Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) will begin offering paralegal studies in Spring 2025, making it the second Lone Star College (LSC) location to offer the program. Previously available only at LSC-North Harris, the American Bar Association-approved program prepares students for rewarding careers in the legal field through a comprehensive curriculum and hands-on training.

The LSCS Board of Trustees will hold a Canvass meeting Friday, Dec. 20, at 5:30 p.m. at LSC-University Park.

Lone Star College-Montgomery is thrilled to celebrate a year of remarkable achievement, capped off by the resounding success of its community outreach efforts at the 2024 CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow. With preliminary attendance numbers soaring to nearly 130,000 over the weekend of October 25–27, the event solidified its place as one of the most highly anticipated airshows in the world. Visitors from 47 states and 39 countries flocked to Ellington Airport, reflecting the event’s global appeal.

The ALL IN Democracy Challenge recognized Lone Star College System and 400 other higher education institutions for their efforts in the 2024 elections.

In a unique and impactful approach to teaching English composition, Professor Melissa Dennis’s English 1302 class at Lone Star College-Montgomery is helping students learn critical writing skills while making a positive difference in the community. Through partnerships with local nonprofits and generous funding from Sequent Energy, students are engaged in meaningful projects that address various community needs.

Remember that dream you put on hold? Now is the time for second chances - no matter your age or what work and personal goals you’re juggling – and your success begins at LSC-CyFair.

Attend a Super Saturdays session Jan. 4 or Jan.11 to get personalized assistance with admissions, financial aid and more, or beat the rush and visit the Student Services team during winter break.

The Chesmar Foundation has donated over $600,000 through LSC Foundation to assist LSC students enrolled in a nursing program pay for tuition, books and fees.

The Greater Texas Foundation grant will help Lone Star College System expand its emergency aid program, LSC CARES.

Attend the Jan. 9 open house to start a new chapter of learning and fellowship through LSC-CyFair’s ALL program designed for ages 50 and better.

LSC Foundation raised over $175,000 at the 31st annual Drive for Scholarships Golf Tournament at The Woodlands Country Club.

Comcast is working to bridge the digital divide, by awarding 100 computers to Lone Star College Foundation. Comcast donated the Dell Latitude 3120 Configuration laptops to be distributed to LSC-Kingwood students who are pursuing a technology-related certificate or degree.

Lone Star College System selected Matthew Dempsey, Ed.D., as the next president of LSC-University Park after serving as interim president.

LSCS, LSC Foundation and TelevisaUnivision recognized Diana Valdez as the 2024 Tu Camino Essay Scholarship recipient.

The Leave a Legacy summit hosted by the Mi Familia, Mi Futuro grant program, certainly lived up to its name. Nearly 200 people attended the community event, which took place Saturday, November 9th.

Lone Star College System selected Matthew Dempsey, Ed.D., as the next president of LSC-University Park, after serving as interim president.

Lone Star College System, LSC Foundation and TelevisaUnivision recognized Diana Valdez as the 2024 Tu Camino Essay Scholarship recipient.

The Lone Star College System (LSCS) Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 5, at 10:30 a.m. The session will be held at Lone Star College-University Park, Commons Grand Hall and via Zoom.

Tis the season to be joyful - come fill your souls with joy at LSC-CyFair’s “Sounds of Wonder” choral concert Dec. 6.

Registration is now open for the LSCS Winter Mini-mester which begins Dec. 16.

Dr. Angela MacFarlane earns the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE) 2024 Program Director of the Year award.

LSC-University Park selects Adam Key, Ph.D., as the new dean of the Arts & Humanities division, effective Jan. 6, 2025.

Come shop at LSC-CyFair’s second-annual Holiday Art Sale Dec. 3-4 for limited edition gifts this holiday season.

LSC-Online students participated in the prestigious NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program to enhance their STEM skills and prepare them for their future careers.

The Lone Star College System (LSCS) Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 5:30 p.m.

Drop by the Bosque Gallery Nov. 21 – Dec. 6, to enjoy, and even purchase, award-winning and one-of-a-kind student artwork created this semester.

LSC-Kingwood Fire Academy students showed off their life-saving skills and practiced rescue techniques during a demonstration on the campus.

LSC-Tomball Disability Services celebrated 20 years of service with a dazzling Roaring 20s Soiree.

LSC-CyFair is the place to bring the family and guests for entertainment that fits everyone’s budget this holiday season.

Are you ready to take the next steps into your future? Lone Star College-North Harris is kicking off fall registration with an Open House Extravaganza on Saturday, Nov. 16.

The Lone Star College-East Aldine Center is proud to announce the renewal of the TRUE 2024-25 grant, providing $280,000 in funding, $30,000 more than was awarded last year. This renewed support will enhance the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, crucial for training future healthcare professionals.

El LSC-East Aldine Center se enorgullece en anunciar la renovación de la "TRUE 2024-25 Grant", que proporciona $280,000 en financiamiento para estudiantes, $30,000 más de lo que se otorgó el año pasado. Este apoyo mejorará el programa de Asistente de Enfermería Certificado (CNA), que es crucial para la formación de futuros profesionales de la salud.

LSCS has been named a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader for 2024 by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for its strong engagement with the Fulbright Program.

Two of Lone Star College-Kingwood’s most experienced and accomplished music professors will share their knowledge and their music in the upcoming “Soundtrack of Our Lives” presentation.

What better way to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Lone Star College-Kingwood than with a little bit of “rock and roll music” from the award-winning Beatles tribute band, Beetle.

The LSCS Board of Trustees will host its regular meeting Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at LSC-University of Park.

The Lone Star College-Kingwood Coyotes baseball team is hoping to prove it’s in a league of its own…as it heads to compete in the Wood Wars tournament in Louisiana this weekend.

Lone Star College Foundation's 31st annual Drive for Scholarships Golf Tournament will raise funds for student scholarships and educational programs.

Lone Star College-University Park’s (LSC-University Park) Drama Department will present John Guare’s award-winning dark comedy "The House of Blue Leaves," a moving exploration of fame, family, and delusion. As Artie’s world unravels, the play weaves together a dynamic blend of humor and heartbreak.

LSCS co-sponsored Fulbright Scholar Program webinars to show employees how internationalizing their programs can benefit students and the college.

Lone Star College-Montgomery is excited to invite the local community to its Fall Preview Day Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Maverick Student Center.

Enjoy giant games, puzzles, board games, online games, a family jigsaw tournament and more throughout November.

LSC-Online professors are participating in the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's AI Facilitated Learning Network to learn how to integrate AI tools into their teaching and better prepare students for the future.

Get tickets for a hilarious comical evening with LSC-CyFair's “A 1940s Christmas Carol, A Radio Play” performed for the enjoyment of all ages Nov. 7-16.

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) is excited to once again serve as the host site for the American Heart Association (AHA) Northwest Harris County (NWHC) Heart Walk on Sat., Oct. 26, 2024, bringing together community members, students, and local organizations for a day of heart health awareness and celebration. This year's event features a lively Fall Fest theme, offering a variety of family-friendly activities and a fundraising goal of $280,000.

The LSC-Kingwood Music Department is the recipient of an $18,000 David A. Livingston and Diane L. Livingston Endowed Scholarship earmarked for music majors.

A tree that traveled to space and orbited the moon will now be landing at Lone Star College-Kingwood, to be planted on the campus where the motto is, fittingly, “Start close, go far.” NASA selected LSC-Kingwood to receive the tree out of 1,300 applications.

Two Lone Star College-Kingwood Visual Art Adjunct Professors are being featured in the new Meow Wolf immersive art exhibit in Houston. Adela Andea and Loc Huynh are among roughly 40 local and international artists chosen to create installations in the exhibit, which will open Thursday, October 31st.

A group of 12 process engineers from the PetroSkills company in Kuwait got an up close and hands-on tour of the LSC-Kingwood Process Technology Center.

LSCS was one of 75 higher education institutions to receive the 2024 Great Colleges to Work For® recognition.

Sandra Gin, Lone Star College-CyFair adjunct professor of communications, donated raw tapes that led to "Free Chol Soo Lee" earning an Emmy at the 45th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards.

LSCS seeks talented individuals to attend the Workforce Instructor and Adjunct Faculty Career Fair Oct. 15 from 3:30-7 p.m.

Are you ready for Lone Star College-North Harris’ theatre season to begin? So are we.

Music Department presents an evening of inspiration shared with the student voices of LSC-CyFair’s Chamber Singers and Concert Choir Oct. 25.

Can you believe the spring semester is already around the corner? Lone Star College-North Harris is ready to help you ring in the spring semester on Oct. 14.

LSC-University Park will host the American Heart Association Heart Northwest Harris County Walk on Oct. 26.

The College recently learned of a possible error in ballots distributed to Harris County voters. Instead of each District race appearing on only the ballots for that District, all Harris County voters within the Lone Star College System will have all 3 Districts on their ballot.

LSC-Tomball's Constitution Day featured Chris Hollis, city of Houston Comptroller, who charged students to protect democracy by voting.

The LSCS spring 2025 registration season begins Oct. 14 and first day of classes starts Jan. 13.

LSC-Kingwood won first and second places at the 15th annual East Montgomery County Rotary Club Spelling Bee.

LSC-University Park staff members welcomed the community to last year’s Fit4Life Wellness Fair. This year’s fair takes place Oct. 9, 2024, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Grand Hall at 20515 SH 249, Houston, TX 77040. Parking and admission are free.

Johnson Controls donated $400,000 to assist LSCS students enrolled in HVAC/Refrigeration and Electrical Technology programs.

Recently, the LSC-Tomball Music Department took 10 students to New York City for a weeklong musical theater intensive event.

LSC-CyFair's Bosque Gallery welcomes artist Lauren Kussro with a reflection on environmental preservation in her exhibition “Abide” on display Oct. 3 – Nov. 7.

The LSCS Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate and a regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 3, at 10:30 a.m. in the Grand Hall at LSC-University Park.

The Latina Inspira Student Network is beginning a whole new chapter…at a whole new campus.

On September 19, 2024, Lone Star College-Montgomery welcomed members of the campus and the community to a momentous occasion celebrating the 25th anniversary of SWIRL, the campus literature and arts magazine. The event took place at the Mary Matteson-Parrish Art Gallery from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., inviting guests to honor the legacy of creativity that SWIRL has fostered over the years.

LSC-Online received $1,000 for students interested in pursuing Taekwondo or Martial Arts while attending classes.

Lone Star College welcomed more than 90,000 students who enrolled in 608,526 credit hours this fall.

“The Revolutionists” returns to the LSC-CyFair stage Oct. 10-19 with an entertaining comedy of four irreverent women’s effort to change the world in 1973 Paris.

Texas State Representative Armando Walle and Lone Star College Board of Trustees Member Myriam SaldÍvar stopped by the LSC-Kingwood campus to get a personal tour of the state-of-the-art Health Professions Building last week.

Democracy took center stage during a Constitution Day Celebration held at LSC-East Aldine Center.

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge awarded LSC with a Bronze Seal for its student voter engagement and campus turnout in 2022.

A Lone Star College-Kingwood professor is being honored with a Peacemaker Award, for his continuous work to promote peace, education, and activism. The Houston Peace & Justice Center named Dr. John J. Theis as one of their awardees this year. He'll receive the award during a ceremony in November.

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) unveiled its state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics laboratory during a Sept. 17 ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new lab, a culmination of efforts initiated in 2022 under the leadership of LSC-University Park Vice President of Instruction Steven Kahla, Ph.D., and the Division of Computer & Engineering Technology, marks a significant milestone in the college's commitment to technological advancement.

Come enjoy the last captivating performance in the free Discovery Recital Series with the Mud Turtle Quintet Nov. 1.

Lone Star College-Montgomery’s Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Journal held a successful ceremony on Friday, September 13th, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the atrium of Building G. The annual WAC Journal Writing Commendation ceremony recognized student writing across various disciplines, with original works displayed in multiple genres and course categories.

The LSCS Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. at LSC-University Park, Building 11 in the Universe Room and via Zoom.

LSC-CyFair's annual Cy-Fest, a community celebration featuring family-friendly fun throughout the day, is set from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.

LSC offers Next Start classes for students seeking an accelerated path toward their academic and career goals.

LSC International Studies program offers instructors Faculty International Exploration grants to create global learning opportunities for students.

Has the semester already got you stressed? You might want to stop by the new Interfaith & Meditation Space on the Lone Star College-Kingwood campus.

A local Kingwood Boy Scout troop is growing their gardening skills and giving back to their community by adopting a bed at the LSC-Kingwood Learning Garden.

If you’re looking for a fulfilling career working with patients on a personal level and a quick way into the workforce, look no further than the Dental Assisting Program at Lone Star College-Kingwood.

When Lone Star College-Kingwood students arrived on campus for the first day of Fall 2024 classes, they were welcomed with not only friendly faces but also, for the first time, free snacks and school supplies.

Metallica Scholars Initiative donated a $5,000 grant to LSC students enrolled in skilled trades programs.

The Houston Endowment Engage Electorate Grant will boost civic engagement in the region, including at LSC-Tomball.

The LSC-Montgomery Theatre Department earned accolades at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for its summer production, "The Ghost of Splinter Cove."

The LSC System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 5, at 5 p.m. at LSC-University Park in the Grand Hall and via Zoom.

Surrounded by representatives from the American Heart Association and the Houston Food Bank, Lone Star College-University Park Interim President Matthew Dempsey, M.S., Ed.D., (center) cuts the ribbon officially opening the college’s new UP Care Center, an expanded resource center dedicated to supporting total student well-being.

Artist Dario S. Bucheli shares a personal account on the immigrant experience through captivating paintings and a site-specific mural in "Apariciones”, his exhibition on display through Sept. 26.

LSC-CyFair’s Danielle Bryant and Emma Cokenour, interested in careers that will help heal people, were named as Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars.

LSC-University Park unveils its new UP Care Center, a comprehensive resource dedicated to meeting students' essential needs.

Faculty members and students are remembering former LSC-Kingwood professor Gary Johnson, whose life as an undercover fake hit man inspired a recent Netflix movie. The movie “Hit Man,” starring Glen Powell, is loosely based on the story of Gary Johnson, a former psychology professor at LSC-Kingwood.

The LSC Law Enforcement Academy Class 2024A recently graduated 23 cadets, many of whom are working at area police organizations.

The LSC-Kingwood Certified Nurse Aide course is a fast-track program that will start in September.

Whether you are a fan of the dramatic, the interpretive or the musical, the Center for the Arts at LSC-CyFair is the place to attend the must-see visual and performing arts in Cy-Fair.

We received multiple reports of charges that were filed against a former employee. This incident did not occur on college property and did not involve any other employee or student. This individual is no longer an employee of Lone Star College. There will be no further statement issued.

Morgan Whitaker, LSC-Conroe Center graduate, turns her high school dreams into reality by becoming a certified flight instructor.

Adults 50 and older who are looking to learn new skills and make new friends need look no further than the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) program. LSC-Kingwood is hosting an open house for people to learn more about the program and get involved.

Nikki Dash, age 16, will be the youngest HOSA president at LSC-University Park this fall.

Come get a free sneak peek of what’s happening on stage and in the art gallery this year in the Center for the Arts at LSC-CyFair.

Fall classes begin Aug. 26, and to help you get ready, LSC-North Harris will be hosting an All-Star Registration Rally.

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge awarded LSC the Highly Established Action Plan Seal for its democratic engagement action plan.

Forbes and Statista, a market research company, named LSC as one of “America’s Best Employers for Women 2024.”

LSC-CyFair Falcon Internship Program provides a hassle-free solution to hiring highly qualified and motivated interns.

There’s no better time to start rewriting your future than right now, and Lone Star College-North Harris is ready to help.

Classic fairy tales will be the focus during the 2024 Summer Opera Workshop Aug. 9 at LSC-Kingwood.

The LSC Academy for Lifelong Learning will host several Open House events for current and prospective members.

Marcela Pérez Barros, Univision Houston news anchor, will teach public speaking at LSC-University Park this fall.

The LSC Police Department program gave LSC-North Harris criminal justice students a firsthand look into the law enforcement industry.

The Lone Star College and Univision Houston Tu Camino Scholarship program promotes the value of higher education in the Hispanic community.

Students and their families are invited to the Lone Star College-Kingwood Fall Registration Fair, which takes place over two days in August.

LSC will host On-the-Spot Certifications events in August to help veterans, active military personnel and their dependents certify education benefits.

The LSC System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 1, at 5 p.m.

LSC-CyFair Librarian Victoria Brame was chosen for the inaugural cohort of the Texas OER Fellowship Program focused on reducing student costs statewide.

LSC's annual economic influence of $2.7 billion emphasizes the important role the college plays in its region.

LSC Leadership High School is currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 academic year.

Nicole Robinson Gauthier, LSC Foundation executive director, earned the ATHENA Leadership Award for her community service while helping women achieve professional goals.

Are you ready to register for fall classes? Lone Star College-North Harris has the perfect opportunities for you to get all the help you need.

LSC will host a Registration Fair Aug. 6-7 to help students and their families learn how to complete their enrollment process before the fall 2024 semester begins.

If you are age 50+, come to the LSC-CyFair Academy for Lifelong Learning open house Aug. 15 to see new program offerings and take the first step to a year of adventure.

Gary Johnson,former psychology adjunct professor at LSC-Kingwood, inspired Netflix movie, "Hit Man" starring Glen Powell.

Mi, Familia, Mi Futuro hosted its first ever “Pathways to Success” Family Summer Camp last month. The four-day camp took place June 24th through 27th on the Lone Star College-Kingwood campus.

LSC has adjusted the Summer I and Summer II class schedule.

Start your next step to success at LSC-CyFair’s “Soar Thru Summer” event July 31.

The LSC lifePATH® program offers a unique blend of academic preparation, career exploration and workforce skills to meet neurodivergent students' needs.

Lone Star College-Tomball recently took a group of students on a Juneteenth trip to Galveston to learn about historical African American sites and significant events related to Freedom Day.

LSC-Magnolia Center will offer area residents an educational opportunity that will change their lives, build better communities and brighten futures.

LSC-Magnolia Center will offer area residents an educational opportunity that will change their lives, build better communities and brighten futures.

Women have entered skilled trades programs in droves in the last decade, but many companies are looking to recruit more. Lone Star College offers programs and resources to encourage more women into male-dominated industries.

The LSC Police Department asks the public to remember safety when planning their Fourth of July holiday festivities.

LSC offers programs to help more women seek careers in the energy, manufacturing and construction industries.

LSC-CyFair students' hard work earns them this year's Student Research Award, garnering cash prizes and recognition.

The Professional Surveyors Education Foundation, Inc. recently donated $150,000 to LSC Foundation for the LSC-Montgomery Land Surveying and Mapping Technology program.

LSC-North Harris graduate Briseida Sanchez's dreams came true when she received over $2 million in scholarships and financial aid to continue her college education.

The Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) Drama Department is delighted to stage the beloved sci-fi musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” from June 27 to 30, 2024 in the new Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) building.

Los residentes de la comunidad de King’s Colony en Kingwood, Texas, se unieron para un evento transformador destinado a promover la conciencia sobre la salud y las oportunidades de educación superior.

The Lone Star College-Montgomery Theatre Department is thrilled to announce the upcoming summer production of 'The Ghost of Splinter Cove', a captivating story of imagination and mystery that celebrates the courage and resilience in us all. The show will run from June 27 - June 29 on campus. Join the LSC-Montgomery theatre department as they explore a world of wonder and excitement!

Residents of King’s Colony community in Kingwood came together for a transformative event aimed at promoting health awareness and higher education opportunities.

LSC offers a comprehensive Veteran Services department that provides educational support to 4,073 veterans, 519 of which are female.

There’s no better time to turn your dreams into a reality than right now.

Have you ever considered a career in robotics?

LSC-Kingwood music students returned from a whirlwind trip to Ireland, where they showcased their incredible talents and immersed in cultural experiences.

Later this month, the play’s the thing as Lone Star College-North Harris and Cash Carpenter Productions presents Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’.

LSC Bachelor of Science in Nursing student Toni Winterbauer earns a $3,000 scholarship from the Houston Chronicle to help pay for her education.

LSC offers expertise and resources to assist students through the FAFSA process and help them get their education back on track.

The LSC System Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop Thursday, June 6, at 3 p.m. and a regular meeting Thursday, June 6, at 5 p.m. The meetings will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381 and will be conducted in person and via Zoom.

LSC will host a series of virtual information sessions at LoneStar.edu/Virtual-Info for anyone interested in earning a bachelor’s degree this fall.

LSC-University Park is thrilled to announce the launch of the third annual Lions Reading Program, a dynamic initiative designed to combat the 'summer reading gap' and support aspiring educators.

It was a proud night for 23 Lone Star College students as they graduated from the Lone Star College Law Enforcement Academy in May.

Students in the Information and Project Management class at LSC-Kingwood earns college credit and service learning points by giving back to their community.

This year's “Adventure Begins at Your Library” at LSC-CyFair with a Summer Reading Program filled with family fun for all ages June 3 - Aug. 3.

Enjoy time traveling through a history lesson on current Middle East issues and then virtually tour the Cat Café capitol of Texas at LSC-CyFair this June.

Join the month-long celebrations of cats and canines featuring an “Adventures UNLEASHED!” theme of fun and educational programs for all ages this June and July at LSC-CyFair's Library.

Imagine earning your college degree at 76 or landing full rides to six Ivy League schools! That's the inspiring reality for LSC-CyFair 2024 graduates Virginia Kelley and Jennifer Tran.

LSC awarded 11,236 degrees and certificates during its commencement ceremonies held May 9-18.

LSC-CyFair's Class of 2024 had more than 3,600 students celebrated in two commencement ceremonies including nearly 800 Dual Credit Program of which nearly 700 were CFISD candidates for graduation earning an associate degree and high school diploma through the College Academy.

LSC invested an additional $500,000 into the Biotechnology Institute and AAS degree program at LSC-Montgomery to purchase state-of-the-art equipment to train students in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical manufacturing fields.

LSC invested $500,000 into the Biotechnology Institute to help train students in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical manufacturing fields.

LSC-CyFair’s Drama Department presents “Miss Electricity” as an affordable summer entertainment destination for families, daycares and other youth groups June 24-June 27.

LSC Board of Trustees bestowed Professor Emerita status to retired faculty members Joan McAninch Samuelson, Ph.D and Annie Benifield, Ph.D.

LSC-Kingwood music students join the Kingwood Chorale ensemble to perform on a tour in Ireland from May 19-28.

The LSC Fire Science Program has received $100,000 worth of new equipment, including breathing air packs, masks, personal protective gear and a ladder.

Take a break from the summer heat to view an everyday life inspired 3D sculpture exhibition, “Growth Rings: II”, on display in LSC-CyFair’s Bosque Gallery  June 6-July 3.

The TWC awarded LSC a Skills for Small Business grant to help bolster the small business sector through specialized training programs.

Lone Star College-Tomball is proud to announce that it bestowed close to 500 diplomas and certificates to deserving graduates during the 2024 Commencement Ceremony at the Tomball Event Center on Friday, May 10.

The HLSR™ has awarded $45,000 to LSC to support non-traditional students pursuing an associate degree or certificate in an approved technical field.

LSC Foundation recently held a Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Recognition Celebration to honor 18 LSC student semifinalists of the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation awarded Alexis Lopez, LSC-Tomball student, the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship to cover expenses toward completing a bachelor’s degree.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKCF) awarded Alexis Lopez, an LSC-Tomball student, the prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

Lone Star College will hold graduation ceremonies for its eight campuses May 9-11 and its first Spanish Commencement Ceremony May 18.

LSC-University Park recently held its 8th annual Shining Stars Awards to recognize outstanding students who exemplify the college's core values of leadership, scholarship, and service.

Bosque Gallery hosts a special bonus art exhibition, “Journeys in Water – A Vertical Art Show”, showcasing the talent of CFISD elementary to high school students May 16 – May 29.

Attend two LSC-CyFair’s library programs this May and leave with your own Kirigami creations and an “Age of AI” survival guide.

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) is proud to announce the upcoming commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024, scheduled for Friday, May 10 at 9 a.m. at The Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433.

LSC skilled trades programs produce competent professionals to work in lucrative and high-demand careers that keep public infrastructure strong.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting Thursday, May 2, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381 and will be conducted in person and via Zoom.

LSC-Montgomery faculty and staff held a two-week celebration to recognize student academic and leadership accomplishments.

High school students in South East Texas schools, including Blanson CTE High School in Aldine ISD, participated in the 39th annual CIEF Design Build Competition held at LSC-North Harris.

“Imagine the Possibilities” was more than the theme at Lone Star College Foundation’s annual StarGala held at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center.

The National Association of Campus Auxiliary Services awarded the Regional Rising Star Award to Daniel Erickson, LSC senior associate vice chancellor, Administrative Services.

LSC-Montgomery Medical Radiologic Technology students excelled at the 93rd annual Texas Society of Radiologic Technologist Inc. Symposium.

LSC-Tomball Artist-in-Residence Houston Chamber Ringers received the First Congregational Church-Houston Endowment Committee $3,000 grant to create a handbell ensemble at Tomball ISD.

Bring the whole family to LSC-CyFair Library’s celebration of the national Free Comic Book Day with activities for all ages Saturday, May 4.

LSC and Rice University signed an articulation agreement to make the Take Flight STEM program more accessible to LSC Honors College students.

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) held its 9th Annual Leo Awards, a ceremony dedicated to recognizing its staff and faculty's exemplary efforts and achievements. This annual event, deeply rooted in the college's tradition of peer recognition, showcases the commitment and hard work of individuals who contribute significantly to the campus community.

Hispanic Outlook on Education magazine recognized LSC as a top degree producer for Hispanic and Latino students in the nation.

LSC implemented a laptop and tablet loaner program to provide devices to students who lacked access to technology during COVID-19. The loaner program has boosted retention rates and student satisfaction.

Creative students and designers will feature and model their truly imaginative visual and wearable artistry kicking off the spring Student Art Showcase, which will be on display in the Bosque Gallery April 23 through May 2.

Students from The Honors College at LSC once again received top honors at the National Model United Nations conference recently held in New York.

Ricardo Perla, future mechanical engineer, was the only LSC-CyFair student selected as a semifinalist of the highly competitive Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

With each stroke of her spray paint can, Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) graduate Taylor Barnes transforms expansive blank canvases into vibrant narratives blending colors, shaping lines, and creating gradients that infuse her artwork with life. Barnes’ captivating murals celebrated in the art exhibit, "Taylord: Anemoia," are showcased in the art gallery of the new Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) building at LSC-University Park.

Lone Star College students are now able to explore the entire 2024-2025 academic schedule.

The Barry Goldwater Foundation named Alexis Lopez, a LSC-Tomball Honors College student, a recipient of the prestigious scholarship.

LSC and MSU recently held an Articulation Partnership Signing Ceremony.

Lone Star College-Kingwood will host an Open House next week for prospective students and their families, to showcase all the educational and workforce opportunities within the college. The Open House will take place Tuesday, April 9th, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Student Conference Center.

Lone Star College-University Park's (LSC-University Park) Criminal Justice Department hosted its inaugural True Crime Camp, on April 3, 2024. This immersive experience offered students a hands-on exploration of the various aspects of criminal justice, going beyond the image of traditional law enforcement.

Lone Star College Foundation will hold its annual StarGala Saturday, April 13 at 6 p.m. The event will take place at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center.

LSC professors, Nina Javaher, Ph.D., and Yiheng Wang, Ph.D., were selected to participate in the NASA workshop RockOn in Virginia this summer.

LSC-CyFair presents “Labyrinth: Myth and Music”, a free concert integrating dance and storytelling with music as well as three world premiere performances in the college’s Main Stage Theatre April 18.

The LSC-University Park Drama Department is proud to announce its production of "Amadeus" the landmark, Tony-winning play, over two weekends: April 12-14 and April 19-21.

Are you ready to take the next steps into your future? Lone Star College-North Harris is kicking off fall registration with an Open House on Tuesday, April 9.

Lone Star College-Montgomery is committed to fostering neurodiversity awareness within the Hispanic community by promoting recognition, acceptance, and inclusion of students with autism and other disabilities. On April 18th, from 6 to 8 p.m., LSC-M will host “Connecciones Transformadoras. Navegando Disabilidades Cognitivas en los Estados Unidos” (Transformational Connections: Navigating Cognitive Disabilities in the US).

<p>NASA reports a&nbsp;total solar eclipse&nbsp;will cross over North America, entering Texas, Monday, April 8. The Houston area, including LSC, will experience a partial eclipse, barring clouds or inclement weather.</p>

LSC-Montgomery is thrilled to announce that Martha Neely has been recognized as the Woman of the Year in Higher Education Leadership by the Ecuadorian American Chamber of Commerce of Texas (CCEATEX).

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting Thursday, April 4, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX &nbsp;77381 and will be conducted in person and via Zoom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>LSC&nbsp;changes lives through world-class educational programs, facilities, technology and resources to ensure students succeed in the classroom and in life. The college system&nbsp;will host its annual spring Open House April 9 from 4-7 p.m., at all eight campuses.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Honors College students recently received the prestigious Gilman International Scholarship for a summer 2024 study abroad experience.</p>

<p>LSC students have been named semifinalists for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship, which helps community college students transfer to top four-year institutions.</p>

World-renowned Beatles scholar and former Kingwood High School graduate Dr. Kenneth Womack will visit LSC-Kingwood in April to promote his new book. “Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans,” tells the story of the band’s longtime roadie and personal assistant.

Christian Acosta, a senior at Dwight D. Eisenhower Senior High School and a LSC-Houston North dual credit student, earned early admissions to Johns Hopkins University.

<p>Christian Acosta, a senior at Dwight D. Eisenhower Senior High School and a LSC-Houston North dual credit student, earned early admissions to Johns Hopkins University.</p>

Lone Star College-Montgomery in partnership with the Lone Star College Foundation, hosted its annual Presidential Scholars Breakfast on March 22 to honor its generous scholarship donors and deserving student recipients.

The CASE Program selected LSC-Tomball Honors College students to participate in an eight-day trip to explore activism and social justice issues in Tunisia, North Africa.

Breaking away from traditional classroom settings, 25 LSC-University Park criminal justice students, recently explored the inner workings of Huntsville Prison.

<p>The CASE Program selected LSC-Tomball Honors College students to participate in an eight-day trip to explore activism and social justice issues in Tunisia, North Africa.</p>

<p>LSC highlighted advancements made by women during the recent LSC Women in Leadership Panel and Luncheon, where top female administrators shared their professional journeys.</p>

LSC-Kingwood hosted representatives from Miami Dade College as part of an Excelencia in Education project, spurring student success.

Filing taxes can be daunting, but Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) is ready to help! The LSC-University Park Accounting Club is offering a free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community.

Named the only recipient in the country of an inaugural Community Impact Scholarship, LSC-CyFair International Studies student Diana Tran will participate in a hands-on Tanzania microfinance remote internship.

<p>LSC will recruit knowledgeable professionals interested in sharing their expertise with the next generation at the Adjunct Faculty Career Fair on March 26 from 3:30-7 p.m.</p>

<p>LSC Veteran Services will host a Veterans Resource Fair March 26 to help veterans access invaluable resources needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond.</p>

<p>LSC received the Insight Into Diversity magazine’s 2024 Inspiring Programs in Business Award for providing comprehensive support for students from underrepresented groups seeking careers in business.</p>

<p>Scholarships make attending LSC even more affordable, helping to reduce student debt and allowing students to focus more on their studies without worrying about paying for college.</p>

LSC and the University of Houston-Victoria recently signed a memorandum of understanding, expanding options for LSC-Online students interested in taking courses through the four-year university.

Embark on a delightfully energetic musical journey with Elle Woods and her perky and pink personality in Legally Blonde The Musical April 4-13. Secure your reserved seating only $5-$10 tickets today.

