The Early College High School program at South Texas College (STC) hosted its 1st Annual Distinguished Scholars event on May 15, and was held to honor students graduating from Early College High Schools across the Valley and who are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 from their respective class.

South Texas Colleges Honors First Distinguished Scholars from Early College High...

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More than 1,500 students from 25 early college high schools (ECHS) across the Valley received a certificate or an associate degree on May 11, the largest number of ECHS students in STC’s history. STC conferred over 3,700 degrees in five ceremonies on May 11 and 12.

More than 3,700 Degrees Conferred at Spring Commencement

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PSJA ISD Senior named Business Professionals of America National Champion 

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Three Edinburg CISD students earn awards at the 2018 State STEM Competition. Pictured (L-R): Barrientes Middle School student Aaron Guerrero, Harwell Middle School student Ortilia Garcia and Longoria Middle School student Andrew Rigney.

Three Edinburg CISD Students Win at State STEM Competition

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PSJA ISD High School Ranked Among Best in Texas For Third Consecutive Year 

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Rose Benavidez will remain the STC representative for Starr County; Rene Guajardo was elected to be STC’s District 6 representative; Victoria “Vicky” Cantu was elected to represent District 2.

South Texas College Announces 2018 Board Election Outcomes

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Dr. Joseph E. Chance for another informative and engaging Sunday Speaker Series presentation.

The Journal of Dewitt Clinton Thomas: A Voice from the Grave

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Longoria - Students and staff at Longoria Elementary in PSJA ISD were surprised with a $10,000 check from H-E-B and Dole Food Company for winning the second ‘Let’s Get Growing Educational Program’ competition on Friday, May 11.

Three PSJA ISD elementary schools awarded grants from H-E-B, Dole Foods 

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South Texas College President Dr. Shirley A. Reed (left) and the Consul of Mexico in McAllen, Eduardo Bernal Martinez formalized an official IME Becas amendment to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in December 2017 to increase the educational attainment level of Mexicans or persons of Mexican origin living in the US. The Consulate will be providing STC with $2,500 in order to provide scholarships to qualifying students. STC will match those funds for a total of $5,000. The scholarship funds will benefit 10 eligible students at South Texas College at $500 per student.

South Texas College, UTRGV and Mexican Consulate sign amendment assisting students...

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South Texas College, the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, and the Consulate of Mexico in McAllen will formalize an official IME Becas amendment to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in December 2017. Left to right: STC President Dr. Shirley A. Reed; Mexican Consulate in McAllen Eduardo Bernal Martinez; and Rita Garza, director of operations at UTRGV, formalized an official IME Becas MOU last December to lay the foundation for a partnership seeking to increase the educational attainment of Mexicans or persons of Mexican origin living in the US.

South Texas College and McAllen Consulate to Sign Agreement Assisting Mexican-born...

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