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Former College of the Mainland President Warren and Chris Nichols Provide Short-Term Support for Dickinson Opening Doors Promise Scholarship Students
College of the Mainland (COM) announced today that former President Dr. Warren Nichols and his wife, Chris, are providing short-term scholarship support for incoming Dickinson Opening Doors Promise Scholarship-eligible students. The announcement was made during the College's July 28 general Board of Trustees meeting, following the Dickinson Management District's (DMD) decision to discontinue funding the program, the sole funding source since its inception.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland Provides Clarification on Promise Scholarship Program
College of the Mainland (COM) would like to provide clarification regarding comments made by Dickinson Mayor Travis Magliolo about the Dickson community's Promise Scholarship at the July 22 City Council meeting. The College believes it's important to share accurate information about this valuable program that has supported local students.
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College of the Mainland to Host Free Robotic Process Automation Workshop
Explore the world of process automation during College of the Mainland's (COM) free Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Career Training program workshop on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in STEAM Building, Room 120.
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From Simulators to Smart Beds: COM Nursing Levels Up with $325K Grant
College of the Mainland (COM) has received a $324,916 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to enhance nursing education. The grant funded advanced simulation equipment, including a MamaAnne maternal and birthing simulator, a SimBaby manikin, and 25 hospital beds with built-in scales and alarms.
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COM Alumni Becomes UH Student Regent
Former College of the Mainland (COM) Collegiate High School (CHS) graduate and 2019 commencement speaker Adrian Caraves was recently appointed student regent for the University of Houston (UH) System Board of Regents by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
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Newly Elected COM Board Members Sworn In
College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce the swearing-in of its newly elected and re-elected Board of Trustees (BOT) members following the May 3, 2025, election. The swearing-in took place during the board meeting on May 28, 2025.
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Campus Involvement Leads to Scholarship
Recent College of the Mainland (COM) Collegiate High School (CHS) graduate Gabriella Garcia was named one of 15 graduating high school seniors residing in Galveston County to receive the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship, provided by The Daily News (TDN).
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Salute the Soldiers: A Juneteenth Celebration Honoring African American Troops
College of the Mainland (COM) invites the community to its annual Juneteenth Celebration happening on Tuesday, June 17 at 12:30 p.m. in the COM Conference Center. This year's theme, "Salute the Soldiers", honors the African American troops who arrived in Galveston and played a vital role in securing the freedom of newly emancipated slaves.
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Dr. Helen Brewer Named Ninth President of College of the Mainland
The College of the Mainland (COM) Board of Trustees unanimously voted at its April 28 regular board meeting to confirm Dr. Helen Castellanos Brewer as the ninth president of the College, following the conclusion of a mandatory 21-day waiting period. Dr. Brewer will officially assume the presidency on July 1, 2025.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland to Sunset Law Enforcement Academy, Expand Criminal Justice Program
College of the Mainland (COM) announces it will sunset its Law Enforcement Academy effective March 31, 2026. This decision follows the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement's (TCOLE) decision not to pursue a new contract with COM for peace officer training after the current agreement expires. Under the terms of the existing contract, COM will continue operating the program through its conclusion. TCOLE did not provide an explanation.
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