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Starr County students now published writers

Thirty Starr County students in Susan Ferguson’s English composition and literature classes at South Texas College’s Starr County Campus are now published writers. Their essays, which range in content from the demands of being a... Full story

Students use skills to make McAllen home owner more comfortable

Nine South Texas College students volunteered four hours each away from family and friends on a bright November morning to help Florencia Sepulveda of McAllen, Texas make her home more energy efficient. The students partnered with TXU Energy Company... Full story

STC Starr County Campus Library collecting cell phones for soldiers

In an effort to give something back to the women and men of the U.S. Armed Forces, South Texas College’ Starr County Campus Library is set up as a collection site for the national campaign “Cell Phones for Soldiers.” The library... Full story

STC Mid-Valley Campus welcomes Valley native author Eddie Howell Sr.

Eddie Howell Sr., author of “Por Unos Elotes” and screen writer of “Harvest of Redemption,” will be reading from his book, which is based on true experiences, and presenting clips from his movie to inspire students with his... Full story

Upward Bound students learn leadership skills

Five South Texas College Upward Bound Program participants from Roma and Rio Grande City high schools attended the Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs Student Leadership Conference (SWASAP SLC). The event was held at Sky Ranch in... Full story

Beach cleanup offers STC community members unique rewards

At dawn on September 26 a group of South Texas College students, faculty and staff gathered at the Mid-Valley Campus to plan a day at South Padre Island. But this wasn’t to be just any day at the beach, lounging in the sun and getting some... Full story

Customized training help Valley companies stay competitive

South Texas College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing has become the Rio South Texas Region’s premier manufacturing training institution. Employers across the region are recognizing the benefits of world-class customized training... Full story

STC ramps up new robotics training to support next-gen manufacturing in region

South Texas College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing is preparing to offer customized training in robotics to Rio Grande Valley employers. Trainings will prepare workers to program, maintenance and repair 6-axis industrial robots.... Full story

Governor Ann Richards’ legacy alive in the Rio Grande Valley

South Texas College has broken its enrollment record with a 23 percent increase for the 2009 fall semester. And so it’s apparent that the legacy of former Governor Ann Richards continues to thrive in the Rio Grande Valley.  Cecile... Full story

Machining courses proving vital for local employees

South Texas College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing has seen a boost in the number of employees taking machining courses at its Technology Campus in McAllen. Several manufacturing companies under the North American Advanced... Full story

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