<p>LSC and the University of Houston-Victoria recently signed a memorandum of understanding, expanding options for LSC-Online students interested in taking courses through the four-year university.</p>

<p>LSC-Online was selected as a Bellwether Award finalist in the category of Planning, Governance, and Finance for the creation and recent successes of the LSC-Online campus launch.</p>

Alumna Ivey Knebel will return this May to inspire the graduating Class of 2024 at LSC-CyFair, where she found support, resources and a foundation for success, an exciting career path and her husband Marcelo Carrizales.

LSC-Online was selected as a Bellwether Award finalist in the category of Planning, Governance, and Finance for the creation and recent successes of the LSC-Online campus launch.

Join LSC-CyFair’s Concert Choir for an entertaining musical education with a sampling of styles from baroque to opera and from gospel to the Beatles at the March 22 concert.

LSC-Tomball’s TRIO Student Support Services received the Boys and Girls Country 2024 Education Partner of the Year award for being a valued partner for over 10 years.

LSC-Kingwood partners with the East Montgomery Improvement District and East Montgomery Rotary Club to offer thousands of dollars in scholarships to select high school seniors.

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting Thursday, March 7, at 5 p.m.&nbsp;The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX&nbsp; 77381 and will be conducted in person and via Zoom.</p>

As residents near the Gulf Coast prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) is hosting an important session in its ReadUP! series on hurricane preparedness. The March 5, 2024, event features Halley Goldstein from the Harris County Public Health Department. The session will take place in the Student Learning Resource Center (SLRC) Teaching Gallery, building 12, 8th floor, from 2-3 p.m.

Jason Corthell, a fourth-generation firefighter and LSC-CyFair&nbsp;Fire Sciences Department Skills Instructor, received the George M. Hughes Texas Instructor of the Year Award&nbsp;at the Texas Association of Fire Educators Conference.

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) proudly hosted the Texas High School First Responder Competition on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, bringing together the state's most talented aspiring first responders for a day of intense competition and learning. The event, organized by the Texas Public Service Teacher Association (TXPSTA), showcased nearly 400 students and advisors from over 30 schools who have excelled in regional competitions.

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) welcomes author Kimberly Garza for a special author visit and book signing event as part of its ReadUP! program. The event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. in West Dining at LSC-University Park, 20515 TX-249, Houston, TX 77070.

LSC-CyFair's History Department hosts David Shi, textbook author, who will bring the past to life as he puts the “narrative front and center” in a March 5 presentation.

<p>Lone Star College summer registration opens March 4 for individuals to enroll in the May Mini-term, Summer I and Summer II sessions.</p>

Lone Star College-Montgomery's Office of Culture and Engagement, Black History Month Team, and Student Success Institute joined together to celebrate Black History Month with a focus on collective culture enrichment and the arts.

Lone Star College Foundation’s financial investment in LSC students’ educational goals leads to changed lives and brighter futures.

How will you interpret the abstract creations of the natural universe’s five elements in Tiffany Heng-Hui Lee’s exhibition of beauty, balance and harmony at LSC-CyFair’s spring art exhibition?

LSC-CyFair essay winners Kengeli Kamuhabwa and Jasnoor Aulakh share their stories of healing, growth and opportunity for success both academically and personally.

<p>Lone Star College and LSC Foundation recognized students who earned a scholarship for their winning entries in the Chancellor’s Essay Contest, "How My Lone Star College Experience Has Influenced My Life."</p>

Lone Star College-Montgomery recently hosted a successful panel discussion on plagiarism and artificial intelligence (AI), titled “Synthetic Knowledge: Reframing Plagiarism and Information Literacy in the Age of AI.” The event, facilitated by the Communication Across the Curriculum (CAC) faculty organization, featured speakers who shed light on topics such as information literacy, generative AI, and legal implications.

<p>Lone Star College has partnered with the Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) to help build international partnerships and a global network to bring opportunities to Texas and share Texas expertise around the world.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a retreat meeting Friday, Feb. 23, 2024,&nbsp;at 9 a.m.&nbsp;</p>

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) is proud to host the Texas High School First Responder Competition on Feb. 24, 2024, uniting top talent from across the state in a rigorous showcase of future first responders. Organized by the Texas Public Service Teacher Association (TXPSTA), this competitive event will bring together nearly 400 students and advisors from 33 schools, placing first through third in their regional competitions to earn their spot in this statewide event.

LSC-CyFair is recognizing a chosen few outstanding recipients of employee excellence awards given for their exceptional service and support of more than 21,000 students this year.

Dr. Seuss’s ‘The Cat in the Hat’ makes its way to Lone Star College-North Harris March 1-3. Join us as the Cat in the Hat pays a visit to the home of Sally and her brother, where mayhem ensues.

LSC-Tomball kicked off its celebration of Black History Month (BHM) with a student-led, thought-provoking art gallery exhibit which opened on February 1. The Juneteenth-themed exhibit showcases the contributions of African Americans to the United States, honoring contributions made by Black people from all periods of U.S. history.

<p>The Tomball Star Academy Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH) program trains students to work in the health care industry. The program is a partnership among Lone Star College-Tomball, Tomball ISD and HCA Healthcare Tomball.</p>

Enjoy LSC-CyFair’s choral season opener immersed in poetry experienced through music in the March 1 “Romancero Gitano” (Gypsy Ballads) concert.

<p>Lone Star College has been recognized by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine as a Top Degree Producer for institutions conferring associate degrees to minority students.</p>

<p>Ruth J. Simmons, Ph.D., spoke with Lone Star College employees and students Feb. 6 on the importance of education and how it can shape and transform lives. (Watch her conversation at LoneStar.edu/DrRuthSimmons)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College recently received the&nbsp;Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Budget Presentation Award&nbsp;for how well the college manages and communicates its budget to stakeholders and the public.</p>

Lone Star College-Montgomery successfully launched its Neurodiversity Certification Program on January 31, 2024. This program is designed to enhance awareness and support students, through the understanding of neurodevelopmental differences in educational settings.

A Lone Star College-Kingwood student is a finalist for the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship. Carlos Carreon is one of four LSC students who are finalists and the only one from the Kingwood campus.

<p>The Lone Star College mission of student success is more than just academic achievement; it’s ensuring students’ needs are met so they can focus on earning a college education.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair staff, who serve students and support colleagues, are being recognized for their dedication outstanding service with Staff Excellence Awards including Ricardo Bernabe, Evelyn Flores, Celia Harper, Syiya Latson and Danielle Trent.</p>

LSC-CyFair’s adjunct instructors may teach online or on campus part time, but they connect, motivate, empower and inspire students full time and now four are being honored as this year’s Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award winners.

If you’re dreading having to do your taxes, Lone Star College has got you covered. LSC-Kingwood is partnering with the AARP Tax-Aide Service to offer free tax help for the public.

<p>Lone Star College named Kristy Vienne, Ed.D., as vice chancellor, Administration and Finance. Vienne will lead the LSC Finance and Administration Division which is responsible for the construction and facilities, budgeting and planning, accounting and other related operations.</p>

<p>Earning college and system recognition for outstanding work in preparing students for the real world are LSC-CyFair’s Faculty Excellence Award winners Miranda Ashworth,&nbsp;David Maslane&nbsp;and Preeti Singh.</p>

A Humble High School student got quite the shock when he learned he won a $1,000 Lone Star College-Kingwood scholarship during a surprise ceremony at the school.

<p>Lone Star College will host various Black History Month events in February to highlight and celebrate African Americans’ culture, contributions and achievements.</p>

If you think you missed out on the spring semester at Lone Star College-North Harris, think again. LSC-North Harris is offering Next Start classes that work with your schedule.

<p>Lone Star College professor Tony Diaz’s book, “The Tip of The Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital,” was named the 2023 Raul Yzaguirre best political/current affairs winner during the International Latino Book Awards.</p>

<p>As a member of the Harris County Historical Commission, LSC-CyFair History Professor Dr. Sandra Harvey plans to help create a more dynamic story, amplifying different voices and stories of local and state histories.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Houston North Fallbrook recently began its eSports Management track, a level II certificate under the Business Administration Program AAS degree, for students interested in seeking a career in the virtual entertainment field.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at 5 p.m.&nbsp;The meeting will be held in-person in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room and via Zoom.</p>

Lone Star College-East Aldine Center is proud to announce the Center has received a $250,000 grant for a bilingual health care program. The TRUE (Texas Reskilling and Upskilling Through Education) grant was awarded by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

Lone Star College now offers food trucks and hot vending machines across the system. Students can choose quick and affordable meal options to keep them on campus without missing valuable study time.

If you are ready to take a break from the unpredictable Houston weather, Lone Star College-North Harris has something in store for you that will be music to your ears

<p>Sandra Harvey, Ph.D., a founding Lone Star College-CyFair history professor, was appointed to serve on the Harris County Historical Commission.</p>

In 1973, Kathy Bible Winter, a 15-year-old Aldine High School student, accepted a job with North Harris County College (now Lone Star College-North Harris), leading to a five-decade career at LSC.

<p>It’s not too late to enroll in a spring 2024 course at Lone Star College. LSC Next Start offers flexible options to help students meet their educational goals beginning Jan. 29.</p>

<p>Kathy Bible Winter retired from Lone Star College-North Harris in December 2023 after 50 years of service.</p>

Lone Star College-Kingwood presents selected works from 'America's Western Landscape,’ a body of iconic images of the American West, now on display at the LSC Art Gallery.

<p>Attend the&nbsp;Jan. 30 Open House&nbsp;to explore diverse educational paths leading to career success offered through academic transfer courses and workforce programs at LSC-Cypress Center.</p>

<p>Don't miss the free “DACAMERA: A Cypress Sojourn” Feb. 8 concert featuring the United Kingdom’s Elias String Quartet and special guest pianist Sarah Rothenberg.</p>

<p>Immerse yourself in local artist Jack Potts’ world coping with total loss and new-found hope in the aftermath of the infamous Winter Street Studios fire with his exhibition “Empty” on display at LSC-CyFair Jan. 25-Feb. 22.</p>

Gregory Oaks, a professor of English at Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park), recently earned recognition from the highly regarded publications Copper Nickel and Poetry Daily for his poem, “Topography."

<p>The Lone Star College Fire Science Technology Department offers useful tips to keep the public safe and warm this winter.</p>

<p>Lone Star College named Ben Melson as the new vice chancellor, strategic engagement and communications.</p>

<p>Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Workforce Commission awarded Lone Star College $1,329,329 in Skills Development Fund (SDF) grants. The college has received $2,337,057 in SDF grants from the TWC in 2023.</p>

<p>The LSC ALL Program offers free and low-cost classes for retired, semi-retired and working adults aged 50 and older to help them continue to learn and grow.</p>

<p>The Department of Education recently launched the new simplified Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-2025 academic year.</p>

<p>Lone Star College will start its spring 2024 semester with two Super Saturday registration events on Jan. 6 and Jan. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all eight locations. College representatives will guide students through the eight-step enrollment process and course selection.</p>

Dr. Kara Barbee, a Houston native, has woven a tapestry of academic and personal milestones rooted in family, academia, and a love for the biological sciences.

The ALL program (Academy for Lifelong Learning) at Lone Star College-Kingwood is celebrating 20 years of providing the community with free and low-cost classes and events.

<p>The American Association of Community Colleges recently ranked Lone Star College the No. 1 community college in the nation, having the largest number of international students enrolled in the 2022-2023 academic year.</p>

LSC-Kingwood Campus and Centers will be under limited hours of operation for the Holiday Break.

<p>Start the new year with enlightening discussions of all things tea and meatless Mondays with LSC-CyFair’s librarians.</p>

<p>Mark the calendar Jan. 6 and Jan. 13 Super Saturdays to get personalized assistance with registration for spring classes.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees voted to rename the Lone Star Community Building at LSC-System Office, The Woodlands to the Stephen C. Head, Ph.D. Building in honor of his years of service.</p>

Conversational ESL/ESOL classes are offering new opportunities and changing lives for students at Lone Star College-East Aldine Center.

This month, we spotlight Brianna Hernandez Baldassari, Part-time Specialist III, Business Operations. Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Baldassari moved to Houston at the age of two with her parents and older brother.

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) proudly welcomed its second cohort of students into the esteemed National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) during a special induction ceremony. With a commitment to personal and professional development, the NSLS has over 700 chapters nationwide and boasts a membership exceeding 1.4 million students.

After an exhaustive search process, LSC-Tomball is proud to announce that Latoya Hardman will be the new LSC-Tomball Vice President of Instruction starting January 1, 2024. For both Hardman and LSC-Tomball this appointment feels like the perfect homecoming.

<p>Chris Williams was named Lone Star College chief information officer. Williams begins her duties Jan. 4, 2024.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at 5 p.m.&nbsp;The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX&nbsp; 77381 and will be conducted in person and via Zoom.</p>

This month, we put the spotlight on LSC-North Harris student, Cesar Calderon. At 22 years old, originally from Elizabeth, New Jersey, with Colombian heritage, Cesar Calderon's journey encapsulates resilience, dedication, and the pursuit of education against odds.

<p>Attend the Jan. 11 open house for ages 50 and older to discover what LSC-CyFair’s Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) members will be enjoying this spring in classes designed just for them.</p>

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) unveiled its new Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPA) with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 6. Funded by a 2014 voter-approved bond, the $25 million facility represents a major investment in the area's cultural and academic landscape.

Lone Star College-Kingwood is proving it offers a top-notch Respiratory Care program. Students from The Respiratory Care Club competed in the Sputum Bowl in Nashville, Tennessee, last month.

<p>The Lone Star College Professional Pilot Program, located at LSC-Conroe Center, produces quality aviators to address the anticipated massive shortages due to the mandatory retirement policy for pilots aged 65.</p>

Kenia Mojarro Mejia dreamed of being the first in her family to go to college – and now she has a $15,000 scholarship to help her reach that goal. Kenia Mojarro Mejia was one of three people awarded the “Tu Camino” scholarship earlier this month during a surprise ceremony on the LSC-University Park campus.

Congratulations to Lone Star College-Kingwood Graphic Design-Visual Communications students for taking top awards at the 2023 AAF Conference. For the second year in a row, students from Kingwood were members of the first, second and third place teams.

Lone Star College-North Harris celebrated a new addition to its Construction Trades and Career and Applied Technology division by hosting a ribbon cutting in honor of the donation made by Resideo Technologies.

After graduating with an Honors Associate of Arts degree from Lone Star College-Tomball in May 2023, former LSC-Tomball Student Government Association president Noor Ayache is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Rice University.

Lone Star College has food pantries at several of its locations to address hunger and food insecurity that students, employees and community members may face during the holidays and beyond.

<p>Lone Star College Foundation held its 30th annual Drive for Scholarships Golf Tournament at The Woodlands Country Club. The $180,000 proceeds will fund 37 scholarships and add funding to educational programs and endowments.&nbsp;</p>

Lone Star College-Montgomery in partnership with Revolutionary Education, Inc. is excited to announce A Revolutionary Christmas: The Boston Tea Party 250th Anniversary Festival. This festive celebration, held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the historic Boston Tea Party, a defining moment in the American Revolution.

<p>Lone Star College-Montgomery will unveil its Land Acknowledgment Monument Nov. 29 at noon in the Garden Area. The event offers attendees a glimpse into the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe culture, who previously inhabited the land that now sits LSC-Montgomery.</p>

<p>Among December's free musical events at LSC-CyFair are a musical story time with the Shimmer Flute Choir and a Sweet Adeline’s Barbershop Quartet.</p>

Lone Star College, LSC Foundation and Univision Houston held a surprise reception at LSC-University Park to announce the three Tu Camino Scholarship recipients.

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) is eagerly anticipating the grand opening of its Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPA) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to take place Dec. 6 at 4 p.m.

<p>Bring the family for an inspiring evening of traditional Christmas holiday music at a special choral charity concert performed while a painting is created live on stage Dec. 1 at LSC-CyFair.</p>

<p>Looking for a unique, one-of-a-kind gift to give this holiday season? Come shop at LSC-CyFair’s Holiday Art Sale featuring original student artwork, quilts, functional items, crafts and more Nov. 29.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Winter Mini-Term keeps students on track toward achieving their educational or career goals. The short term begins Dec. 18 and courses are available at all LSC locations.</p>

Lone Star College will host International Education Week events Nov. 13-17.

<p>Lone Star College offers a comprehensive program to assist veterans in achieving their educational and career goals.</p>

A Lone Star College-Kingwood student and Veteran has overcome unbeatable odds, and seemingly unsurmountable obstacles – to follow his dreams for a higher education.

<p>An “amazing” ABM internship allowed Alejandra Torres to put cybersecurity classroom lessons into real-world practice in preparation toward career success as a cybersecurity professional.</p>

Lone Star College-Montgomery recently concluded its BEST Robotics competition of 2023, with teams from local middle and high schools coming together to showcase their skills in this exciting field. The competition was held at Lone Star College-Kingwood on October 28, 2023, and once again exceeded all expectations while providing a platform for robotics students to explore innovative technology in a new way.

Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority in efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education, announced today that, Lone Star College-North Harris President Dr. Bennie Lambert been has chosen to be part of Presidents for Latino Student Success network.

Have you ever read someone like a book? Have you ever had a book read to you? The Center for Civic Engagement at Lone Star College-North Harris will host its 4th&nbsp;Annual Human Library in November.

If you are a musician or know a musician who is interested in improving your chances of advancing in the all-state auditions, Lone Star College-North Harris has the answer.

Around 40 universities will be setting up shop at LSC-Kingwood for the upcoming Career & Transfer Fair. Representatives from the colleges will be on hand to help walk students through the transfer process so they can move forward in their educational journeys.

<p>It was a battle of brains and bots during the North Houston BEST Robotics competition, and it all played out on the Lone Star College-Kingwood campus. &nbsp;Around 450 students from more than 20 different middle and high schools converged on the campus to compete on Saturday, October 28th.</p>

Honors College students from Lone Star College-Kingwood painted remembrance stones on behalf of the Holocaust Remembrance Association, earlier this month.

<p>Golfers are invited to participate in the 30th annual Lone Star College Foundation Golf Tournament taking place Nov. 13 at The Woodlands Country Club.</p>

LSC-Tomball held a Day of Service to celebrate its 35th anniversary on Friday, Oct 13. To commemorate the milestone anniversary, over 55 LSC-Tomball community members, students, faculty, and staff volunteered at five local nonprofits.

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at 5 p.m.&nbsp;The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX&nbsp; 77381 and will be conducted in person and via Zoom.</p>

Lone Star College has been named a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader by the U.S. Department of State.

<p>Have you heard of Goi Ga, RPGs or the Short and Sweet Barbershop Quartet? Find out more at LSC-CyFair’s L.I.F.E. programs coming this holiday season.</p>

<p>Congratulations to the Lone Star College-Kingwood Creative Services team. They received five National Council for Media and Public Relations Medallion Awards. The team received 3 Golds, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze in the District 4 competition.</p>

LSC-University Park announced Christa Spears, Ph.D., will serve as the new Dean of the Mathematics, Engineering and Sciences division, and Andrew Johnson III, MBA, will assume the position of Dean of Workforce Education.

<p>Lone Star College and Jacksonville State University in Alabama recently signed an articulation agreement to develop customized academic plans for LSC students transferring to Jax State.</p>

Lone Star College-University Park's (LSC-University Park) ReadUP program recently coordinated an interdisciplinary field trip to Galveston, Texas, engaging students, faculty, and staff in a multi-faceted educational experience. The trip complemented this semester's ReadUP book selection, “The Last Karankawas: A Novel,” enhancing academic learning across multiple disciplines.

Lone Star College-Montgomery proudly presented four scholarships to Conroe I.S.D. students, consisting of two junior and two senior students from the high schools on Friday, October 20, 2023. The scholarship awards were presented during their home conference game in recognition of outstanding academic achievements and Lone Star College-Montgomery’s commitment to the local school district.

<p>Come discover the world through poetry, a Reader’s Theatre performance and project presentations open to the community during International Education Week at LSC-CyFair this November.</p>

<p>Lone Star College shared its six cultural beliefs at the Cultures in Action Conference held in Austin.</p>

<p>The Tomball Police (TPD) and Tomball Fire Rescue Departments (TFRD) have formed new connections with LSC-Tomball lifePATH®, a post-secondary educational program for neurodiverse students.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has been named a Top 100 College and Universities for Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook Magazine.</p>

The Professional Pilot Program of Lone Star College-Conroe Center (LSC-Conroe Center) successfully participated in the 2023 Wings Over Houston Airshow (WOHA) for the fourth consecutive year. Held at Ellington Airfield in Houston, TX, on October 14-15, 2023, the airshow attracted thousands of aviation enthusiasts. Amidst the aerial event,LSC-Conroe Center's Professional Pilot Program proudly hosted a booth, seizing the incredible opportunity to showcase its exceptional professional pilot program.

Lone Star College-Montgomery proudly celebrates the accomplishments of Dr. Mischelle Hopper, Interim Dean of Natural Sciences and Health Division for being recognized as one of the recipients of “20 Outstanding Nurses of 2023."

<p>In honor of National Transfer Week, Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) celebrates the success of transfer students like Tyler Hoskins, who have transitioned to four-year universities to continue their academic journey.</p>

<p>LSC-Kingwood will host a Fall Preview Day for prospective students and their families to showcase all the educational and workforce opportunities within the college.</p>

<p>Lone Star College offers over 50 Continuing Education workforce programs to help students learn new skills for their current positions or retrain them for a different career field.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair announces the fall instrumental season of entertainment starting with free performances including the Mud Turtle Quintet’s “Latin Fire” and the Carya String Quartet’s “Breath of Air” concerts.</p>

<p>Lone Star College will host its first Fall Preview Day Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn more at LoneStar.edu/FallPreviewDay.</p>

<p>Lone Star College offers a comprehensive Transfer Services program to help students transfer to a four-year university to complete their academic goals.</p>

<p>Lone Star College offers various financial aid resources to help students pay for their educational and career goals.</p>

<p>The Taekwondo Varsity League and Martial Arts USA held a Demonstration Team Celebration, with proceeds benefitting LSC-Tomball students.&nbsp;</p>

Lone Star College-Montgomery held its annual Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Journal Writing Commendations ceremony on Friday, September 29th from 12 to 1 in the atrium/lobby of Building G. Student writers across Lone Star College-Montgomery were recognized and celebrated for their original pieces of work categorized by different disciplines and writing genres.

<p>The incredible talent of the Lone Star College-Kingwood art faculty is on display in the 2023 Fall Faculty Art Show.&nbsp;The exhibit features a variety of new work by professors Aaron Bielish, Rosemary Cantu, Perry Chandler, Cory Cryer, Aaron Novak, and Mari Omori.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood is offering a community food fair to assist staff, students and the public.</p>

<p>Enjoy live music and theatre for $10 general admission tickets right in the Cy-Fair community at LSC-CyFair where the quality and talent of students and guest artists are showcased this fall.</p>

<p>Show your college pride through a new Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union School Spirit Debit Card initiative&nbsp;to provide deserving LSC-CyFair students scholarships.</p>

Graduating college with honors at the age of 17 is not something that an average teenager accomplishes every day, but for Bonnie Hamby, her journey to success was clearly paved.

Better Jobs give our students Better Chances to pay their expenses and stay committed and resilient towards their academic and workforce goals.

<p>The Houston Chronicle reports how Jordan Lane, after rocking the stage during LSC-CyFair’s Cy-Fest in a heartfelt performance at his old stomping grounds, is happy to see that his band's hard work is continuing to pay off.</p>

<p>City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner presents Cruz Casiano, Ed.D.,&nbsp; Lone Star College-North Harris Director of Career and Applied Technology with the 2023 Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Education in the Community Award.</p>

<p>Lone Star College will host Student Career Readiness Series events this fall and spring 2024 to provide students with helpful tips to succeed in their job search process.</p>

<p>Spring 2024 registration at Lone Star College begins Monday, Oct. 9. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) announces its 2023 Fall Fine Arts Season, a diverse range of events in drama, choral, and visual arts. This season serves as a prelude to the highly anticipated spring opening of the new Visual and Performing Arts center (VPA).</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees voted to approve lowering the LSC fiscal year 2024 tax rate during its October meeting. The motion passed with a 7-0 vote.</p>

Starting the Halloween season off right, Lone Star College-North Harris is kicking off its theatrical season with The Rocky Horror Show, written by Richard O’Brien. This legendary cult classic musical is celebrating its 50-year anniversary, and you are invited to the party.

<p>Lone Star College will host a Workforce Instructor and Adjunct Faculty Career Fair Oct. 12 from 3:30-7 p.m.&nbsp;The event will take place inside of the Lone Star Community Building located at 5000 Research Forest Drive in The Woodlands.</p>

The Lone Star College-Montgomery Student Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors (TSPS) hosted a successful Land Surveying and Mapping Technology event on Friday, September 29, 2023, bringing together a diverse group of professionals, industry partners, and students for LSC-Montgomery’s first ever “An Evening with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.”

<p>Lone Star College offers over 20 manufacturing-related credit and continuing education programs to train students entering the competitive industry.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair takes learning beyond the classroom throughout the semester with guest speaker and author presentations on a variety of topics that are also open to all in the Cy-Fair community via Zoom.</p>

<p>October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The Cybersecurity &amp; Infrastructure Security Agency reported one in three homes with computers is infected with malicious software and 47% of American adults have had their personal information exposed by cyber criminals.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) invites the community to its annual Fit4Life Wellness Fair on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, from 1-4 p.m. in East Dining, located at 20515 SH 249, Houston, TX 77070. The event offers an invaluable opportunity for students, faculty, and the public to engage with over 20 health and wellness vendors.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting including a tax public hearing Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at 5 p.m.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Start your path to success, academically and professionally, at LSC-CyFair where students have resources to succeed every step of the way. Registration opens Oct. 9 for the 2024 spring semester.</p>

<p>Basketball Coach Jamar Finnie hit the court this weekend for his first game as the Head Coach for Lone Star College-Kingwood, after a car accident that nearly left him paralyzed and almost crushed his dreams of coaching.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) and the University of Houston Downtown-Northwest (UHD-Northwest) teamed up with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center for a successful blood drive on Sept. 25.</p>

<p>Lone Star College is ready to assist students affected by the Art Institute of Houston’s recent closure. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Don’t miss the “Egg Stories” expressed through a literal and metaphorical lens from the perspective of 12 artistically diverse, emerging and established artists in the Bosque Gallery Oct. 5 – Nov. 9 at LSC-CyFair.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Foundation Board of Directors appointed a new board chair and three new board members to serve LSC and its students.</p>

<p>Lone Star College celebrated the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans, Latinos and Latinas at its Hispanic Heritage Month event Sept. 21 at LSC-East Aldine Center.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Virtual Bookstore will offer students a streamlined process to purchase textbooks, class materials and other educational supplies starting Oct. 1. Visit LoneStar.edu/Bookstore for more details.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) Transfer Center will host its annual fall College Fair – alternatively referred to as the Transfer Fair - on Monday, Oct. 2, from 9–11 a.m. in the second-floor hallways of the Richard G. Carpenter Academic Buildings 12 and 13. The event is free, open to the public, and requires no registration.</p>

<p>Get ready to step up for heart health. Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) renews its commitment to foster a heart-healthy community by hosting the American Heart Association's (AHA) Northwest Harris County (NWHC) Heart Walk on Saturday, October 28.</p>

After 5 years of dedicated volunteer service as a Lone Star College-Tomball assistant basketball coach, and a tragic accident, Jamar Finnie is the new head coach of the LSC-Kingwood Coyotes.

<p>LSC-CyFair President Dr. Valerie Jones was selected for the inaugural class of the prestigious Aspen Presidents Fellowship program.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park’s traditional fall semester is already in session, but the opportunity to enroll in classes is still open.&nbsp;LSC-University Park offers&nbsp;Next Start classes available in five- to&nbsp;14-week formats.</p>

Lone Star College-Montgomery is proud to announce the achievement of student John Vrablec, who has recently earned his certification as a Certified Survey Technician (CST) III. His journey from discovering the Lone Star College-Montgomery Land Surveying and Mapping program to achieving the Level III certification stands evident in the program's immense value for aspiring professionals.

<p>Experience social justice through performance art with LSC-CyFair’s free, unique concert “The Innocents” Sept. 28 with guest percussionists and Professors Dr. John Lane and Allen Otte.</p>

<p>Congratulations are in order for Lone Star College-Kingwood Nursing and Occupational Therapy Assistant students. Pinnings for students in both programs were held last month.</p>

<p>It appears Lone Star College-Kingwood is the place to be when it comes to students looking for a high-quality, low-cost education. The LSC-Kingwood campus had 1,665 students complete their degrees or certifications last year, which is a 32% increase over last year.</p>

<p>Cy-Fest, LSC-CyFair’s annual community celebration, is right around the corner so save Oct. 7 for a day of family-friendly fun.</p>

<p>Lone Star College enrolled 88,809 students for the fall semester, an increase of 4.2% from last year.</p>

Lone Star College-Online has grown nearly 30% in its second year. BestColleges recently ranked LSC-Online eighth out of 10 Best Online Community Colleges nationwide.

<p>Lone Star College celebrates National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week which raises public awareness about the need for and value of adult education and family literacy.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Online has grown nearly 30% in its second year. BestColleges recently ranked LSC-Online eighth out of 10 Best Online Community Colleges nationwide.</p>

Lone Star College-Houston North Fallbrook is serving students in new and innovative ways.

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For®&nbsp;institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education and ModernThink LLC. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Featuring a theme of “All Together Now”, LSC-CyFair Library’s Summer Reading Program was a huge success with 2,019 registered readers and 174 programs with a combined attendance of 10,634 people.</p>

<p>Five Phi Theta Kappa students at LSC-CyFair have been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar -&nbsp;Meghan Lane, Hope Monaghan, Lisa Opoku, Santiago Galindo Naranja and Hoang Nguyen - based on outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated leadership potential.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) will present a panel discussion, "Freedoms Promised," on the LSC-University Park campus for Constitution Day, September 14, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Building 13, Room 210. "Freedoms Promised' features a panel discussion with an overview of the United States Constitution by Bryan Henry, a Civic Engagement Fellow and professor of political science.</p>

<p>Lone Star College and University of Houston-Downtown have partnered to help students seamlessly transfer to complete their bachelor's degree.</p>

<p>Lone Star College students attending select LSC campuses are now eligible to receive a Houston METRO discounted fare card.</p>

Lone Star College has partnered with&nbsp;HoustonMETRO to provide students with transportation resources to help make their educational journey easier.&nbsp;Houston&nbsp;METRO has created bus routes and discounted programs for students attending select LSC campuses.

Dr. De' Reese Reid-Hart officially assumed her role as President at Lone Star College-Montgomery on September 1, 2023. With extensive knowledge and vast experience in higher education, Dr. Reid-Hart is committed to providing quality educational opportunities and resources to all students and goes the extra mile to exceed expectations.

<p>Agnes Gunawan, Lone Star College Honors College graduate and LSC-CyFair's 2023 commencement speaker, earned top honors at the IBB Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium at Rice University.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Honors College students earned top honors at the IBB Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium at Rice University in summer 2023.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 at 5 p.m.&nbsp;The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX&nbsp; 77381 and conducted via Zoom.</p>

Bennie Lambert, Ph.D., was named Lone Star College-North Harris President. Lambert becomes the ninth president of the inaugural LSC campus and returns after serving as LSC-CyFair Vice President for Student Success.

