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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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COM Hosts Eleventh Annual Academic Symposium
College of the Mainland (COM) hosted the eleventh annual Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium (GCIC) Academic Symposium on Friday, March 28. This event featured more than 80 presentations from students representing Gulf Coast community colleges, universities and high schools.
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College of the Mainland Names Sole Finalist for President
The College of the Mainland (COM) Board of Trustees has named Dr. Helen Castellanos Brewer as the sole finalist for the position of president, following a comprehensive national search that attracted more than 70 applicants from across the country.
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The College of the Mainland (COM) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that we have selected three (3) finalists for the President of COM. We would like to thank the entire College community for your continued interest and support in the process to identify our next President. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank each member of the Presidential Search Committee for their exceptional insight, work, and effort.
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COM Collegiate High School Student Earns Spot at Top Texas Universities
College of the Mainland (COM) Collegiate High School (CHS) student Grace Pope has recently been accepted into several top Texas universities, including the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Texas at Dallas, the University of Texas at San Antonio, Sam Houston State University and the University of North Texas. She has also received four-year scholarship offers from the University of Houston and Baylor University.
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COM Foundation to Host Fifth Annual Women's Scholarship Fundraiser Luncheon
College of the Mainland’s (COM) Foundation will host its fifth annual Educate a Woman “Laughs for Lunch” scholarship fundraiser luncheon on March 7 at 11:30 a.m. in the COM Conference Center. The event will feature a guest comedienne and a raffle benefiting student scholarships.
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Radiating Compassion Earns COM Student UTMB Recognition
First-year College of the Mainland radiologic technology (rad tech) student Robel Araya was recently recognized by the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Professionalism Committee for his exceptional efforts in the workplace. What started as a simple conversation led to a profound impact on a patient visiting UTMB Clear Lake, where Robel works as a rad tech assistant.
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COM Original Theatre Production Earns Spotlight at College Theatre Festival
An original production, "FUNNY BONED -or- How I Learned to SCHTICK the Landing", written by College of the Mainland (COM) Theatre Program Director H. Russ Brown, has been selected to showcase as an invited production at the Region 6 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) taking place February 23-27 in Abilene, Texas.
Read StoryPublic Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review Visit by the ACEN Feb. 2025
College of the Mainland wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its AAS Nursing Program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
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COM to Host Groundbreaking of CCEC and PSC Building
College of the Mainland invites the community to join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Corporate and Continuing Education Center (CCEC) and Public Safety Careers (PSC) building on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 3 to 5 p.m.
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COM Selects New Executive Director of Foundation & Institutional Advancement
College of the Mainland (COM) has named Tige Cornelius the new executive director of the COM Foundation and Institutional Advancement. This role is crucial in supporting the College's mission by leading fundraising, alumni relations and community outreach to build support and partnerships.
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COM and TWU Partner to Streamline Student Transfers and Academic Success
College of the Mainland (COM) and Texas Woman's University (TWU) have formalized a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to streamline the transfer process for COM students, ensuring a smooth transition of academic credits into TWU's baccalaureate programs.
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COM Receives $245,200 Grant from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
College of the Mainland (COM) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $245,200 Student Success Acceleration Program (SSAP) 2.0 Grant by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This grant will support innovative initiatives aimed at reengaging students who have paused their education just before completing their credentials.
Read StoryCOM to Host Open House and Free Community Health Fair on Saturday, October 12
College of the Mainland (COM) is excited to host a Health Careers Open House and free Community Health Fair on Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the STEAM Building, 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City, Texas 77591.
Read StoryCOM Presidential Search Begins with Upcoming Open Forums
College of the Mainland's (COM) Board of Trustees (BOT) has announced the beginning of the COM presidential search in partnership with the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). The BOT will host three public forums, facilitated by the ACCT, to gather input and develop the presidential profile.
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COM Awarded Grant for Expansion of Adult Education and Literacy Programs by TWC
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) formally announced on September 10, that it has awarded $83,030,502 to 40 grantees across the state in support of adult education and literacy, with College of the Mainland (COM) receiving $840,978.
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College of the Mainland Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Exciting Events
College of the Mainland (COM) proudly joins the nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which is recognized from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year. This special month highlights the rich and diverse Hispanic cultural heritage and traditions found throughout our local community and across the world.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland Selects Presidential Search Firm
Following approval by the Board of Trustees (BOT) on Aug. 26, 2024, College of the Mainland (COM) has selected the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) to conduct a national search for its next president.
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COM to Host Informational Meeting for Local Subcontractors
College of the Mainland (COM) invites local construction subcontractors to attend its Bond Construction Networking Forum from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024. The event will take place at the COM Conference Center, Room 135A, located at 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City, Texas 77591.
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