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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

Jul. 29, 2025

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.

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College of the Mainland Provides Clarification on Promise Scholarship Program

Jul. 28, 2025

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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From Simulators to Smart Beds: COM Nursing Levels Up with $325K Grant

Jun. 26, 2025

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

Jun. 23, 2025

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

Jun. 11, 2025

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

Jun. 11, 2025

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

Jun. 11, 2025

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

May. 1, 2025

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.

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College of the Mainland to Sunset Law Enforcement Academy, Expand Criminal Justice Program

Apr. 24, 2025

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

Apr. 23, 2025

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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President Finalists

Mar. 6, 2025

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

Feb. 20, 2025

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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Radiating Compassion Earns COM Student UTMB Recognition

Feb. 7, 2025

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

Feb. 6, 2025

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.

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COM to Host Groundbreaking of CCEC and PSC Building

Nov. 4, 2024

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 Receives $245,200 Grant from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Oct. 4, 2024

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.

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COM Presidential Search Begins with Upcoming Open Forums

Sep. 30, 2024

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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