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Permian Strategic Partnership CEO says the area’s growth calls for a skilled workforce

Midland College continues to advocate for its proposed $450 million bond aimed at enhancing educational facilities and programs.


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Midland ISD PTA reaches 6,280 membership milestone

With spring break concluded and students returning to class, the Midland Independent School District (ISD) Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) convened for its quarterly meeting.


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Midland College organizes town halls on proposed bond initiative

Midland College is organizing a series of community town halls to discuss the proposed bond initiative that will appear on the May 3, 2025 ballot.


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MC Advising Team undergoes professional development

Students seeking guidance on career paths can receive assistance from Midland College's Advising Team.


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Midland College's PTK earns top honors at Texas convention

Midland College's Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society recently participated in the 2025 Texas Regional Convention held in Houston, where they achieved significant recognition.


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Midland College hosts event for homeschool families showcasing educational resources

Midland College is organizing a free event aimed at local homeschool families to introduce them to the college's resources and opportunities.


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MC committed to providing the area’s energy sector with skilled workers

Midland College (MC) has announced its commitment to supplying the area's energy industry with a skilled workforce, as said in a recent Facebook post.


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Portables to be installed at Bynum School to allow for foundation repairs of the building

Foundation repairs at Bynum School are scheduled to begin in April, according to a filing with a state regulatory agency.


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MC’s BioLunch speaker discusses importance of bees in region

A member of the Llano Estacado Chapter of Texas recently delivered a presentation at Midland College (MC) focusing on the critical role native bees play in the Permian Basin ecosystem.


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MC and UTPB joint education conference slated for end of the month

Midland College (MC) and the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) are collaborating once again for a half-day education conference.


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MC Legacy Scholars help prep items for Meals on Wheels

Students affiliated with Midland College's Legacy Scholars program dedicated part of their spring break to community service.


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Goddard Junior High students lend a hand at Midland Soup Kitchen

Goddard Junior High students commenced their Spring Break by volunteering at the Midland Soup Kitchen.


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MC’s dual credit students excel at SkillsUSA District Conference

Midland College (MC) dual credit students demonstrated their skills at the SkillsUSA District Conference.


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MISD named ‘Outstanding District of the Year’ at robotics tournament

Midland Independent School District (ISD) has continued to emphasize its robotics program, which recently achieved a significant milestone at a competition involving over 1,200 schools across Texas.


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MISD announces 7th grade field trip to Austin returning this summer

The 7th-grade field trip to the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin is set to resume, as announced by Midland Independent School District (ISD).


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MISD fine arts programs receive $1 million grant

FMH Foundation has provided Midland Independent School District (MISD) with a $1 million grant for its fine arts programs.


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Midland College's natural gas program receives TACTE award

Midland College has received the TACTE Program of Excellence Award for its Natural Gas Compression Program.


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Midland College dual credit students excel at SkillsUSA District Conference

Midland College recently highlighted the achievements of its dual credit applied technology students at the SkillsUSA District Conference.


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Midland College Works PAC forms to support bond proposal

A new political action committee, Midland College Works, has been formed to support the $450 million bond proposal. The bond is designed to expand career and technical education (CTE) programs to meet the increasing workforce demands of the Permian Basin region while also addressing campus facilities.


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MC’s nursing education program achieves high passing marks

Midland College's Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing both national and state averages in its pass rates.