2023 News
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College of the Mainland Unveils Mitchell Chuoke Jr. Plumbing Program
It was an epic occasion at College of the Mainland (COM) as the family and friends of Mitchell Chuoke Jr. gathered with COM administration to unveil its new plumbing certificate training program during a special ceremony for the Mitchell Chuoke Jr. Plumbing Program on Wednesday, November 29.
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COM Awarded $9 Million in Federal Funding for HSI Initiatives Through 2028
College of the Mainland (COM) has been selected for its third U.S. Department of Education Title V grant, bringing the combined grant total to $9 million. The latest grant awarded will fund the innovative project, "Semillas: Planting the Seeds for a Brighter Tomorrow," aimed at enhancing educational outcomes for underrepresented students and strengthening student support services.
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Join COM for a free day of fun at Fiesta Comunidad
All are invited to attend Fiesta Comunidad with College of the Mainland (COM) during a FREE community celebration for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14.
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COM Sets All-Time Enrollment Record for the Fall 2023 Semester
Student enrollment for College of the Mainland (COM) has reached its highest ever in school history this fall with 5,779 students registered (as of Sept. 18) for credit courses and continuing education. A huge milestone for the College, this marks the first time since the start of COVID-19 that enrollment numbers have reached pre-pandemic figures.
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COM Theatre Program Kicks Off 50th Season
The College of the Mainland (COM) Theatre program is celebrating its 50th season with a stacked lineup of performances. 'The Little Shop of Horror' will be showing early next year in February, followed by a world premiere, original farce by COM Theatre Director H. Russ Brown, 'Hooey-Hahs & Foofaraws' in April. Kicking off the season, 'The Best Worst That Can Happen' is a sweet, funny and heartbreaking yet hopeful show that has captivated audiences.
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