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STC and nVent Host First Cohort Graduation

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A new chapter of international partnership was cemented recently at South Texas College. Employees from nVent of Reynosa, Mexico were celebrated at the Technology Campus for being the first cohort of students to complete the college’s new cross-border training initiative.  STC has officially extended its workforce development services internationally through a unique collaboration with nVent, a global leader in enclosures, electric heat-tracing solutions, complete heat-management systems and electrical and fastening…

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SBA Funds Service-Disabled Veterans Training

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The U.S. Small Business Administration is now providing a new funding opportunity to provide entrepreneurship training to service-disabled veterans. The funding is available to non-profit organizations, state and local government agencies, private sector firms, and institutions of higher learning. The awarded organization(s) can use the funding to market, deliver and scale existing service-disabled veteran entrepreneurs’ training programs for veterans, service-disabled veterans, and Reserve component members who intend to start new…

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TWC & STC Support Future Architects

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Texas Workforce Commission recently presented South Texas College with a $204,058 Jobs and Education for Texans grant. With the funds, STC will purchase and install equipment in the Architectural Engineering Design Technology program. It will also supply hands-on training for up to 130 students in the program. TWC Commissioner of Labor Julian Alvarez joined STC President Ricardo J. Solis and Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. at a special check signing ceremony…

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Port of Brownsville Announces New Police Chief

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William G. Dietrich

William G. Dietrich is the new Chief of Police for the Port of Brownsville’s Police and Security Department, effective July 11. Dietrich heads a department which includes sworn police officers, security guards and administrative staff. He succeeds Carlos L. Garcia, who retired July 8 from the Port of Brownsville after 10 years of service as police chief. Before joining the port, Dietrich retired from the Brownsville Police Department as commander…

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McAllen In List of Affordable Homes for Middle-Class

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McAllen has once again in another Top 10 list. This time, it lands in the number five spot for places where middle-class Americans can buy a home. Realtor.com recently set out to find the metropolitan areas where a middle-class family could find the most home they could afford. In McAllen, approximately 60 percent of homes available in the area are priced for a middle-class homebuyer. “Homeownership is the American dream,”…

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STC Announces Free Class Initiative

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STC Organizational Leadership student Jisel Muñoz is one of hundreds of students who will qualify for STC’s fall 2022 $800 grant recently approved by the college’s Board of Trustees.

South Texas College Board of Trustees have approved an $800 grant for students who are registered or interested in registering for fall 2022 to use for a free class or other expenses.  In a special board meeting called to approve STC’s newest enrollment initiative, board members discussed how this recently approved grant is going to bring relief and opportunity for many students in the Rio Grande Valley.  “We are familiar…

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McAllen Holiday Parade Kicks Off Christmas in July Promo

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The City of McAllen is celebrating Christmas in July after announcing details of the 2022 presentation of the McAllen Holiday Parade which takes place Dec. 3. As a Christmas gift to the community, a special buy one, get one free promotion for VIP stadium tickets is available throughout July. The promotion is valid for tickets priced at $10 only with promo code JULY50. Tickets are available online or at the…

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UTRGV Named Among Best Colleges

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Money Magazine has named UTRGV a top college in its list of Best Colleges, which focuses on the overall value of education among the 2,400 four-year colleges it reviewed. UTRGV ranks third in Texas, right behind Texas A&M and UT Austin, and 76th in the country. Guy Bailey, UTRGV president, said being ranked alongside some of the top universities in Texas is a reflection of the college’s solid commitment to ensure…

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STC Announces 2021 Faculty Of The Year

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Rosemond Moore

Rosemond Moore, South Texas College associate professor of Business Administration is the college’s 2021 Faculty of the Year. Additionally, Lydia Bean, instructor of Education, is the eFaculty of the Year. The women’s honors came through a nomination and selection process by their peers. “This has been amazing because it comes from my colleagues and being recognized by those who do what we do day in and day out is really…

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Edinburg Chamber Seeks Membership Director

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking candidates for the director of membership position. The membership director will prospect and locate qualified leads, sell new memberships and meet monthly sales goals. The position also requires processing of new member applications and ensuring new member engagement. Other responsibilities include developing interesting member programs, tracking member activity and regularly engaging with members to increase member retention. The membership director will also…

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