<p>Lone Star College has named Bennie Lambert, Ph.D., LSC-North Harris President.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) ushered in the Fall 2023 semester on Monday, August 28, with Roar Week. The hallmark semester kick-off event is meant to help students engage with campus life and get excited about starting a new academic year.&nbsp;This semester's Roar Week activities included a welcome carnival, Waffle Wednesday, a tailgate party, Build-a-Leo, contests like Trivia Tuesday, and plenty of other events, prizes, snacks, and giveaways.</p>

<p>Bridgett N. Johnson has been named Lone Star College Executive Vice Chancellor, Operations, effective Sept. 11.</p>

<p>Agnes Gunawan shares her experiences with Lone Star College, LSC Honors College and the IBB Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium at Rice University.</p>

<p>If you never considered water to be art, students at Lone Star College-Kingwood are showing that it can, in fact, be an impactful and interactive art form.&nbsp;Currently on display in the Fine Art Gallery, the exhibit, “H2O&amp;U,” is a collaborative project between art and environmental science students.</p>

<p>KINGWOOD (August 18, 2023) – Representatives from ExxonMobil had the opportunity to visit the Lone Star College-Process Technology Center earlier this month.</p>

Lone Star College-Montgomery held its annual Fall Convocation on August 22, 2023, to mark the beginning of a promising new academic year. The event took place in the Mainstage Theatre - Building D, bringing together all faculty and staff members from across the Montgomery Campus, Conroe Center, and University Center.

<p>Lone Star College understands today’s student is looking for flexibility when they’re juggling jobs and family commitments. That’s why LSC offers Next Start classes to help fit a broad range of goals to help them be successful.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Metallica Scholars Initiative granted Lone Star College $5,000 from its All Within My Hands Foundation for the fifth year</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) is excited to welcome students to campus with the much-anticipated Roar Week, beginning on the first day of fall classes, August 28, 2023. The festive week includes lively events, contests and giveaways, celebrating the start of a new academic year.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Chancellor Mario K. Castillo, J.D., addressed faculty and staff at his first system-wide Convocation Ceremony Aug. 21.</p>

<p>Representatives from ExxonMobil had the opportunity to visit the Lone Star College-Process Technology Center earlier this month.&nbsp;Process Tech and LSC-Kingwood Faculty and staff gave the representatives a tour of the state-of-the-art facility and answered questions about the equipment, classes and gave demonstrations of the technology.</p>

<p>The Benjamin A. Gilman Program awarded four Lone Star College Global Scholars and Honors College students with the prestigious Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Law Enforcement Academy graduated 25 cadets from its spring 2023 cohort.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood will host two “Super Saturdays” coming up this month, to help students register for fall classes and prepare for them for the fall semester. Whether you are looking for just a few classes or a new career, see how far you can go.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees recently voted to reduce the tuition for the lifePATH®&nbsp;Foundations program.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has named Nancy M. Molina J.D., Vice Chancellor Legal Affairs and General Counsel, effective Sept. 1.</p>

<p>Mario K. Castillo, J.D., has been appointed Lone Star College Chancellor.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Leadership High School is currently accepting applications for the 2023-24 year. Pictured are students from the 2022-2023 class.</p>

Lone Star College Academy for Lifelong Learning will host several Open House events for current and prospective members. Visit LoneStar.edu/ALL for more information.

<p>Lone Star College partnered with the Texas Workforce Commission to offer the Skills for Small Business program that provides area employers with free training for their employees.</p>

<p>Kennadi Holmes shares her experiences with Lone Star College, LSC Global Scholars and her study abroad trip to Greece.</p>

<p>Apply today to share your joy of reading as an LSC-CyFair Library Book Buddy volunteer.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Friday, August 11, 2023&nbsp;at 12 p.m.&nbsp;The meeting will be held at the LSC-CyFair Conference Center (CENT 154), 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, Texas 77733 and conducted via Zoom.</p>

After announcing her retirement earlier this year, Dr. Rebecca Riley will bring her tenure as President of Lone Star College-Montgomery to a close. Her official last day on Montgomery’s campus is August 3, 2023.

Lone Star College–Montgomery will host an open house for its Academy for Lifelong Learning Program on Wednesday, August 16 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. The Academy for Lifelong Learning, also known as ALL, encourages adults 50 years and older to continue their education.

<p>Active adults age 50 and better should mark their calendar for Aug. 24 to learn all about why they should join LSC-CyFair’s Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) program</p>

<p>Guiliana Sodaro shares her experiences with Lone Star College, LSC Global Scholars and using her Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad in Ireland.</p>

<p>Beatriz Rincon shares her experiences with Lone Star College, LSC Honors College, LSC Global Scholars and using her Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad in Ireland.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood is gearing up to host a weeklong Registration Festival. “Reg Fest,” which takes place August 5th through 12th, is designed to help LSC-Kingwood students and their families prepare for the fall semester.</p>

<p>Eduardo Avila shares his experiences with Lone Star College, LSC Honors College and using his Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad in Spain and Portugal.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Police Department earned the International Law Enforcement Accreditation through The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.</p>

Education pays according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. The government agency reported workers with a high school diploma earned a median weekly salary of $853 compared to $1,005 for those who have an associate degree.

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>Virginia M. Fraire, Ph.D., has been named Lone Star College-University Park President.</p>

<p>De ‘Reese Reid-Hart, Ed.D., has been named Lone Star College-Montgomery President.</p>

Lone Star College will host a weeklong Registration Festival Aug. 5-12. Visit LoneStar.edu/Festival for more information.

<p>A former Lone Star College-Kingwood student will face fierce obstacles and delight fans as she moves on to the semi-finals of the American Ninja Warrior show on NBC. Barclay Stockett is competing on the show for the eighth time.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Montgomery purchased high-level equipment for its Land Surveying &amp; Mapping Technology program.</p>

<p>Whether you just graduated high school, are changing careers, or want to finally earn a degree, LSC-CyFair can help you ease into college classes at the Registration Festival being held Aug. 5-12.</p>

<p>Lee Ann Nutt, Ed.D., Lone Star College-Tomball President, was appointed to serve on the American Association of Community College’s Structured Pathways Commission. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College–Montgomery Land Surveying &amp; Mapping Technology program is pleased to announce its recent purchase of the state-of-the-art Trimble R12i GNSS (global navigation satellite system) from ALLTERA, a leading provider of surveying and mapping technology solutions.</p>

<p>Lone Star College–Montgomery Theatre Department is thrilled to announce its recent triumph at the esteemed Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region 6 for their stellar production of 'Footloose'.</p>

<p>For the third year running, Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) and Civil Air Patrol's (CAP) Delta Composite Squadron joined forces to provide local middle and high school students with a free Air Force Association (AFA) CyberCamp, immersing them in a week of cybersecurity and national defense education from July 10-14.</p>

<p>Mario K. Castillo, J.D. has been named the sole finalist for appointment to position of Lone Star College Chancellor.</p>

<p>J&amp;H Machining and Welding donated $45,000 to Lone Star College Foundation to assist LSC-North Harris students enrolled in the machining, robotics or automotive programs.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Friday, July 21, 2023, at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Shenandoah Room at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott and conducted via Zoom.</p>

<p>Bring the family to enjoy LSC-CyFair’s Dog Days of Summer activities in the library this month including the inaugural “Pupper Person Pawty” Saturday, July 29.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Health Sciences department offers tips to help beat the unrelenting heat this summer.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Montgomery Department of Theatre brings to life the waves of emotions through a visual play that explores the life of a teen girl on the autism spectrum who is navigating her way through life.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Monday, July 17, 2023, at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX&nbsp; 77381 and conducted via Zoom.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) and Chick-fil-A are teaming up to present an exciting Back-to-School Family Night. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Chick-fil-A at Jones Road and TX-Hwy 249 (21622 TX-249, Houston, TX 77070).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Online offers more than 30 virtual programs to help students earn a college degree in two years.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair is for you and now is the time! Drop by the July 19 open house for information on college programs, admission and more as well as hear about the success of non-traditional students just like you!</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) is excited to announce the return of the Lions Reading Program, a dynamic initiative aimed at combating the 'summer reading gap' students often confront.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX&nbsp; 77381 and conducted via Zoom.</p>

Lone Star College will offer the Electrical Technology Certificate Level I at the LSC-Houston North Victory this fall.

<p>LSC-CyFair recipients of this year’s Student Research Award said the award validates the hard work and time put into their project as well as demonstrates the encouragement, support and resources available to students.</p>

<p>Alejandra Rodriguez credits her experience with The Honors College at Lone Star College for her success at Rice University.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX&nbsp; 77381 and conducted via Zoom.</p>

<p>Lone Star College will host a luau-themed Financial Aid Event Tuesday, July 11, from 3-6 p.m. to help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park offers summer courses for students to fast-track their education and earn additional credits, with flexible study options and open registration for Fall 2023.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees has named Mario K. Castillo, J.D., Lone Star College Chief Operating Officer &amp; General Counsel; Joyce C. Ester, Ph.D., Normandale Community College President; Lonnie L. Howard, Ph.D., former Lamar Institute of Technology President/CEO; Lee Ann Nutt, Ed.D., Lone Star College-Tomball President and David Sam, Ph.D., J.D., LL.M., Elgin Community College President &amp; Chief Executive Officer, as finalists for the position of Lone Star College Chancellor.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday, June 29, 2023, at noon. The meeting will be held in the LSC-CyFair Conference Center (CENT 154) located at 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433 and conducted via Zoom.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) has partnered with Declassified Media to mentor and inspire the college's student content creator group&nbsp;&nbsp;–&nbsp; LSC-UP Mane Squad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Not only is it never too late to start college, return to college, or just enjoy learning at college, but now is the time and LSC-CyFair is the place. Find out why at the June 27 Zoom information session and from non-traditional alumni and students.</p>

<p>Reyna Gómez Tippetts, a former Lone Star College custodian, is the new LSC-East Aldine Center Dean.</p>

Kimberlee Ball, Lone Star College-Online History Professor, remembers her dad, Cecil Harper, Jr., Ph.D., a retired LSC-North Harris History Professor, this Father’s Day.

<p>LSC-CyFair’s summer art exhibition “Three60” inspired by nature features the creative eco-friendly photography of visiting artist John Chavers in the Bosque Gallery through July 6.</p>

<p>Lone Star College will conduct an active shooter full-scale exercise at LSC-Tomball June 14.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair offers “Pinocchio Commedia” as an affordable summer entertainment destination for families, daycares and other youth groups June 26-June 29.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees awarded the title of Chancellor Emeritus to Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC Chancellor, during its June Workshop and Regular Meeting June 1.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Montgomery’s Continuing Education Program celebrated the accomplishments of its dedicated students at the Continuing Education and Achievement Ceremony held on May 25, 2023. The event, which took place at the LSC-Montgomery campus, was attended by 92 students along with their friends and family, creating a joyous and proud atmosphere.</p>

<p>Courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit are the five Taekwondo tenets that Vincent Nguyen, Lone Star College-Online Executive Director Student Success, lives daily</p>

<p>A major milestone for a local Lone Star College-Kingwood student and the Fire Science Academy. Zacharias Weber is the youngest student ever to graduate from the program.</p>

<p>Check out the summer L.I.F.E. programs featuring talks on cats and dogs, emotional agility, adult coloring, scuba diving and acrylic pouring techniques.&nbsp;</p>

The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) at the University of Texas at Austin honored 29 Lone Star College faculty and staff members with the NISOD Excellence Award.

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees voted to approve an updated Homestead Exemption rate during its June meeting, resulting in homeowners paying less taxes for the 2023 tax year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College offers many academic programs this summer for anyone wanting to start, continue or complete their college education.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair's Dual Credit Interest Session for parents of homeschool students in 9th- through 12th-grade, set for June 14, provides program information and resources as well as benefits from a parent's perspective.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

The first LSC-Creekside Center Wolfpack Academy (CWA) learning cohort will launch Fall 2023. In the new program, a group of students will start their education journey together and advance together through their courses on a set schedule, at a predetermined pace. Together, upon completion, students will earn their Associates of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree.

<p>Montoya Thomas, who entered foster care at age five and experienced multiple placements, graduated from Lone Star College-University Park despite facing adversity.</p>

Lone Star College Navigators partner with area school districts to offer resources to students involved in the Foster Care System.

Recently, Lone Star College-Tomball’s Division of Student Success held its first two College Signing Days at Tomball Memorial (TMHS) and Tomball High (THS). Between the two schools, 19 seniors committed to continuing their education at LSC-Tomball.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<p>Participate in the 2023 Summer Reading Program for exciting family fun with book clubs, magic, crafts, games and cool prizes from June 5 through Aug. 5. &nbsp;</p>

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold an audit and finance committee meeting, budget workshop meeting and workshop and regular meeting Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Dr. Jackie C. Thomas, LSC-Tomball Chief Strategist and interim Vice President of Student Success, has been accepted into the Education Design Lab 2.0 cohort as a Designer in Residence. Due to his acceptance into this project, which is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, LSC-Tomball will receive a $75,000 grant award.

Lone Star College awarded over 200 bachelor’s degrees at its third Baccalaureate Commencement Ceremony.

<p>Students who obtained Continuing Education certificates and and GED graduates were honored at the 2023 Continuing Education Achievement Ceremony on Thursday, May 19th at Lone Star College-Kingwood. Fifty-four graduates attended and more than 140 family members and friends showed up in full force to support them.</p>

<p>Lone Star College is working with Univision Houston to expand educational opportunities.</p>

<p>Christian and Claude Nyataguza, twin brothers from Uganda, are just two of thousands of students who crossed the stage last week. The LSC-University Park graduates began their college journey in Canada but quickly experienced challenges.</p>

Claude Nyataguza and his twin brother, Christian, are two of thousands of students who graduated from Lone Star College in May 2023.

<p>Liam Blakeway, who was recently elected as Phi Theta Kappa 2023-24 International President, is looking forward to sharing his story, and being a voice for those who feel unseen or unheard, in this life-changing, LSC-CyFair history-making role.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Join LSC-CyFair librarians throughout June for “Cool Cats of Summer” fun and educational programs for all ages along with an adoptable kitties day.</p>

Mihael Mendo will graduate from LSC-North Harris, Spring Early College Academy and the American College of Musicians this spring.

Phi Theta Kappa elected Liam Blakeway, LSC-CyFair student, to be the 2023-2024 International President.

<p>Lone Star College-Montgomery Continuing Education program will honor its 327 Workforce and 50 GED® graduates with a Continuing Education Achievement Ceremony held May 25, 2023, at 6 p.m. on campus. The ceremony's keynote speaker is Jana Kelly, CPA Finance Consultant with Crowe LLP.</p>

Lone Star College awarded 9,709 degrees and certificates during its eight commencement ceremonies held May 11-13.

The LSC-Tomball Music department and The Houston Chamber Ringers (HCR) are partnering to make the musical art of handbells more accessible to the Tomball Community.

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a Board Chancellor Search Committee meeting Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX&nbsp; 77381 and conducted via Zoom.</p>

<p>More than 600 students received diplomas during the 49th Annual Lone Star College-Kingwood Commencement. The ceremony took place on Saturday, May 13th, at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center in Houston.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park has inducted its first cohort of students into the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), the largest leadership honor society in the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>LSC-University Park's 2023 Spring Graduation celebrated the academic achievements of over 1000 students, with two mother-daughter duos exemplifying the event's spirit of resilience and family bonds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College partners with SkillStorm, Coding Dojo and other industry leaders to offer training and certifications that will close the gap in skills in the tech-related workforce.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair President Dr. Valerie Jones was honored for her work in community colleges with an Outstanding Commitment to Excellence and Innovation in Digital Learning award at the Texas Digital Learning Association spring conference.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood was the place to be Saturday, as thousands of people swarmed the campus for the 20th Annual Humble ISD Fine Arts Festival.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Honors College alumni Noelle Files and her son Jacob have overcome life challenges to earn their bachelor’s degrees. The mother and son duo will attend law school this fall.</p>

<p>The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKCF) has recognized two Lone Star College Honors College students as 2023 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholars.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park graduate, Eden Torres, has been named the 2023 Outstanding Junior for the Cullen College of Engineering's Petroleum Engineering Department at the University of Houston. The young husband and father has also earned recognition outside the classroom. Torres is currently participating in a co-op with Oxy (Occidental Petroleum). This summer, he will complete an internship with BP (British Petroleum).</p>

Lone Star College will hold commencement ceremonies for its eight campuses May 11-13.

<p>LSC-Kingwood’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter continues to dominate at regional and international conferences. Last month, Alpha Lambda Xi received 6 awards at the 2023 International Catalyst Convention in Columbus, Ohio.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a Board Policy Review Committee meeting Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX&nbsp; 77381 and conducted via Zoom.</p>

<p>Beta Upsilon Nu, the Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, welcomed 19 new members at a May 2 induction ceremony.</p>

<p>LSC-Kingwood’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter continues to dominate at regional and international conferences. Last month, Alpha Lambda Xi received 6 awards at the 2023 International Catalyst Convention in Columbus, Ohio</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Computer Science program prepares students to enter various fields ranging from artificial intelligence to visual communication.</p>

<p>The Honors College at Lone Star College produces high-achieving and culturally competent citizens capable of competing nationally and globally.</p>

The Hispanic Outlook on Education magazine has named Lone Star College a Top Producer of associate degrees, ranking third nationally for awarding degrees to Hispanic students among all community colleges in the U.S.

Registration for Lone Star College’s May Mini-mester is now open. The term begins May 15, and courses are available at all LSC campuses and centers.

Lone Star College Foundation raised over $460,000 during StarGala 2023, its annual signature event.

<p>Sarah Ayomide Olufemi-Dada&nbsp;is a senior at Cypress Lakes High School who will not only graduate with a high school diploma and, as a Dual Credit student in the College Academy, with an LSC-CyFair associate degree, she has also been accepted with a full ride to Stanford University.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair officially celebrated six student artists and their recently installed outdoor ceramic art project titled “BuoyantSea” that features more than 100 ceramic fish and orbs tin part to express a journey of resilience .</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX&nbsp; 77381 and conducted via Zoom.</p>

<p>The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKCF) selected 17 Lone Star College students as semifinalists for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.</p>

<p>Discover career opportunities and gain the skills you need to succeed at Lone Star College-University Park Workforce Open House. This event offers attendees information on a variety of degree paths, fast-track certificates, and industry specific training programs with expert faculty and staff on hand to answer questions and provide program details.</p>

<p>Lone Star College offers a truck driving certificate program to prepare future truck drivers for a successful career in the trucking industry.</p>

<p>Get a historical and cultural overview about the Northern Mariana Islands and a delicious demo about cakes and frosting in the May L.I.F.E. programs at LSC-CyFair.</p>

<p>KINGWOOD (April 24, 2023) – More than 250 people packed the Student Conference Center last Thursday to honor Donors who have changed the lives of LSC-Kingwood students. The 11th Annual Scholarship Recipient Breakfast allowed many of them to meet the students who have benefited from their scholarships or endowments.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair celebrates national Free Comic Book Day with cosplay, crafts, contests and more for all ages in the library Saturday, May 6.</p>

<p>Lone Star College will host online and in-person information sessions for prospective students interested in learning or working in the health care industry. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-University Park Drama Department is presenting “Pippin”, a Tony Award-winning musical. Follow Pippin on his journey to find happiness and purpose, and let yourself be transported into the magical world of the show.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Phi Theta Kappa students earned a seat on the 2023 All-Texas Academic Team.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair's Diversity Committee hosts two May conversations of inspirational journeys, including one that provides hope from a wounded warrior and a second in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.</p>

<p>Come see, and even purchase, some award-winning creations of the talented students at LSC-CyFair on display April 27- May 9 in the Bosque Gallery.</p>

<p>Hendrina Bawa, Lone Star College-Montgomery Phi Theta Kappa and nursing student, was named a 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar.</p>

<p>Having celebrated its first juried art show since the COVID shutdowns, Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) is buzzing with excitement over the diverse talent and creativity of its students.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park held its 8th annual Leo Awards ceremony, where outstanding faculty and staff were recognized 26 awards across 12 categories.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a Board Policy Review Committee meeting Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Honors College students took top honors at the recent National Model United Nations conference.</p>

<p>A major move for the Coyote Baseball Team: Lone Star College-Kingwood announced its first ever Sports Letter of Intent/Understanding Signing in college history.</p>

<p>Meghan Nicole Franks shares how an Edwin C. Schroeder Scholarship, which is earmarked specifically for CFISD graduating seniors who will be attending college in the Lone Star College System, impacted her education. The scholarship deadline is May 11.</p>

<p>FedEx Freight gave three Freight Empower Women in Transportation Scholarships to Lone Star College female students enrolled in the CDL, Industrial Diesel Technology or Supply Chain Management programs.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s Mykhailo Mazalevskyi, Minh Thu Nguyen and Amrin Vaid have been named semifinalists of the highly competitive Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which provides finalists up to $55,000 up to three years toward completing their bachelor’s degree.</p>

<p>Take the first steps to success by attending Lone Star College-University Park’s (LSC-University Park)&nbsp;Get in the Game&nbsp;and Workforce open house events. Whether you are starting college for the first time, changing careers, or returning for another semester, Lone Star College-University Park has something for everyone.</p>

<p>Add some edible flowerpots and meditative poetry to your life in this April’s free L.I.F.E. programs&nbsp; April 10 and April 24.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s 4th Annual Contemporary Music Festival April 14 features guest artists of Loop38 performing works by student and faculty composers.</p>

<p>Choose to enjoy a month of entertainment opportunities at LSC-CyFair starting with the musical “Illyria” April 13, a comical re-telling of Shakespeare’s play “Twelfth Night”, and several free events.</p>

Lone Star College will host its annual spring Open House April 11 from 4-7 p.m., at all eight campuses.

<p>LSC-CyFair Phi Theta Kappa member Liam Blakeway received the Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship, one of seven recipients of the international Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society award.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office,</p>

<p>Coyote creativity was on full display today when the Lone Star College-Kingwood 2023 Student Art Show debuted.</p>

<p>Terry and Euleta Sellers, Lone Star College Foundation donors, started the William Patrick Sellers Memorial Endowment in memory of their son, Patrick, who attended LSC-Montgomery. &nbsp;</p>

<p>LSC-Cypress Center's Kenneth Jones, who is earning an associate degree in machining technology, is among the scholarship recipients awarded through the Gene Haas Foundation, a longtime donor supporting Lone Star College machining programs.</p>

<p>Gene Haas Foundation awarded 19 scholarships to Lone Star College students enrolled in machining/manufacturing-based programs.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College lifePATH®&nbsp;program helps neurodiverse students develop valuable skills needed to succeed in the world.</p>

<p>LSC-Kingwood is raising the bar for supporting and serving Latino students in education. It is one of eight institutions chosen by the group Excelencia in Education for a pilot project. The project, “Community Colleges Transforming by Engaging Latino Students,” is an effort to dig deeper to connect with and intentionally serve Latino students.</p>

<p>Even if you’re not sure what to major in just yet, come to one of the exciting and informational events April 11 through April 20 to find out why it makes sense to enroll at LSC-CyFair.</p>

<p>After a national search, Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Kahla, Ph.D., as the new Vice President of Instruction.</p>

<p>Hertz Rental Car donated a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt to Lone Star College-North Harris.</p>

Lone Star College will hold “Step Right Up,” a financial aid event March 30 from 4-7 p.m. at all LSC campuses.

Lone Star College will host an Adjunct Faculty Career Fair March 28 from 3:30-7 p.m. The event will take place inside of the Lone Star Community Building located at 5000 Research Forest Drive in The Woodlands.

<p>&nbsp;LSC-Cypress Center’s Biology Professor Adam Eiler achieved his goal of becoming a Seven Continents Club®? member with his spring break Antarctica marathon.</p>

<p>The Honors College at Lone Star College will hold a virtual information session Tuesday, March 21, at 4 p.m. to discuss its top-quality programming for high-achieving students interested in becoming global and culturally competent citizens.</p>

The Houston area is the fourth largest city in the United States and one of the fastest-growing areas for international students.

<p>Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) student Tonia Bloomingberg participated in a panel discussion on postsecondary education options at the 2023 South by Southwest Education Conference (SXSW EDU) this past week in Austin, TX.</p>

Lorinda Hernandez took an LSC-CyFair mini-mester physical education that became the catalyst for taking her from a sedentary life to walking 5ks, 10ks and her first half marathon to embarking on a 900+-mile Camino de Santiago from Almería in Spain.

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood will hold a Transfer Fair Tuesday, March 21 from 1-3 p.m. in the Student Conference Center.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood will hold the 24th annual Project Connections March 28 from 5:30-8 p.m. for high school juniors and seniors at Caney Creek, New Caney, Porter and Splendora high schools.</p>

<p>Rebecca L. Riley, Ed.D., Lone Star College-Montgomery President, has been awarded the Phi Beta Kappa’s Shirley B. Gordon Award for her support of the campus’s Beta Delta Iota Chapter.</p>

Thomas Tyree, LSC-Tomball officer, would have never heard the faint cries for help if he had been doing his usual car patrol of the LSC-Tomball campus.

<p>The Lone Star College Alternative Teacher Certification Program prepares individuals with a bachelor’s degree to become certified educators in Texas. Joshua Perez is an ATCP student and first-year science teacher at Westlake Middle School in Humble ISD. &nbsp;</p>

<p>As winners in the Lone Star College Foundation’s 30th Annual Chancellor’s Student Essay Contest, Liam Blakeway and Casey Sorkness, a future radiographer and sonographer share how choosing to enroll at LSC-CyFair impacted their lives in ways never imagined.</p>

Lone Star College recognized students who earned a $1,000 scholarship for their winning entries in the Chancellor’s Essay Contest, "How My LSC Experience Has Influenced My Life," at the LSC Chancellor Donor Appreciation Lunch.

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a board retreat Friday, Feb. 24 at 9 a.m.</p>

<p>Lone Star College was the only institution in the Associate/Baccalaureate category to receive two Fulbright Scholar Program grants.</p>

Lone Star College offers Dual Credit programs at 11 school districts in Harris and Montgomery counties.

<p>Be an inspired participant in a vibrant celebration of life this spring at Laura Sprague's “Walking Out of Darkness” art exhibition March 2-April 13.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair's History Department welcomes award-winning professor and author Dr. Kathleen DuVal for a unique presentation March 2 on the American Revolution.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) Fine Arts Division continues to bring captivating performances to the local community.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College and Upstaging partnership assists graduates with employment opportunities in the touring and production entertainment industry.</p>

<p>Come learn about the tradition of communicating through movement and see a dance demonstration in Feb. 27 L.I.F.E. program.</p>

Lone Star College will host a Financial Aid and Lemonade Event Feb. 18 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to help students learn how they can pay for their college education.

<p>Joi the LSC-CyFair Government Department for two engaging conversations on current political hot topics including constitutionality March 2 and crypto currency April 13.</p>

<p>Students in the Honors College at Lone Star College participated in the Take Flight STEM Pathways program at Rice University.</p>

<p>Lone Star College and National Oilwell Vargo partnered to train the next generation of machinists.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Law Enforcement Academy graduated 10 cadets in December. The new police officers are working for various law enforcement agencies in the LSC community.</p>

<p>Keith Barber, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital CEO, took summer economics courses at Lone Star College-North Harris while also attending Southwestern University in Georgetown.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Lone Star College Foundation appointed four new board members to serve three-year terms. LSC Foundation develops programs to help students achieve their academic goals.</p>

<p>Audiences may never look at pre-school or pesto the same after attending the hilariously dark comedy adaptation of the play “Bright Ideas"&nbsp;loosely based on “Macbeth” that asks, how far would you go for your child?</p>

<p>The Texas Workforce Commission presented Lone Star College and Lone Star Corporate College with the Texas Talent Connection Fund at a check signing event Jan. 25 at LSC-University Park.</p>

Lone Star College experienced a 3% increase in spring enrollment from a year ago, going against a nationwide trend.

<p>LSC-CyFair recognizes four deserving winners of the Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award including Cynthia Gernhart, LiAundra Grace, Linda Gross and Irene Ko.</p>

<p>Five dedicated LSC-CyFair employees recently honored with the college’s Staff Excellence Award are Sarah Ceballos, Lyndell Masterson, Valerie Pinto, Sierra Rena and Catherine Ussery.</p>

<p>Jessica Mays, LSC-CyFair political science student, was among the LSC Honors College students earning first place at the recent IREX Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair honors three deserving instructors with this year's Faculty Excellence Award including Matthew Backer, Dr. Ghazal Bayanpour-Tehrani and Jon Sorensen.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Honors College students earned first place at the IREX Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-Kingwood Music Department will perform its “Stellar Evening in Music” concert Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the college’s Music Recital Hall.</p>

<p>Registration begins Feb. 3 for tweens or teens to participate in “A Day of STEM” (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) at LSC-CyFair set Feb. 17.</p>

<p>The Bosque Gallery’s spring schedule featuring the unique and inspired works of Lone Star College-CyFair and visiting artists also includes the addition of Library Art Talks.</p>

<p>Join three speakers from the Holocaust Remembrance Association&nbsp;for a virtual&nbsp;11:30 a.m. Jan. 25 panel discussion in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which is Jan. 27.</p>

<p>Lone Star College offers Next Start classes for Spring 2023 semester.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-Kingwood Art Gallery will feature Venezuelan artists at its "Pasajes/Passages" art exhibit Jan. 17-Feb. 22.</p>

<p>Join the Jan. 23 L.I.F.E.&nbsp;program of Holocaust poetry and remembrance,&nbsp;one of several events LSC-CyFair is hosting&nbsp;to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which is Jan. 27.</p>

<p>Lone Star College held a Bachelor's Degree Retention event to encourage students to finish their degrees.</p>

<p>Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC Chancellor, will retire Aug. 1.</p>

<p>Lone Star College ALL Program will host Open House events throughout January 2023.</p>

<p>Lone Star College will host its Super Saturdays Registration Rally Jan. 7 and Jan. 14 at all eight locations.</p>

<p>For those who like a little fiction with their history, travel back in time and around the world starting Jan. 5 with this spring's Historical Fiction Book Club, where learning about History is never boring.</p>

<p>Lone Star College recognized as a top degree producer for minority students, ranking fourth in the nation offering associate degrees to minorities.</p>

<p>Bring the family to LSC-CyFair’s&nbsp;Spring Gala Jan. 12&nbsp;for an evening of songs and instrumental works featuring the college’s award-winning, nationally acclaimed faculty artists and a silent auction benefitting the&nbsp;Society for the Arts.</p>

<p>Lone Star College offers various continuing education programs, such as AutoCAD, phlebotomy, truck driving and welding, to help students stay current in their jobs, enter the workforce quickly or jumpstart new careers.</p>

<p>Learn what fun will adults 50 and better have this spring in LSC-CyFair’s Academy for Lifelong Learning program&nbsp;at the ALL Open House set Jan. 12</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park celebrated its 10th anniversary&nbsp;at the “Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation” event on Dec. 6.</p>

<p>Michael Stoma was selected by the Lone Star College System Board of Trustees to serve as Chair of the Board during its Workshop and Regular meeting held Dec. 13.</p>

<p>Sam Harless, Texas State Representative District 126, started his college career at Lone Star College in 1981.</p>

At the Lone Star College-Tomball (LSC-Tomball) Health Science Building, colleges and a university from the greater Houston area gathered over 100 students, who are soon to graduate as Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) or Occupational Therapists (OTs), for a collaborative problem-solving workshop focused on patient clinical issues.

<p>LSC-CyFair offers multiple flexible format options to successfully achieve your goals taking spring courses that fit your lifestyle, such as traditional 16-week or 8-week courses options and more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Police Department offers safety tips to keep the public safe during the holiday season.</p>

<p>Lone Star College System Trustee Rebecca Broussard was sworn into office Dec. 8 during a special ceremony held in Texas State Sen. Brandon Creighton’s office.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX&nbsp; 77381 and conducted via Zoom.</p>

<p>Lone Star College offers affordable educational opportunities to help students achieve their educational goals without incurring heavy debt.</p>

Always striving to stay ahead of the higher education curve, this fall Lone Star College-Tomball is celebrating the opening of the Research and Innovation Center (R&amp;I Center), an on-campus hub for students, faculty, and staff to explore, create, and implement new inventive ideas.

