Lone Star College
The History of Lone Star College
Lone Star College is proud to celebrate 50 years of providing affordable quality education that is close to home.
Lone Star College Timeline
President W.W. Thorne
W.W. Thorne, superintendent of Aldine Independent School District, worked with local community leaders to establish a community college to serve local students.
A New College District
Citizens of Aldine, Spring and Humble ISDs vote to form a Union Junior College District. A seven-member board is established and North Harris County College (NHCC) is born.
Front row (from left to right): W. E. Crozier, assistant secretary; E. M. Wells, president; Lawrence Adams, secretary; and Charles E. Philipp, vice president. Second row (from left to right): M. M. Morris, Hugh E. Dugan, and H. J. Doreing.
A Brand New Logo
A bold letter N with an arrow pointing north and upwards.
Floyd Hoffman, a member of the college's founding Steering Committee and a commercial artist donated his talents to the development of the new logo.
$6.5MM
Bond Elections
$6.5 million bond referendum approved by voters.
LSC-North Harris Opens
A Quick Look
First LSC-North Harris Vocational Nursing Graduates.
1975
Marie Bayard (right) congratulates honor students, Temple Neal of Aldine (center) and Jo Benson of Spring.
Hurricanes Basketball Team
Circa 1977
Back row, left to right: Basketball Coach, Rich Almstedt, Lee Hightower, Ben Mosley, Cornell Harrison, Ray Matlock, Charles Taylor, Jerry Dobbs. Middle row: Barry Ross, Michael Witchet, Frank Skero, Michael Joseph, Danea Wilkerson. Front row: Michael Walter, Billy Hampton, Dwight Thomas, and team supporter Rusty Hawkins of Humble.
LSC-North Harris Cheerleaders
1977
Cheerleaders in school colors of black and white, supported the Hurricanes basketball team, 1977. Lynn James, captain (center front). From left to right: Valerie Shannon, Jan Dean, Gloria Young, Vicki Keilman, and Paddy Woods.
NHCC Gains SACS Accreditation
The mission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is to assure the educational quality and improve the effectiveness of its member institutions.
$15MM
Bond Elections
$15 million bond referendum approved by voters.
NHCC Maintains SACS Accreditation
SACS Accreditation. The mission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is to assure the educational quality and improve the effectiveness of its member institutions.
New Caney ISD joins the NHCC District
New Caney becomes the fourth ISD to to join the North Harris County College district.
DR. JOE A. AIROLA, CHANCELLOR
Became the first Chancellor of the college system. Had previously served as Vice President and former Dean of Instruction.
Tomball ISD joins the NHCC District
Tomball becomes the fifth ISD to to join the North Harris County College district. By 1983 more than 16,500 students were taking classes at NHCC. A significant increase from the first 640 students that were registered in 1973.
$52.6MM
Bond Elections
$52.6 million bond referendum approved by voters.
LSC-Kingwood Opens
A Quick Look
Ground Breaking Ceremony
1983
From left to right: Dr. Joe Airola, Chancellor; accompanied by Board members Roy Hohl, Secretary; and Lou Shirley, Assistant Secretary; charter members W.E. Crozier and Charles Philipp; and David Robinson in 1983.
Tenth Anniversary
1994
Celebrating ten years of service to the community.
To the right are Dr. Steve Head, Kingwood College President and Dr. John E. Pickelman, Chancellor.
Astronomy Club
Date Unknown
Star gazing with Dr. Bill Leach and the Astronomy Club at LSC-Kingwood.
LSC-Tomball Opens
A Quick Look
Veterinary Technology Program
Date Unknown
Students in the LSC-Tomball Veterinary Technology Program.
Nursing Graduates
Date Unknown
LSC-Tomball nursing program graduates.
Rock Climbing
Date Unknown
Students at the LSC-Tomball Wellness Center challenge the rock climbing wall.
Dr. JOHN E. PICKELMAN, CHANCELLOR
Became the second Chancellor of the college system. After serving as a corporate executive in Dallas and Galveston Dr. Pickelman became the first chancellor to come from outside the college system.
A new logo to go with a new name
North Harris County College (NHCC) becomes North Harris Montgomery County Community College District (NHMCCD). The school districts of northern Harris County and Montgomery County were equally represented in new moniker.
