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Recent News About Early College High School At Midland College
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MC joins national organization to help shape its workforce programs
Midland College (MC) has announced its membership in a national organization dedicated to advocating for workforce-focused baccalaureate degree opportunities at community colleges.
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Midland College to host college night for students and parents
High school students and the community are invited to visit representatives from over 70 colleges during College Night at Midland College (MC).
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Midland College helping United Way with food drive
The United Way of Midland’s "Week of Caring" Food Drive will be supported by Midland College (MC) this year.
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NASA astronaut gives inspiring speech to area students at Midland College
NASA Astronaut José Hernández provided attendees of Midland College’s (MC) most recent Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series with an inspirational account of his life.
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Midland College sees a spike in student enrollment
Midland College (MC) has reported a 15% increase in fall student enrollment compared to the previous semester. The institution announced a preliminary enrollment of 6,059 students, marking its highest enrollment since 2011, with the second fall term still forthcoming.
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Midland College student pursues paralegal certificate while balancing corporate career
Midland College’s (MC) Mariah Whitley exemplifies perseverance as she strives to turn her life around despite numerous challenges.
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Retired NASA astronaut to speak at Midland College
A retired NASA astronaut is set to speak at Midland College as part of the school’s Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series. The objective of the speaker series is to bring influential speakers from diverse fields to inspire and educate the community.
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Midland College offering high school students dual credit courses to develop their tech skills
High school students have the opportunity to take dual credit courses, according to an announcement from Midland College.
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Midland College student receives scholarship while pursuing nursing degree
Midland College has announced that a student has received a $1,500 scholarship and has been named an Oberndorf Scholar.
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Midland College alum finds purpose in writing and literature
Hannah Sanchez has established herself as a wordsmith, driven by her passion for writing and literature. After graduating from Midland College with an Associate of Arts degree, she is now pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at Texas Tech University, majoring in literature and minoring in film studies.
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Midland College recognized for helping first-generation students find success
Midland College has joined a national initiative that highlights schools providing first-generation college students with the tools to succeed. As a member of the 2024-2025 cohort of the FirstGen Forward Network, the institution is now recognized for its ability to cultivate programs catering to students of all demographics.
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Midland College announces hiring of assistant coach for women’s basketball
The women’s basketball team at Midland College has filled their assistant coach vacancy with the hiring of Cory Hill. He will provide the team and the Lady Chaps' coaching staff with a wealth of experience, particularly in game planning.
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Former Midland College student reflects on obstacles she conquered while obtaining degree
Midland College student Brycie Tamayo has experienced significant challenges on her path to higher education. Her journey was marked by experimentation with ADHD medications, marijuana, and methamphetamines during her youth in Morton County.
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Grant expected to enhance Midland College’s respiratory program
Midland College has announced that the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) has provided a $10,000 scholarship grant. The school will utilize the funds to advance its respiratory care program.
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Midland College asking community for feedback on 50-year master plan
Midland College is addressing the need for a robust workforce in a growing region by developing a master plan and seeking community feedback for ideas.
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Midland College salutatorian reflects on educational journey
Midland College Salutatorian Biak Tin Mang's journey epitomizes the American dream. Roughly 15 years ago, he immigrated to the United States from Myanmar (formerly Burma). One of his initial challenges was acclimating to American culture and learning English.
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Midland ISD and Midland College to partner on post-secondary option program for students
A joint effort by Midland Independent School District (MISD) and Midland College aims to introduce local philanthropic organizations to students starting at the sixth-grade level to prepare them for college. Dubbed the College and Career Connections (C3), the initiative will help students succeed at institutions of higher learning or in a career throughout the Permian Basin.
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Former Midland College student finds success in the culinary industry
Kim Herard can trace her success in the catering industry to time well spent as a child with her grandmother. In fact, she says cooking Thanksgiving dinner by herself at the age of 12 was a significant milestone for her passion for cooking.
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Midland College immigrant student grateful for opportunity to study at the school
Midland College student Ana Tarango exemplifies the resilience often required of immigrants to succeed in school. Her parents immigrated to the United States from Mexico in 2016, seeking a better life for their daughter. Upon arrival, Tarango faced immediate challenges, including navigating middle school without knowing English.
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Chaparrals' baseball coach wins WJCAC coach of the year award
Midland College Baseball Head Coach Hector Rodriguez has been named the 2024 Western Junior College Athletic Conference (WJCAC) Baseball Coach of the Year. The selection was made by conference coaches who voted on the All-WJCAC teams.