<p>Lone Star College Foundation will fund scholarships, educational programs and endowments from money raised at its 29th annual&nbsp;Drive for Scholarships Golf Tournament.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees Audit and Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m. has been rescheduled.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold an Audit and Finance Committee meeting Thursday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m.</p>

<p>Santa Claus is coming to meet all the good girls and boys at LSC-Creekside Center on Wednesday, December 7, from 6-8 pm. At the event, children can have their picture taken with Old Saint Nick, give him their present wish list, and enjoy holiday activities and sweets.</p>

<p>LSC-University Park and Luby’s team up for the community.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park students, faculty, staff and their families joined community partners at the college for the 2022 American Heart Association Northwest Harris County Heart Walk.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair's Dec. 2 Holiday Charity Concert features the&nbsp;Concert Choir and Chamber Singers performing classical Christmas carols while an art student creates a painting live on stage.</p>

<p>Why join LSC-CyFair library's volunteer team? There are many rewarding&nbsp;reasons as&nbsp;Lisa Gear-Smith, Lori Vaske and Steve Visconti can attest.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) receives a $35,000 donation to support innovative programming and technology education.</p>

<p>Lone Star College prepares for spring 2023.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.</p>

Santa Claus is coming to meet all the good girls and boys at LSC-Creekside Center on Wednesday, December 7 from 6-8 pm. At the event, children can have their picture taken with Old Saint Nick, give him their present wish list and enjoy holiday activities and sweets.

<p>LSC-Kingwood's graphic design students competed and won top honors at annual competition.</p>

<p>LSC alumna earns the 2022 excellence nursing award.</p>

<p>Tweens can explore renewable and sustainable energy sources when STEMtastic Power Hour returns Dec.10&nbsp;at&nbsp;LSC-CyFair, as well as participate in other&nbsp;monthly STEM events.</p>

<p>Lone Star College recognizes U.S. Military Veterans for their service.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will have one new member following last night’s election</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-North Harris HVAC and Electrical Technology Program received a boost thanks to Johnson Controls&nbsp; awarding a second $100,000 grant to LSC Foundation.</p>

<p>It’s time to see what LSC-CyFair’s student artists have learned this fall as their projects are displayed Nov. 17 – Dec. 8 for viewers to enjoy and even purchase award-winning and one-of-a-kind pieces.</p>

<p>Logistics Professor Jon Sorensen has been put forward as LSC-CyFair’s recommendation for this year’s Texas Piper Professor nominee.</p>

<p>LSC-University&nbsp;Park&nbsp;invites the public to attend its 2022&nbsp;Fit4Life&nbsp;Wellness&nbsp;Fair&nbsp;on&nbsp;Nov.&nbsp;11&nbsp;at the college’s Center of Science &amp; Innovation.</p>

<p>Three Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) students are participating in the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) Conference this week, Nov. 2-4, in New Orleans, Louisiana.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College offers many face-to-face, online and hybrid courses that can assist anyone in starting or completing their educational goals.</p>

<p>Lone Star College recently signed an articulation agreement with Arizona State University to assist students with a smooth transfer to the four-year university via the MyPath2ASU.</p>

<p>In celebration of International Education Week Nov. 14 - Nov. 18, LSC-CyFair will host a variety of cultural presentations as well as a book and film guides library display.</p>

<p>The winter break is on the way, but registration is open today at LSC-CyFair with multiple flexible format options for successfully achieving your goals, such as mini-mester, Evening and Weekend College and "8 is Great".</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>Don’t miss LSC-CyFair’s student actress Trinity Dunn starring as Hamlet in William Shakespeare’s most iconic tragedy coming Nov. 10-19 to the college’s Main Stage Theatre.</p>

<p>Lone Star College is celebrating 50 years of providing quality, affordable and competitive educational opportunities to families in the greater north Houston area.</p>

<p>November brings two educational and engaging opportunities at LSC-CyFair to learn about current challenges and issues Native Americans and Muslim women face.</p>

<p>Hispanic Outlook on Education ranked Lone Star College as the fourth largest four-year higher education institution in the nation for the number of Hispanic students enrolled in the 2020-21 academic year.</p>

<p>Lone Star College offers a variety of programs and courses tailored to fit students’ needs.</p>

The Lone Star College-Tomball community celebrated the soft opening of the Experience Lab on October 4, 2022. The new on campus lab, initiated and managed by the LSC-Tomball Multimedia team, features virtual reality (VR) technology that creates computer-generated real-world simulations, and allows users the ability to interact within those computer-generated environments.

<p>Lone Star College Honors College and International Education will host an International Education Biennial Conference entitled “Around the World in Seven Days: Breaking Barriers and Building Connections.”</p>

The Lone Star College-Tomball Pharmacy Technology Program continues to evolve to meet the needs of their students by providing opportunities for increased financial aid eligibility and by decreasing the certificate program’s pre-admission requirements.

<p>Skater excels in the rink and the classroom.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing and Special Board Meeting on Tax Rate Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>Raising funds and raising heartbeats.&nbsp;Physical and emotional health have never been more important than they are now!&nbsp;LSC-University Park is teaming up again with the AHA for the 2022 NWHC Heart Walk on Nov. 19 to help make a difference in the community.</p>

<p>Participate in LSC-CyFair's Oct. 27 discussion in this year’s Gulf Coast Reads common book selection of “Lone Stars”, the first novel of Justin Deabler who grew up in Houston.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Policy Review Committee meeting Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at noon.</p>

<p>LSC-Atascocita Center will expand ALL course offerings starting in February 2023.</p>

<p>Get ready for the holiday season with a little gaming fun, tasty Thanksgiving table treats and gift wrapping techniques at LSC-CyFair’s upcoming L.I.F.E.&nbsp;programs.</p>

<p>Lone Star College is celebrating National Transfer Week by hosting a series of events to help students continue their education.</p>

<p>Lone Star College is paving the way for students to achieve their academic goals by offering educational opportunities such as associate degrees, workforce programs, transfer credits, continuing education courses and four baccalaureate programs.</p>

<p>LSC-Kingwood Concert Choir will present its first fall concert on Oct. 25.</p>

<p>The League for Innovation in the Community College recently accepted Dalia Sherif, Ph.D., LSC-University Center at The Woodlands Executive Dean of Baccalaureate Programs and Partnerships, into the Executive Leadership Institute.</p>

<p>LSC-Kingwood receives a federal grant to fund the Mi Familia, Mi Futuro Program.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood will unveil its second art exhibit, "The Ground On Which I Stand," Oct. 27-Dec. 7 in its Fine Arts Gallery.</p>

<p>The LSC-CyFair Government Department hosts another opportunity to engage in a political hot topic conversation at the Oct. 26 event titled The Village Square: "Semi-Fascist: What Does That Even Mean?"</p>

<p>Lone Star College received permission to expand its academic offerings to International students by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Student and Exchange Visitor Program.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s choral program inspires hope with an evening of mixed music aimed at evoking a sense of belonging in the Oct. 28 “Music Mosaic, iBelong!” concert.</p>

<p>On Oct. 7, 1972, voters overwhelmingly approved the creation of North Harris County College which went on to become Lone Star College. LSC is now celebrating its 50th year of serving students and community providing high quality, affordable education close to home.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Foundation will hold its 29th annual golf tournament Monday, Nov. 14, at The Woodlands Country Club.</p>

<p>Why wait? Get in the Game. Spring registration at LSC-University Park begins Monday, Oct. 10.&nbsp; Students should enroll early to get the best class schedule.</p>

<p>Lone Star College is hosting an Adjunct Faculty Career Fair on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. in the Lone Star Community Building</p>

<p>Tanya H. Shelby, LPCA, received the 2022 All in for Students Presidential Award of Excellence for aiding families in Uvalde following the shooting which took the lives of 19 students and two adults.</p>

<p>Dr. Yolanda Lopez, manager of Campus Diversity at Lone Star College – Montgomery, was notified that the college was awarded the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities Speaker Stipend Grant.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Oct.6, 2022, at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>Ready to discover a new career in cybersecurity, programming, 3D animation or graphic design?&nbsp; Explore the opportunities at the Tech Force: Spotlighting Specialties in Workforce Technology event Oct. 13.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s Learning, Inspiration, Friendship and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) October programs provide behind-the-scenes insight in Harris County voting and fortune-telling.</p>

<p>Did you know? “All the world’s a stage…” and audiences will hear this iconic speech from Shakespeare’s plays on the stage at LSC-CyFair OCt. 13-Oct. 22.</p>

<p>LSC-Atascocita Center will host an Open House and Fall Festival on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be fun activities, raffle, giveaways and refreshments.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Capt. John Blum, Associate Professor and Program Director for the Professional Pilot program at Lone Star College-Montgomery, has been elected to serve on the University Aviation Association Board of Trustees.</p>

<p>LSC-Kingwood Music Program performed back up for international star Michael Bublé Houston tour.</p>

<p>Now that school is back in session, be sure to check out LSC-CyFair’s visual and performing arts season to add a little cultural fun to the semester.</p>

<p>The LSC-CyFair Bosque Gallery welcomes Gulf Coast native and mixed media artist Roslyn M. Dupré to showcase her “Savage Bayou” exhibition Oct. 6 through Nov. 10.</p>

<p>Join an informative conversation with mental health professionals Oct. 5 to kick off the fall LSC-CyFair&nbsp;Education Speaker Series.</p>

<p>LSC-Kingwood awill host Community Food Fairs and Food Distribution events on the college campus this fall.</p>

<p>Dr. Brian Shmaefsky, a Biology and Environmental Science Professor at LSC-Kingwood, has worked tirelessly for 40 years in the science and education fields.</p>

<p>Lone Star College is celebrating 50 years of providing quality, affordable, and competitive educational opportunities to families in the greater north Houston area.</p>

<p>LSC-Kingwood invites the community to attend upcoming visual and performing arts events.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood will hold a Transfer Fair for anyone interested in earning their bachelor's or graduate degrees. Representatives from various four-year insitutions&nbsp;will be on-site to provide information on transfer admissions, student services, financial aid and more.</p>

<p>Mark the calendar Oct. 22 to attend this free family-friendly community celebration for all ages featuring a pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, book mobile, bounce houses and food trucks, just to name a few highlights.</p>

<p>Vicky Suarez, representing Lone Star College-CyFair, is one of six artists chosen for the inaugural Collegiate Art Collective at the 50th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Oct. 8 and Oct. 9.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has been named a 2022 Great Colleges to Work For®&nbsp;institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.</p>

<p>The registration period for winter mini-term 2022 and spring 2023 will start Monday, Oct. 10.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>On August 22, 2022, Building E on the Lone Star College–Montgomery campus saw an influx of familiar faces as the Founders’ Wall was unveiled to the public.</p>

<p>Join three opportunities to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in September featuring journalist Russell Contreras and LSC-CyFair Professor Stephanie Krueger followed in October with LSC-CyFair Professor John Telles.</p>

<p>Hear Houston Poet Laureate Emanuelee Outspoken Bean at a Sept. 20 live spoken word poetry “Banned Passages” performance created in honor of Banned Books Week.</p>

<p>Build a Fall 2022 class schedule that fits around your life!</p>

<p>Lone Star College Leadership High School (LHS) is currently accepting applications for the 2022-23 year.</p>

<p>Bronze medalist skater earns academic scholarship at Lone Star College-University Park.</p>

<p>Bring the family to participate in the Democracy Rocks Treasure Hunt set Sept. 17 at LSC-CyFair.</p>

<p>Creations on a shoe-string budget are the topics for LSC-CyFair’s L.I.F.E. September programs.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>Join Dr. Ned Strauss for the “Talk Saves Lives” presentation Sept. 7 in which he will share warning signs, prevention through starting a conversation, and advocacy for suicide prevention.</p>

<p>Take the opportunity to practice self-care with the Breathe and Read Book Club, a combination yoga, no matter thee expereicne level, and book discussion this fall.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood offers academic programs and enrichment opportunities to produce well-rounded students who will transfer to a four-year university or enter the workforce. The college's TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) transported 16 students to the Houston Symphony, which included a performance from Grammy-winning artist "Common." This opportunity bolstered students' passion for music, whether they are heavily involved in the music program at LSC-Kingwood or simply enjoy it.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-Kingwood Respiratory Care program recently attended the Texas Society for Respiratory Care (TSRC) State Convention over the summer. The Lone Star Loogies 1 &amp; 2 teams entered the Sputum Bowl, a trivia competition based on respiratory care topics. Each crew of five competed in a bracket-style contest against 12 groups across the state.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees voted to adopt the 2022-23 General and Auxiliary budget during its August meeting.</p>

<p>Community members are encouraged to help create “The Forest” – an evolving art installation on display in September at the LSC-CyFair Bosque Gallery.</p>

<p>The faculty and staff at Lone Star College-Montgomery cannot wait to welcome students back to campus!</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s “Special Series on Political Hot Topics” wraps up Sept. 1 with a forum titled “Freedom of Press and the Banning of Books Nationwide.”</p>

<p>Are you a fan of the performing arts and interested in supporting future actors, musicians and vocalists? Join LSC-CyFair’s season opening celebration Aug. 25 for a free preview of this year’s upcoming musical and theatrical productions.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood is calling performers to audition for its fall production of “The Addams Family Musical.” The drama department is seeking talented actors/vocalists to cast for this family-fun musical about fitting in and getting along. The various roles include 10 featured soloists and the “ancestors” chorus (10 or more actors). The auditions will take place on Sept. 6 and 8 from 6-9 p.m. on the college’s Main Stage in the Administration and Performing Arts (APA) Center.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Policy Review Committee meeting Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at noon.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair Honors graduate&nbsp;Ivey Knebel presented her research project during a recent a capstone research poster symposium held at Rice University.</p>

<p>Legendary rock band Metallica selected Lone Star College from a competitive field of community colleges across the country to receive funding through their All Within My Hands (AWMH) Foundation.</p>

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWFC) has awarded more than $55,000 to Lone Star College Tomball (LSC-Tomball).

<p>Lone Star College students recently participated in the Research Experiences for Undergrads program at Rice University.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair staff helps new students, before the semester, get to know the campus and Student Life with an opportunity to meet new people and enjoy food and fun on Sneak Peek days set Aug. 25 and Aug. 27.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has awarded Lone Star College a Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grant.</p>

<p>Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey’s Office will hold a safety training event at the Lone Star College-Atascocita Center. Chief Kevin Hubbard, Harris County Constable Pct. 5, will present “Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) on Monday, Aug. 22, from 6-8 p.m.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-Kingwood art faculty will exhibit their work in the 2022 Fall Faculty Show. The faculty’s artwork will be on display from Aug. 15-Sept. 28 in the Administration and Performing Arts Center (APA) Fine Arts Gallery. The opening reception is on Sept. 7 at noon and on Sept. 8 at 1:45 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and the exhibition is free and open to the public.</p>

<p>Lone Star College believes that learning is a lifelong endeavor and encourages adults aged 50+ to keep active by becoming a member of the Academy for Lifelong Learning&nbsp;at an upcoming open house event.</p>

<p>Lone Star College spoke to students who are graduating from the Houston Methodist Hospital Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Rising Stars Summer Enrichment program.</p>

<p>Ivy Adara Knebel shares her experience about attending the Lone Star College Honors College and how it led to her academic success.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>Get personalized assistance with enrollment, learn about campus life and resources, meet with advising and financial aid, and more at the Aug. 20 and Aug. 27 Super Saturdays.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair has cut the traditional semesters in half and doubled the benefits with an “8 is Great” 8-week course format for students with demanding lifestyles.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has been selected to receive funding support from the U.S. Department of State’s Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program.</p>

<p>Wrap up summer fun with LSC-CyFair’s L.I.F.E. August programs on thrifting and board gaming fun.</p>

<p>Attend the ALL Open House Aug. 18 to see what enjoyable opportunities for fall fellowship and lifelong learning classes designed just for active adults age 50 and better are available at LSC-CyFair.</p>

<p>Students looking for engaging and challenging programs inside and outside the classroom find the Honors College at LSC to be a perfect fit. Vincenzo De Vita Sifontes, LSC-CyFair Honors College graduate, shares his experience.</p>

<p>The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) at the University of Texas at Austin has awarded 25 Lone Star College faculty and staff members with the NISOD Excellence Award during its recent conference.</p>

<p>Choosing the right school to attend can be a tough decision.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a board retreat Friday, July 29, 2022, at 9 a.m. in the Austin Room at The Woodlands Resort &amp; Conference Center and Conducted via Zoom.</p>

<p>Invest time in one semester of workforce courses at LSC-CyFair in the CE fast-track certificate programs and you’ll be ready to gain employment by January, prepared with skills to use in a rewarding career for a lifetime.</p>

<p>In the play, Gruesome Playground Injuries, Doug and Kayleen meet at the nurse’s office in their elementary school; Kayleen has a stomachache, and Doug is all banged up from a running dive off the roof of the school.</p>

Thomas Gaye wasn’t sure what he wanted his career to be, but he did know a few things. He loved working with his hands and wanted to have time with his family during the week.

<p>Taking advantage of LSC-CyFair’s library resources for their research papers earned Dash Ahlstrom, Mykhailo Mazalevskyi and Michael Veiga this year’s Student Research Award and a cash prize.</p>

<p>Leah Sullivan’s higher education journey began early in life.</p>

The Lone Star College Tomball (LSC- Tomball) enrollment doors will be flung wide open at three upcoming Super Saturday registration events scheduled for July 16, August 20, and August 27. On any of the event dates, prospective students can finish the necessary steps to become an LSC-Tomball student.

<p>Lone Star College was awarded a $324,792 grant by the Texas Workforce Investment Council in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s inaugural NASA lunabotics team returned from the Kennedy Space Center with life lessons learned, a standing ovation and a special recognition after their excavation rover prototype arrived at the Florida competition broken and with missing pieces.</p>

The Law Enforcement Academy is currently enrolling for this fall's program to train the next group of cadets for careers as Texas peace officers.

<p>Lone Star College&nbsp;and Southern Illinois University Carbondale&nbsp;have agreed to form an articulation partnership to make it easier for LSC students to transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s “Summer Heat: Special Series on Political Hot Topics” continues with the “Abortion Rights and U.S. Supreme Court Rulings” forum July 21.</p>

Attending the highly competitive and prestigious Broadway Artist Alliance (BAA) Summer Intensive in New York City is a golden opportunity for three LSC-Tomball students. The audition-only, weeklong, professional-level intensive training program takes place at Ripley Grier Studios in the heart of midtown Manhattan and accepts only performers with strong technical skills.

<p>Lone Star College students Karla Deleon and Luciana Zuniga have been chosen to participate in the Dell Global Marketing Summer Internship Program.</p>

<p>Keep cool inside with LSC-CyFair’s variety of lively summer book discussions with clubs for those interested in beach reads, comics, crime thrillers, mysteries, classics and more.</p>

It is one thing to be a safe LSC-North Harris faculty administrator; it is another to nurture a preoccupation with the concept of workplace and campus safety and avow to make the ideal as commonplace at LSC-North Harris as CAT-5. This past spring semester, that passion for safety advocacy started at home for Director and faculty Osvaldo Caballero in the LSC-North Harris Career and Applied Technology division.

<p>Attend L.I.F.E.'s beginner class on insurance benefits and a life journey from oceans to freshwater this July.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Special Redistricting meeting Wednesday, June 29, at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s three-part “Summer Heat: Special Series on Political Hot Topics” kicks off June 30 to bring awareness to important social issues currently dividing Americans.</p>

<p>Lone Star College and Mabalacat City College&nbsp;are collaborating to develop learning opportunities for faculty to share best practices and enhance teaching techniques for various academic programs including English to Speakers of Other Languages students.</p>

<p>Enjoy a family-friendly introduction to Shakespeare with a summer play “A Ruff Guide to Shakespeare” in the Main Stage Theatre June 27-30.</p>

<p>Lone Star College offers a variety of programs and courses tailored to fit students’ needs. Instead of taking a traditional 16-week class this fall, students can register for an eight-week, 12-week, or 14-week class and still learn the complete material covered in a standard 16-week course. Other flexible options include Friday evening and weekend courses. The shorter programs allow students, with limited time, a chance to earn a college education.</p>

Students at Lone Star College-North Harris have a new program available to them this fall with the addition of the Emergency Management Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program.

<p>Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work<span lang="EN">®</span>&nbsp;has recognized Lone Star College as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Texas<span lang="EN">™</span>.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Budget Workshop meeting Thursday, June 16, at 3:30 p.m. and a Workshop and Regular meeting Thursday, June 16, at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>The medical industry is more than just doctors and nurses. Various positions serve as conduits on patients’ health care journey. Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMA) are critical players in helping patients feel comfortable during doctor appointments. They are the bridge between every patient and their health care professional.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-Kingwood Creative Services Department adds another trophy to its burgeoning shelf. Jose Vela Jr., video production specialist, recently earned a Silver Telly Award for his documentary, “The Show Goes on: Theatre in the Age of COVID-19.” Vela’s work depicts how the drama department devised forward-thinking solutions such as sound booths and radio plays to ensure their actors’ safety while delivering quality entertainment to their audiences.</p>

<p>Art lovers can cool off at LSC-CyFair’s Bosque Gallery featuring “Assembly” - a summer exhibition with art faculty and staff creations on display June 9 through July 7.</p>

<p>Toe-tapping performances and quality entertainment will draw a big crowd to Lone Star College-Kingwood’s summer production on June 10-11. Designed as a scholarship fundraiser for the Theatre Department, the “Kingwood Kabaret” is an intimate evening of entertainment that will feature many Jazz standards, Broadway tunes, and songs from the Great American Songbook presented in a cabaret setting.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has partnered with Amaanah Refugee Services and the Phillips 76®&nbsp;brand to award scholarships to four members of the Amaanah Lions soccer club to help further their education.</p>

<p>Join LSC-CyFair’s librarians to celebrate National Adopt-A-Cat Month with a variety of programs, presentations, book clubs, contests, a cat adoption day and more.</p>

After a winding path of uncertainty, Lone Star College-North Harris Class of 2021 graduate Jesse Alvarez will be attending Columbia University in the fall.

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing, Special Redistricting meeting Wednesday, June 8, at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has signed new articulation partnerships with eight additional universities to build greater access for students interested in advancing their education.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-Process Technology Center will host five events in the next few months for anyone interested in learning more about its workforce programs. At its information session on June 14 at 6 p.m., attendees will get to speak with the program director, professors, and representatives about student services, financial aid, and counseling. Additionally, potential and current students will have an opportunity to meet with industry partners (employers).</p>

<p>Lone Star College wants to help people interested in education get back on track after the pandemic.</p>

<p>Michael Burns, Ph.D., has been named the Vice President of Instruction at Lone Star College-North Harris after filling the position as interim in October 2021.</p>

<p>Get a glimpse of different cultures and areas of the world as participants in this summer’s Books Without Borders Book Club crime dramas.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a redistricting committee meeting Thursday, June 2, at 9 a.m.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood understands that student success starts with support and preparation during the K-12 years. To this end, the college applied for and received the Upward Bound Grant from the Department of Education. The grant amount will be $1,420,813 over the next five years. The college will use the funds starting in fall 2023 to serve Splendora High School students classified as either first-generation college students or are from low-income families.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood is a fixture in the Lake Houston and East Montgomery County communities through its service projects, educational opportunities, partnerships, and more. The Texas Familias Council recently honored the college with one of five Izcalia Awards for Reviving Community for its support in the Harris and Montgomery counties.</p>

<p>Death and dying, subjects no one likes to talk about, but eventually, parts of life we’ll all have to deal with, were the topics of Lone Star College Tomball’s first health occupations programs interprofessional event. This interdisciplinary session is an example of the thoughtfully tailored, holistic LSC-Tomball education that is preparing the whole student for careers in the healthcare industry.</p>

<p>Gennifer Kelly,&nbsp;MBA&nbsp;has been named Lone Star College Foundation (LSCF) Board of Directors Chair</p>

<p>Lone Star College-North Harris Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) instructor Randy Williams sat in front of his computer monitor one day during the fall semester of 2020. He was almost distracted by his struggle to settle in and focus on the box-framed presenters. His labored breathing vied for the attention he wanted to pay to the presentation. Feeling lousier with every passing moment, Williams gripped his pen to take notes.</p>

<p>This success story is about a unique partnership between Houston’s progressive technology leaders and CIOs and LSC-University Park. The Houston Chapter of the Society of Information Management (SIM) held its 9th Annual CIO Charity Golf Tournament Monday, April 25, at the Golf Club of Houston. The event scored $25,000 for Lone Star College-University Park.&nbsp;However, there is much more to this philanthropic relationship.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Get ready for “Oceans of Possibilities” with cool prizes for participants in the 2022 Summer Reading Program at LSC-CyFair.</p>

<p>The relaunch of Learning, Inspiration, Friendship and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) begins with the “Tiny Art Show” program June 6 in person at LSC-CyFair.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood held its 48th Commencement ceremony on May 14 for 1,802 candidates. More than 500 graduates walked the aisles at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center as their family, friends, instructors, and college officials eagerly congratulated them on their academic achievements. The former students earned various awards, such as certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees.</p>

<p>The Houston Business Journal has named Lone Star College as an Outstanding Supplier Diversity organization</p>

<p>Lone Star College’s mission of student success is partially possible by its employees’ professional achievements. Jazmin Sanchez, a TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) advisor at LSC-Kingwood, is one of two leaders selected to serve on the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program in The Hague, Netherlands. She will co-lead a group of 15 students during the three-week global trip.</p>

<p>The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation&nbsp;awarded Lacy Butler, LSC-Kingwood; Angelica Bernal Penaloza, LSC-Kingwood; and Madison Terry, LSC-Tomball the prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.</p>

<p>Lone Star College awarded 9,476 degrees and certificates to students during its spring 2022 commencement celebrations, representing a 2% increase from 2021.</p>

<p>Last Friday, May 13th, was a triumphant morning for Lone Star College-University Park – when more than 2,000 attended the 2022 commencement ceremony at Berry Center in Cypress. Large gatherings were back for the first time since 2019, and LSC-University Park celebrated its first in-person graduation since the pandemic. The Lone Star College system awarded nearly 9,500 students a degree or certificate, including a record-breaking 1,010 from LSC-University Park. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Find out what accommodations are available for students with disabilities transitioning from high school to LSC-CyFair at one of the summer Disability Services Information Sessions.</p>

<p>Lone Star College strives to increase the number of male minority students. To accomplish that goal and prepare more young men at an earlier age for success after high school, LSC-Kingwood will host the sixth African American and Hispanic Institute for Males on June 14-17 from 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. The conference is open to area males aged 14-18 years old. The deadline to apply is&nbsp;Friday, May 27.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-Kingwood Summer Bridge program will prepare graduating seniors for college-level work. The workshop will take place on July 14-Aug. 21 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Students will participate in college prep math and English workshops, take leadership development sessions, and earn their first three college credits. Additionally, they will receive lunch, textbooks, and the opportunity to participate in fun activities.</p>

<p>Traditionally, high school graduates are the primary demographics entering higher education. However, many colleges and universities offer a variety of programming for high school students interested in jump-starting their college careers. The Lone Star College-Kingwood Dual Credit program allows ninth-12th grade students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-Atascocita Center eagerly invites the community to its Open House event on Thursday, May 19, from 5-7 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about credit offerings, core classes, pre-health occupation courses, general electives, and continuing education (CE) programs. Representatives will be on hand to discuss essential resources such as advising, financial aid, veterans’ resources, career services, library services, Communities in School (counseling), and TRIO.</p>

<p>Dr. Claire Phillips, Lone Star College-CyFair Dean of Instruction, Science and Engineering, was granted an International Education Administrators (IEA) award to study global education in France through the Fulbright Scholar Program.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair Dean of Instruction, Science and Engineering Dr. Claire Phillips was granted an International Education Administrators award to study global education in France through the Fulbright Scholar Program.</p>

<p>Tomball Regional Health Foundation awarded more than $385,000 to Lone Star College Foundation&nbsp;in support of LSC-Tomball students.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair's 850 graduates walking at the May 14 commencement are part of the largest graduating class in the college’s history with 2,938 students, of which 204 are Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Dual Credit students graduating with an associate degree.</p>

<p>Lone Star College students, family members and friends will gather in person to celebrate at the LSC Commencement Ceremonies.</p>

<p>Following a nationwide search, Lone Star College announced Valerie Jones, Ed.D. has been selected as the new president of LSC-CyFair effective June 1.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-Kingwood English Department had piles of books with no permanent homes. This inspired faculty to partner with the engineering department to create the Little Free Library. Located outside on the Science Instructional Building patio, the newest campus structure has a simple motto, “take a book, leave a book.”</p>

<p>Lone Star College announced Valerie Jones, Ed.D. has been selected as the new president of Lone Star College-CyFair.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold an Audit/Finance Committee meeting Tuesday, May 10 at 9 a.m.</p>

<p>Lone Star College and Johnson Controls have partnered to provide career pathways for the next generation of building technology innovators.</p>

<p>LSC-Tomball and Bayou Land Conservancy (BLC), owner of the Arrowood Preserve, have recently formed a partnership that will support land conservation, create unique learning opportunities for students, and benefit the community.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Tomball student Louella Kelly’s journey through higher education began about 60 years ago. Now, at 81 years old, it appears as though her dream of a college degree is about to come true.</p>

<p>Lone Star College is hosting a free legal conference that will address issues facing Texas community colleges and universities.</p>

<p>Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society advisor Reyna Tippetts was chosen as a Distinguished Advisor Award recipient as part of this year’s national PTK Catalyst event celebrating the accomplishments of students, chapters, and advisors.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair award-winning student artists have their work, such as the Best in Show "Sleepy Tired" ceramics piece and "Waves of Lives" memorial tribute sculpture, displayed in the Bosque Gallery and around campus, respectively.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>Students from The Honors College at Lone Star College received top honors during two separate National Model United Nations&nbsp;conferences held in New York</p>

<p>Lone Star College offers a variety of fun and educational camps for children during the summer. The LSC-Kingwood Career Exploration Camp, which morphed from Discovery College, will focus on various topics for area teenagers aged 13-15 years old. They will have a chance to learn about different career fields, hobbies, and academic enrichment opportunities.</p>

<p>Join the national Free Comic Book Day of fun for all ages from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at the LSC-CyFair Library.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-North Harris celebrated the academic success of more than 150 students at the Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 20.</p>

<p>Dr. John J. Theis, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Lone Star College-Kingwood Center for Civic Engagement, has been named a Fulbright scholar.</p>

<p>Don’t miss LSC-CyFair’s 3rd Annual Contemporary Music Festival May 5 featuring faculty and student composers, guest artists and a special tribute and collaboration piece with a nationally recognized pianist.</p>

<p>Qualified Lone Star College students may be eligible to get up to $1,000 to pay for summer classes thanks to a new financial program.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood hosts and participates in various activities supporting the military. The Kingwood Chorale and musical guests will honor veterans and the country by performing at the National Memorial Day Choral Festival in Washington, D.C., on May 28-29. Under the leadership of conductor Dr. Todd Miller, the group will sing at the Kennedy Center alongside the Air Force Orchestra and the WWII Memorial.</p>

<p>Hear about the Chamorro and Carolinian cultures as LSC-CyFair celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Cyndi Deleon Guerrero, a native Chamorro-Carolinian.</p>

<p>Make a note to bring the family for upcoming April and May musical evenings with the talented student vocalists and instrumentalists in the Main Stage Theater at LSC-CyFair.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Foundation raised nearly $440,000 during StarGala 2022, its annual signature event.</p>

<p>Families of high school students in 9 – 11th grade can begin preparing their kids for college at Lone Star College-North Harris’ first Family Day on Saturday, April 23, from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.</p>

