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2021
June
22,
2021
| 18:30 PM America/Chicago
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, South Texas College Board of Trustees approved the discharge of student debt for over 3,000 students during the fall 2020 to spring 2021 school terms totaling $1.9 million.
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2020
September
10,
2020
| 21:35 PM America/Chicago
STC employs between 1,100 and 1,200 faculty members in any given semester, and before the COVID-19 school closures, only about half were online-certified. But after a massive surge in online certifications over the spring and summer, that has
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January
15,
2020
| 15:47 PM America/Chicago
South Texas College Chairman Paul R. Rodriguez knows that to be a member of the Board of Trustees, one has to be dedicated to uplifting their community. At STC, they are able to do so through the power of workforce-driven education.
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January
08,
2020
| 08:54 AM America/Chicago
Through STC's Personal Trainer Program, students "shadow" personal trainers at one of the many partnering gyms, getting real-life, on-the-job experience working with clients and designing fitness programs. The two-semester program
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2019
December
09,
2019
| 09:45 AM America/Chicago
South Texas College Cybersecurity student, Noe Cienfuegos discusses the struggles he and his family have endured during these past few years. He credits the college for inspiring him to develop a long-term plan, getting a degree and providing for
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December
04,
2019
| 08:45 AM America/Chicago
STC’s Nursing and Allied Health Division announces the start of its RN-To-BSN program beginning spring 2020.
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December
04,
2019
| 08:37 AM America/Chicago
South Texas College Dual Enrollment students in the Medical Science Academy are gaining research skills in part by the prestigious Science, Education Alliance- Phage Hunters Advancing Genomic and Evolutionary Science Program (SEA-PHAGES).
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November
01,
2019
| 17:15 PM America/Chicago
South Texas College cybersecurity alumnus Miguel Mireles has made a career out of helping his fellow veterans. The knowledge gained at the college is what set him on the right path towards success.
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October
31,
2019
| 08:41 AM America/Chicago
South Texas College biology student Ernesto Reyes has expanded his opportunities in researching cattle fever ticks thanks to the resources and faculty found at the institution. Reyes hopes to continue his unique research after he graduates.
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October
04,
2019
| 09:54 AM America/Chicago
The South Texas College Brewery Apprenticeship Program prepares entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Thanks to a unique Texas Workforce Commission-backed partnership with local breweries like Mission's 5x5 Brewing Co., STC students will have the
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September
30,
2019
| 13:56 PM America/Chicago
South Texas College alumna, Esmeralda Leija talks about how instrumental the institution has been to her success. She acknowledges the instructors at the college for putting her on the right path towards achieving her full potential.
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August
20,
2019
| 09:34 AM America/Chicago
As the Department Chair of STC's Drama program, Joel Jason Rodriguez looks to continue bringing opportunities to students, and help propel them to a bigger stage.
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August
15,
2019
| 11:23 AM America/Chicago
STC Alumnus Jay Villegas is making big moves in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business. He credits the College's HVAC program for preparing him for the ins and outs of the HVAC industry.
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August
08,
2019
| 08:13 AM America/Chicago
For students in the South Texas College Cloud Computing and Virtualization Specialist program, the experience is exceptional. The program combines both knowledge in hardware and computer virtualization, which allows them to run application servers,
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July
26,
2019
| 09:19 AM America/Chicago
A graduate from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, STC Culinary Program Chair Chef Jennifer Guerra (left) talks about reinventing herself to find a second calling in education.
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July
16,
2019
| 10:13 AM America/Chicago
Thirteen years into her career at South Texas College, Dr. Christie Candelaria, says you can't put a price on being a part of a student's success.
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July
02,
2019
| 13:39 PM America/Chicago
The Public Administration Program at South Texas College provides the required skillsets for high demand public sector jobs, and invites students to serve their community while building on their careers.
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June
21,
2019
| 08:12 AM America/Chicago
South Texas College has received a prestigious designation that reaffirms more than 25 years of creating a college-going culture for Hispanic students of the Rio Grande Valley.
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June
06,
2019
| 10:59 AM America/Chicago
Most Continuing Professional and Workforce Education programs at South Texas College are targeted to the needs of the regional job market, students take courses specific to the field they want and that are generally sought-after.
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May
24,
2019
| 15:00 PM America/Chicago
South Texas College alumnus and bilingual reporter, Genaro Tijerina, is now in the studio and ready to start the day.
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May
13,
2019
| 15:28 PM America/Chicago
Sebastiana Arredondo feels life is all about fighting to stay on top. She says “in life, you win some, and you lose some.” Raised in a household with 11 siblings, Sebastiana says college wasn’t much of a thought growing
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May
02,
2019
| 08:16 AM America/Chicago
Gilbert Davila says there are mountains and valleys that everyone has dealt with. He says he has been through his fair share of ups and downs.
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April
25,
2019
| 09:50 AM America/Chicago
As tech-heavy careers in South Texas become more dependent on higher education – not to mention higher-paying – the "dirty jobs" stigma surrounding tech-focused careers has begun to erode. South Texas College has made a
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April
12,
2019
| 09:09 AM America/Chicago
STC’s Architectural & Engineering Design Technology, Automotive/Diesel, Advanced Manufacturing, and Welding programs are learning a lesson in real-world collaboration as they actively retrofit the vehicle for urban use by the heroic SWAT
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April
02,
2019
| 10:19 AM America/Chicago
STC remains firmly rooted in the culture of South Texas and takes great pride in serving and connecting to the community, which it serves.
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March
20,
2019
| 09:40 AM America/Chicago
South Texas College's Medical & Health Services Management program focuses on the career skills required by managers in the healthcare industry. The MHSM program covers the software and systems used in real-world medical billing, record
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March
08,
2019
| 09:05 AM America/Chicago
STC's Higher Education Center at La Joya presents a number of opportunities for students interested in learning new trades. With new state-of-the-art science labs, lecture classrooms, and welding stations, the center has resources that students
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February
08,
2019
| 11:13 AM America/Chicago
Housed at STC's Pecan Campus, the Culinary Arts program offers four industry-focused degree and certificate programs that provide students the practical skills they need to meet the workforce requirements of regional and national employers.
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February
07,
2019
| 11:42 AM America/Chicago
If you’ve ever wondered about the power and potential of a South Texas College education, just ask 2016 grad Victoria Quintanilla… A word of advice: be sure you’ve cleared your schedule.
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January
16,
2019
| 13:09 PM America/Chicago
As STC celebrates its 25th anniversary, there is perhaps no one more qualified to reflect on STC's accomplishments.
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