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College of the Mainland Resumes Operations | Hurricane Nicholas Update
College of the Mainland will resume all classes (online and in-person) and all college operations Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Read StoryUPDATE- Campus Closure - Tropical Storm Nicholas Weather Alert - Monday, Sept. 13
Effective 10 a.m. today, Sept. 13, all College of the Mainland classes will be canceled, and operations (in-person and virtual) closed through tomorrow, Sept. 14.
Read StoryUPDATE - Tropical Storm Nicholas Weather Alert - Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021
All in-person classes and on-campus operations at all College of the Mainland are canceled tomorrow, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. Students, your instructors will communicate plans for classes with you.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland Board Report: August 23, 2021
A regular meeting of the board of trustees of College of the Mainland was held on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in the COM Administration Boardroom - Room 129.
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COM to name Administration building in honor of Doyle family
College of the Mainland (COM) plans to name the school's new Administration building in honor of the Doyle family in recognition of their significant and considerable contributions to education, government and the COM community.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland Sets Proposed Tax Rate
The College of the Mainland (COM) board of trustees voted unanimously to set the proposed 2022 tax rate during its regular Monday, August 23 meeting. Accordingly, the following fiscal measures should be noted for the upcoming 2021-2022 budget year.
Read StoryBrewer Chosen for National Presidential Fellowship for Community College Leaders
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program announced that Dr. Helen Brewer, incoming Vice President for Student Services at College of the Mainland (COM), is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2021-22 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, a highly selective leadership program preparing the next generation of community college presidents to transform institutions to achieve higher and more equitable levels of student success.
Read StoryWelcome 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.
Read StoryMarathon 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.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland Board Report: July 26, 2021
COM Board report from the Monday, July 26, 2021 meeting.
Read StoryCOM 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.
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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.
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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.
Read StoryCollege 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.
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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.
Read StoryHouse 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.
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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.
Read StoryCollege 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read StoryCollege 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.
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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.
Read StoryCollege 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.
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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.
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