<p>Lone Star College offers quality educational offerings at three locations in the Lake Houston community. Lone Star College-Kingwood, which opened in 1972, is the main campus. However, its two satellite facilities, LSC-Atascocita Center and LSC-Process Technology Center, offer general college courses and workforce programs.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has added LSC-Online as its eighth official college to help address the growing demand for virtual learning.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair Honors College students Marcelo Carrizales, Vincenzo De Vita Sifontes, Ivey Knebel and Fatima Shamim, were recently selected as semifinalists of the highly competitive Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special redistricting meeting Wednesday, April 13, at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>Learn about the women’s suffrage movement with a special traveling exhibition at the LSC-CyFair library and four supporting speaker and poetry programs April 12- May 10.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees agreed to revise the LSC Community Forums on Redistricting schedule during its April 7 meeting.</p>

<p>Youths 13 to 15 years of age are invited to attend the Lone Star College Career Exploration Camp taking place in June.</p>

<p>Lone Star College students Ivey Knebel and Andrew Bierbower were awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship which is awarded to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics or engineering.</p>

<p>With registration for the fall semester opening Friday, April 8, many future students will have questions about how they can take the first steps to begin their academic journey and enroll at Lone Star College-North Harris.</p>

<p>Where to go to continue your education can be a hard decision to make. There are lots of options and it can be overwhelming to find the right choice. That’s why Lone Star College is hosting an Open House to help answer your questions.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>Come to LSC-CyFair’s Open House April 12 to learn about all the academic, athletic and achievable choices available for making the grade, making history and making a global impact, all while pursuing your career dreams.</p>

<p>The Learning Commons at Lone Star College-Kingwood is looking at different avenues to foster partnerships with the campus and community members. On April 21, the Learning Commons will commemorate Earth Day by launching its Seed Library, stocked with vegetable seeds. Additionally, attendees will receive bookmarks with herb seeds (cilantro or basil) at the bottom.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood offers multiple educational opportunities, in and out of the classroom, to enrich lives. These offerings prepare students for the workforce and train them with valuable life skills. For instance, the college’s Alpha Lambda Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) provides opportunities to develop leadership and service. “We want students to participate in an intellectual climate to exchange ideas and ideals for lively fellowship for scholars and stimulate interest in...</p>

<p>That analysis extends to two Lone Star College-North Harris Career and Applied Technology faculty—Carmen Castro, construction supervision instructor, and Jessica Burns, HVAC instructor. Castro and Burns serve as lead faculty of their departments--construction supervision and HVAC, respectively. They are the only women full-time faculty teaching one or more of the trades in the LSC-North Harris workforce division.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-Kingwood Music Department has partnered with local performers to offer exciting entertainment for all to enjoy. Eclectic Voices of Kingwood (Evok), composed of students and community members with music degrees who want the challenge of performing a wide array of pieces, is celebrating 10 years with new work and choral favorites. The 2021-2022 ensemble will present a new 12-minute work, “Dark Night of the Soul,” by contemporary composer Ola Gjeilo on April 8 at 7:30 p.m...</p>

<p>Lone Star College received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood will host two public events to educate the community on available programs and services.</p> <p>The Saturday Showcase will take place on April 9, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and will include campus tours, food, and prizes. The annual Open House is on Tuesday, April 12, from 4-7 p.m. At both events, attendees will visit various workforce and academic booths. They will meet with representatives to discuss the programs, requirements, opportunities, etc.</p>

<p>Lone Star College and Texas A&amp;M University-Corpus Christi have teamed up to provide a seamless transfer experience for LSC students that will support them with resources required to navigate the transfer process.</p>

<p>The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo bull riders, vendors and musical performers have moved on to a new town, but the rodeo continues to make an impact on two LSC-Cypress Center future welders.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair Reader’s Theatre returns this April to make audiences laugh after a pandemic hiatus with two one-act comedies followed by a talkback.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood’s programs not only educate students but offers them extraordinary experiences. Recently, the LSC-Kingwood Music Department served as a backup choir (composed of students and faculty) for Sarah Brightman’s recent tour, “A Christmas Symphony,” at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugarland. The department previously sang for Brightman three years ago.</p>

<p>Lone Star College’s medical programs rival those offered at four-year institutions. At LSC-Kingwood, the dental hygiene, nursing, occupational therapy, and respiratory care programs rigorously train students on various facets of health care skills through class instruction, labs, and clinicals. The results lead to a continuous boast of high pass rates on state examinations.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate Cecilia Nowakowski was recently honored by HCA-Conroe as the 2021 Employee of the Year.</p>

<p>Hispanic Outlook on Education has recognized Lone Star College as a Top Community College for Hispanics.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special redistricting meeting Thursday, March 24, at 3 p.m.</p>

<p>In an effort to help students and community members understand the importance of what is occurring, LSC-CyFair's History and Government Departments will host an “Invasion of Ukraine” panel discussion March 28.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair Library’s new book club includes discounted theatre tickets available through the spring Harris County Public Library Pages &amp; Stages collaboration.</p>

<p>Lone Star College is looking for qualified adjunct faculty to join its team to help promote student success with excellence in teaching.</p>

<p>Join the&nbsp;Breathe and Read Book Club, a new yoga and book meditation opportunity at LSC-CyFair provides an hour to practice self-care and enjoy the library.</p>

<p>The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation&nbsp;announced 19 Lone Star College students were recognized as semifinalists for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.</p>

<p>Lone Star College’s medical programs rival those offered at four-year institutions. At LSC-Kingwood, the dental hygiene, nursing, occupational therapy, and respiratory care programs rigorously train students on various facets of health care skills through class instruction, labs, and clinicals. The results lead to a continuous boast of high pass rates on state examinations.</p>

<p>COVID-19 forced many events, including musical activities, to stop. However, the Lone Star College-Kingwood Music Department found creative ways to train students during the pandemic. The efforts paid off when 12 music majors made the two-year All-State Band and Choir. They also attended the annual Texas Music Educators (TEMA) Convention in San Antonio, which included seminars and a large exhibit hall with vendors from all aspects of the music industry.</p>

<p>Come see a unique examination of Christy Ortiz’s co-existing identities shared through her art exhibition “Within the In Between” on display through April 11 at LSC-CyFair’s Bosque Gallery.</p>

<p>With various medical challenges that many people face today, there is a growing need for trained, qualified, and compassionate health care workers. Lone Star College-Kingwood recently opened its Health Professions Center (HPC) on campus to answer this demand. The new facility houses all five health care programs: dental assisting, dental hygiene, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, and respiratory care.</p>

<p>The health care industry is constantly growing and changing, which opens the door for a wide range of job opportunities. Lone Star College-Kingwood has credit and continuing education health care programs that prepare future medical professionals. The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program, under continuing education, trains students to assist patients with their daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, and feeding.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>LSC-Kingwood invites the public to March 2022 events</p>

<p>Quality and affordable educational opportunities should be high on the list of summer plans. Lone Star College-Kingwood, LSC-Atascocita Center, and LSC-Process Technology Center offer a variety of workforce programs, credit, and continuing education (high-demand, fast track) classes. These pathways can lead to an associate degree, transfer hours to a four-year university, or a new career. Courses are available in various formats, face-to-face, online, and hybrid.</p>

<p>Students can learn how to apply for thousands of dollars in scholarships for the fall semester with workshops designed to walk them through the scholarship application process.</p>

<p>Read why two students chose LSC-CyFair’s Dual Credit program, beyond jump earning transferrable credits while in high school at a significant cost savings.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Foundation will hold its annual StarGala event Saturday, April 9, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel &amp; Convention Center.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair Diversity Committee hosts talks with an award-winning Native American Washington Post reporter (March 7) and a foremost transgender advocate with her signature “ask-me-anything” Q&amp;A sessions (March 9).</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a board budget retreat Thursday, March 3, at 5 p.m</p>

<p>The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is more than just cowboys, music and a fun-filled midway. Rodeo Houston also awards more than 800 scholarships to Texas students each year, including 18 Lone Star College students this year.</p>

<p>The importance of Black History Month lies in teaching about the past to remember and honor the figures who sacrificed to help build a brighter future for others. It is important to pass along the lessons passed down in books or through stories, but just as important that each generation has leaders prepared to leave behind a better community for the next generations.</p>

<p>As part of a grant-based project called “A Day in the Field: How to Mitigate Flooding and Maintain Healthy Streams,” students made one-on-one connections with members of LSC-University Park’s math, biology, chemistry, physics, and geology faculty and staff. They also collected data, learned about local streams from an interdisciplinary perspective, and provided solutions to drainage and flooding concerns in the area.</p>

<p>Ishu and Ashok Wadhwani have added an endowed scholarship to their two decades of support for LSC-CyFair's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College is partnering with&nbsp;New America&nbsp;to help address the serious shortage of skilled workers facing our country.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s Drama Department brings audiences five nights of laughter with Noel Coward’s “Private Lives” March 3-5 and March 11-12.</p>

<p>Lone Star College is offering students the opportunity to become Texas licensed police officers thanks to the LSC Law Enforcement Academy.</p>

<p>Two students explain how attending LSC-CyFair changed their trajectory of life toward success in the LSC Foundation’s 29th annual Student Essay Contest to win scholarships.</p>

<p>Students from across the Lone Star College system shared personal stories of achievement and commitment that helped them succeed in their education during the 29th annual Chancellor’s Donor Appreciation Lunch.</p>

<p>Lone Star College, a leader in training transportation professionals, has teamed up with Union Pacific Railroad and Texas Operation Lifesaver to help drivers understand the best way to approach and cross railroad tracks.</p>

<p>The celebrations during Black History Month often focus on the most popular figures, locations, or historical moments to tell the story of the civil rights movement. But there are people every day who are striving to make a difference in the lives of future generations.</p>

<p>Jamie Margolin, the Colombian-American organizer, activist and author, visited the Lone Star College-University Park campus on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Margolin's book Youth To Power is the 2021-2022 campus read at LSC-University Park and&nbsp;serves as a reminder of the shared passion amongst the&nbsp;faculty and staff, who understand that communal reading can be transformative when&nbsp;shared ideas take root and grow.</p>

<p>Hurricane Harvey left an indelible mark on the greater Houston area. In a four-day period, many parts of the city received more than 40 inches of rain causing catastrophic flooding which resulted in an estimated $125 billion worth of damage.</p>

<p>Alex Nuyda knew she wanted an education that would provide challenging coursework and lead to professional success. That opportunity came thanks to the Lone Star College Honors College.</p>

<p>Team C.R.A.T.E.R.’s award-winning dust tolerant pivoting mechanism made LSC-CyFair history when a United States patent for their space tool design was officially issued in January.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s Performance Troupe presents “The Vagina Monologues” Feb. 18 with 100% of proceeds going to her VOICE, a local women’s empowerment organization.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award winners offer a variety of support, no matter a student’s learning style, to help students be successful in class and in life.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair honors five of the college’s hard-working, dedicated and often behind-the-scenes employees with the Staff Excellence Award.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair Faculty Excellence Award winners have taught English and ESOL for more than 45 years among the four of them because they truly love what they do each day.</p>

<p>Hunger and food insecurity are growing problems across the country. In Texas, 4 million people (nearly 800,000 in Harris and Montgomery counties) struggle to eat regular meals to sustain a healthy life. “Several factors contribute to food insecurity, including low wages, unemployment, chronic illnesses, high medical costs, or lack of affordable housing,” said Dr. Sandra Zito, a history professor at Lone Star College-Kingwood and food fair co-organizer. To help address those needs, LSC, in col...</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood held a groundbreaking ceremony for its future Fire Training Facility on Feb. 11. The new building, scheduled to be completed in August 2022, will house all necessary equipment for students to undergo fire exercises and learn other essential skills needed to become certified firefighters in Texas. Pictured from left are David Teverbaugh, fire science program director at LSC-Kingwood; Eva Gomez, senior project manager at PBK Architects; David Baty, vice president of...</p>

<p>Five organizations, out of forty that applied, were selected to be a part of this inaugural program.</p>

<p>Tax season can increase stress and confusion for even the most conscientious taxpayers. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will offer anyone free tax assistance through a partnership with Lone Star College-Kingwood. However, their focus is on taxpayers aged 50 and older who have low to moderate incomes. AARP Tax-Aide has worked with the college since 2008 to provide free tax help. All volunteers are trained and IRS-certified each year, and they understand the latest changes and&nbsp;additions to&nbsp;tax code.</p>

<p>If you attend Lone Star College-North Harris, then chances are you’ve seen Evangelina Floyd walking to class or volunteering at numerous events on campus. If you aren’t sure, she’s the student whose personality is matched by her bright, colorful makeup and hair.</p>

<p>Join two informative and interactive conversations the Diversity Committee hosts this month - “The Origins and History of the Environmental Justice Movement” Feb. 16 and “Minorities in STEM and Education” Feb. 24.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s Education Speaker Series kicks off this spring with a virtual event on “Leadership in Education” Tuesday, Feb. 22.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special redistricting meeting Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees workshop and regular meeting has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather.</p>

<p>The month of February has been designated as Black History Month to honor and celebrate the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>Bosque Gallery’s spring schedule opens with Rashid Lane’s “Note to Self: I’m going to make you proud” portrait series exhibition on display through Feb. 25.</p>

<p>A calendar full of events is scheduled for February, highlighting Black History Month at Lone Star College-North Harris. The college is hosting in-person and virtual events to celebrate the history and achievements of Black history with the community, along with highlighting college staff through feature profiles.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>To gain a renewed perspective on different cultures and areas of the world, join the lively conversations LSC-CyFair’s spring Books Without Borders Book Club series.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-Kingwood Theatre returns this spring with an adaptation of a Shakespeare classic. A&nbsp;Brief&nbsp;Midsummer Night’s Dream” is the first show that the department will perform live on campus since the COVID-19 pandemic. It will run Feb. 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on the college’s Main Stage. “We are very excited to bring live audiences back to campus for this production! It has been two years since we have been able to offer a full theatrical experience...</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special Public Education Forum on Redistricting Monday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m.</p>

<p>The traditional 16-week spring semester at Lone Star College began on Jan. 18, but there is still time to enroll in a course or two at LSC-Kingwood or its satellite centers. Each semester, the college offers Next Start classes ranging from eight to 14 weeks; and are available online, in-person, or hybrid format. These courses fit a broad range of academic goals to help students earn associate degrees, program certificates, or transfer credits to a four-year university.</p>

<p>Find out what it takes to be a Texas certified teacher by attending LSC-CyFair’s Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) program virtual information sessions this February.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Houston North thrives to not only be a community college, but a college of the community.</p>

<p>Team Jordan Star, a binational team consisting of Lone Star College and Al-Balqa Applied University in Jordan students, took second place in the recent Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge.</p>

<p>LSC&nbsp;Honors College students joined community college and university students from the U.S. and technical college and university students from Iraq and Jordan to solve global challenges in their communities during the recent Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge.</p>

<p>Invest half an hour now in an introductory library tour to gain insight into essential resources for your projects and a chance to win prizes.</p>

<p>The Greater Texas Foundation awarded the four-year, $200,000 Dual Credit for All grant to Lone Star College-North Harris to reach local high school students.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special Board Meeting on Redistricting Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>Lone Star College is hosting a series of Academy of Lifelong Learning Open Houses for active adults 50+ who are looking to expand their horizons.</p>

<p>Lone Star College students have been chosen to participate in Excel with Dell, an early engagement mentorship program where Dell team members are able to instruct and guide students.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has not let the COVID-19 pandemic hamper its mission of providing comprehensive educational opportunities and programs to enrich lives. As such, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Atascocita Center, and LSC-Process Technology Center will offer more face-to-face classes, beginning Jan. 18, since the pandemic started. The college will further increase in-person selections for fall 2022. “In the last few semesters, we’ve received high demand for more on-campus courses at LSC-Kingwood,” said Dr...</p>

<p>Six Lone Star College-University Park band and choir students were chosen for All-State Band and All-State Choir in November, selected out of all community colleges across the state.</p>

<p>The East Montgomery County Improvement District (EMCID) Scholarship Foundation donated $10,000 to Mission Northeast on Dec. 20. The funds will allow the non-profit organization to provide opportunities for older adults interested in job training certification classes at Lone Star College-Kingwood. Mission Northeast has offered free education and career training through Lone Star College since 2008. Applicants interested in this scholarship can call Mission Northeast at 281-354-1200.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College TechConnect program offers digital resources such as HP laptops and Apple iPads for students enrolled in the spring semester.</p>

<p>Current and former Construction Trades students at Lone Star College are experiencing the new career benefits with the Path to Pro Network partnership between the college and The Home Depot.</p>

<p>Get ready for LSC-CyFair’s Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) Open Houses set Jan.20 and start browsing the spring schedule over the holiday break.</p>

<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has created a major shift in the U.S. labor market.&nbsp;To help address this critical issue, Lone Star College is teaming up with Lumina Foundation and other community colleges around the nation as part of the New Models for Career Preparation cohort.</p>

<p>The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recognized&nbsp;Lone Star College-North Harris as a recipient of the 2021 Star Award on Thursday, Dec. 2, at this year’s Leadership Conference.</p>

<p>Lone Star College cybersecurity students had the unique opportunity to attend the recent American Petroleum Institute Cybersecurity Conference Expo which focused on protecting the energy industry from cyberattacks.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s Dr. Sandra Harvey, history professor and two-time Faculty Excellence Award winner (in 2005 and again in 2020), has been chosen as a &nbsp;nominee for the prestigious Texas Piper Professor honor awarded for superior teaching.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Foundation and the Gene Haas Foundation have partnered to address the growing need for skilled manufacturing employees by providing scholarships to students enrolled in the LSC Machining Technology program.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair prepares students for rewarding careers in just one semester with a variety of workforce certificate programs offered through the Continuing Education (CE) Department.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold an Audit and Finance Committee meeting Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>The Bosque Gallery is hosting two shows featuring an in-person “Pandemic Journal” quilt and patchwork exhibition as well as an end-of-the-semester virtual Student Art Show.</p>

<p>Lone Star College was named among America’s Top Online Learning Colleges 2022 by Newsweek, a premier news magazine and website that has been bringing high-quality journalism to readers around the globe for more than 80 years.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has released its 2021 fall TV campaign to encourage spring registration.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Foundation board of directors elected new members to serve three-year terms to help support its mission to change lives through student scholarships and quality educational programs.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s December L.I.F.E. programs feature a paint project and hot chocolate recipes for attendees to enjoy or perhaps give as hand-crafted holiday gifts this year.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct District 7 Board Vacancy Interviews on Friday, Nov. 19, at 9 a.m.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Redistricting Committee meeting Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 3 p.m.</p>

<p>The holiday season is the perfect time to gift yourself extra credit hours with a Lone Star College mini-mester class. Mini-mesters are short semesters that last three to four weeks and take place in December after the fall semester.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Houston North and Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) were awarded a $1.4 million National Science Foundation grant to attract, train and support STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) teachers.</p>

<p>Passionate educators looking to teach during the Spring 2022 semester are encouraged to attend the Adjunct Job Fair at Lone Star College-North Harris.</p>

<p>Come to register for Lone Star College-CyFair spring classes and stay a while to enjoy a holiday-decorated campus tour, a fun photo op stop, door prizes and more from 4 p.m. – 7p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>How can you knock out extra courses or just relax between semesters? Register today for a December mini-mester class.</p>

<p>Hispanic Outlook on Education ranked Lone Star College as the fifth largest four-year higher education institution in the nation for the number of Hispanic students enrolled in 2019.</p>

<p>Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor, has been appointed to serve on the Texas Commission on Community College Finance by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair adjunct art instructor Nancy Hines’ oil painting “All These Years” has been chosen to be launched to the moon in the Nova Collection lunar time capsule this January.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Bachelor of Science in Nursing&nbsp;program has been approved by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.</p>

<p>During a luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 12, nearly 30 students in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) and Electrical Technology programs met with Johnson Controls representatives to learn how they can reach their goals without financial barriers thanks to a new $100,000 grant.</p>

<p>The U.S. Department of Education awarded Lone Star College-Tomball a Talent Search Program grant in the amount of $277,375 to help those from disadvantaged backgrounds get the opportunity to succeed in higher education.</p>

<p>Arts and culture is the theme for LSC-CyFair’s November L.I.F.E. programs with tips for writing novels and lessons about one of India’s biggest festivals.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Houston North students with young children ages 18 months to 4 years old will be able to apply for a program that will provide child care thanks to a new wraparound service through the Fallbrook Academy located at Fallbrook Church.</p>

<p class="CxSpFirst">What brings you joy in pop culture?&nbsp;That’s the question Lone Star College-University Park is asking at the 2021 POP-UP Academic Conference, which takes place October 28-29.</p>

<p>TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) is excited to announce the program received a newly funded grant for more than $1.5 million. TRIO ETS provides free support services to help first-generation and low-income students successfully complete secondary school and prepare them to complete a postsecondary education of their choice.</p>

<p>James Gustavus graduated from Lone Star College with an associate degree in programming and analysis in 1997, but decided he wanted to update his skills. His son, Michael, was set to register for the LSC Cybersecurity Bachelor of Applied of Technology (BAT) program and that’s when they agreed to enroll together.</p>

<p>We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by getting to know LSC-University Park&nbsp;Math&nbsp;Professor&nbsp;Ivan Ramos Medina.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Join guest artist Rabea Ballin as she explores self-identity and hair politics in her “aesthetics” exhibition on display at LSC-CyFair’s Bosque Gallery.</p>

<p>The U.S. Department of Education awarded Lone Star College-Tomball a $1.5 million Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant to increase overall enrollment as well as persistence and graduation rates through the Tomball Experience project.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a tax rate hearing, workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 7, at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s October L.I.F.E. program presenters take the bored out of board games and look into outlooks with neuroplasticity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There is still time for students to register for the Fall 2021 semester at Lone Star College-University Park. Shorter-length Next Start courses are scheduled to begin the week of Monday, Sept. 13, for the 14-week session; Monday, Sept. 27, for the 12-week session; and Wednesday, Oct. 27, for the eight-week session. Next Start courses, which are offered in both in-person and virtual formats, end the week of December 13 –&nbsp; at the same time as full-semester classes.</p>

<p>We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by getting to know LSC-University Park Chemistry Professor and first-generation college graduate&nbsp;Annette Flores.</p>

<p>The U.S. Department of Education awarded Lone Star College-Tomball a $2.8 million Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and Articulation Program grant to help increase the number of Hispanic students obtaining degrees in STEM fields.</p>

<p>Looking out for the community we serve is rooted in the six Lone Star College Cultural Beliefs. It becomes a point of pride for each employee to serve as an example of what a quality education and hard work can achieve. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Forbes named Lone Star College to its ‘America’s Best Employers By State’ list. LSC was ranked 35th in Texas by Forbes who partnered with market research company Statista to compile the annual list.</p>

<p>Alexandria Flores graduated from LSC-University Park with an Associate of Arts degree and plans to transfer to a four-year university in the spring. Read her student Q&amp;A to learn more about her experience at LSC-University Park.&nbsp;</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s librarians have stepped up with innovative and creative ways to keep families engaged throughout the year with new virtual and holiday-themed programming.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>LSC-University Park announced a new initiative that will enable faculty to cultivate more enriching, engaging class discussions utilizing artificial intelligence (AI). In partnership with the inquiry-based discussion platform&nbsp;Packback, LSC-University Park will expand faculty and student access to a platform shown to promote critical thinking, build a sense of community in class, and help improve student success.</p>

<p>Join Robert Rico, Restorative Justice Director with the Office of Inclusive Excellence and professor at UTSA, for a discussion on restorative justice in the classroom at&nbsp;LSC-CyFair’s Education Speaker Series virtual event Oct. 6.</p>

<p>We're honored to recognize Hispanic members in the LSC-University Park community as part of our Hispanic Hertitage Month celebration. Elizabeth Pena is a talented Development English professor at LSC-University Park.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Learn why two LSC-CyFair programs were ranked among the top Texas programs for those interested in serving the community as nurses and firefighters.</p>

<p>Lone Star College was selected from a competitive field of community colleges across the country to receive additional funding by Metallica’s All Within My Hands (AWMH) Foundation</p>

<p>Mark the calendar for Oct. 4 and Oct. 12 to join LSC-CyFair Diversity Committee virtual diversity conversations featuring journalists Russell Contreras and Fernando Espuelas,&nbsp;respectively.</p>

<p>Lone Star College was named a 2021 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. This is the eighth year LSC has been recognized and the fifth year achieving honor roll status.</p>

<p>Nancey Yanez is&nbsp;a first-generation college graduate&nbsp;and is now an admissions specilist for our Admissions &amp; Outreach department, helping students find their path to success through education.</p>

<p>There is still time for students to register for the Fall 2021 semester at Lone Star College-University Park. Shorter-length Next Start courses are scheduled to begin the week of Monday, Sept. 13, for the 14-week session; Monday, Sept. 27, for the 12-week session; and Wednesday, Oct. 27, for the eight-week session.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Redistricting Committee meeting Monday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park has launched a new health information technology certificate and degree program this fall.&nbsp;With&nbsp;a growing demand for&nbsp;digitized&nbsp;records, the need for skilled workers in health care technology has never been greater.</p>

<p>Come see artist&nbsp;Mead McLean's&nbsp;abstract paintings of celebrity shadows in person or virtually throughout September and participate in the Q&amp;A with this artist Sept. 30.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m.</p>

<p>The fall semester is underway, but there’s still time for students to register and receive full credit with Lone Star College-North Harris’ Next Start courses!</p>

<p>You won’t have to go far to find a world-class non-destructive testing lab or program. It only takes a short drive down to the LSC-East Aldine Center, where you’ll find Chris Young, Inspection Technology program lead, passing on his knowledge.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-North Harris is ready to welcome students this fall for the first semester of the Mechatronics Technician program.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has forgiven student debt and unpaid balances for students who owed money in fall 2020, summer 2020 and spring 2021, allowing them to register for fall classes.</p>

<p>The American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) has awarded Lone Star College-North Harris’ Mathematics professor Jennifer Travis with the 2021 Teaching Excellence Award.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Leadership High School is currently accepting applications for the 2021-22 year.</p>

<p>The demand for artificial intelligence (AI) skills is rapidly growing and developing a skilled workforce will be critical for the U.S. to remain globally competitive.</p>

<p>Lone Star College first- and second-year nursing students are being recruited to assist local hospitals impacted by the overwhelming demand for health care due to the COVID-19 surge.</p>

<p>New and returning students will find everything they need to register for fall classes at Lone Star College-North Harris’ Super Saturday events on Aug. 21 and 28 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.</p>

<p>LSC-University Park’s Department of Geology has received the 2021 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from&nbsp;INSIGHT Into Diversity&nbsp;magazine. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).</p>

<p>When Enrqiue Paz first enrolled at LSC-University Park, he wasn't sure what to expect. In his student Q&amp;A, he shares about the academic opportunities, scholarships and friends he has gained as a student.&nbsp;</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair's Student Services team is ready to assist students in the admissions and enrollment process, in-person, with on-demand sessions and at Super Saturdays set Aug. 21 and Aug.28.</p>

<p>Many students are asking what they need to do after postponing college last year.</p>

<p>Join the ALL Open House at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 17 to find out more about low-cost classes for active seniors age 50 and better.</p>

<p>Active seniors looking to expand their horizons are invited to attend the Lone Star College Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) Open House.</p>

<p>The Board of Trustees of the Lone Star College System is accepting applications from interested citizens desiring to be appointed to the Board to fill the unexpired term for District 7.</p>

<p>September L.I.F.E. programs features a hypnotist’s help for success, a county’s care of animals, and a librarian’s lesson on a popular party favor.</p>

<p>The U.S. Dept. of Education awarded Lone Star College $2,071,860 under the CARES Act through the Institutional Resilience and Expanded Postsecondary Opportunity (IREPO) grant program.</p>

<p>Two generations, two different paths to success, one field with an abundance of opportunity.&nbsp;Hear how Robert Sistrunk and Elmedin Cancar both found success in their goals thanks to LSC-CyFair’s Logistics Management program.</p>

<p>After graduating from LSC-University Park, Sameia Rahmath transferred to the University of Houston Business College.&nbsp;In her student Q&amp;A, she discsses&nbsp;what earning a degree means to her and shares her advice for transfer success.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A partnership between Lone Star College-University Park and Civil Air Patrol’s (CAP) Delta Composite Squadron brought together area teenagers for a free Air Force Association (AFA) CyberCamp in July at the college’s Energy &amp; Manufacturing Institute building.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>LSC-North Harris is full of students pursuing their academic goals and finding the balance between school and work. It’s not uncommon to find employees who meet those criteria and thrive in their position.&nbsp;Jannine Jack, public relations specialist, has taken that challenge head-on for nearly two years. Each semester she seems to up the ante, adding a new responsibility to an already growing to-do list. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park is tapping into student interests outside the classroom by building teams of a new kind: eSports. Electronic sports, or gaming, is trending nationally and internationally, thanks in part to the pandemic, raising the bar for competitive video game play. Construction began this summer on a new eSports lounge, which will enhance the competitive gaming landscape at the college.</p>

<p>Summer topics for LSC-CyFair's L.I.F.E. programs this August include role-playing games, music, The Printing Museum tour and home buying tips.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Did you know welding is not limited to a technical field of work? In-demand career opportunities are also available in Welding Engineering. Learn more about from an LSC-CyFair Welding Technology program graduate.</p>

<p>Shiza Rubab first enrolled at Lone Star College-North Harris hoping to save money and transfer to a four-year university. Now, she is among the nearly 200 national Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society members to receive the 2021 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship.</p>

<p>LSC-University Park student Marylin Rubio's dream is to become a teacher and after graduation she plans on transfering to Texas Tech to earn her bachelor's degree. Check out her Q&amp;A to learn more about her experience at LSC-University Park!&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College has received $100,000 as part of the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership program.</p>

<p>After nearly 30 years of professional experience, Bobbie Taylor is returning to school to earn her bachelor’s degree and further her career opportunities.</p>

<p>Hear the benefits of LSC-CyFair’s Industrial Electronics Technology program from a graduate working in the field first as a flight simulator technician and more recently as an electrical technician in Houston.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Houston North is the recipient of the 2021-2022 National Education Association&nbsp;Big Read Grant.</p>

<p>As a theatre professor in the LSC-North Harris Drama Department, John ‘Cash’ Carpenter can showcase his creativity through award-winning productions.</p>

<p>Lone Star College System Board of Trustee Linda S. Good,&nbsp;J.D., announced she is stepping down as of July 1, 2021.</p>

<p>Deep underground the greater Houston area is an intricate piping system transporting materials to sustain our energy lifestyle. To support that piping system&nbsp;above ground, Lone Star College-University Park is training students to safeguard the metal piping from one of its biggest threats: corrosion.</p>

<p>S&amp;P Global Ratings Service (formerly Standard &amp; Poor’s) recently awarded Lone Star College a AAA rating for $185 million in General Obligation bonds</p>

<p>Beat the summer heat with WebEx workshops from LEGO® to mocktails at LSC-CyFair’s free L.I.F.E. programs Wednesdays at noon this July.</p>

<p>Lone Star College and Bellevue University have partnered to reimburse students for the tuition they paid to earn their LSC associate degree thanks to the Texas Community College Promise Grant.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Houston North is focusing on equity as it enters its third year.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Budget Workshop meeting&nbsp;and a Policy Review Commettee meeting June 24.</p>

<p>Top class research projects reflecting effective use of library resources earned Diana Tran, Joseph Flores and John Lentz this year’s Student Research Awards and nearly $1,000 in prize money.</p>

<p>Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 3348 into law which allows the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to permit the expansion of Lone Star College’s baccalaureate degree programs.</p>

<p>Robotics process automation, a software robot designed to complete a series of tasks on your computer automatically and more efficiently, is being integrated into a new Accounting elective this fall at Lone Star College-North Harris.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has been named as the #1 two-year college in the nation for having the largest number of undergraduate Hispanic students by Hispanic Outlook on Education.</p>

