Articles tagged with 'faculty-spotlight' | South Texas College

Bringing decades of experience in industry, South Texas College Architecture Engineering Design Technology (AEDT) faculty member Jesus “Leo” Amaya has been named a National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) award recipient, …

South Texas College Professor Emeritus Elizandro Munoz poses with a bronze sculpture of civil rights leader Dr. Hector P. Garcia, a work he commissioned that is now displayed at the Mercedes Public Library. In the classroom, Munoz said it was his …

For the last decade, South Texas College Biology faculty member Alan Herrera has embedded and implemented advanced technologies into his online courses that enhance his students’ learning experiences, changing the way students see and learn science. …

For STC faculty member Teena Jacob, DNP, teaching is another form of caregiving. Her compassion and dedication to mentoring future nurses earned her recognition as South Texas College's 2026 Faculty of the Year.

When South Texas College Professor Emeritus Margarita Vanguelova first arrived in the Rio Grande Valley nearly two decades ago, she brought a global perspective shaped by work in three continents. It was this experience that helped shape the future …

For South Texas College STC Biology faculty member Xiomara Galvan Garcia, science isn’t just a subject to memorize, but a way of understanding the world.

Across two decades at South Texas College, Assistant Professor of History Victor Gomez has dedicated his career to inspiring students to become leaders, both in the classroom and on the dance floor.

South Texas College Professor Emeritus Diane Teter helped shape generations of students during her nearly 25-year career helping build the college’s Biology Department.

Serkan Celtek, director of Research and Analytical Services at South Texas College, recently earned a League of Excellence Award from the League for Innovation in the Community College. Now at STC for 17 years, Celtek believes the best research …

For STC faculty member Melissa Terry, teaching Art History is about more than paintings and artifacts. It is about helping students build empathy, explore new perspectives and better understand the world around them.

After facing a life-threatening heart complication as a teenager and a breast cancer diagnosis in her early 20s, STC alumna and faculty member Crystal Zuniga turned those experiences into a career in health care and pharmacy education.

South Texas College Art faculty member Leila Hernandez harnesses college events for real-world connections and learning experiences for her students, an initiative that has earned her a Distinguished Teaching and Learning Award for academic year …

South Texas College faculty member Dr. Ruben Flores, chair of the Bachelor of Applied Technology in Operations Management program, has been appointed to the city of McAllen’s Traffic Commission.

A partnership between three faculty members at South Texas College including Business Administration Chair Jose Olivares, Economics faculty member Dr. Kevin Peek and Chair of STC’s Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree (BAT) in Operations …

With more than 15 years of service, dedication and leadership in the classroom, Assistant Professor Paul Gonzalez, Ph.D., will bring his experience and vision to a new role as Chair of STC's Department of Psychological Science.

An advocate for pharmacy technicians nationwide, STC faculty member Roger Rodriguez was recently appointed to a national committee that helps shape education standards and professional development for future generations.

Among his many accomplishments, STC Automotive Technology faculty member Ruben Muñoz holds a distinction that sets him apart, he is the only instructor in STC’s Automotive department to earn the elite General Motors (GM) World Class Technician …

Born and raised in in Bosnia and Herzegovina, South Texas College Cosmetology faculty member Minela Jaime said she arrived with limited English, limited resources and no roadmap for how to rebuild her life. Now as part of STC’s graduating class on …

STC faculty member Layman Darnell Miller was recently honored as the OTA of the Year by the Texas Occupational Therapy Association, a prestigious statewide recognition celebrating his decades of service as a clinician, educator, veteran …

South Texas College faculty members, left to right, Associate Professor of Economics Lyudmyla Dickinson, Associate Professor of Business Administration Rosemond Moore, Ph.D., and English faculty member Robin Bell have created an “AI Playground,” …

Sharon O’Leary was hired at South Texas College in 1999 to start the college’s music program. Now, 26 years later, the program is going strong, and she has been named Faculty of the Year for largely contributing to its growth.

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement and higher education, STC faculty member Victor Valdez Jr. is leading new initiatives to expand public safety training across the RGV.

South Texas College English faculty member Robin Bell has been named the 2025 eFaculty of the Year centered on a teaching approach that combines a focus on Artificial Intelligence, innovation in technology and an openness among students that has …

With nearly 40 years of nursing experience and 25 years shaping future nurses at STC, faculty member Victor Garza III now takes on a new role as program chair of the Associate Degree Nursing program.

Starting as a student at South Texas College in 2013, STC alumnus Baldemar Garcia said he completed his associate degree in Welding while making his way in the industry first as a welding helper and then rig welder in the pipeline and refinery …

STC faculty member Alan Herrera is redefining the biology classroom through innovative technology and active learning strategies, transforming one of the most complex academic programs into an immersive, student-centered experience.

In her journey to inspire personal growth among her students, South Texas College Psychological Science faculty member Rita Alvarez recently earned a National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award.NISOD is a …

From records and registration to the classroom, Sandra Moreno has had a successful two-decade career at South Texas College, and most recently, she has earned the title of assistant professor.

Faculty members (left to right) Gloria Seno, Angelica Gomez and Maria Pontejos have combined their diverse clinical expertise into a powerful teaching team, earning an STC Faculty Spotlight Award for delivering one of the most challenging courses in …

For nearly 10 years, Nicholas Hinojosa has transformed the lives of hundreds of South Texas College students pursuing degrees in Computer Science, and for his dedication and commitment to student success, professional development and research, he …