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House Bill 3348 Allows College of the Mainland to Expand Baccalaureate Degree Programs
Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 3348 into law on June 16 which permits public community colleges to offer up to five baccalaureate degree programs at any time. The landmark bill will allow College of the Mainland (COM) to further its student reach and continue its current path of responding to growing industry needs by offering new degrees and academic programs.
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Collegiate High School Celebrates 2021 Graduates with Senior Drive-Thru Celebration
College of the Mainland's Class of 2021 Collegiate High School (CHS) graduates celebrated in grand fashion during a drive-thru car parade held in the college's parking lot on May 21. Families remained in their vehicles as CHS staff and spectators gathered to cheer on graduates riding in vehicles adorned with balloons and personalized messages and well-wishes.
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Mary Ellen and Chuck Doyle donate $1 million to College of the Mainland
College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce a donation by Mary Ellen and Charles T. "Chuck" Doyle in the amount of $1 million dollars. Longtime supporters of COM and the Texas City community, the generous gift serves as a testament to the couple's commitment to giving and will ensure that COM remains a prominent educational fixture for future generations through intellectual enrichment in the Mainland community.
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Vol State Holds Event for Nichols Softball Complex Naming
Volunteer State Community College held an event recently to officially recognize the naming of the Dr. Warren and Chris Nichols Softball Complex in Gallatin.
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Mother and Daughter Share Special Connection as Class of 2021 COM Graduates
Graduation day is an exciting time for most families as they celebrate the culmination of their loved ones' academic journey. But for the Alcocer family, commencement will take on a special meaning as mother Vinca and daughter Alexis will don their cap and gowns together on May 15 as graduates of the College of the Mainland (COM) Class of 2021.
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