<p>Enjoy the dynamic and expressive artwork of Walter Wagner in "sweet savors of Thy favors and blessings" available on Instagram, online and a few featured pieces in the gallery lobby through July 15.</p>

<p>Lone Star College will enter the fall semester with expanded offerings of face-to-face classes while continuing to provide hybrid and online courses to meet student needs.</p>

<p style="text-align:start">Most people plan to travel after retirement, but Linda Flake Jackson, a 72-year-old from Houston, had another goal in mind—earn a college degree.&nbsp;And she did. Jackson recently graduated from Lone Star College-University Park with an Associate of Arts field of study degree in Criminal Justice.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s Summer Reading Program theme of "Tails and Tales" features exciting online crafts, magic and music performances, story times and more through Aug. 7.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Policy Review Committee meeting Thursday, June 10, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>The LSC-CyFair library&nbsp;will reopen June 1&nbsp;during the same time as current curbside hours, with limited capacity and by appointment only.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, June 3, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>Looking at Lone Star College-North Harris up close reveals more than 1,100 employees fulfilling the college's mission at LSC-North Harris and LSC-East Aldine Center. Their collective experience and dedication make the college a standout in higher education. One of those employees is Jacobie Backstrom.</p>

<p>L.I.F.E. at LSC-CyFair not only has new topics this month, but a new time - noon! June's lunchtime&nbsp;Weekly Wednesday sessions include talks on cats, creative doodling,&nbsp;music trivia, podcasts and identity theft.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold an Audit and Finance Review committee meeting Thursday, May 27, at 1 p.m.</p>

<p>Vistas Early College High School (ECHS) offers students a clear path and a unique opportunity to complete a high school diploma and earn up to&nbsp;60 college credit hours&nbsp;toward an&nbsp;associate degree with LSC-University Park&nbsp;– with the cost of tuition covered.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park is tapping into some of the brightest business and marketing minds across a wide variety of industries with the creation of a Marketing Advisory Council.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park celebrated the graduation of a record number of students in the college's eight-year history. The college recognized 1,128 graduates for completing their degrees or certificates during its virtual Commencement Ceremony held Friday, May 14, via Facebook Live.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a board budget retreat Friday, May 21, at 9 a.m.</p>

<p>Lone Star College awarded 9,295 students with a degree or certificate during spring 2021 commencement celebrations, representing a 5% increase from 2020.</p>

<p>Enjoy viewing the talent of LSC-CyFair’s student artists featured in the Spring 2021 Student Art Showcase and possibly purchase some of the award-winning and creative artwork.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair celebrates the&nbsp;first class of College Academy graduates, 85 Cy-Lakesl students, who simultaneously&nbsp;earned their high&nbsp;school&nbsp;diploma and an associate degree.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Policy Review committee Meeting Thursday, May 20, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation awarded five Lone Star College students with its prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Transfer Scholarship.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-North Harris President Dr. Archie L. Blanson is one of 24 members serving on the Texas Transfer Advisory Committee (TTAC) for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.</p>

<p>Adding to multiple state honors, LSC-CyFair’s Beta Lambda Mu Chapter wrapped up the year with a Top 100 Chapter Award at the Phi Theta Kappa International Catalyst Convention.</p>

<p>Adding to multiple state honors, LSC-CyFair’s Beta Lambda Mu Chapter wrapped up the year with a Top 100 Chapter Award at the Phi Theta Kappa International Catalyst Convention.</p>

<p>A common joke in Houston is that if you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes. It will change. This fall, students at Lone Star College-University Park will have the opportunity to learn about the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of the city’s complicated weather patterns and systems, as well as weather forecasting, air pollution and climate change.</p>

<p>What started as an idea to help Lone Star College Dental Hygiene students turned into reality thanks to one LSC graduate with big dreams.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Policy Review committee Meeting Friday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m.</p>

<p>Professionals&nbsp;with a master's degree can earn&nbsp;Dual Credit&nbsp;faculty credentials&nbsp;thanks to a collaborative effort with CFISD and the Plus-18 Partnership.</p>

<p>Summer is almost here, and students can further their education with May mini-mester and summer courses at Lone Star College-North Harris!</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, May 6, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>Five LSC-CyFair students, part of an LSC Honors team named a Distinguished Delegation at this year’s virtual National Model United Nations conference, received more than awards.</p>

<p>When Irene Falcon learned about the customized&nbsp;associate&nbsp;of arts in teaching (AAT) program offered by Lone Star College-University Park, she knew&nbsp;it&nbsp;was&nbsp;her&nbsp;best chance to&nbsp;fulfill&nbsp;her&nbsp;dream of becoming a teacher. Falcon has worked as a paraprofessional&nbsp;and, out of necessity, a substitute teacher, for the Royal Independent&nbsp;School&nbsp;District.</p>

<p>Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has reappointed Stephanie Johnston, O.T.D., LSC-Tomball Occupational Therapy assistant professor and fieldwork coordinator, to the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.</p>

<p style="text-align:start">Throughout 2020 and into 2021, performing arts have been dealt a blow from the ongoing pandemic, but the Lone Star College-University Park Department of Drama has taken the phrase “the show must go on” to heart. Building on the college’s reputation for innovative thinking, including novel techniques to ensure everyone’s safety, the department will give audiences a one-of-a-kind virtual production of “The Actor’s Nightmare,” opening Thursday, April 29, via Webex.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College and Texas State University have signed an agreement establishing a program-to-program partnership for elementary teacher education.</p>

<p>Get tips on vintage scrapbooking, Hawaiian travel, life balance and perfect pics at the&nbsp;May weekly L.I.F.E. workshops.?</p>

<p>Lone Star College is proud to be a part of the College Credit for Heroes program that assists veterans and service members make the transition from military to civilian life as smoothly and quickly as possible.</p>

<p>When Zuriyah Logan graduates from Klein Cain High School this May, she’s heading to Dartmouth University with a full scholarship. She’s also taking more than 40&nbsp;hours of college credit with her from dual credit classes completed through Lone Star College-University Park.</p>

<p>Lone Star College students from LSC-Kingwood and LSC-Tomball were selected as a Top Outstanding Delegation, representing Doctors Without Borders, at this year’s National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference</p>

<p class="CxSpFirst" style="text-align:start">Continuing on a tradition of excellence and&nbsp;top-notch performance regionally, nationally and internationally, Lone Star College-University Park’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society chapter, Beta Upsilon Nu, was recognized with two international Hallmark Awards at the PTK Catalyst 2021, held virtually April 8-10.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ivan Ramos-Medina, assistant professor of math at Lone Star College-University Park, believes GradUP provides a clear perspective for faculty, staff, and administrators. The primary focus at LSC-University Park is student success.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fall registration is now open at Lone Star College-North Harris, and students can build the perfect schedule with online, in-person, and hybrid course options!</p>

<p>The Barker’s Voice: A Journal of Arts and Letters recently received a national REALM award&nbsp; - Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines.</p>

<p>Lone Star College announced Melissa Gonzalez, Ph.D., has been selected as the new president of LSC-Kingwood following a nationwide search. Gonzalez will become LSC-Kingwood’s sixth president effective June 1.</p>

<p>Lone Star College and Texas A&amp;M University-Central Texas have signed an articulation agreement that will allow the institutions greater access for data sharing to improve the transfer experience for students.</p>

<p>Choosing the right college is more important than ever. That’s why Lone Star College is hosting a series of virtual LSC Open Houses for students and parents to learn more about why attending LSC is a smart decision.</p>

<p>Attend LSC-CyFair’s 4 p.m. virtual April 15 open house for information on benefits of a high quality, affordable education, a robust student life and registration for May mini-mester, summer and fall classes.</p>

<p>Who looks forward to another Zoom meeting? In a COVID-19 world, the implications of human interaction in a digital landscape take on new meaning. Though many technologies are designed with human connection and expression in mind, experience has shown that technology can also isolate and repress.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In September, when Gloria Villa registered for her classes at Lone Star College-East Aldine Center, no balloons or confetti fell, but she set a milestone for the satellite center by becoming its 1,000th student enrolled.</p>

<p class="paragraph" style="text-align:start">Alexandria Flores is in her second year at Lone Star College-University Park and majoring in business administration. Alexandria is currently exploring different career paths and taking various classes to expand her horizons. She grew up in California and moved to Texas when she was ten. She works full-time at a preschool as a teacher's aide and enjoys being involved within her community and LSC-University Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College Honors College students Alissa Boxleitner, Joseph Flores and Joel Reyes received the Dennis Boe Award from The Great Plains Honors Council.</p>

<p>Learn about tingling sensations, heart-warming volunteering, streaming options in programming and researching stocks at April’s weekly WebEx workshops.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, April 1, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>Pursuing innovation and setting bold goals has been a hallmark for Lone Star College-University Park since its founding in 2012. So, it is not surprising that the college has&nbsp;been named as a finalist for two prestigious national awards that recognize exceptional work among the nation’s two-year colleges.</p>

<p>LSC-University Park’s annual Innovation Week showcases how innovative practices are being applied in specific industries so that today’s students are prepared for tomorrow’s evolving career opportunities. This year will bring America’s Top Young Scientist and Time Magazine’s first “Kid of the Year,” Gitanjali Rao, to the college virtually as the keynote speaker.&nbsp;</p>

<p class="paragraph" style="text-align:start">Sameia Rahmath was born in India, but raised in Qatar. She moved to the U.S. only two years ago. She is currently in her second year at LSC-University Park&nbsp;and intends to graduate with an Associate of Arts before transferring to University of Houston's Bauer College to study business. She is the eldest of two daughters and her hobbies include writing, research, and watching philosophical and faith-based lectures.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College-North Harris student Shadae Lewis is one of 50 students nationally receiving the 2021 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholarship as a member of the college’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Two student essay scholarship winners share how their college experience and a financial helping hand impacts their journey toward future careers in neuro-oncology and advertising.</p>

<p>Dr. Mosadi Porter has been a contributor to the field of higher education for over 20 year, currently serving as the Associate Dean for Admissions and Outreach. This encompasses admissions, outreach, three campus service centers and orientation.</p>

<p>Deserving students at Lone Star College-University Park will soon be the beneficiaries&nbsp;of the generosity of the Champions Sunrise Rotary Club, thanks to its recent decision to direct proceeds from its annual golf tournament to the college in the form of student scholarships.</p>

<p>Two Honors College students are semifinalists, chosen&nbsp;among 406 nationwide, for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer, a national $40,000 a year scholarship.</p>

<p>Join the&nbsp;Diversity Committee for two &nbsp;virtual events featuring a&nbsp;conversations with researcher Jens Manuel Krogstad March 30&nbsp;and reporter Maria Hinojosa April 6.?</p>

<p>Lone Star College participated in a pilot project that looked into modernizing the American Council on Education Military Guide.</p>

<p style="text-align:start">When asked what GradUP means to her, Christina Cross, associate professor of business at Lone Star College-University Park, says that it is an initiative that allows faculty, staff and administrators to align themselves around one specific goal: graduation.&nbsp;</p>

<p class="CxSpFirst" style="text-align:start">Before the global pandemic, Enrique Paz was on the cusp of transferring to a four-year university. As COVID-19 undermined the best laid of plans, Paz soon realized his future looked bright and he was exactly where he needed to be: Lone Star College-University Park.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dr. Christa Spears is originally from New Jersey and has&nbsp;worked for ExxonMobil in Houston as an exploration geologist. This position took her around the world, exploring for oil and gas in politically and economically-challenged environments. Her responsibilities included drilling on- and offshore wells, working with assets, and negotiating the terms for commercial transactions. While ExxonMobil offered her a fun and exciting career, her true passion is teaching.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College has been awarded $112,500 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board&nbsp;to provide financial assistance to Texas workers who are looking to reskill or upskill to get back into the workforce.</p>

<p>The Tomball Regional Health Foundation awarded a $40,015 grant to Lone Star College Foundation.</p>

<p class="paragraph" style="text-align:start">Erandi Prashani Mayadunne teaches chemistry at LSC-University Park. She was born in Sri Lanka and moved to the U.S. to pursue her doctoral degree in analytical chemistry at Oklahoma State University.&nbsp;Her passion for teaching began when she was in graduate school working as a teaching assistant. Helping students understand difficult chemistry concepts brings her great joy.</p>

<p>Enjoy celebrating Women's History Month with&nbsp;virtual books clubs and events&nbsp; featuring stories of&nbsp;women,&nbsp;the movers and shakers,&nbsp;pursuing&nbsp;change in the past that make a difference in the present.</p>

<p>Local artist Damon J. Thomas shares an emotional art collection that explores human sympathy with a unique “Some Things Just Hurt” exhibition through April 15</p>

<p>Lone Star College received the 2021 Diversity in Business Award from the Houston Business Journal for promoting and advancing diversity</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>Spring into L.I.F.E with talks on wildlife, women’s rights, Holi festival and Chicano activism at&nbsp;the&nbsp;March weekly WebEx workshops.</p>

<p>Lee Ann Nutt, Ed.D., Lone Star College-Tomball president and Jackie Thomas, Ph.D., LSC-Tomball chief strategist were recognized by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for their outstanding support of student success.</p>

<p class="CxSpFirst" style="text-align:start">Lone Star College-University Park announces the appointment of Dr. Jess P. Kelly as dean of its math and sciences division, following an extensive national search, as well as interviews with faculty, staff and administration.</p>

Lone Star College students from LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood and LSC-Montgomery scored a perfect 100% pass rate on the Texas Board of Nursing National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses.

<p>Etienne is a native Houstonian and a freshman in his second semester at Lone Star College-University Park. A member of the Student Success Institute, he will graduate with an Associate of Science degree and plans to transfer to Rice University.&nbsp;</p>

Having strong language skills provides a distinct advantage for those looking for employment or wanting a better paying job.

Lone Star College Foundation Executive Director Nicole Robinson Gauthier, CFRE has been elected president of the Texas Association of Community College Foundations.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced 15 Lone Star College students were recognized as semifinalists for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

<p>With over a decade in education, Dr. Sawyerr is always sharing her knowledge and expertise through conferences and podcasts throughout the Houston area. Dr. Sawyerr enjoys working with children and at-risk youth. Her mantra is “mental health is the new wealth.” In her spare time, she likes to give back to the community by mentoring students interested in mental health concerns.</p>

<p>Improving the well-being of others is a career goal for LSC-CyFair's Jade Griffin, who was awarded a National Society of&nbsp;Leadership&nbsp;and Success Healthy Living Grant.</p>

Many Houstonians continue to face food insecurity. Lone Star College-Houston North is hosting a series of food drives to help families put food and promise on the table this spring and help address this urgent need.

Winter storm Uri left many Houstonian’s homes damaged due to broken pipes and water damage. To help Lone Star College students and employees in their recovery efforts, a LSC Weather Emergency Assistance fund has been set up to aid those impacted.

Carlecia Wright has been named Lone Star College chief diversity officer.

<p>When Debanhi Villarreal Lopez, a student at Lone Star College-University Park, heard that loaner laptops were available for enrolled students, she knew her chances for successfully completing her semester had just increased.</p>

<p>Through a collaboration with the University of Houston, LSC-CyFair students are earning a&nbsp;Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) online certificate as part of the&nbsp;UH Supply Chain and Logistics Technology Program.</p>

<p class="paragraph" style="text-align:start">Allyson Bullock is a native Houstonian who has gained valuable experience in various industries. As a former publicist for Miss Louisiana, higher education administrator, and health care community liaison, she developed a niche for people development. Her passion for empowering people has made her a master motivator and team builder, and her love for humanity and change is infectious.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Join three LSC-CyFair alumni as they share stories from their AAT program to classroom teaching experiences.</p>

<p>Read about an LSC-Cypress Center student and scholarship recipient who, after being laid off during this pandemic, is pursuing a new career in machining. The next Gene Haas Foundation scholarship deadline is Feb. 26.</p>

<p>At the age of 14, Lone Star College-University Park student Andrea Luna Gonzalez, together with her father and stepmother, departed El Salvador for Houston, Texas. Their destination was a certainty, yet the plans for her education were unclear.&nbsp;</p>

Lone Star College experienced a 1% increase in spring enrollment from a year ago, going against a nationwide trend.

<p class="CxSpFirst" style="text-align:start">Dr. Jermaine&nbsp;Johnson, professor of criminal justice at Lone Star College-University Park,&nbsp;views&nbsp;life through a different lens – one that&nbsp;looks for&nbsp;hope&nbsp;over&nbsp;hopelessness&nbsp;and opportunity in every challenge or roadblock.&nbsp;With GradUP, an initiative to bolster student success and increase graduation rates by 300% in three years, in mind, Johnson approaches his students with his lemon-to-lemonade attitude, earning their trust, and helping them find their individual paths to success.</p>

<p class="paragraph" style="text-align:start">Kevin Carreathers was raised in a family that valued education. He recognizes that his upbringing has played a significant role in how he views the world – and the importance of education in getting ahead. He has been involved in higher education at a variety of institutions, but with a focus on student affairs and diversity.</p>

<p>Missy Dixon and Dr. Yiheng Wang,&nbsp;this year’s Faculty Excellence Award winners, are being recognized&nbsp;for&nbsp;their passion to teach&nbsp;lessons that will impact students throughout their lives.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has been awarded $750,000 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to provide financial assistance to Texas students to cover tuition and fees.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair recognizes Roiann Baskin and Cher Schmitt,&nbsp;who share their expertise for student success.,&nbsp;as this year’s Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award winners?.</p>

<p>February l.I.F.E. workshops cover&nbsp;business strategies, hair history, canine fostering and simplified tax talk.?</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair's Staff Excellence Award recipients are&nbsp;Oscar Dominguez Guerrero and Chelsea Hailey recognized for giving their all&nbsp;each and every day.?</p>

<p>LSC-Montgomery Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students achieved a 100% pass-rate of the National Registry exam for the level at which they have been trained.</p>

<p>Throughout February’s Black History Month, Lone Star College-University Park will host several virtual events to celebrate African Americans' achievements and their pivotal role in U.S. history. Centered on a common theme of "Learning from the Past to Influence Our Future," the events encourage engagement in honest, relevant conversations about race and marginalized communities.</p>

<p style="text-align:start">If Lone Star College-University Park students need help when they struggle with a class assignment, Ana comes to the rescue, leading them to online tutors. Ana also informs students about virtual campus events taking place throughout the week. She even reminds them about upcoming college holidays.</p>

<p>Lone Star College partnered with the Harris County Public Health Department to host a COVID vaccine delivery site at its LSC-CyFair campus.</p>

<p>Students who missed the start of the spring semester still have a way to earn full credit with Lone Star College-North Harris’ Next Start courses.</p>

<p>TexasOnlineColleges.com has ranked Lone Star College as the No. 1 Hispanic Online Community College in Texas.</p>

<p>The Bosque Gallery's art&nbsp;exhibition season kicks off with &nbsp;"Continuum" - A Retrospective,&nbsp;virtually&nbsp;showcasing the works of Denise Lorenz&nbsp;through Feb. 25.</p>

<p>The LSC-Montgomery Medical Radiologic Technology December 2020 graduating class scored a perfect 100% first-attempt pass-rate on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists national credentialing examination.</p>

<p>The solar energy industry is experiencing massive growth but is facing a severe shortage of skilled solar professionals. Lone Star College and RigUp have announced a partnership to provide free training for students interested in joining the growing renewable energy industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align:start">For Lone Star College-University Park’s Kristen Khalaf, professor of developmental English, GradUP is not only a goal of reaching a 50% three-year graduation rate. It ultimately calls for faculty and staff to help students see their potential and start working toward&nbsp;fulfilling&nbsp;that potential.&nbsp;</p>

<p class="CxSpFirst">Jesse Fitzgerald Rodriguez, a 2016 Lone Star College-University Park graduate, has become a published author with the recent release of "Develop a Genius Mindset: Unleash Your Full Potential and Achieve Unimaginable Success," a self-help book from Purist Publishing.</p>

<p>It’s not too late to&nbsp;register for spring semester&nbsp;classes. Get&nbsp;first-hand assistance at Super Saturday set Jan. 16 or through&nbsp;numerous College 101 sessions.?</p>

<p>Ferris State University&nbsp;recently awarded Community College Leadership doctorates to four Lone Star College employees.</p>

<p>Philip Lee, Lone Star College-University Park founding faculty and professor of business,&nbsp;retires this month after 18 years with the Lone Star College System. Among Lee’s many achievements were the creation of two functioning robots, both of which will stay on campus after he leaves, representative of technology integration and innovation important to LSC-University Park.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park is offering both in-person and virtual student services during the upcoming winter break to make sure its students are prepped and ready for the upcoming Spring 2021 semester. Whether online or in-person, staff members will offer several services over the holiday break for students to stay on track during 2021.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Houston North awarded degrees and certifications this fall to its inaugural graduating class.</p>

<p>Start the&nbsp;new&nbsp;year with tea talk, homemade spa products and European travel at L.I.F.E.'s&nbsp;January weekly WebEx workshops.</p>

<p>he Society of Information Management Houston Chapter (SIM Houston) recently dedicated $20,000 in proceeds from its 7th Annual Houston CIO Charity Golf Tournament to support Lone Star College-University Park students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Academy&nbsp;for Lifelong Learning&nbsp;showcases a new year of classes for ages 50 and better at the Jan. 12 Virtual ALL Open House.</p>

<p>Congratulations to LSC-CyFair Honors Engineering Team Calypso success at the&nbsp;Texas Space Grant Consortium Design Challenge&nbsp;with their&nbsp;spacesuit quick release system design.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s National Society of Leadership and Success Chapter President Erika Guerra recently was named&nbsp;recipient of&nbsp;a&nbsp;$1,000&nbsp;scholarship chosen from nearly 500 participants nationwide.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees selected Myriam Saldívar to serve as chair of the board.</p>

<p>This fall, Maggie Espinal entered the doors of the Energy &amp; Manufacturing Institute each Saturday morning and marveled at the doors that life had opened for her. When she retired from the U.S. Army in 2016 with more than 20 years of service, she didn’t know that her path would lead in a new direction for her career and life.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align:start">When Lone Star College-University Park announced its bold GradUP initiative to bolster students’ success and increase graduation rates by 300% in three years, Methias Plank, professor of political science, knew that this would require a holistic approach in his teaching. Plank met the GradUP initiative challenge with intentionality, not only in his teaching methods, but in all of his interactions with students.</p>

<p>Lone Star College awarded $14,411,628 to 18,089 students through its Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocation.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park President Shah Ardalan, Ed.D., has been named to the Board of Trustees of the College Board, a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees Audit Committee will meet Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>In 2014, when Lone Star College-University Park opened its Honors College, Brian Kyser, executive director, knew it would compete for many of the best and brightest students in the area. In just six years, LSC-University Park has earned significant recognition for cultivating a one-of-a-kind academic experience via the Honors College.</p>

<p>Lone Star College students from LSC-Kingwood and LSC-Tomball received recognition as Distinguished Delegation at this year’s National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference.</p>

<p>View&nbsp;the award-winning work of LSC-CyFair’s talented student artists showcased on&nbsp;Instagram: @bosquegallery&nbsp;through Dec. 8.</p>

<p>Catch up, get ahead, graduate or transfer faster, or gain new career skills with&nbsp;convenient, affordable, online and hybrid options for winter mini-mester and spring classes.</p>

<p>Lone Star College will host two virtual career fairs to help those looking for work or wanting to find a better job.</p>

<p>This time of year can be stressful enough for families who are struggling, but during the COVID-19 pandemic the need is even greater.</p>

<p>The holiday season is here and so are ways to show appreciation, intimate setting reads and sing-alongs in the&nbsp;December L.I.F.E.&nbsp;weekly WebEx workshops.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, at 5:30 p.m.</p>

<p>Naomi Joubert’s experience in the Air Force included high-stress assignments such as participating in security detail for Presidential and top-level officer visits. After several years of service, however, she experienced a traumatic back injury that effectively ended her military career with a medical discharge.</p>

<p>Students can land the perfect schedule for spring and choose from online, in-person, and hybrid course options available with spring registration now open at Lone Star College-North Harris.</p>

<p>Future neuro-oncologist&nbsp;Autumn Hildebrand is&nbsp;selected for a unique research internship at Rice University studying aggression in fruit flies?&nbsp;with undergraduates and graduates.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>The LSC-CyFair Music Department recently awarded&nbsp;fall endowment and talent scholarships to students passionate about music and&nbsp;pursuing careers that educate and inspire others.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will have two new members following last night’s election.</p>

<p>At Lone Star College-University Park, student success is at the forefront for faculty, staff and administration. In 2018, LSC-University Park instituted the GradUP call-to-action to move the needle on student graduation rates by 300% in three years. For Dr. Bryn Benford, LSC-University Park professor of geology, helping her students stay focused on and connected to their goals is key to helping them reach graduation.</p>

<p>In an increasingly diverse environment, LSC-Tomball is committed to a culture that supports, respects and includes all communities.&nbsp; As part of that effort, the college has initiated the Critical Conversations Speaker Series, with the purpose of providing opportunities to explore and discuss cultural, ethnic and racial matters and offer participation in activities that effect positive change.</p>

<p>New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees named Lone Star College-Kingwood graduate Savannah Stuard as his choice for The Real Heroes Project.</p>

<p>LSC-University Park will highlight ways that organizations and individuals can thrive during uncertainty with a free, half-day virtual symposium, Living Innovation, on Friday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.</p>

<p>Don't miss the colorful and celebratory&nbsp;Día de los Muertos Student Art Digital Exhibit&nbsp;Oct. 29 through Nov. 2</p>

<p>Vocalists can learn from the masters virtually with&nbsp;LSC-CyFair’s award-winning faculty artists? Oct. 28 and&nbsp;visiting opera artist Dr. Rick Piersall Nov. 18.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-CyFair's 2019&nbsp;Certified Nurse Aide program students&nbsp;had a 100%&nbsp;pass rate on the&nbsp;required state exam&nbsp;and 100% were employed in their field.?</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park graduate Heather Rouat is familiar with adversity. At the age of 14, Rouat left France and crossed the Atlantic Ocean to the United States without speaking English. However, with a gift for language and communication, Rouat learned English quickly. Only six years after her arrival, Rouat’s never-give-up spirit and LSC-University Park’s supportive environment helped her reach graduation in May 2020.</p>

<p>Harris County residents who have been impacted by COVID-19 through furloughs, being unemployed or underemployed can enroll in free training for an in-demand career as part of an initiative announced by Lone Star College and Harris County.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-North Harris Mi Casa Es Su Casa program has been acknowledged as a ‘2020 Example of Excelencia’ by Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair&nbsp;librarians teach lessons on&nbsp;virtual gaming,&nbsp;the first national women’s suffrage conference, and turning leftovers into&nbsp;flavorful food at this month's WebEx workshops.</p>

<p>The U.S. Dept. of Education awarded Lone Star College $749,080 in funding as part of its Strengthening Institutions Program.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair received federal grant money to&nbsp;help&nbsp;low-income students with the resources necessary to move them into core courses.??</p>

<p>Hispanic Outlook on Education has named Lone Star College as the #1 two-year college in the nation for the number of undergraduate Hispanic students enrolled in 2018.</p>

<p>Team C.R.A.T.E.R.’s award-winning&nbsp;space tool&nbsp;design&nbsp;is currently in the patent application process, which if successfully filed would be another milestone in the college's history.&nbsp;?</p>

<p>Archie L. Blanson, Ph.D., has been named LSC-North Harris president.</p>

<p style="text-align:start">Sonia was the first in her family to graduate from college – after emigrating from Colombia earlier in life. Now, she is the President &amp; CEO of a global, full-spectrum technology consulting firm based in Houston. She enthusiastically supports Lone Star College-University Park and serves on the LSC-University Park Community Advisory Council.</p>

<p>he Lone Star College System Board of Trustees voted to hold the LSC tax rate at 10.78 cents per $100 property valuation for the 2020 tax year.</p>

<p>Frank Rodriguez, a professor and chair of the college's math department, has been working with Lone Star College since 2007 and is one of the founding faculty members of LSC-University Park. Since starting at the college, he has undertaken several other projects and is now one of the co-advisors for Phi Theta Kappa.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Small Business Development Center is hosting a series of Business Success Seminars to provide proven strategies for businesses to be successful.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood students who have demonstrated academic achievement and success were awarded scholarships from the Linda Stegall Excellence in Education Endowment.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Foundation was recently awarded grants totaling $244,696 from Tomball Regional Health Foundation.</p>

<p><span lang="EN">At just 17-years-old, Ashley, a first-generation American, was the first in her family to attend college when she enrolled at LSC-University Park. Now in her last semester, Ashley was voted President of the Puente Club and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She is also an Outreach Mentor in the Office of Student Success and a LSC Foundation Gala Scholarship recipient.</span></p>

<p>Professor's&nbsp;journal project provides&nbsp;an opportunity for his students, living in this most unprecedented of times. to share their frustrations, fears and hopes through a unique narrative.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be conducted via WebEx due to the LSCS Board of Trustees Board Room being closed to the public.</p>

<p style="text-align:start">Kathy started her education journey as a college student with a scholarship from a community college. Today, she is the Vice President of Instruction at Lone Star College-University Park where she not only serves as a leader on campus but strives every day to support students with stories and backgrounds similar to hers.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align:start">Whether you’re just starting college or returning, these 10&nbsp;Habits for Successful Online Learning&nbsp;will help you make the most out of your time at LSC-University Park. Adopting these&nbsp;habits into your daily routine will not only lead you to success in the classroom, they can also be beneficial to your professional and social life!&nbsp;</p>

<p>What makes a community college an important and vital institution?&nbsp; The answer is right there in the name.&nbsp; Community!&nbsp; Lone Star College –Tomball makes the community stronger and more prosperous, offering extensive educational opportunities and participating in partnerships with Tomball’s business, governmental and charitable organizations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College Honors College students recently took part in PIC Math, a program from the Mathematical Association of America that prepares mathematical sciences students for industrial careers by engaging them in research problems that come directly from industry.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will conduct a Public Hearing on the 2020-2021 proposed tax rate Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at 2 p.m. in the LSC-North Harris Student Services Building – Room 208, 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, Texas 77073-3499.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s Dual Credit Program is tops in Texas as the&nbsp;largest single campus provider of Dual Credit&nbsp;with more than 6,000 students enrolled in more than 12,000 courses.</p>

<p>Get lessons on seasonal décor and book history, pen your creativity, and discuss a Jazz Age fairy tale at October's weekly workshops.</p>

<p>Neev Dash has loved cars since he was a small boy. As he grew older and learned about the impact of gas engines on the environment, he was motivated to make a difference. Fast forward several years, and Dash, who is a dual credit student entering his second college year at Lone Star College-University Park – and his senior year at iSchool High – embarked on a project to create an affordable and accessible way for the average American to drive an eco-friendly car.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College and a coalition of national education and veteran advocacy organizations have announced pilot sites for the Military Credentialing Advancement Initiative.</p>

<p style="text-align:start">One way to help ensure student success, says Philip Lee, Lone Star College-University Park professor of business, is to customize the way a course is taught to each student in the class. While this may sound impossible to achieve, Lee incorporates innovative techniques to make sure it happens. And he points to the positive comments of his students – and their increased interest in finishing what they start – as proof that it works.</p>

<p>Join education professionals in an Oct. 1 panel discussion of&nbsp;effective approaches to bridging the Academic Achievement Gap faced by&nbsp;bilingual&nbsp;students.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at 10 a.m.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-North Harris has been named a finalist for the 2020 Examples of Excelencia, a national recognition from Excelencia in Education, for its Mi Casa Es Su Casa program.</p>

<p>Lone Star College was named a 2020 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education</p>

<p>Late start classes are still availabe as LSC-CyFair start the fall semester having&nbsp;set yet another milestone with a record-breaking 23,225 student enrollment.</p>

