COM Newsroom

Welcome Back to Campus: An Important COVID-19 Update

College of the Mainland (COM) is excited to welcome our students back to campus for Fall 2021. While we are look forward to welcoming the COM family back for what is sure to be a phenomenal semester, I understand that with this excitement some may feel some uneasiness right now as we prepare to return to campus.

Marathon Petroleum donates $200,000 to COM Process Technology students

College of the Mainland's Process Technology (PTECH) program has strengthened a burgeoning partnership with Marathon Petroleum through a generous $200,000 scholarship donation from the refining company.

College of the Mainland Board Report: July 26, 2021

COM Board report from the Monday, July 26, 2021 meeting.

COM Students May Now Be Eligible for Additional COVID Emergency Relief Funding

College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce that through additional COVID federal emergency relief funds, students can now receive significant tuition assistance and other emergency aid to help ease the financial burdens caused by COVID-19.

Phi Theta Kappa Members Receive National Scholarship Awards

College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce that members of the Sigma Delta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) international honor society were recently awarded scholarships to support their educational pursuits.

Alan Waters and Dr. Yolanda Nino-Waters establish Latinas Adelante Scholarship at College of the Mainland

College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce a $20,000 donation from COM Board Trustee Alan Waters and Dr. Yolanda Nino-Waters to establish the Latinas Adelante Scholarship. The gift, which is to be funded over the next two years and then each year thereafter, highlights the couple's commitment to expanding opportunities for Latina women to succeed in achieving their higher educational goals.

College of the Mainland Board Report: June 28, 2021

A regular meeting of the board of trustees of College of the Mainland was held on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in the COM Administration building boardroom.

Gates Scholarship Recipient Gets Jumpstart at COM

As the saying goes, "where there's a will, there's a way," and those words ring very true for Collegiate High School (CHS) Class of 2021 graduate Tremane Smith. Already a high-achieving Dickinson High School student, Tremane was recently selected as a 2021 Gates Scholarship recipient.

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.

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.

College of the Mainland Board Report: May 24, 2021

A regular meeting of the board of trustees of College of the Mainland was held on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in the COM Administration building boardroom.

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.

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.

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.

College of the Mainland Board Report: April 26, 2021

A regular meeting of the board of trustees of College of the Mainland was held on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in the COM Administration building boardroom.

Tuition-free college now available to Santa Fe students through community donors

College of the Mainland (COM) continues to strengthen its ongoing commitment to providing accessible education with the expansion of its Opening Doors Promise Scholarship Program to Santa Fe students.

College of the Mainland seeking to refinance tax notes in May 1 election

Last year, the College of the Mainland (COM) Board of Trustees made the decision to refinance the college's maintenance note. After hearing voters' voices last fall, the college has made the necessary adjustments to make the proposal a win-win for all. With that in mind, COM will be placing the refinancing of the college's maintenance tax notes on the upcoming May 1 voting ballot.

The Dickinson Management District No. 1 makes donation for tuition-free college for Dickinson students

College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce a $301,576 donation for Dickinson students to participate in the Dickinson Opening Doors Promise Scholarship program.

College of the Mainland Board Report March 31, 2021

A regular meeting of the board of trustees of College of the Mainland was held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in the COM Conference Center.

College of the Mainland Board Report: February 26, 2021

College of the Mainland COVID-19 Update - 3/3/2021

College of the Mainland Board Report: January 25, 2021

A regular meeting of the board of trustees of College of the Mainland was held on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in the COM Conference Center.

Tuition-free scholarship program expanded to Hitchcock students

Anonymous donors gift La Marque High School students $40,000 for tuition-free college

City of Texas City pledges $1 million for tuition-free college at College of the Mainland

While traditionally the prospect of a college education has often been financially out of reach for many students, College of the Mainland is breaking those financial barriers in a substantial way through its Opening Doors Promise Scholarship.