Foundation
Lone Star College Foundation impacts students’ lives every day by reducing financial barriers to a quality, college education. More than 18,000 students have felt that impact with over $16.5 million awarded in scholarships and $8 million in program support since the Foundation’s inception in 1991. Through tuition scholarships, emergency aid relief or textbook funds, partner with the Foundation today to make your impact on the next generation.
NHMCCD Maintains SACS Accreditation
SACS Accreditation. The mission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is to assure the educational quality and improve the effectiveness of its member institutions.
Conroe ISD joins NHMCCD
Conroe ISD votes to join the college district and becomes the sixth ISD to do so.
LSC-Montgomery Opens
A Quick Look
Dedication Ceremony
1995
Governor George W. Bush attends the official dedication ceremony in 1995 for what was to become LSC-Montgomery.
Left: Governor George W. Bush greets construction workers.
Teaching History
Date Unknown
Dr. Craig Livingston brings the American Revolution to life.
Professional Pilot Program
2021
Certified Flight Instructor and student next to one of the planes used for training in 2021. The Professional Pilot Program is offered at LSC-Conroe Center.
Left: Thomas Smith CFI and graduate of the Professional Pilot program with student Casey Anders.
$77.8MM
Bond Elections
$77.8 million bond referendum approved by voters.
Willis ISD and Splendora ISD Join the NHMCCD District
Willis and Splendora ISDs join the college district, becoming the seventh and eighth ISDs to join.
University Center Opens
The University Center opens as the first of its kind in the state of Texas.
A New Website
NHMCCD launches their online presence with a new website.
Klein ISD Joins the NHMCCD District
Klein ISD becomes the ninth ISD to become part of the college district.
$183.7MM
Bond Elections
$183.7 million bond referendum approved by voters.
Magnolia ISD and CyFair ISD join the NHMCCD District
Magnolia ISD and CyFair ISD become the tenth and eleventh ISD to become part of the college district.
NHMCCD Maintains SACS Accreditation
SACS Accreditation. The mission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is to assure the educational quality and improve the effectiveness of its member institutions.
LSC-CyFair Opens
A Quick Look
Fire Academy
2004
Inaugural Fire Academy 2003-2004 cadet class recognition.
Award-winning Dance Team
2007
In front from left to right: Chelsea Coleman, Lauren Martinez, Corrie Shamblin, and Sarah Colwell. In back from left to right: Bonnie Newton, Megan Bates, Jessica Hughes, Julie Fike, An Ly, Stephanie Evert, Melanie Ledbetter and Lindsey Wagner.
Duck Races
Date Unknown
Duck racing event at LSC-CyFair's community celebration.
DR. RICHARD G. CARPENTER, CHANCELLOR
Became the third Chancellor of the college system. Dr. Carpenter taught all educational levels from elementary school to graduate school. Dr Carpenter received numerous state and national award for higher education, economic development and community leadership.
North Harris Community College District becomes Lone Star College System
70% of the community believed that the name was too long, too confusing, or too hard to remember. All the colleges in the system would adopt the LSC prefix to reinforce the idea of all the college campuses belonging to one college system.
Bond Elections
$420.7 million bond referendum approved by voters.
$420.7MM
Corporate College
Lone Star Corporate College partners with global corporations to provide customized training, open enrollment courses, and professional seminars. LSCC focuses on the energy, computer technology and advanced manufacturing sectors, as well as provide training for retail, hospitality, school districts, health care organizations, non-profits, and many other industries.
LSC-University Park Opens
A Quick Look
Leo Awards
Date Unknown
Left to right: Physics Professor Sarada Moturu, Dr. Shah Ardalan, LSC-University Park President and Mary Ruch.
Uproar
2017
Artist Jennifer Chittendon, title piece "Shadow Passing" is featured in the 2017 edition of the Uproar publication.
Heart Walk
2018
University Park has hosted the American Heart Association Northwest Harris County Heart Walk.
LSC-University Center at LSC-University Park Opens
The LSC-University Center at LSC-University Park allows students to earn their bachelor's and master's degrees close to home from our partner universities.
LSC-Atascocita Center Opens
Affiliated with LSC-Kingwood, the 62,000 square foot campus opened in August 2011 and contains student services, a bookstore, a library and learning center, an administrative suite, faculty offices, computer labs, classrooms, and laboratories.