<p>There is still time for students to register for the fall 2020 semester at Lone Star College-University Park. Next Start courses are scheduled to begin the week of Monday, Sept. 21, for 12-week options and the week of Monday, Oct. 19, for eight-week options.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair teams up with&nbsp;Small Business Development Center clients for a&nbsp;win-win video campaign that promotes area businesses and shows their support for students.</p>

<p>The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are reporting that reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses this fall and winter is more important than ever.</p>

<p class="CxSpFirst" style="text-align:start">One of the most honored traditions at Lone Star College-University Park is the annual 9/11 ceremony that memorializes those who died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The ceremony also recognizes those who serve as first responders.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has partnered with CSL Esports to launch esports tournament services through LSC student activities.</p>

<p>The U.S. Dept. of Education awarded Lone Star College-Montgomery a $2,755,667 Title V grant to help underserved Hispanic students in the greater Conroe area.</p>

<p>Lone Star College and Wolverine Footwear &amp; Apparel have partnered to help students get the workforce training they need by donating $50,000 as part of the Wolverine x LSC Metallica Scholars Grant</p>

<p>Education students have created&nbsp;STEM-related videos,&nbsp;from&nbsp;gardening and&nbsp;chemistry to&nbsp;rocks, recycling,&nbsp;tornadoes and more,&nbsp;for&nbsp;parents to supplement school work taught at home.</p>

<p>As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact all levels of society, college students nationwide are particularly vulnerable to issues such as food insecurity. To help address this critical need, Lone Star College-University Park held “Leo’s Drive-UP Meal” distribution – which included a gourmet meal for its students.</p>

<p>Students Hung Nguyen, Nicole Rolison, and Sungja Mcnelly are among the nearly 200 national Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society members to receive the 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise or Trustmark Workforce Development Scholarship.</p>

<p>Now more than ever, small-business owners need all the resources they can get.</p>

<p>As a student growing up, Rishabh Chaudhary always made his way through school with ease, which made his detour through Lone Star College-North Harris an eye-opening experience for the new Purdue Boilermaker.</p>

<p class="CxSpFirst">Sometimes it only takes recounting a joyful experience to profoundly impact one’s life. Just ask Marilyn Rubio, the newly-elected president of LSC-University Park’s Student Government Association (SGA). The experiences of those around her not only led her to LSC-University Park, but also to growing into one of the college’s active student leaders.</p>

<p>Donnelly, a 2017 Faculty Excellence Award winner, takes the GradUP mission of raising graduation rates by 300% to heart. As an instructor of EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience, Donnelly has been at the forefront of communicating the GradUP message to first-time-in-college students at LSC-University Park.</p>

<p>Two&nbsp;Machining Technology Program students&nbsp;receive the Gene Haas Scholarship earmarked for those interested in becoming machinists, one among several essential career fields.</p>

<p>Hurricane Laura could not dampen the spirts of students enrolled in the Lone Star College inaugural bachelor’s degrees programs.</p>

<p>Join the September&nbsp;discussions on cars, health, art and culture&nbsp;with a mechanic, kinesiology professor, author/artist and librarians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Get&nbsp;fall&nbsp;registration help at&nbsp;the Virtual&nbsp;Super Saturday&nbsp;event set&nbsp;Aug. 22 as well as at&nbsp;free&nbsp;on-demand Virtual College 101 sessions.</p>

<p>The Gulf Coast Community Services Association, Inc. has announced that it will provide up to $300,000 in aid to eligible Lone Star College-Houston North students who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.</p>

<p>With the fall 2020 semester beginning Monday, Aug. 24, Lone Star College-University Park is forging ahead with its annual Roar Week activities for the first week of classes Aug. 24 - 29. Though the semester will commence largely online, the college is using innovative, virtual solutions to continue tradition and welcome students to the new semester.</p>

<p>With online learning modalities taking center stage this fall in the midst of COVID-19, Lone Star College-University Park faculty are using their wealth of experience in the field to guide students to success. One of the college’s faculty is using her expertise to help educators across the country prepare for virtual teaching and its unique challenges.</p>

<p>Two&nbsp;virtual information sessions&nbsp;are available Sept. 15 and Sept. 16 for those interested in a rewarding&nbsp;teaching career.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Leadership High School (LHS) is currently accepting applications for the 2020-21 year. LHS is a leadership development and community awareness program for sophomore and junior high school students who attend public school and live in the LSC service area.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at 10:30 a.m.</p>

<p>Lone Star College received five grants totaling $6.5 million from the TRIO Student Support Services program.</p>

<p>Lone Star College experienced a 10.4% increase in summer enrollment from a year ago</p>

<p>Alton Smith, Ed.D., Lone Star College System Board of Trustees chair, was reelected to serve on the Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) Board of Directors at large position. Dr. Smith was first elected to the CCATT board in 2018.</p>

<p>The Christian “Tre” Morales Foundation honored Kimberly Argueta with a scholarship to help further her education at Lone Star College-North Harris.</p>

<p>The next wave of healthcare workers is being trained locally in the Houston area through the Lone Star College-North Harris Nursing program at the college’s Health Professions Building.</p>

<p>Enjoy learning new,&nbsp;easy-to-play board and card games with family and friends&nbsp;in this LSC-CyFair librarian's video series&nbsp;available twice a month.?</p>

<p>Attend the Virtual Academy for Lifelong Learning&nbsp;Open House&nbsp;Aug. 12 to find out about the new online classes and valuable&nbsp;benefits of membership.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair&nbsp; donation and&nbsp;partnership with Cy-Hope&nbsp;helps&nbsp;feed&nbsp;school children and Cy-Fair area families.</p>

<p>Struggles or obstacles and how they are overcome define a person. They can cause one to stumble or they can cause one to thrive. The latter was the case for Tooba Narejo, who immigrated to the U.S. six years ago from Karachi, Pakistan, with her husband and three small children. While navigating a new country and managing expectations of motherhood, Narejo graduated with honors from Lone Star College-University Park in 2019.</p>

<p>When classes begin for the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 24, Michelle Luna will be among the first students taking part in the new Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program launching at Lone Star College-East Aldine Center.</p>

<p>Despite the ongoing effects of a global pandemic in COVID-19, faculty are adapting and fine-tuning their coursework and classroom approaches to better serve students. For Dr. Christa Spears, associate professor of geology, flexibility, building relationships with students, relating material to students and active-learning are key in all teaching modalities.</p>

<p>Lone Star College is modifying its fall semester calendar. The fall semester is scheduled to begin Aug. 24.</p>

<p>LSC-University Park has long been known for encouraging its faculty, staff and students to pursue innovative programs and services. Most recently, the college was recognized for its innovative Safe Zone program, which fosters an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students, as one of the 2019 - 2020 Innovation of the Year recipients from the prestigious League for Innovation in the Community College.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has purchased an additional 5,000 laptop computers to assist students taking classes this fall.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop and special meeting Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 10 a.m</p>

<p>The Texas Comptroller’s office released a study on the economic impact community colleges have on the state’s economy. The study found a community college education delivers good returns on students’ commitments of time and tuition.</p>

<p>Lone Star College students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can find financial help this fall thanks to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.</p>

<p>Join a new&nbsp;six-month virtual book club and discussion series&nbsp;commemorating&nbsp;women’s constitutional right to vote. July 28 - Dec. 15.</p>

<p>Register now for core classes with&nbsp;affordable&nbsp;flexibility of day,&nbsp;evening and weekend college&nbsp;options,&nbsp;as well as traditional semester or shorter, fast-track offerings</p>

<p>As a member of the inaugural graduating class of Lone Star College-North Harris’ Victory Early College in May 2011, Jamaal Wright made the most of his academic opportunities to lay the foundation for his success.</p>

<p>In the twentieth year of its founding, S.A.F.E. Diversity Communities is honoring LSC-University Park President Dr. Shah Ardalan with its prestigious 2020 College President of the Year Award for his dedication to improving the lives of students with disabilities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College has announced what students can expect when attending fall 2020 semester classes. Fall classes begin Aug. 24.</p>

<p>Legendary rock band Metallica has awarded Lone Star College $50,000 to help students find exciting new careers in manufacturing, health care and transportation.</p>

<p>Bid farewell to&nbsp;L.I.F.E. coordinator Claire Gunnel's last month with adventures in books, Texas parks and a look at JFK's last day at the weekly&nbsp;August workshops.</p>

<p>Teachers are often known for shaping and influencing the lives of their students – day after day, semester after semester, and year after year. History professor Devethia Guillory’s story demonstrates how the influences in one’s life can often lead to a particular career.</p>

<p>The Houston Business Journal named Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor as one of its Most Admired CEO honorees for 2020.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Houston North and Comcast’s Houston Region have announced a business partnership to provide free internet access to approximately 200 LSC-Houston North students and families in need.</p>

<p>Summer is underway and now is the time to register for fall courses at Lone Star College-North Harris.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair&nbsp;Dual Credit and Honors College student Andrew Jack Roehr graduated as a Coca-Cola&nbsp;Scholar, one of two in this region and of 150 recipients nationwide.</p>

<p>Essential training for workforce programs continues through Lone Star College-North Harris at the LSC-Health Professions Building during a limited reopening to allow in-person training required for spring semester credit.</p>

<p>Join the discussions on Irish lore, architectural homes, water fountains and favorite recipes during July.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>Essential training for workforce programs returned to the LSC-North Harris and LSC-East Aldine Center campuses on Monday, June 1, during a limited reopening to facilitate in-person training required for spring semester credit.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park is not allowing COVID-19 to stop its fight against student food insecurity. The college is announcing a partnership with the United Network for Collegiate Pantry Sharing (UNCPS). Through local restaurants, UNCPS will provide short-term food relief at no cost to LSC-University Park students experiencing food insecurity during the pandemic.</p>

<p>Children have a fun and educational way to learn this summer with activities offered online through Lone Star College-North Harris’ Discovery College.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Chancellor Stephen C. Head, Ph.D. has been selected to join the board of directors of the American Association of Community Colleges.</p>

<p>Prospective students and community members are invited to learn about the latest educational opportunities available at Lone Star College-North Harris during a virtual Open House on Tuesday, June 16.</p>

<p>As the nation begins to return to work, having the right skill set is more important than ever.</p>

<p>Sign up your teens today for Discovery College: this&nbsp;summer youth program for ages 14-17 has gone virtual with geology, physics, art, music, drafting, career success talk and more.</p>

<p>Lone Star College is offering virtual summer camp classes with Discovery College.</p>

<p>Lone Star Corporate College (LSCC) held its grand opening of the LSC-Transportation &amp; Global Logistics Technology Center, its newest Workforce Center of Excellence.</p>

<p>Lone Star College awarded 8,863 associate degrees and certifications for spring 2020 representing a 7% increase from 2019.</p>

<p>Among the 2020 degree earners Lone Star College-CyFair celebrated with a virtual graduation ceremony May 29 is Riad Alhomsi, a future business entrepreneur and former Syrian refugee&nbsp;who earned his Associate of Arts Degree, Highest Honors, Leadership Track and was awarded the 2020 Honors College International Capstone Scholarship as an outstanding Merit Scholar.</p>

<p>Students approaching the end of the school year, or workers looking for new options, can begin planning their next step with Lone Star College’s Career Star.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-University Park community is coming together to celebrate the accomplishments of the college’s graduates with the Class of 2020 Virtual Celebration Thursday, May 28, at 5 p.m. on&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;Premiere.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>Look how&nbsp;the&nbsp;LSC-CyFair Art Department and Bosque Gallery&nbsp;staff are&nbsp;“thinking beyond the pallet”&nbsp;for painting projects and art challenges for college&nbsp;and community artists.</p>

<p>Register for the Summer Reading Program June 1 - Aug. 1&nbsp;at www.hcpl.net.&nbsp;Read books, do activities, earn points and win virtual badges.?</p>

<p>Success in the classroom did not always come easy for Luke Nutter until he discovered the Lone Star College lifePATH®&nbsp;program.&nbsp;Nutter is the second lifePATH®&nbsp;LSC student to transfer to a 4-year university and the first using the lifePATH® Academic Path.</p>

<p>Lone Star College received a AAA rating from S&amp;P Global Ratings Service (formerly Standard &amp; Poor’s).</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s Associate of Arts in Teaching degree program is featured on the 2020 Best Colleges list ranking second with LSC-CyFair’s Medical Assistant degree program ranked&nbsp;19th&nbsp;.&nbsp; The rankings are the first to be based on median early-career salary data of more than 5 million graduates from the U.S. Department of Education's resource,&nbsp;College Scorecard.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Foundation raised $1.2 million at StarGala 2020, its annual signature event</p>

<p>Today marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing as we know it today.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s two engineering student teams took the first two spots in the Top Design Team category again at the&nbsp;Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC) Spring 2020 Virtual Design Challenge.&nbsp;Team C.R.A.T.E.R.&nbsp;took first in Best Poster and Best Oral Presentation (Video and Q&amp;A), while Team C.O.S.M.O.S.&nbsp;took second and third respectively; they tied for first in Best Report; and in Best Peer Review Team COSMOS took second while Team C.R.A.T.E.R. took fifth.</p>

<p>Awarded a new NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) grant, Lone Star College-CyFair will partner with NASA for a series of NASA-themed STEM activities to be held on the campus in 2021.&nbsp;Chosen as one of 11 minority-serving institutions in the nation, LSC-CyFair will use the $25,000 grant to create a program incorporating the evidence-based NCAS model on campus in an effort to draw more diverse scholars into the science, technology, engineering and math fields.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 2 p.m.</p>

<p>The Aspen Institute has named Dr. Kimberly M. Lowry, LSC-Houston North and Dr. Jackie C. Thomas Jr., LSC-Tomball as 2020-21 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellows</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s&nbsp;Student Life team has responded to the COVID-19 by developing social, educational, recreational and wellness events through web-based programs and social media. Although the college campus is currently closed, it is still important that our students find ways to be engaged with one another and with the college, he said. LSC-CyFair’s student organizations and club are taking advantage of free technology (Zoom, MS Teams, Discord, etc.) to continue meeting and celebrating.</p>

<p>Get the best book list and wildlife gardening tips as well as a taste of life in Japan at this month’s weekly Lone Star College-CyFair L.I.F.E. workshops.&nbsp;These free&nbsp;Learning, Inspiration, Friendship and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.)&nbsp;programs are available Wednesdays through virtual presentations and accessible for one week.</p>

<p>Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine recognized Lone Star College for having the largest number of undergraduate Hispanic students enrolled at a two-year college in the nation and second in the nation for the number of Associate of Art degrees awarded to Hispanic students in 2018.</p>

<p>Lone Star College student Humberto Leal Acosta was awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Transfer Scholarship.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College-CyFair’s&nbsp;Beta Lambda Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) continued a history of excellence and accolades with determination and leadership.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has announced it has extended campus closures.</p>

<p>Lone Star College is ready to help you get back to work, or update your skills with state-of-the-art online education thanks to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Houston North distributed food, face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and soap to assist residents in protecting themselves against the coronavirus.</p>

<p>During these uncertain times, Lone Star College-University Park is finding ways to offer support and encouragement to students and the community.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Due to COVID-19, the LSC-Tomball lifePATH® Admission Information Session is now available for viewing online by clicking here to watch the&nbsp;On-Demand Information Video Session link or by typing “lifePATH information session” into search on YouTube.&nbsp; Details about the lifePATH® program and its various options are presented during the video and potential students are required to&nbsp;view the information session&nbsp;as part of the application process.</p>

<p>From learning life-saving observance skills to Scottish slang, weekly Wednesday workshops at Lone Star College-CyFair still provide L.I.F.E. lessons.&nbsp;These free&nbsp;Learning, Inspiration, Friendship and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.)&nbsp;programs are now available through virtual presentations and each accessible for one week.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Tomball has teamed up with Harris County Precinct 4 to provide support for a COVID-19 testing site in Tomball.</p>

<p>With campuses closed until May 4, systems have been set up to ensure that Fall 2020 registration may take place entirely online beginning Wednesday, April 15.</p>

<p>The outbreak of COVID-19 has many historians drawing comparisons to the 1918 flu epidemic.</p>

<p>Recognizing their academic, service and leadership skills, Lone Star College-CyFair’s Phi Theta Kappa students Heather Monroe, Eddie Carrizales and Ross Blake have been selected as members of the Texas All-State Academic Team.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday, April 9, 2019, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be conducted via WebEx due to the stay-at-home order issued by Harris and Montgomery counties.</p>

<p>The deadline for the fall 2020 Lone Star College Foundation Scholarship application has been extended. Students now have until Monday, May 4, to apply.</p>

<p>TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries has partnered with Lone Star College-Tomball for the use of the LSC-Tomball Health Science Building to provide much needed care in a safe environment for a certain population of clients.</p>

<p>The coronavirus is causing harm to small businesses in the greater Houston area and across the country. In an effort to combat this impact, the federal government recently approved the Payroll Protection Program, but there are additional resources to help small businesses get through these difficult times.</p>

<p>As COVID-19 forces organizations to pivot, Lone Star College-University Park has met the challenge in stride with student success at the forefront.&nbsp;From online seminars to live open forums, all resources ensure employees are taking care of themselves, have the knowledge they require to move to an online format for the foreseeable future and, in turn, are better able to continue providing students with an academically and socially rich experience despite the circumstances.</p>

<p>The coronavirus is forcing grade school students to change from traditional face-to-face classrooms to online learning. This can be difficult, not only for students, but for parents who are helping their children through this transition.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has updated its spring 2020 semester schedule and announced that all LSC facilities will be closed at least until April 30.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-CyFair’s librarians have continued supporting students’ success and providing programs for community patrons – just online. “The library is never confined by walls - we always try to reach our community where we can.&nbsp; Right now, it just happens to only be virtually,” said Susan Green, director of Harris County Public Library System’s LSC-CyFair branch.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Lone Star College-CyFair’s counselors, advisors, graduation and admissions specialists remain dedicated to providing resources for student academic and emotional success this spring. “LSC-CyFair Student Services is committed to serving our students and ensuring that we can continue our service remotely as best as possible keeping our students and staff safe,” said Dean Ashlie Resendez.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood has loaned eight ventilators to local area hospitals in an effort to help combat the coronavirus. The LSC-Kingwood Respiratory Care program which uses these ventilators to train students also donated five nebulizers and 75 personal protective equipment kits.</p>

<p>A Lone Star College employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee became symptomatic on March 22 and was tested the same day with test results coming back positive on March 26.</p>

<p>Lone Star College announced it will waive fees for courses which are moving online due to the coronavirus and delay a planned tuition increase.&nbsp;The waived fee also applies to the 8-week term, any remaining Next Start classes, May Mini-Mester, Summer I and Summer II distance learning classes.</p>

<p>A Lone Star College student has tested positive for COVID-19. The student contracted COVID-19 while traveling out of the state during spring break. This student has not been on college property since before March 6.</p>

<p>During these stressful times,&nbsp;Lone Star College-CyFair remains focused on students and while all are required to keep distance from one another, college employees are making virtual contact.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has announced its plan to cancel all spring 2020 graduation ceremonies, which were scheduled to take place May 6-9.</p>

<p>All Lone Star College facilities will be closed March 18 - April 6.</p>

<p>Lone Star College is EXTENDING SPRING BREAK by one week.</p>

<p>Lone Star College is seeking qualified candidates to join its team and help continue the mission of promoting student success by ensuring excellence in teaching.</p>

<p>April workshops at LSC-CyFair provide perspectives on the veil, spring rolls, Bellville history, Earth Day and Tai Chi.</p>

<p>How can we better serve bilingual students? Find out at Lone Star College-CyFair’s Education Speaker Series event April 2.</p>

<p>Open Dialogue 2020 event features a day of discussions March 30 addressing the complexities of identity and human interaction with acclaimed writer and poet, Jericho Brown.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, March 5, 2020, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX &nbsp;77381.</p>

<p>Current students, and students returning home for the summer, can take advantage of open registration for summer courses at LSC-North Harris to stay on track with their degree plans.</p>

<p>Students in professor Jon Wilson’s history classes would be surprised to learn that his path to becoming a teacher didn’t begin until he was 40 years old. It took a life filled with twists and turns to land Professor J, as he’s become known around Lone Star College-North Harris, right where he belongs.</p>

<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention &nbsp;is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (named “2019-nCoV”) that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and which continues to expand.</p>

<p>Three LSC-CyFair Honors College students are among 17 LSC students – the most of any community college in Texas – named as semifinalists for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke (JKC) Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship</p>

<p>Don’t miss “Seen and Unseen” featuring visiting artist Ellen Ray’s unique collection of works created specifically for LSC-CyFair’s Bosque Gallery on display Feb. 27-April 9.</p>

<p>A collaborative effort to launch a pilot program between Lone Star College, Baker Hughes and the Texas Workforce Commission was announced.</p>

<p>Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the first woman and the first Latina to be elected to the position, will speak at Lone Star College-North Harris for an event celebrating Women’s History Month.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a retreat at 9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in the Travis Conference Room at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center, 2301 North Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380 at which time those subjects listed on the agenda will be addressed.</p>

<p>Students can still take advantage of Next Start to ensure they receive full credits by the end of the spring semester with the upcoming 8-week course option beginning Monday, March 16. Lone Star College-North Harris’ Next Start provides students with courses beginning during the spring semester but ending before summer courses begin.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair&nbsp;honors four full-time professors committed to helping students understand the material, providing patience and inspiration for students to be their best, and going the extra mile to do all they can to help students succeed.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair is honoring five employees who are described as innovative, diligent, friendly, helpful risk takers, leaders and advocates.</p>

<p>Chosen from student and coworker nominations, this year’s&nbsp;LSC-CyFair&nbsp;Adjunct Faculty Excellence Awards winners are inspiring their students to be confident, capable and passionate about their own personal and professional futures.</p>

<p>The Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education has selected Lone Star College-North Harris’ Dean of Student Services Ovidio Galvan for the inaugural Career and Leadership Development Institute.</p>

<p>Join Bill Pitre March 3 to gain an understanding of how stimulating economic development locally benefits you.</p>

<p>The LSC-University Park music program continues to grow with the pulsing sound of the college’s Percussion Ensemble, directed by Yamaha Artist Lamar Burkhalter. With performances at the front gates of Minute Maid Park during postseason, NRG Stadium, and outside Jones Hall for the opening of “Stomp,” you may have found yourself tapping your foot to their rhythm. Since 2018, the group has helped students pursue their passions for music and has provided unique performances throughout Houston.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has teamed up with Aldine ISD to give students the opportunity to earn tuition-free, postsecondary education through Harris County Promise, a new program that provides students with last-dollar scholarships to cover the cost of tuition and fees.</p>

<p>The impact of the LSC-CyFair experience was felt most when life-altering events occurred in the families of Nancy Ortega and Adrian Zepeda, both of whom are scholarship essay winners.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s spring performance schedule opens with the hilarious production of “Hands on a Hardbody” Feb. 27-March 1.</p>

<p>The Family Summit at Lone Star College-Tomball is a free event that invites all the members of families who want to learn how to prepare, fund, and navigate the going-to-college process. Participants will be able to attend interactive workshops that discuss how students and their families can prepare for the next steps in their educational journey.</p>

<p>Lone Star College students shared personal stories of triumph, overcoming struggles and a commitment to their education at the Chancellor’s Donor Appreciation Lunch hosted by Lone Star College Foundation.</p>

<p>The story of a shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing clique of three girls ruling Westerberg High takes the stage at Lone Star College-North Harris as the LSC-North Harris Drama Department presents&nbsp;Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe’s “Heathers the Musical”&nbsp;beginning Tuesday, Feb. 18.</p>

<p>LSC-Cypress Center’s future welder and family man Curtis Butler received a financial helping hand through the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Vocational Scholarship Program.</p>

<p>Gain a little insight into the world of painting, learn some Irish lore and celebrate the suffrage centennial at the Wednesday workshops this March. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Throughout the month of February, Lone Star College-North Harris is celebrating Black History Month with various events and informative discussions to highlight the history and achievements of African Americans throughout American history. The events are designed to be educational and engaging for the attendees. All events hosted by the college are free and open to the public.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX &nbsp;77381.</p>

<p>The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has named 17 Lone Star College students – the most of any college in Texas – as semifinalists for its Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.</p>

<p class="CxSpFirst">LSC-University Park’s Black Student Union, Student Success Institute (SSI) and Student Learning Resource Center (SLRC) are hosting multiple events and promotions throughout the month, all tailored to educate students, faculty, staff and community members about African American culture and history.</p>

<p>DiversityJobs.com has named Lone Star College a Top Employers 2020 for dedication and commitment to building a diverse workforce and culture.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has been recognized by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine as a Top Degree Producer among institutions conferring associate degrees to minority students.</p>

<p>Are you interested in teaching? Don’t miss the February information sessions on LSC-CyFair's AAT program to get started on your future career.</p>

<p>Come see how Stacy Gresell’s style and personality is reflected in her artwork, while eliciting differing viewpoints at her "Salty" art exhibition on display through Feb. 20.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park is proud to announce the opening of Leo’s Shelf, an on-site food pantry designed to serve campus community members with free grab-and-go meals and snacks, as well as nonperishable pantry items and personal hygiene products.</p>

<p>Students in need of more class options than the traditional start the spring semester provides can find them with Lone Star College-North Harris’ Next Start. Next Start provides additional options by offering classes that start after the spring semester has begun but still finish in time for spring credit.</p>

<p>Adults age 50 and older who are looking to get involved, or learn something new, are encouraged to attend Lone Star College-North Harris Academy for Lifelong Learning’s (ALL) open house on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 1 – 3 p.m. in the Community Education Building, Room 101.</p>

<p>Every second counts when saving a person trapped inside the mangled pile of steel that once resembled a vehicle. The Lone Star College-Montgomery Fire Academy received a donation of cars from Texas Port Recycling to utilize in the program's extrication class to teach and extend the knowledge of first responders.</p>

<p>The cooler weather elicits talks on warm scarves, healthy grains, beloved baseball and Hamilton, the musical at&nbsp;Wednesday workshops this February. &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>ROAR WEEK&nbsp;will kick off Jan. 13&nbsp;with several events to welcome students to campus!&nbsp;Students are encouraged to attend to network, win swag and receive free food!</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library is inviting one and all to join the celebration of its 15 years providing exceptional literary, cultural and educational resources to the residents in the greater Tomball area.&nbsp; The anniversary celebration is free, open to the public, and includes multiple days of exciting events highlighted by the grand opening of the all-new Innovation Lab.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park art professor Kari Breitigam is celebrating a significant milestone with her exhibition, “In Search of Serenity.” The exhibition is on display through Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts Marilyn Morgan Hillery Community Gallery (Pearl), located only minutes from the college in northwest Houston.</p>

<p>Dr. Archie L. Blanson has been named Lone Star College-North Harris Interim President&nbsp;effective Jan. 2. Blanson succeeds Dr. Gerald Fernandez Napoles who recently accepted a new position as Vice Chancellor/Special Assistant to the Chancellor.</p>

<p>An estimated 300 high school students joined the LSC-Tomball campus community to help make the college’s 15th Annual Disability Awareness Day a successful and extraordinary experience.&nbsp; The event focused on raising awareness about disabilities and simulated learning environments which students with disabilities face daily. LSC-Tomball values all perspectives and individuals as they adapt into lifelong learning and employment environments.</p>

<p>There are thousands of podcasts that let listeners pick and choose from a variety of subjects that catch their interests.&nbsp; Lone Star College-Tomball is taking advantage of that powerful capability with a series of podcasts dedicated to exploring innovative applications of multimedia in higher education.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has the largest number of online students in Texas according to new data released by the U.S. Department of Education.</p>

<p>Stop by the LSC-CyFair&nbsp;A.L.L. program's&nbsp;Jan. 10 open house and resolve to develop new friendships and participate in new social activities in 2020 as member.</p>

<p>Speakers discuss future solar power, present body health and past royalty of the Vanderbilts at LSC-CyFair’s Wednesday workshops this January. &nbsp;</p>

<p>For those who have a knack for languages and want to enter the growing field of professional interpreters, there’s still time to enter the English/Spanish Interpreters Program at Lone Star College-North Harris and Lone Star College-East Aldine Center.</p>

<p>For the first time, LSC-CyFair had two student teams compete and win top honors at&nbsp;the Texas Space Grant Consortium Fall 2019 Design Challenge with designs that also advanced both teams to next level of NASA Micro-g NExT Program Design Challenge, where they will test prototypes.</p>

<p>The Honors College at Lone Star College-CyFair student Valentina Tardugno Poleo was awarded a 2019 Sloane Prize for Undergraduate Research from the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC).</p>

<p>Lone Star College has received approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to begin offering bachelor’s degree programs.</p>

<p>Come check out our award-winning students’ original artwork on display through Dec. 12, with many pieces for sale in the Bosque Gallery.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a retreat at 9 a.m., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in the Galaxy Room at LSC-University Park, 20515 S.H. 249, Houston, TX 77070 at which time those subjects listed on the agenda will be addressed.</p>

<p>As part of holiday season celebrations, Minuti Coffee graciously donated 40 turkeys and hams to Lone Star College-University Park employees. The recipients consisted of full-time and part-time faculty and staff members.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX&nbsp; 77381.</p>

<p>Tomball Regional Health Foundation (TRHF) awarded more than $300,000 to support Lone Star College-Tomball lifePATH® and Nursing programs</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Montgomery’s annual Holiday Benefit Concert has added even more to this holiday extravaganza, making it now a magical Holiday Spectacular. This family-friendly production premiers Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, at 7 p.m. in the LSC-Montgomery Mainstage Theatre.</p>

<p>Lone Star College received a Silver Seal for achieving a 30% to 39% student voting rate in the fall 2018 midterm election as part of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge to increase nonpartisan democratic engagement.</p>

<p>Fourth in a series featuring the faculty and staff that make the college a standout in higher education. Looking at Lone Star College-North Harris up close reveals more than 1,100 employees fulfilling the college's mission at LSC-North Harris and LSC-East Aldine Center. Their collective experience and dedication make the college a standout in higher education. One of those employees is Figen Bekisli.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Small Business Development Center named its 2019 Small Business of the Year Award winners.</p>

<p>Students looking to maximize their holiday break can register now for three or four-week Winter Mini-Mesters that begin Monday, Dec. 16.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s student instrumentalists, along with&nbsp;special guests from the Shimmer Flute Choir,&nbsp;will entertain music lovers at the Dec. 7 &nbsp;“Airs &amp; Dances” Symphonic Orchestra Concert.</p>

<p>On Saturday, Nov. 16, Lone Star College (LSC)&nbsp;students, faculty and staff joined thousands of community members at LSC-University Park to participate in the 2019 American Heart Association’s (AHA) Northwest Harris County (NWHC) Heart Walk. This is the fifth consecutive year LSC-University Park has hosted the Heart Walk, which engages the community to raise awareness and over $300,000 per year for a great cause.</p>

<p>This fall Lone Star College-University Park welcomed students to its latest addition, the Lion’s Den. The multipurpose student space continues the college’s history of producing innovative and responsive facilities that meet the needs of students and the community.</p>

<p>Entertainment for Everyone in the Tomball Area!</p> <p>The Fine and Performing Arts department is piloting a special program designed to give interested students additional training in the area of musical theater; masterclasses, purposeful instruction, and unique performance experiences are hallmarks of this new initiative. &nbsp;Called The Texas Institute of Musical Theater, the program will also assist serious students in their preparation for professional programs.</p>

