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Celebrated during a check presentation at STC’s Health Science Professions campus, the investment will help fast-track what was originally a five-year plan to equip the program’s upcoming lab space and expand hands-on training opportunities for …

The South Texas College JagReconnect Program, through the Office of Student Reengagement is celebrating its first-year successes, and the more than 450 students the program has helped return to college since its inception.

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 …

South Texas College faculty within its Division of Business, Public Safety and Technology (BPST) are expanding the use of AI across its curriculum, with 15 departments and 33 faculty members now incorporating the technology into 55 courses. Advanced …

The Center for Advanced Training and Apprenticeships (CATA) at South Texas College launches its first-ever Plumbing Technician Program this fall, a 242-hour workforce training program that will provide students with entry-level construction and …

STC Board of Trustees (left to right): David De Los Rios; Rina Castillo; Dalinda Gonzalez-Alcantar, board vice chair; Paul R. Rodriguez, board chair, Victoria Cantú, board secretary; Rose Benavidez and Alejo Salinas Jr., Ph.D.

South Texas College Starr County Police Academy graduates, left to right, Fredrick Perez, Roberto Galvan and Litzy Landa are now serving the community where they grew up. For the new officers, it’s a promise they made to the place that helped shape …

South Texas College welcomes the 36 new “Jaggies” who are part of the fourth cohort of the Texas A&M Engineering Academy at STC. The students recently attended a New Student Conference and “Howdy Day” at STC’s Pecan Camps, which introduced them …

South Texas College recently hosted incoming freshman at Nikki Rowe High school for a Summer Bridge orientation introducing the inaugural group of students who are entering McAllen Independent School District’s Pathways in Technology Early College …

At 25, STC graduate Kessandra Lopez has earned an associate degree in Radiologic Technology and already secured a job after balancing motherhood, long commutes and the demands of a rigorous program.

Following a recent expansion to meet the Rio Grande Valley's growing demand for law enforcement professionals, 37 newly Texas-licensed peace officers made history for STC as cadets from all Police Academy cohorts achieved a 100% first-time pass rate …

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 …

Rio Grande City High School, South Texas College Dual Enrollment Medical Science Academy (DEMSA) students spent their summer at Starr County Memorial Hospital preparing for a future career in healthcare. 

STC’s Jaguar Self-Care Den is now available at every campus across Hidalgo and Starr counties, providing free personal care essentials to students experiencing financial hardship and other unexpected challenges.

The Center for Advanced Training and Apprenticeships (CATA) at South Texas College has begun its free Lego SPIKE Prime summer camp for incoming sixth through 12th graders at the Technology Camps. Summer camps are part of STC’s lineup of free STEM …

In 2024, Cagri Burak Bicak arrived in the Rio Grande Valley with limited English and the determination to build a new future. Just 18 months later, he is now a Texas-licensed peace officer after graduating from STC's Police Academy.

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.

Newly elected to the South Texas College Board of Trustees, Rina Castillo of Edcouch-Elsa is bringing years of experience in education to the table as she sets forth in her mission of enhancing college accessibility and bringing …

South Texas College has been recognized among the nation’s Opportunity Colleges and Universities by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education, a designation given to institutions that are going …

South Texas College’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development department will offer a weeklong slate of activities in Biology, Cybersecurity and Welding camps made possible through a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) beginning …

The Center for Advanced Training and Apprenticeships (CATA) at South Texas College has introduced a Heavy Equipment Operator with Specialization in Backhoe program with McAllen Public Utilities that provides utility employees with industry-focused …

South Texas College welcomed representatives from Columbia State Community College in Tennessee for a visit focused on innovation in Artificial Intelligence and workforce education. 

South Texas College and McAllen Independent School District announce the second year of a unique apprenticeship program designed to connect students with hands-on training and career opportunities in the growing Veterinary Technology field.  

From two occupational therapy professionals to two nurses and now a new physical therapist assistant graduate, the Rodriguez family continues a tradition of helping others through health care and STC.

STC’s Bachelor of Applied Technology in Medical and Health Services Management program has earned national recognition after being ranked No. 6 among online healthcare management degree programs in the nation and named …

Beginning July 1, South Texas College’s Commercial Truck License Institute will begin expanding professional development opportunities for commercial drivers with a new 18-hour training program that combines Occupational Safety and Health …

A national leader in Dual Credit Programs, South Texas College today is celebrating its National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment (NACEP) reaccreditation, making it still the only dual credit program in the state to be nationally accredited.

South Texas College is welcoming students of all ages back to campus this summer through a huge range of youth camps designed to inspire creativity, career exploration and hands-on learning. This year’s STC summer camp season begins June 8 and will …

South Texas College now looks ahead to the future for its Cybersecurity Clinic after the program’s inaugural semester gave students hands-on experience helping local businesses and nonprofits strengthen their cyber defenses across the Rio Grande …