds a bright future as a Physical Therapist Assistant overcoming financial struggles

STC alum finds success as a social media influencer

STC alumna will represent college at U.S. Capitol

From soldier to paramedic at South Texas College; veteran rediscovers his life purpose

A passion for nursing: alumna finds early success thanks to STC

STC graduate finds love and a career in the RGV

STC alumnus experiences full circle moment with educational leadership role

Vocational Nursing students score above national average

STC graduate promotes mental health for first responders

STC grad promotes August as Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Latin pop artist, local entrepreneur credits STC for giving him the tools for success

STC alum earns technical position at Zoho

STC Students Build Accessibility Home in Rural Hidalgo County

CTE Month: STC Alumni Welding Instructors Teaching Tricks of the Trade

Finding her competitive edge

‘I didn’t let cancer overtake me'

‘Not really a school person’

'Something to prove'

‘This is what we trained for’

STC Alumnus Angel Treviño brings tech classes to Donna ISD

Exceptional Alumna: Alyssa Cantu, the Star of Street Food

Francisco Cantu’s expressway to success

Speaking up

STC graduate writes his way into successful journalism career

Letter to High School Me

Former STC student, future Harvard grad pens own success story

McAllen entrepreneur acknowledges South Texas College as a foundation for success

Doctor’s promising career a result of dedication, drive, and South Texas College