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TSTC Electrical Lineworker Program Ranks Best in U.S.

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TSTC Electrical Lineworker program

According to College Factual, Texas State Technical College has the Best Lineworker Associate Degree School in the United States for 2024.  College Factual, according to its website, was created to help students research colleges and careers. It gathers data from public and private sources, including the U.S. Department of Education.  “TSTC’s Abilene campus is home to the newest Electrical Lineworker and Management Technology program, offering students a top-tier education with…

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RGV LEAD Connects Industry and Educational Leaders

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Linking Economic and Academic Development (RGV LEAD) will host the State of Education and Industry on Sept. 24, providing a platform for collaboration, discussion of Valley-area current and future workforce needs, and a showcase of partnerships that have a direct impact on students’ upward mobility. For more than 30 years, RGV LEAD has connected industry and educational leaders to address the workforce demands of the Rio Grande Valley. Our mission…

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STC Foundation To Host Annual Gala

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Foundation Chair Bonnie Gonzalez addresses STC sponsors and donors during last year's inaugural Foundation Gala. (photo STC)

Since the inception of the South Texas College Foundation last year, it has given back nearly $500,000 to students in scholarships and funds to help create a college-going culture, especially among first-generation students, thanks to community sponsors and donors. With its second annual Foundation Gala on Oct. 16, the nonprofit organization is on the hunt for sponsors and donors at all levels, to help make this year’s event a success.…

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UTRGV Ranked No. 1 Texas University Again

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For the second consecutive year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been recognized as the No. 1 university in Texas, according to the latest Washington Monthly college guide and rankings. Recognized as a top-performing institution of higher education in the state among all institutions – private and public – UTRGV took the lead in the 2024 rankings. Texas A&M University came in second and Rice University, third. “We…

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Academy Program Links STC, Texas A&M

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The Texas A&M Engineering Academy saw enrollment more than triple from its first to second year of existence. (Courtesy)

A partnership with Texas A&M University is bringing the Aggie spirit to South Texas College students who aspire to be part of the university’s renowned engineering program.  The Texas A&M Engineering Academy at the STC McAllen campus is one of 10 such partnerships in Texas. The program links Texas A&M’s flagship campus in College Station with higher educational institutions around the state. The academy introduces A&M’s engineering program to first-…

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TSTC Honors Stone at Distinguished Alumni Gala

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Joel Stone

Texas State Technical College will present its inaugural Distinguished Alumni Gala on Sept. 10, recognizing inspiring TSTC alumni who embody a legacy of success. Receiving the the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award is Joel Stone, an alumnus of the college’s Building Construction Technology program and now the chairman and CEO of construction company SpawGlass. Stone received his certificate of completion in 1984 when TSTC was Texas State Technical Institute. “TSTC has been a foundation in the…

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UTRGV and Pharr EDC Open Pharr Global Business Hub

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Members of the Pharr EDC and UTRGV communities unveil a mural at the grand opening of the Pharr Global Business Hub on Aug. 15. (photo Paul Chouy, UTRGV)

UTRGV and the Pharr Economic Development Corporation have officially opened the doors of the Pharr Global Business Hub, designed to help bring in new businesses and strengthen current businesses in the Rio Grande Valley. The facility, a project four years in the making, will prioritize the creation and expansion of businesses and jobs in the city, along with key trainings. Dr. Magdalena Hinojosa, UTRGV senior vice president for Strategic Enrollment…

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Hospital Launches Residency Program

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Anchu Ann Vincent moved with her family to Harlingen in 2022 to work as a medical records specialist at Harlingen Medical Center. Vincent, a native of India, received medical training in her country before coming to Chicago in 2019 to continue her education. She is an MD and when coming to Harlingen, she had no idea her hospital was making plans to establish an internal medicine residency program. Such a…

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STC Continues to Host Free Summer Camps

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High school students participating in the STC Biology Technology summer camp, utilizing bunsen burners and isolated bacteria while practicing aseptic techniques.

IDEA Donna senior Christian Salinas was ecstatic to learn about the convenience of the Biology Technology camp taking place at the South Texas College Pecan campus, thanks to a $65,000 merit grant aimed at launching various no-cost summer camps for young students interested in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. “This summer, I looked into various summer camps, but I saw that the Biology Technology summer camp at…

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Apprenticeship Program Addresses Industry Needs

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STC’s construction apprenticeship program such as blueprint reading and management skills. (Courtesy)

The Construction Superintendent Apprenticeship program at South Texas College gives students the opportunity to earn while they learn.  Maribel and Carolina Saenz – two sisters who operate their own utility contracting business – received a certificate of completion from STC’s apprenticeship program. The program is tailored to students already working in an industry. For the Saenz sisters, the STC certifications will help take their Saenz Utility Contractors of Edcouch-Elsa to…

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