Donor Profiles

Donor Profile: Carolyn Davis

Long-time LSC Foundation supporter and retired LSC professor Carolyn Davis is a big believer in the American Dream and that Lone Star College plays a vital role in achieving that dream for many.

LSC Foundation donors extend family legacy

LSC Foundation relies on community members to donate time, money and other resources to help students achieve their educational goals.

Gene Haas Foundation supports LSC machining programs through scholarships

LSC Foundation works with businesses in various industries that seek educated and trained employees to fill their open positions and handle the increasing demands for their services.

FedEx Freight assists LSC transportation students

Lone Star College is working with FedEx Freight to encourage more women to seek careers in the transportation industry.

Johnson Controls awards second grant to LSC Foundation

The Lone Star College-North Harris HVAC and Electrical Technology program received a boost thanks to Johnson Controls Inc. awarding a second $100,000 grant to LSC Foundation.

Students rope in scholarships from Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo awarded 18 Lone Star College scholarships to help students with their education.

Dedicated to Her Community

Nancy Shortsleeve has dedicated herself to her Lake Houston area community for more than 25 years.

Mentorship Matters

LSC Foundation scholarship donor Norma Camstra has always known that many hands are involved in a person's success.

LSC Foundation receives $224,696 Tomball Regional Health Foundation grant

The grants will go toward supporting LSC-Tomball lifePATH® and nursing programs.

Community involvement leads to gift

Ethan Martin and his family, wife Hong, and daughters Callie and Olivia love going to their local library in Tomball.

Aldine ISD and LSC make a great pair

Aldine ISD and Lone Star College have formed a close partnership that now sends many AISD students to LSC every year.

It's not everyday that someone finds a mentor, let alone a mentor that works well beyond retirement age working hard because they are invested in your success. How do you thank someone that important?

Humble Police Association nears 300th scholarship

The mission of the Humble Police Department is "to help the citizens of Humble in providing for a high quality of community life". This mission goes beyond public safety as Lone Star College Foundation is closing in on its 300th Humble Police Association (HPA) scholarship.

Reflecting on how far we've come

Stan and Suzanne St. Pierre no longer live in Texas but their hearts have never left as they reflect back on decades of support for Lone Star College Foundation.

An extra nickel

Those who came of age during World War II are often called "the greatest generation." Al Bolin was a veteran and member of "the greatest generation," and it is in his memory that students at Lone Star College now have one less obstacle to face.

A quality education

Dr. Bob McCallister and his wife, Dottie, are strong believers in education. It is because of their strong beliefs in education that they give to Lone Star College Foundation.

For the love of animals

Dana and Jeff Shockey recently received a heartfelt thank you letter from a stranger. Rachel Mutter, a Veterinary Technology student at LSC-Tomball wanted to thank the donors who generously provided her a scholarship so that she can reach her dreams of taking care of animals.

Division goes above and Beyond IT with employee fundraising

When you walk down the hallway of College Services, you will find fundraising thermometer charts, a TV screen with live streaming scholarship progress and photos from fundraising events, and a wall full of plaques commemorating fully funded endowments.

Tomball Regional Health Foundation surpasses $1 million donated

Congratulations are in order! Tomball Regional Health Foundation (TRHF) recently earned the rare distinction of donating more than $1 million to Lone Star College Foundation since 2013.

Family motto leads to memorial scholarship

Mark Braswell knew he wanted to be a firefighter since he was 5 years old, frequently begging his mother to "follow that fire truck" when one passed them in the car. Braswell went on to live his dream serving as a captain in the Houston Fire Department and assistant chief for the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department.

Student stories are reason professor gives

Dr. Jean Whileyman, a retired Chemistry professor, has taught thousands of students over the years at various LSC Colleges and each one had a story to tell.

Our good neighbor Noble Energy, Inc.

Nestled in amongst tall pine trees and shopping centers is LSC-University Park. Right next door is Noble Energy, Inc. and over the years, the college and leading energy company have formed quite the neighborly relationship.

LSC scholarship comes full circle

Nguyen Nguyen is a LSC success story come full circle. Nguyen started his journey at LSC-North Harris where he won the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke scholarship and completed his Bachelor's degree at Texas A&M University.

It Takes a Village

Little gifts can add up to make a big impact and Heritage at Towne Lake residents know that it truly takes a village to help educate our community's future leaders.

In kind gifts bring cobra to campus

You don't need to be a car aficionado to know that a 1965 Cobra is a cool car. So when Mathew Lawrence offered his Cobra Kit Car to the automotive technology students at LSC-North Harris, the department immediately said yes.

Follett provides books and so much more!

If you attended StarGala 2017, you DEFINITELY remember Josiah Crosby, a student at LSC-North Harris pursuing his associate's degree in communication. Josiah shared his personal and moving story of success with 600 guests at StarGala 2017.

Donor gets a chance to pay it forward years later

LSC-Montgomery scholarship donors Karen and Waylan West were both the first in their families to attend college, a feat which almost didn't happen except for the generosity of others.

Lone Star College students receive Dr. Linda Stegall Excellence in Education Endowment scholarship

Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Dr. Linda Stegall Excellence in Education Endowment scholarships were awarded to 24 LSC-Kingwood students who have demonstrated academic achievement and success.

Entergy, Texas Inc. Donates $100,000 to Lone Star College Promise Scholarship Program

Entergy Texas, Inc.'s contribution will be designated to the LSC Promise scholarship, which provides an opportunity for students to pursue and complete their higher education by funding the balance of tuition and fees due for students that still demonstrate financial need after all grant and scholarship awards are exhausted.

LSCF Celebrates an Employee and a Donor

Judy Lux just may be the ultimate multi-tasker! As she retires from serving as Director of Special Events for the LSC Foundation for the past ten years, she reflects fondly on her time here.

A legacy of courageous generosity

In 2007, the Andrew Wade Heron Memorial Endowment was established by parents Amber and Drew Heron. Having lost their precious 20-month-old son, Wade, to brain cancer, they wanted to do something to remember their son.

A gift today = a gift forever

Since 2007, over 15 students studying in the disciplines of education, engineering, science or mathematics, who attended Conroe ISD and had a minimum 3.0 GPA, have benefited from scholarships provided by the Glenn Family Endowment.

A very quiet donor empowers the "difference makers"

On September 29, 2015, the 7th Annual Dr. Linda Stegall Excellence in Education Banquet was held at the Marriott Houston Airport. This celebration honors the top 25 students at LSC-Kingwood who have demonstrated academic achievement and success as indicated by their GPA's.

Connecting Endowment Donor and Scholarship Recipient

"Just imagine, there is someone out there who has never met you, and yet, they believe in you and want to support you in your education." This was the reaction of Brandon Kerns, recipient of the John A. and Annice B. Nanninga Endowment Scholarship.