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STC Biology faculty member inspires students to see science beyond the classroom
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (688+ words) For South Texas College (STC) Biology faculty member Xiomara Galvan Garcia, science isn’t just a subject to memorize, but a way of understanding the world. Since joining STC in 2017, Garcia has inspired students to see biology beyond the textbook, connecting…...
STC earns national recognition as ‘Opportunity College’
2+ week, 2+ day ago (336+ words) 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 above and beyond to…...
National interest growing for STC AI efforts
2+ week, 6+ day ago (674+ words) 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’s pioneering work in artificial intelligence (AI) is drawing national attention as out-of-state institutions…...
A life well lived: One late student’s legacy lives on through his family, work
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (704+ words) Francisco Javier Mejia found his passion later in life, but that never stopped him from achieving his dream. Unfortunately, on New Year’s Eve, his life was cut short, leaving his family to celebrate his college graduation without him. The 51-year-old…...
STC, Hidalgo County announce launch of Rebuilding Futures, a second-chance initiative
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (306+ words) In a historical two-hour convening, South Texas College, Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County District Attorney Terry Palacios, made an epic announcement regarding the college’s Rebuilding Futures initiative, which provides a second chance at an education and career for individuals previously…...
STC joins national effort to shape future of noncredit workforce education
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (663+ words) South Texas College is the only college in Texas to be selected to join a national research initiative aimed at elevating the voices of students enrolled in noncredit workforce programs, while positioning the college as a key contributor in shaping…...
From uncertainty to opportunity
3+ mon, 6+ hour ago (696+ words) Aaron Moore, a graduate of South Texas College’s Cybersecurity program in 2020, says the hands-on mentorship he received at STC helped him achieve his career path and goals. Now employed at Palo Alto Networks, Moore said STC was the foundation that…...
Leading by example: One STC student’s mission to inspire others with disabilities
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (559+ words) For 26-year-old South Texas College student Neftali Medina, the road to higher education has been filled with self-doubt, long nights, moments of uncertainty and the quiet fear that maybe college was not meant for someone like him. But today, Medina…...
STC alumnus inspires student engagement and success at Mid-Valley Campus
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (679+ words) For South Texas College (STC) Mid-Valley Campus Student Activities Specialist Jose Pena, STC has always been more than a workplace, it’s been a second home. A first-generation college student and U.S. Army veteran, Pena’s journey with STC began in 1998 at…...
Dual Credit alum inspires success through service
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (630+ words) South Texas College Dual Credit Program alum and current Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA) president and CEO Felida Villarreal said she credits STC with shaping a journey defined by perseverance and service. Long before leading the Valley Initiative…...