LSC-Conroe Center Opens
Affiliated with LSC-Montgomery, the center is a comprehensive educational campus that offers academic college transfer courses and professional-training programs in high-demand fields such as Piloting, Welding, Machining, and Automotive Technology.
LSC-Health Profession Building Opens
LSC Workforce Center of Excellence. A dedicated facility that incorporates specialist environments to enhance the study of students embarking on a career in health professional occupations.
LSC-Tomball Health Science Building Opens
LSC Workforce Center of Excellence. Affiliated with LSC-Tomball, the Health Science Building provides state of the art simulation labs that allow instructors and students to mirror realistic healthcare settings to reinforce program content.
LSCS Maintains SACS Accreditation
SACS Accreditation. The mission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is to assure the educational quality and improve the effectiveness of its member institutions.
LSC-Cypress Center Opens
Affiliated with LSC-CyFair, the center houses more than 15,000 square feet of workforce space with industrial labs for the workforce programs including: Drafting, Engineering Technology, Machining and Welding.
LSC-CHI Institute Opens
LSC Workforce Center of Excellence. Affiliated with LSC-North Harris, a cooperative collaboration with Farouk Systems Inc that produces the CHI beauty products. CHI Institute provides specialist environments to enhance the study of students embarking on a career in cosmetology, esthetics and massage therapy.
DR. STEPHEN C. HEAD, CHANCELLOR
Appointed as the fourth chancellor of the Lone Star College System in 2014. He began work at the college in 1984 and has a thirty-year history of high-level positions at LSC including serving as president at three LSC campuses and Executive Vice Chancellor.
Bond Elections
$485 million bond referendum approved by voters.
$485MM
LSC-Energy & Manufacturing Institute Opens
LSC Workforce Center of Excellence. Affiliated with LSC-University Park, the center houses more than 15,000 square feet of workforce space with industrial labs for the workforce programs including: Drafting, Engineering Technology, Machining and Welding.
Honors College
The Honors College at Lone Star College offers a wide range of opportunities for honors students - from incoming freshman wanting to graduate with an Honors AA or Honors AS degree, to high-achieving students seeking to graduate with Honors distinction, to students interested in earning individual honors course credit.
LSC-Creekside Center Opens
Affiliated with LSC-Tomball, the workforce certifications available at the facility include Cisco certification, electrical technology, and petroleum data technology. College graduates interested in taking the CPA exams may take the appropriate prep courses at LSC-Creekside Center, as well.
LSC-Process Technology Center Opens
LSC Workforce Center of Excellence. Affiliated with LSC-Kingwood. The LSC-Process Technology Center is a stand-alone campus in the Lone Star College System and provides the community with local access to workforce training in our Process Technology and Instrumentation Technology programs.
LSC-Construction and Skilled Trades Technology Center Opens
LSC Workforce Center of Excellence. Affiliated with LSC-North Harris, the center is dedicated to enhancing the teaching, training of career and technical skills needed in Houston’s burgeoning construction industry. Providing area employers with a highly skilled workforce in the Construction Supervision, Electrical Technology, and Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning (HVAC) & Refrigeration industries.
LSC-Houston North Opens
A Quick Look
Student Registration
2019
Lone Star College-Houston North's first day of registration in 2019.
Serving the Community
2022
Lone Star College-Houston North Greenspoint partners with Houston Food Bank to serve our students and community in 2022.
Celebrating Graduation
2022
Celebrating the LSC-Houston North graduating party in 2022.
LSC-East Aldine Center Opens
Affiliated with LSC-North Harris, a comprehensive educational campus that provides a mix of academic college transfer courses as well as workforce training programs in high-demand fields such as welding and construction trades.
LSC-Westway Park Technology Center Opens
LSC Workforce Center of Excellence. Affiliated with LSC-CyFair, with a focus on IT and Visual Communication programs. Training labs prepare students for the workforce by providing a real-world experience while developing their skills. Preparing students with level I, and Level II certificates as well as AAS degrees in various areas of IT and Visual Communication.
LSC-Transportation and Global Logistics Technology Center Opens
LSC Workforce Center of Excellence. Affiliated with LSC-North Harris, the center provides students the skills necessary to become a truck driver. The facility houses 6 classrooms, a large driving track, 6 backing pads and a realistic truck driving simulator.
LSC-Online Opens
LSCS Maintains SACS Accreditation
SACS Accreditation. The mission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is to assure the educational quality and improve the effectiveness of its member institutions.