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Thomas “Tommy” Esparza was a Culinary Arts student at South Texas College working toward an associate degree in a field that he loved, unfortunately, he never got to live out his dream of a college degree. But with the help of STC and his family, Esp...

Following a pathway to success started in high school for South Texas College graduates Victor Cerda, Azanett Cantu, Sophia Jara and Benjamin Saucedo, now are taking another step together in their first responder journey by earning an Emergency Medic...

In the very same year that South Texas College graduate Jasmin Escalona made the bold switch from civil engineering to explore a career in health care, she has accomplished her initial milestone into her newfound passion for nursing, graduating this ...

Gilbert Ortiz was three classes shy of graduating from South Texas College with his bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technologies when he lost his battle to cancer, but Saturday, his family will get to realize his dream when they are pre...

Soon-to-be South Texas College graduates Claudia and Isidro Ginez, who will be walking the stage at STC Commencement on Saturday, reflect on how they started their military life journey with a common goal for the betterment of their future. ...

Katlynn Ambriz recalls the day when a house fire destroyed everything her family owned. Now set to graduate this Saturday, Ambriz is grateful for those in the community who came together to aid her family in their time of need....

South Texas College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) students recently hit a remarkable milestone with the presentation “Occupations without limits” at this year’s Texas Occupational Therapy Association conference.  Divided in four categories: fi...

South Texas College alumnus and Senior Director of Teach Us is a prime example on how the right resources and dedicated instructors can profoundly change a student’s life journey.

South Texas College celebrated the 15 students comprising the college’s first graduating class from its new Cosmetology Operator Certificate, which began in the spring. The students were honored recently at a special reception and ceremony held at th...

In the heart of Corpus Christi, Texas, the stage was set for a showdown of epic proportion as the South Texas College men’s, women’s, and coed flag football teams competed at the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association Regional Flag Footb...

South Texas College percussionist Gabriel Renner beat out the top collegiate snare soloists nationwide at PASIC’s International Convention, which took place in Indianapolis, IN. Nov 8-11.

By attending South Texas College, Sociology student Taylor Wurm said she found a college that had a dynamic similar to what she experienced in her own upbringing, which fostered a deep appreciation for diversity and culture....

In commemoration of Veterans Day at South Texas College, Starr County campus honored those who have not only made the choice to fight for our country but have returned to give valuable attributions to their communities....

A partnership between South Texas College Construction Supervision and Armored Painting enabled students in the program to spend a morning painting a veteran’s home for Veterans Day. More than 50 students and volunteers from STC assisted in the proje...

South Texas College Library Specialist Michael Gutierrez takes pride in helping new generations of professionals reach their goals as he continues to grow STC’s newest library located at STC's Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence in Pharr....

Adnan Rajib, assistant professor and director of Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington (above) was a guest instructor at an intensive cyber training workshop made possible through a partnership between South Texas College and th...

The STC Biology Club recently volunteered at Rio Reforestation, planting 12,000 tree seedlings across 12 acres, creating a new habitat for 400 species of migratory birds. 

South Texas College was recently named a “Top 10” college in the nation by Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine for associate degrees granted, its enrollment as a four-year school and for its majors in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighti...

Participating for the first time ever at a national student team competition, South Texas College Sociology students took second place putting them squarely among the brightest emerging minds in their field....

From accounting to national television reporter, South Texas College alumnus Genaro Tijerina, took an unexpected journey, but is back in the Rio Grande Valley and ready to share his talents with new generations. ...

South Texas College President Dr. Ricardo J. Solis (above) greets students participating in the Binational Education Symposium, Nov. 2022. STC will hold its fourth annual virtual Binational Education Symposium this year from Nov. 8-9. Created as a co...

Born in Hidalgo, Texas but raised in Reynosa, Mexico Angel Lopez said he was 15 when his mother took him aside, put a hammer in his hand, and began introducing him to simple construction projects at home. Now entering STC’s Construction Supervision p...

Department of Public Safety spokesperson Lt. Chris Olivarez (above) speaks with students during a Fentanyl Awareness Forum in Starr County. With October marking the first ever Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month in Texas, Criminal Justice students at ...

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month nationwide, and the Cybersecurity program at STC in partnership with Region One ESC recently held its 2nd annual cybersecurity-focused Hackathon event, which enabled more than 250 students from at least six di...

For the first time in South Texas College history, Sociology students are gearing up to attend the Association of Applied and Clinical Sociology (AACS) 2023 annual conference taking place in Tampa, Fla. Oct. 26-28. STC will be the only two-year insti...

Even though she was born with a disability, STC Kinesiology student Anahi Castillo said she has never let that fact get in the way of her goals. Giving up has never been an option. 

STC Foundation Board Chair Yvonne “Bonnie” Gonzalez addressed the more than 400 attendees during the STC Foundation Inaugural Gala. She thanked those in attendance for their continued support and for being an integral part of the STC Foundation famil...

Sam Garcia began his educational journey at South Texas College as a dual credit student with the dream of attending Harvard Law School. Today, he is not only a 2019 graduate from the university, but he is the youngest Hispanic to join Harvard Law Fa...

South Texas College Mid-Valley Campus Library hosted its annual “Family Reading Night” event in conjunction with Reading Week which brought together numerous organizations from the community including South Texas Literacy Coalition, the Storybook Gar...

South Texas College international student Maynor Antunez has found a path for himself that he never anticipated in the Medical Assistant Technology program after overcoming several struggles and leaving his country of origin...