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In celebration of Health Information Professionals Week, the graduating class of 2024 from South Texas College's Health Information Technology program recently delivered a presentation to the Rio Grande Valley Health Information Management …

Hazel Morlock, is a 19-year-old student at South Texas College embarking on her second semester as a Biology major, laying the groundwork for her dream of becoming a dental hygienist."Biology is an important step towards my goal of entering the …

South Texas College Academic Coach Claudia Camacho has dedicated nearly 20 years to empower and guide aspiring health care professionals, revolutionizing the role of student specialist and advisor while single-handedly raising three …

For the third consecutive year, STC proudly hosted the annual Prevent, Treat, and Beat Diabetes Symposium, collaborating once again with STHS and Prominence Health in a collective effort to combat one of the most prevalent diseases in the …

 Chantal Paola Acosta, 20, is a student at South Texas College on a mission to pursue an associate degree in Criminal Justice, inspired to follow in her father's footsteps in world of law enforcement."My father, Joe Acosta, serves in the Border …

South Texas College is making a promise to help more students in the Rio Grande Valley become college graduates with the historic announcement of The Valley Promise program, or La Promesa del Valle, which in the span of five years, will provide all …

STC’s Office of Academic Affairs in partnership with its Office of Human Resources announce the 2024 Adjunct Faculty Job Fair that will take place on the second floor of the Pecan Campus’ Student Union building April 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 …

South Texas College hosted more than 60 participants from community colleges statewide as part of Catch the Next-Ascender’s spring seminar. The seminar led by Dr. Anna Alaniz (center), STC English faculty, covered current trends, challenges and …

Now eight years running, South Texas College has once again received a Military Friendly Gold designation as well as Military School Spouse award for its dedication to ensuring active military, veterans and their spouses and dependents achieve …

South Texas College students Dinah and Sarai Sanchez, have not only innovated the Rio Grande Valley with their freeze-dried products but are also gearing up to become vocational nurses this summer.

Krystal Villarreal, 26, is on a mission to become a Physical Therapist Assistant, driven by her personal experiences and a desire to give back to her community. Villarreal’s decision to pursue this career path was inspired by her own journey …

Valerie Salmeron, 21, has her sights set on an associate degree in Criminal Justice from South Texas College. Her journey is driven by a desire to chart new paths within her family and make a meaningful impact in her community.Her decision to pursue …

Leadership with STC’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) program were presenters at STMA’s membership meeting, which took place recently in McAllen. At the event, AMT introduced Precision Manufacturing students Jose Maldonado and Heriberto …

Motivated to learn about HVAC through a desire to help her sister with maintenance expenses at a family-owned apartment building, STC alumna Erika Claire said she gradually developed expertise while taking classes at STC to help her family. 

A total of 20 attendees from eight different agencies recently participated in the Leadership for Women in Law Enforcement training hosted by South Texas College and led by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC).

Higher education once felt impossible for Sandra Leal, a devoted mother and longtime caregiver. Yet, through South Texas College, that dream is now a reality alongside a newfound passion for guiding future first responders towards successful …

 Jocelyn Magana, 19, is about to complete an associate degree in Business Administration from South Texas College (STC), a career influenced by her family."I decided to pursue a degree in Business Administration because I believe it provides me …

A recent Forbes article spotlighted the 10 highest-paying associate degrees in 2024, featuring two-year careers such as Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Respiratory Therapy, and Radiology Technology, all of which are offered at South Texas …

In recognition of International Women’s Day, STC Electrician Technology faculty member Christina Aguilar explains how the experience at work with her father in construction sparked a fire in her, and how she used it to put a focus on the incredible …

Fifteen years since it began, what originally began with the goal to create an environment where likeminded students studying psychology could collaborate has since evolved into a driving force for community involvement and advocate for positive …

Despite navigating the challenges of working in law enforcement, South Texas College Kinesiology student David Baker is inspired by his role as a devoted father to set a positive example and pursue his educational goals.

Inspired by his parents' experience with cybercrime, Gavin Trevino, a dual credit student from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo (PSJA) North Early College High School, is currently in his second semester in the Cybersecurity program at South Texas College.“My …

Omar E. Cedillo Jr., a 20-year-old Biology student at South Texas College, is focused on his educational pursuits and has his eyes set on success.With graduation nearing, he said he could finally see the finish line."I'm passionate about pursuing my …

South Texas College is launching an accelerated 8-week program tailored for certified Emergency Medical Technicians seeking to advance their career pathway to becoming paramedics.

A 2004 graduate of South Texas College’s Engineering program, current operations manager at Halff Associates Marcos Diaz said his success boiled down to two things he learned at the college: commitment and preparation. 

Zander Ramirez, a 20-year-old, first-generation student at South Texas College, is charting his path towards a Kinesiology degree.Inspired by his friend and colleague Cesar Javier “CJ” Castillo, Ramirez found motivation to pursue this degree."I …

It is with resilience, commitment and determination that South Texas College alumna Jennifer Breneman finally fulfilled her lifelong dream of a Medical Coding certificate after more than 30 years of overcoming life and family …

Juan Salazar, at 26 years old, is pursuing an associate degree in Criminal Justice at South Texas College (STC), with a mission to serve his community. Salazar’s decision to pursue Criminal Justice stems from his deep-rooted desire to make a …

The late Jesse Villarreal is described by his family and friends as a servant leader – someone who up until his last breath, worried about everyone else.Even now, a few months after losing his battle to colon cancer at the age of 76, his legacy of …

South Texas College’s Starr County Campus added more than 12,000 square-feet of additional lab and lecture space dedicated to technical programs which have recently begun or are set to open no later than fall 2024.