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Mainland Medical Center Auxiliary Donates $30,000 Toward COM Scholarships
Mainland Medical Center Auxiliary (MMCA) has made numerous generous donations to College of the Mainland (COM) for more than 25 years. MMCA reached a new milestone when they presented a check for $30,000 to COM during the College's April Board of Trustees meeting. This donation brought their monetary donation total to more than $328,000 toward phlebotomy, nursing and other allied health scholarships.
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COM Bond 2023 Election Results
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COM Board of Trustees Election Results
Read StoryThe Salon at College of the Mainland Hosts Senior Spa Day
Last Monday, the sounds of blow dryers and small talk filled the College of the Mainland (COM) Salon as cosmetology students serviced and pampered local senior citizens. Organized through efforts of COM's Student Life Department, this is the second senior spa day that the COM Salon has been able to host. Offering complimentary manicures and hair trims, students were able to apply the skills they've learned in class on well-deserving community members.
Read StoryCOM launches new radiologic technology program
College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce that it will be offering a new radiologic technology associate degree in Fall 2023.
Read StoryCOM Returns to NAPTA Troubleshooting Skills Competition
On April 21, eight students from College of the Mainland's (COM) Process Technology Program (PTEC) will be competing in the North American Process Technology Alliance (NAPTA) sixth annual Troubleshooting Skills Competition (TSC) in Pasadena, Texas.
Read Story"Donkey" Makes Houston-Area Debut at COM
Audiences will soon be able to attend the first Houston-area premier of "Donkey" when it debuts on April 20 at College of the Mainland's (COM) theater located inside the newly renovated Fine Arts Building.
Read StoryCOM Hosts Ninth Annual Academic Symposium
College of the Mainland (COM) hosted the ninth annual Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium (GCIC) Academic Symposium on March 31 and featured more than 50 presentations from students representing Gulf Coast community colleges.
Read StoryJoin COM for a free community celebration at Flock the Block
All are invited to "Flock the Block" with College of the Mainland (COM) at a FREE community celebration for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. Featuring interactive learning activities, face painting, refreshments, lively entertainment and more, this exciting event is free and open to the public.
Read StoryCOM Offering Free Tax Preparation Services through April 4
College of the Mainland (COM) is offering free assistance to help students and the community navigate the process of filing tax returns during a series of on-campus tax preparation services now through April 4. In partnership with United Way Galveston County Mainland's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, the free tax preparation services are open to students and community members who qualify.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland Kicks Off Education Initiative with Local Faith-Based Leaders
College of the Mainland (COM) felt a divine presence on Feb. 23, when local faith-based leaders representing Texas City, Hitchcock, Dickinson, La Marque and surrounding Galveston County regions visited the campus for an informational luncheon and first look at the 2023 bond proposal, which is Phase 2 of a 10-year master plan.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland Celebrates Black History Month
Nearly 100 students, employees and community members filled the College of the Mainland (COM) STEAM lecture hall on Feb. 9 for an inspiring conversation on how African Americans stimulated the health care industry.
Read StoryCOM Spotlights Financial Accessibility to College During Financial Aid Awareness Month
Navigating the financial aid process can be a whirlwind for many college students. In an effort to alleviate that burden and educate students on their financial aid options, the College of the Mainland (COM) Financial Aid Department hosted a Financial Aid Awareness Month Kickoff event on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Read StoryCOM Theatre Presents "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
Audiences will soon have the opportunity to enjoy the first College of the Mainland (COM) Theatre production in the soon-to-be completed Fine Arts Building when "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" makes its production debut on Feb. 9. A dark and suspenseful musical, the show is filled with vengeance and horror, and features a mixed cast of community members, theatre majors and high school students aspiring to major in theatre at COM.
Read StoryCOM Students Converge on Capitol During Community College Day in Austin
The hallways of the state capitol were a little more lively on Jan. 26 as 20 College of the Mainland (COM) students converged with hundreds of community college students and staff during Community College Day in Austin. In an ongoing effort through the Texas Association of Community Colleges, the event allows community college students to learn about state government, meet their state representatives and ask questions about issues affecting community college students.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland Trustees Call for $250 Million Bond Election
With students and their success at the forefront, the College of the Mainland (COM) Board of Trustees on Monday, January 23, unanimously approved calling for a $250 million May bond election to address enrollment and program growth, aging facilities, safety and security, and infrastructure improvements with plans for four new buildings.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland awarded $3 million Title V grant
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded College of the Mainland (COM) a $3 million Title V (Hispanic Serving Institution) grant to support Hispanic students on their journey to a successful higher education experience
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland to unveil Industrial Careers Building on October 21
College of the Mainland (COM) will be hosting the official grand opening of the College's new Industrial Careers Building (ICB) on Friday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. during a special ribbon cutting and open house.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland receives national grant for robotics program
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded College of the Mainland (COM) a $307,758 grant to build a new program in Robotic Process Automation Career Training (RPACT). The RPACT project will establish a new career pathway for COM students through a workforce program that supports industry-recognized Robotics Process Automation (RPA) tool certifications and offers cooperative work-based learning opportunities. Among the community colleges in Texas, COM will be the first to offer an RPA technology workforce program of this type.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland Board Report: July 25, 2022
A regular meeting of the board of trustees of College of the Mainland was held on Monday, July 25, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at the Marquee at the Mainland located at the Mainland City Centre.
Read StoryCOM will host RN to BSN Open House on August 4
College of the Mainland (COM) invites the community to explore a rewarding future in nursing during its Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) open house on Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. in the STEAM Building, Room 120 at the COM main campus. Prospective students will discover all that COM's renowned nursing program has to offer during the interactive event where students can complete an on-the-spot application and pre-advising, participate in nursing facility tours, meet with nursing faculty and more.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland Board Report: June 27, 2022
A regular meeting of the board of trustees of College of the Mainland was held on Monday, July 27, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. in the Doyle Family Administration Building - Room 129.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland Board Report: May 23, 2022
A regular meeting of the board of trustees of College of the Mainland was held on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. in the Doyle Family Administration Building - Room 129.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland Board Report: April 25, 2022
A regular meeting of the board of trustees of College of the Mainland was held on Wednesday, April 25, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. in the Doyle Family Administration Building - Room 129.
Read StoryDel Papa Distributing Company donates $125,000 to College of the Mainland's Promise Scholarship
College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce a $125,000 donation for Hitchcock, La Marque and Santa Fe students to participate in the Opening Doors Promise Scholarship program. Generously funded by the Del Papa Distributing Company, the $125,000 matching grant will be donated over two years and sponsor students in those three cities.
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