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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

STC’s honors founding board at annual scholarship fundraiser

On the heels of the college’s 15th anniversary, South Texas College’s Valley Scholars Program will honor the college’s founding board members for their outstanding leadership in making STC the largest college south of San Antonio.... Full story

STC research finds students perform best in hybrid classes 

South Texas College’s Research and Analytical Services Department set out to study student success rates in a variety of settings and the results where surprising.  The team reviewed grades from students during the spring 2009 semester,... Full story

South Texas College enrollment surges as college preps workforce of tomorrow

South Texas College’s fall 2009 enrollment hit a record 27,132 students, a 23 percent increase over the college’s fall 2008 enrollment. The greatest increase is in first-time in college students with an increase of 3,494 students, or a... Full story

STC instructor’s life journey pioneered a new path in nursing for men

“Just a moment of your time” is the title of the poem Al Watkins wrote for nurses and now he asks for a moment of your time to share his personal experience in becoming a nurse. After his 1961 high school graduation, Al set his mind on... Full story

STC’s Mid-Valley Campus Library celebrates banned books with art exhibit

South Texas College’s Mid-Valley Campus Library Art Gallery is proud to present “Sealed for Your Own Protection,” an installation exhibit celebrating banned books by STC Instructor Phyllis Evans. The exhibit opens Wednesday, Sept.... Full story

Former student shows off professional prowess with STC Art Gallery exhibit

South Texas College’s Art Gallery presents “Exiles,” an art exhibition by former STC student Izel Vargas. The exhibit goes on display Aug. 31 and runs through Sep. 17, 2009. A reception for the artist will be held Sept. 17 from 7... Full story

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