<p>The LSC-CyFair Chamber Singers and Jazz Ensemble are excited to collaborate Dec. 6 for this special &nbsp;“Christmas Concert” - a powerful musical evening expressing the wonder of the season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Santa is flying in from the North Pole for this very special evening!&nbsp; The Lone Star College - Tomball Fine and Performing Arts department is celebrating the season with a spectacular Broadway-style musical revue titled, A Very Tomball Christmas:&nbsp; Home for the Holidays.&nbsp; Celebrate&nbsp;the holidays with performances&nbsp;the entire family will enjoy, December 5th through 7th, with the curtain going up at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center located on the LSC-Tomball campus.</p>

<p>From hands-on activities and games to drone exploration, children ages 3-12 can enjoy a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) topics with future teachers Dec. 3 and Dec. 7.</p>

<p>LSC-University Park’s ReadUP program will host a signature author event featuring Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Tuesday, Nov. 19. The event is open to LSC-University Park students, employees and community partners. As part of the annual program, the college is focusing attention on environmental issues and the impact on underserved communities.</p>

<p>The 2019 International Education Biennial conference will be held at Lone Star College Nov. 15.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Lone Star College – Tomball is proud to announce the inaugural Stars of Tomball Celebration honoring the community partnerships essential to the success of the college.&nbsp; As an established and robust community college, LSC-Tomball serves the Tomball area in many important and essential ways and many of these efforts are due to the noteworthy support generously provided by local leaders, businesses and organizations.</p>

<p>Winners of the Second Life for Books recycled art project were recently announced by the Student Learning Resource Center (SLRC).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Dr. Linda Stegall Excellence in Education Endowment scholarships were awarded to 25 Lone Star College-Kingwood students who have demonstrated academic achievement and success.</p>

<p>Lone Star College officially broke ground on its newest location, LSC-Houston North Fallbrook.</p>

<h2>The Power of Extraordinary Experiences</h2> <p>The remarkable and extraordinary experiences of fifteen fascinating speakers highlight TEDxLSCTomball 2019.&nbsp; The diverse lineup features inspiring authors, personalities, and LSC-Tomball alumni and current students—people who would not allow challenging personal obstacles to stand in their way.&nbsp; Despite the problems thrown at them, each of these individuals discovered something that helped put them on a path of change and on a track to achieve their goals.</p>

<p>The Theatre Department at&nbsp;Lone Star College-Montgomery&nbsp;has spent the past few months preparing for&nbsp;Student Body, by Frank Winters. The production is an intensely vivid examination of sexual assault on a college campus.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX &nbsp;77381.</p>

<p>Join the discussion regarding the potential for increased economic opportunities in Houston for individuals and businesses at the Nov. 14 Speaking of Business talk.</p>

<p>The countdown is on! Registration for spring classes at Lone Star College-North Harris opens Wednesday, Nov. 13 at its main campus and the newly opened LSC-East Aldine Center. Both locations will offer pre-advising beginning Monday, Nov. 4, to help students prepare for the opening of registration.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Gene Haas Foundation recently awarded $10,000 in scholarships to Lone Star College-University Park. The scholarship will benefit students who are enrolled in various stages of the college’s machining program and who are working toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in machining technology.</p>

<p>Come to the Nov. 14 Vizually Speaking event to find out how LSC’s VisCom&nbsp;degree and certificate programs provide students the skills and the competitive edge needed&nbsp;for careers in creativity.</p>

<p>The Lone Star Swing Speech and Debate Tournament will be held on Friday, Nov. 8, through Sunday, Nov. 10, at Lone Star College-North Harris, located at 2700 W. W. Thorne Blvd. in Houston.</p>

<p>Perhaps your definition of success will change after spending the evening laughing at LSC-CyFair‘s “Barbecue Apocalypse” comedy on stage Nov. 14-24.</p>

<p>What does the U.S. economic outlook mean for those earning college degrees or certificates in the next year or two? Find out at&nbsp;the panel discussion Oct. 29.</p>

<p>The 2019 flu season is officially underway and officials recommend vaccination as the best way to help prevent contracting seasonal flu.</p>

<p>The LSC-University Park Career Services department and Transfer Center recently held two separate events designed to prepare students to continue both their educational and professional journeys.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-Small Business Development Center Advisory Council has selected 16 finalists for its 33rd Annual Small Business of the Year awards.</p>

<p>It’s time for children ages 3 to 10 to have fun with math at this semester’s carnival-themed Math Games Day held Nov. 9 at LSC-CyFair.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Conroe Center was awarded a $10,000 scholarship grant from the Gene Haas Foundation for students in the Machine Technology program on Wednesday, October 2. The Post-Secondary School Grant is designed to support students pursuing a career in Machining. Dean Mary Mendoza for the Conroe Center was thrilled when she received the news early Wednesday morning.</p>

<p>Third in a series featuring the faculty and staff that make the college a standout in higher education.&nbsp;Looking at Lone Star College-North Harris up close reveals more than 1,100 employees fulfilling the college's mission at LSC-North Harris and LSC-East Aldine Center. Their collective experience and dedication make the college a standout in higher education. One of those employees is Reyna Tippetts.</p>

<p>LSC-Cypress Center offers home-schooled and private school students an academic opportunity to jump start their college journey. Learn about Dual Credit at one of several information sessions.</p>

<p>Second in a series featuring the faculty and staff that make the college a standout in higher education. Looking at Lone Star College-North Harris up close reveals more than 1,100 employees fulfilling the college's mission at LSC-North Harris and LSC-East Aldine Center. Their collective experience and dedication make the college a standout in higher education. One of those employees is Juan Argueta.</p>

<p>First in a series featuring the faculty and staff that make the college a standout in higher education.&nbsp;Looking at Lone Star College-North Harris up close reveals more than 1,100 employees fulfilling the college's mission at LSC-North Harris and LSC-East Aldine Center. Their collective experience and dedication make the college a standout in higher education. One of those employees is Ovi Galvan.</p>

<p>Texas Rep. Dr. Tom Oliverson and former Lone Star College Board of Trustees member Dr. David Holsey were recently recognized for their contributions to the LSC lifePATH®&nbsp;program.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Board of Trustees voted to keep the LSC tax rate at 10.78 cents per $100 property valuation for the 2019 tax year.</p>

<p>Cybersecurity defense teams with unique skills in preventing security breaches are in demand, and LSC-Westway Park Technology Center is where cybersecurity professionals are being trained.&nbsp;</p>

<p>How do you cope with anxiety and panic attacks? Artist and writer Jan Saenz refocused sleeplessness in her first photographic exhibition on display Oct. 17-Nov. 14.</p>

<p>Hear from a trained ballerina, take home tips on air frying and get history lessons in colonial genealogy and White House holidays at L.I.F.E. in November and December.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Frankenstein comes to life at Lone Star College-North Harris as the LSC-North Harris drama department presents Nick Dear’s Frankenstein live on stage beginning Tuesday, Oct. 15.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair's drama season opens with “Romeo and Juliet,” the iconic story of two star-crossed lovers, but retold against the backdrop of the roaring 1920’s during prohibition in Chicago.</p>

<p>The Society of Information Management Houston Chapter (SIM Houston) continues its substantial financial and resource commitment to Lone Star College-University Park to help enrich academics and promote student access.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Montgomery&nbsp;is excited to announce the third annual Data Camp with keynote speaker Ted Petrou. The author of Master Data Analysis with Python and founder of Dunder Data, Petrou is scheduled to kick-off Data Camp Friday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Lone Star College-Montgomery campus.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will vote on the proposed 2019-20 tax rate Oct. 7, 2019,&nbsp;at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX &nbsp;77381.</p>

<p>Join an expert panel of current educator professionals Oct. 17 to explore ways to establish a positive classroom climate, preventaqtive discipline and classroom management strategies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park was one of only 26 companies citywide and the only institution of higher education to be honored&nbsp;by the&nbsp;Houston Business Journal&nbsp;(HBJ) during its Fast 100 and Innovation Awards Luncheon at the&nbsp;Marriott Marquis Houston&nbsp;Thursday, Sept. 26.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX &nbsp;77381.</p>

<p>Lone Star College and The University of Texas at Austin Engineering Executive Education, Petroleum Extension (UT-PETEX) announced&nbsp; a reciprocal agreement to further advance each other’s services for customized training in the oil and gas upstream, midstream and downstream industry.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s Eddie Carrizales was recently named the only Global Leaders of Promise Scholar chosen in the LSC system and one of seven recipients nationwide.</p>

<p>IT workers are in high demand. Meet with local company reps and learn about the LSC-CyFair Cisco Academy at the Oct. 17 open house.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Wednesday, Sept. 25, Lone Star College-North Harris announced the opening of a food pantry. The pantry is called the “CAT-5 Cupboard,” and it is designed to improve student success by combating food insecurity.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the15th consecutive year.</p>

<p>The petrochemical industry is seeking process and instrumentation technicians that are needed in Texas and the Gulf Coast region.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold the first of two Public Hearings on the 2019-20 proposed tax rate Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX &nbsp;77381. The second public hearing will be held during the regular LSC Board of Trustees meeting Oct.3.</p>

<p>Bring your family and friends for a dose of healthy fun at CyFit, set Saturday, Oct. 19, featuring&nbsp;a mascot dance competition, martial arts demonstrations, an obstacle course challenge,&nbsp;sack races and more.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees retreat scheduled for &nbsp;9 a.m., Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in the Galaxy Room at LSC-University Park, 20515 S.H. 249, Houston, TX 77070 has been cancelled due to Tropical Storm Imelda.</p>

<p>On Friday, Sept. 13, Lone Star College-North Harris representatives joined with community leaders and elected officials to celebrate the opening of Lone Star College-East Aldine Center in the East Aldine community.</p>

<p>Lone Star College was named one of the 2019 Great Colleges to Work For® by the Chronicle of Higher Education for the third consecutive year.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-North Harris Latin American Student Organization (LASO), Center for Civic Engagement, Student Life and others are showcasing Latino literature and culture during Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 – Oct. 15.</p>

<p>Come hear about&nbsp;the passionate work, community impact and experiences of executives who chose careers in the nonprofit field.</p>

<p>Kim Ogg, Harris County District Attorney, will be speaking at Lone Star College-North Harris on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Ogg will speak at 12:30 p.m. in the Academic building, Room 126, on the Lone Star College-North Harris’ campus at 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a retreat at 9 a.m., Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in the Galaxy Room at LSC-University Park, 20515 S.H. 249, Houston, TX 770770 at which time those subjects listed on the agenda will be addressed.</p>

<p>LSC-Process Technology Center Open House</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees have updated the dates when it will conduct Public Hearings on the 2019-20 proposed tax rate.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations include a series of speakers (Sept. 16-30) whose personal perspectives will motivate and inspire audiences.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Montgomery is partnering with representatives from criminal justice agencies, institutions, and universities to introduce students to careers and opportunities in the criminal justice system for Crime and Justice Week from Monday, September 23 to Friday, September 27.</p>

<p>Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine has named Lone Star College as the #1 two-year college in the nation for the number of undergraduate Hispanic students enrolled in 2017.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-North Harris commemorates the opening of a center in the East Aldine community with a building dedication on Friday, Sept. 13. Lone Star College-East Aldine Center’s building dedication will begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. followed by an open house.</p>

<p>Register now&nbsp;to learn all you need to know about teacher certification this month at LSC-CyFair's&nbsp;9 a.m.&nbsp; Sept. 18 or the 6 p.m.&nbsp;Sept. 19 information session.</p>

<p>Fall art gallery schedule kicks off with&nbsp;LSC-CyFair art faculty’s “Incognito” exhibition&nbsp;on display through Oct. 10. Meet the artists at the 5 p.m. opening reception Sept. 12.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Montgomery&nbsp;will host guest speaker, Chuck Orrico, to kick-off the annual Power Series sessions. The event features industry-leading experts to provide advice, insight, and resources for success. Orrico is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the TRAC Center.</p>

<p>It’s not too late to find your place at Lone Star College-North Harris, and the new Lone Star College-East Aldine Center, with “Late Start.” Late Start provides options to complete a full semester program in a shortened period.</p>

<p>George P. Bush, Texas Land commissioner, visited Lone Star College-Kingwood and toured the LSC-Process Technology Center as part of his “conversation with the future” in 2019.</p>

<p>Join in library book discussions, get gardening and cooking tips, participate in a Q&amp;A with the Commissioner Steve Radack and more at LSC-CyFair’s Wednesday workshops this October. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center.</p>

<p>LSC-North Harris Bookstore announces extended hours during the first week of the Fall semester. The bookstore will be open&nbsp;Monday - Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and&nbsp;Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help serve students during the first week of classes.</p>

<p>With three awards in just two months, Lone Star College-University Park’s reputation for innovation and excellence in higher education has been recognized by renowned local and international organizations.</p>

<p>Vincent Nguyen, Online Services and Enrollment Management director at Lone Star College, earned a bronze medal in the Taekwondo Poomsae event held at the 2019 European Masters Game Torino, Italy.</p>

<p>With countless options available in the world, finding your place after high school graduation can be difficult for some students. However, at Lone Star College-North Harris students continue to find the support and encouragement they need to achieve success and pursue their dreams.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park’s partnership with Harris County Precinct 4 is one example of how the college is successfully working with the community to fulfill its role as an engine of prosperity for students of all ages, families, and businesses.</p>

<p>From filling out an application to scheduling classes, Lone Star College-North Harris’ Super Saturday events on Aug. 17 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. will offer new and returning students an opportunity for one-stop registration for the fall semester.</p>

<p>While Michelle Gomez was still a student at Klein High School, her mother was diagnosed with cancer. The associated financial upheaval, coupled with the need for her to stay close to home during her mother’s treatment, led Gomez to choose Lone Star College-University Park on her academic journey.</p>

<p>Lone Star College Leadership High school (LHS) is a leadership development and community awareness program for sophomore and junior high school leaders who live in the LSC service area.</p>

<p>The countdown is on at Lone Star College-North Harris and at its newest center, Lone Star College-East Aldine Center, with the first day of class, Monday, Aug. 26. To add to the first day of school fun, students who register for fall and pay by Saturday, Aug. 17 will be automatically entered into a raffle for a new computer.</p>

<p>Have you recently considered going back to school, but don’t know exactly where to start? Advisors and counselors at Lone Star College-North Harris (LSC-North Harris) are ready to help you begin or continue your educational journey.</p>

<p>Join some mid-week fun learning about a foodie town, macramé, piñatas and fall world holidays at LSC-CyFair’s Wednesday workshops this September. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Fall classes start Aug. 26, but it’s not too late to register or attend New Student Orientations&nbsp;available throughout August at LSC-CyFair.</p>

<p>Lone Star College and Springfield College are making it easier for students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Human Services thanks to a new initiative taking place between the two institutions.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX &nbsp;77381.</p>

<p>LSC-Westway Park Technology Center offers Cybersecurity and Mobile/Web Application Development programs with two new scholarships available to help fund your training in these in-demand fields!</p>

<p>Transferring to a four-year university or preparing for a career after graduation can be an overwhelming process for some students. But at Lone Star College-North Harris, the Career and Successful Transfer (CAST) Lab staff is making the process easy and fun for students.</p>

<p>Four Machining Technology students at LSC-Cypress Center received a financial helping hand with the center’s inaugural Gene Haas Scholarship.</p>

<p>At Lone Star College-University Park, criminal justice professor Jermaine Johnson, Ph.D., has proven that despite hardships and setbacks, personal growth and professional fulfillment are not just possible, but probable.</p>

<p>It’s time for a little rock and roll with Woodstock anniversary and song workshops as well as down-home dishes and health tips this August at Lone Star College-CyFair.</p>

<p>Construction is being finalized and the final details are falling into place as Lone Star College-East Aldine Center prepares to open for classes this fall. &nbsp;The campus has also hired its first round of staff, completing another major process in opening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Houston rap legends Lil’ Keke and DJ Michael Watts are bringing a Southside vibe to Lone Star College-North Harris next week for its Taking Care of Business Registration Rally on Tuesday, July 9 from 3-7 p.m.</p>

<p>Houston rap legends Lil’ Keke and DJ Michael Watts are bringing a Southside vibe to Lone Star College-North Harris next week for its Taking Care of Business Registration Rally on Tuesday, July 9 from 3-7 p.m.</p>

<p>Cool off this July with Chester and Harold who sing and dance their way to the bottom of a mystery in “Bunnicula” July 22-25.</p>

<p>Learn what services are offered for students with disabilities who are transitioning from high school to Lone Star College-CyFair&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Disability Services Information Sessions set between July 16 and Aug. 13.</p>

<p>“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”&nbsp; Robert Frost.&nbsp;For recent Lone Star College-University Park graduate and international student, Jane Lim Jing Ting, this powerful quote from Robert Frost has served as inspiration, motivation and an overall driving force for most of her life.</p>

<p>Lone Star College has joined with WGU Texas to create pathways for LSC students to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree and further their education.</p>

<p>Under the campus leadership of Dean Dr. Luis Lucio, LSC-East Aldine Center will offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 1308, an introductory course to learning the English language to meet the needs of a diverse community.</p>

<p>Recent Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) graduate Isabella Hearn is celebrating a life-changing accomplishment after receiving over $600,000 in college scholarship awards. Hearn credits LSC-University Park’s affiliation with iSchool High with helping her to overcome adversity to achieve her education goals.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-CyFair has been awarded an active learning classroom through the Active Learning Center program, a grant initiative in its fifth year offered by Steelcase® Education.</p>

<p>LSC-Tomball saw students from two of its extraordinary programs for high school students graduate with Associate degrees earned simultaneously with their high school diplomas.&nbsp; The diplomas and degrees were conferred during Commencement ceremonies in May.&nbsp;Eight Royal Early College High School students were the first to complete the four-year program aimed at low income and under-represented students who may otherwise have difficulty attending college following their high school graduation.</p>

<p>Matilda the Musical is opening at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 at Lone Star College-North Harris.&nbsp;Grab a ticket to this multi-award winning play and reminisce on a favorite childhood tale!</p>

<p>The Lone Star College-Small Business Development Center (LSC-SBDC) is accepting nominations for the 33rd Annual Small Business of the Year Awards which will be held Nov. 13 at the Lone Star College Community Building in The Woodlands.</p>

<p>Even after nearly two years, the effects of Hurricane Harvey are still felt today. Lone Star College students impacted by the storm are eligible to apply for a special scholarship thanks to a grant from the Qatar Harvey Fund and Rebuild Texas Fund.</p>

<p>Alberto Gonzalez is ready to attend Texas A&amp;M University in the fall to pursue a degree in electrical or chemical engineering thanks to the education he received at Lone Star College.</p>

<p>Enjoy a cultural month of workshops about European cuisine, musicals, self-defense and family letters this July at Lone Star College-CyFair</p>

<p>Students can get a jumpstart on fall with summer classes! Summer Session II&nbsp;classes are still open for enrollment at Lone Star College-North Harris.</p>

<p>Dr. Archie Blanson has been chosen to serve as Lone Star College vice chancellor, Student Success. Blanson begins his duties July 15.</p>

<p>Visual Communication Department hosts “Vizually Expressed: Summer Edition” June 18 for those creative types wondering what’s next on their academic and career path.</p>

<p>Being dealt a difficult hand in life is enough to make anyone break down. The thought of being homeless, suffering from a disease, and working through a disability might cause some to shutter, but Houstonian Alex Jensen faced these obstacles head on and thrived at Lone Star College-University Park.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park President Dr. Shah Ardalan, LSC Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Alton Smith, and vice president of Instruction at LCS-University Park Kathy Cecil-Sanchez accepted a $5,000 donation from Shining Stars Guild (SSG) leaders to help students receive an impactful education at LSC-University Park.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-University Park student and recent LSC graduate Emil Gillett is riding a wave of success after being accepted into a prestigious summer internship program at Pennsylvania State University.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When Gabrielle Juniel received her Associate of Arts degree at Lone Star College-University Park’s commencement ceremony earlier this month, she reached a major milestone for herself and her close-knit family. And she did so at only 15 years old.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-CyFair offers summer fun for everyone with youth camps, a children’s theatre musical, the annual Summer Reading Program and L.I.F.E. programs.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will conduct a budget workshop Thursday, June 6, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX &nbsp;77381 for the purpose of reviewing the proposed budget for 2019-2020.</p>

<p>Award-winning “Pop In To Your Library Tour” program returns June 10-13 and June 17-18.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-North Harris is still lively as faculty, staff and even some students are busy helping people register and prepare for the fall semester.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College awarded 8,255 associate degrees and certificates to eligible students who took part in commencement ceremonies representing a 4 percent increase from 2018.</p>

<p>Summer fun for ages 6-14 is now available with the return of LSC-CyFair’s popular Discovery College through week of July 8.</p>

<p>Get on the right pathway for college success and attend New Student Orientations&nbsp;with morning and afternoon sessions available Monday through Thursdays throughout the summer.</p>

<p>Do you know a student that works as hard outside of the classroom as he or she does inside the classroom? Is that student your hero? That’s the type student that could win a $1,500 scholarship for their hard work and community commitment.&nbsp;LSC-North Harris students heavily involved in community service are encouraged to apply for The Community Superhero Scholarship by Thursday,&nbsp;June 30, 2019.</p>

<p>Legendary rock band Metallica has awarded Lone Star College $100,000 to help students find new careers in health care, transportation, oil and gas, and mechatronics.</p>

<p>A winner of over 90 international awards, Matilda the Musical is coming to Lone Star College-North Harris.&nbsp; Grab a ticket and reminisce on a favorite childhood tale! Opening night is Tuesday, June 25, and tickets start at just $15.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Three Lone Star College students were awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Transfer Scholarship making it possible for them to complete their bachelor’s degrees at a selective four-year college or university.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College Foundation raised more than $430,000 during its annual signature event, StarGala 2019.</p>

<p>The summer camp experience has come a long way since the time of learning to tie knots and sew wallets. Discovery College at Lone Star College-North Harris (LSC-North Harris) provides a safe and fun "college experience" by giving students and their families a comfortable introduction to their local Lone Star College campus through fun and educational programs.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Houston North has named Dr. Quentin Wright as founding president. LSC-Houston North is the seventh and newest college in the LSC system.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Kingwood student Matthew Molinar has been selected to participate in the n+i Engineering Institutes Program. This study aboard program takes place in France in partnership with the French Embassy.</p>

<p>Drop in this June&nbsp;for summer reading picks, an aquatic talk, a Freedmen’s Town history lesson and an easy, no experience needed, craft project.</p>

<p>In March, the local chapter triumphed against 3,500 students at the annual Texas HOSA Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference in San Antonio. With the multiple victories, the chapter becomes eligible for honors at HOSA’s international convention in June in Orlando, Florida.</p>

<p>Contributions of anthropology&nbsp;students helps earn UNESCO designation for six African-American historic cultural sites. Join the May 21 celebrations of this special recognition.</p>

<p>The hopes and dreams of students from all backgrounds and walks of life will be front and center at Lone Star College-University Park’s annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May, 10, at Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston. The school is expected to confer more than 800 associate degrees, 48 certificates and six GEDs during the celebration.</p>

<p>The East Aldine community was treated to a festive atmosphere on Saturday, May 4, as Lone Star College-East Aldine Center welcomed more than 350 visitors to an open house community awareness event at the BakerRipley East Aldine Campus.</p>

<p>Does your child dream of being the next great website developer, a world renowned chief or even a rocket scientist? Discovery College at Lone Star College helps children ages 6 - 17 grow their interests and skills in a wide variety of science, technology, engineering and math-based programs, as well as performing and visual arts, athletics and more.</p>

<p>Geography Professor Buck Buchanan was honored with the Helen Ruth Aspaas SAGE Innovator Award, which recongizes the impact of geographic educators&nbsp;and&nbsp;more specificually, LSC-CyFair’s Geosciences.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recognized for excellence in information literacy and instruction, LSC-CyFair's “Pop In To Your Library Tour” program won the Library Instruction Project of the Year Award.</p>

<p>It’s not too late to join in! Lone Star College-North Harris Mini-Mesters are open for registration. Classes begin on Monday, May 13 and end on Sunday, June 2.</p>

<p>It will be a Commencement unlike any before at Lone Star College-Tomball.&nbsp; For the first time in the college’s history, 19 students will graduate with Associate degrees they completed while attending high school as part of the Early College program.&nbsp; Six students in the LifePATH® program are the first to receive Life Skills Certifications.&nbsp; Twenty students are the first&nbsp;to earn degrees in the Advanced Nursing Pathway program.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>There’s nothing like an international challenge to bring out the best in people.&nbsp; That’s especially true for Lone Star College-Tomball students participating as delegates in this year’s National Model United Nations Conference competition where their team was recognized with three awards including the coveted Distinguished Delegation Award that placed the team among the top 25% of competing colleges and universities from around the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College students received top honors at the recent National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference which took place in New York.</p>

<p>Nearly 40 Lone Star College-North Harris Scholarship Recipients and their donors attended a&nbsp;Scholarship Awards Ceremony&nbsp;on Thursday, April 25.</p>

<p>The East Aldine community will have a brand new option for high-quality academic and workforce training beginning this fall. On Saturday, May 4, Lone Star College-East Aldine Center will welcome the public to an open house community awareness event from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Baker Ripley – East Aldine Campus, 3000 Aldine Mail Route Rd, Houston, TX 77039.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair's Beta Lambda Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa&nbsp;took top honors at the recent annual Texas State PTK Convention held in Houston.</p>

<p>Team CY-SMIC wins first-place Top Overall Design Team at the Texas Space Grant Consortium’s Annual Design Challenge.</p>

<p>LSC-CyFair graduates will hear from Scott McClelland, president of H-E-B Food/Drug Stores, and Noah Reed, LSC Honors College Chancellor’s Fellow, at&nbsp;May 11 commencement ceremony.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX &nbsp;77381.</p>

<p>Science and healthcare classes will never be the same at Lone Star College-Tomball.&nbsp; The college, which continues to be at the forefront of educating a new generation of healthcare workers, is revolutionizing the way its students learn anatomy.&nbsp; Now, when students enter the science lab, they experience, and interact with, a full size 3-D digital carbon copy of a complete human body.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-North Harris President Dr. Gerald Fernandez Napoles is one of 10 community college presidents recently elected to serve on the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) board of directors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>HOUSTON (April 8, 2019) – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dumb, and humans are smarter than AI; we just have to accelerate our imagination and use our bodies, which have the energy of seven atomic bombs, to transform the challenges of today into the breakthroughs of tomorrow, according to Mike Mathews, VP of Technology and Innovation for Oral Roberts University and moderator of the third annual Houston Open Innovation Conference (HOIC) on March 28 at Houston Exponential.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Tomball is pleased to announce one if its faculty has been honored with the Texas Veterinary Medical Association’s (TVMA) Licensed Veterinary Technician of the Year Award.&nbsp; David Sessum, LVT, received the award at the TVMA Annual Conference &amp; Expo. The award is given to the licensed veterinary technician who has displayed outstanding professional performance as a technician.&nbsp; Nominations are made by TVMA members and the winner is selected by the TVMA Awards Committee.&nbsp;</p>

<p><span lang="EN">Congratulations to the Lone Star College-Montgomery Class of 2019 who will be recognized for their achievements at the commencement ceremony Thursday, May 9, at 6 p.m., at The Woodlands Church-Fellowship Campus.</span></p>

<p>Take a break with LSC-CyFair’s Music Department and enjoy the “Chamber ‘n Chocolate” concert followed with desserts May 2.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-CyFair’s modern dance students take audiences to another world in “Magic Door” showcase on stage May 3.</p>

<p>Dr. Scott Stallman, Vice President of Instruction at Lone Star College Tomball has been selected by the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program to join the 2019-2020 class of the Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence, a leadership program aimed at preparing the next generation of community college presidents to transform institutions to achieve higher and more equitable levels of student success, both in college and in the labor market.</p>

<p>Shrestha Datta and Ivanna Porter have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-Texas Academic Team, which recognizes those outstanding students excelling in academics, leadership and service.</p>

<p>Dr. Deana Sheppard is one of 40 chosen nationwide to participate in the prestigious Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence.</p>

<p>It’s never too early to start thinking about attending college.&nbsp; Especially for students who may be the first in their families to even consider it.&nbsp; Daniela Cortez-Guerra knows better than most what it’s like to be the first, and now she’s leading an effort that explains, explores and demystifies preparing for, and going to, college.</p>

<p>The 2019 Student Juried Art Exhibition is open&nbsp;until Thursday, May 2.</p>

<p>Career Week will give students the opportunity to learn about the job market in various industries, networking, interviewing and more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lone Star College continues its commitment to serve adults with cognitive disabilities by providing unique opportunities to access higher education, with the expansion of the lifePATH program to now include the Montgomery Campus.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-North Harris auto technology students set to attend&nbsp;the National Hot Rod Association SpringNationals on Friday, April 12, in Baytown, TX.</p>

<p>Lone Star College, known nationally as a leading institution of higher education, is seeking qualified candidates to join its team and help continue the mission of promoting student success by ensuring excellence in teaching.</p>

<p>Lone Star College-Tomball welcomes&nbsp;back alumni with an&nbsp;opportunity to mix, mingle, and reminisce with faculty and friends and to celebrate with the 2019 graduating class.&nbsp; Two receptions will be held on Thursday, April 18.&nbsp; The first reception begins at 2:00 p.m. following the afternoon Commencement Orientation session.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Alumni and Friends Reception&nbsp;begins at 7:30 after the&nbsp;evening orientation and includes graduates, former LSC-Tomball students and invited guests.</p>

<p>Lone Star College will hold three career fairs in April to assist LSC students and the public in finding new employment</p>

<p>Fall registration at Lone Star College-University Park opens Thursday, April 4, for all students. Secure your classes and start the registration process today! Fall classes kick off Monday, Aug. 26.</p>

<p>Today is the day to check out the Lone Star College-North Harris Open House! Special events and presentations are planned from 4 - 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 2, at 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073.</p>

<p>The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX &nbsp;77381.</p>

<p>Come enjoy a catchy, storytelling, song and dance musical favorites evening in the free“Broadway Tonight!” concert May 1.</p>

<p>Gallery showcases spring semester's student artwork, including&nbsp;drawings, ceramics, design, photography and painting,&nbsp;with most pieces available for sale.</p>

<p>Make derby hats, try soul food, hear about D-Day, create folded art and play brain games this May at free L.I.F.E. programs.</p>

<p>Learn the steps to gaining the competitive edge in business at&nbsp;“The Driving Forces of Business Innovation” talk April 24.</p>

<p>Save April 26 on the calendar to musically travel with the LSC-CyFair's musicians on a “Symphonic Journey and Jazz Quest.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fall registration opens on Thursday, April 4, at LSC-North Harris, and students are encouraged to plan now for a beautiful fall!</p>

<p>C. L. Chavez, grandson of social activist and National Farm Workers Association co-founder Cesar Chavez, will be a guest speaker at Lone Star College-North Harris on Monday, April 1 at 10 a.m. in the Academic Building, Room 126.</p>

<p>The Coca-Cola Academic Team has named Lone Star College-University Park student&nbsp;Christina Ware&nbsp;as a 2019 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar. Ware is one of only 50 students nationwide to be named a Gold Scholar.</p>

<p>The Houston Open Innovation Conference (HOIC) will bring together industry, government and academia in an open exchange of ideas and sharing of best practices, challenges and success stories.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Area children can enjoy exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with engaging activities April 13 at the popular STEMtastic Stations.</p>

<p>Community and college slam poets compete and entertain audiences with poems in styles that typically range from vibrant, hip-hop style to serene rhythm and rhyme.</p>

<p>Everyone begins somewhere, but where and how does one get started on the road to his or her future? Taking the first steps towards a future career is easier with the insights and information available from 4 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, at Lone Star College-North Harris’ Open House</p>

<p>Children ages 9-12 will be drawn to LSC-CyFair’s “Get Magnetized” STEM event Saturday, April 13.</p>

<p>LSC-University Park welcomes future students and their families to an Open House event Tuesday, April 2!</p>

<p>New career options for students interested in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) available with the recent signing of an articulation agreement with Stephen F. Austin State University.</p>