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Midland College slated to host job fair in April
By Midland Times | Apr 1, 2024
Midland College has disclosed the schedule for its upcoming career fair, an event organized by the Midland College Career and Transfer Center. The fair is set to occur on April 18 at the Al G. Langford Chaparral Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
School events this April in Midland County
By Midland Times | Apr 1, 2024
The following events are scheduled to take place in Midland County this month.
School event this week in Midland County: March 31 - April 6
By Midland Times | Mar 30, 2024
The following school event is scheduled to take place in Midland County this week.
UTBP and MISD announce partnership to make it easier for seniors to attend the university
By Midland Times | Mar 29, 2024
Midland Independent School District (MISD) and Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) have initiated a partnership with the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) to launch a new admission program. The program aims to automatically admit high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, should they decide to pursue their higher education at UTPB.
Midland College receives donation for trucking and transportation program
By DaLeesa Brown | Mar 29, 2024
Midland College's transportation training program received a donation from Midland Development Corporation (MDC) and Permian Basin Workforce Development Board. The donation was announced on March 28 during a truck presentation. The donation provided funds for the purchase of a 2025 Peterbilt Truck and approximately $90,000, supporting full scholarships for 20 students enrolling in the transportation training program.
Midland College receives $100K from Texas Mutual Insurance
By DaLeesa Brown | Mar 29, 2024
Midland College announced it received a $100,000 safety education grant from Texas Mutual Insurance on March 27. According to a Midland College Facebook post, the grant will pay for students to participate in safety classes at the school.
Midland College First Generation Ambassadors lead Campus Clean-Up Project
By DaLeesa Brown | Mar 29, 2024
Midland College's First Generation Ambassadors participated in a Campus Clean-up Project. The initiative consisted of 11 individuals, including eight students, collecting 14 bags of trash across the campus grounds.
Midland ISD provides updates on new high school site during special board meeting
By Midland Times | Mar 28, 2024
The Midland Independent School District (ISD) board recently convened a special meeting to deliberate on the suitability of a district-owned property at the Ranchland Hills Golf Course for a new high school. The district had acquired the property in 2019, with an initial plan to establish a future high school there, but it has also been considering other alternatives.
Applications for Midland Young Leaders Challenge due by April 10
By Midland Times | Mar 28, 2024
Midland Independent School District (MISD) has announced that the deadline for applications to this summer's Midland Young Leaders Challenge is April 10. The innovative leadership program aims to provide top juniors from the Class of 2025 with an opportunity to compete for scholarships.
Midland ISD student witnesses SpaceX rocket launch into space from Cape Canaveral
By Midland Times | Mar 27, 2024
A student from Midland High School travelled to Florida last week to witness the launch of a SpaceX rocket, carrying a science experiment designed by her and her peers into space.
Midland College announces itinerary for 2024 Kids' College.
By Midland Times | Mar 27, 2024
Parents are being offered the chance to enroll their children in a four-week program at Midland College, which provides a selection of 25 courses. These sessions cover a range of subjects including arts, language, sports, STEM, computer coding, math, reading and robotics.
MISD releases statement on student fight at Legacy Freshman High School
By Midland Times | Mar 27, 2024
Midland Independent School District (MISD) recently issued a statement in response to a video that emerged on social media, that showed two female students from Legacy Freshman High School in an altercation.
UTPB partners with ECISD and MISD to launch Direct Admissions program
By DaLeesa Brown | Mar 26, 2024
The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) is streamlining the college enrollment process for high school seniors in the Midland-Odessa area with its new Direct Admissions program.
Law enforcement agencies investigating email threat to school board members following last week’s meeting
By Midland Times | Mar 25, 2024
The Midland Police Department is currently investigating threats directed at members of the Midland Independent School District (MISD) School Board.
Midland ISD: 'Robotics teams from MHS and LHS are on the road right now - headed to the UIL State Robotics Championships in Belton'
By Midland Times | Mar 22, 2024
Midland Independent School District (ISD) is making its presence felt at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Robotics Championships, as per a recent Facebook post. The robotics teams from Midland High School and Legacy High School are currently engaged in competition at the FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship in Belton.
Midland College honor society students receive recognition awards
By Midland Times | Mar 21, 2024
The Midland College chapter of Alpha Beta Phi recently received several accolades at a Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) event, the International Honor Society for Community College students, held earlier this month in Corpus Christi.
Autism Education Conference to address lifespan care gap
By DaLeesa Brown | Mar 21, 2024
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) and Medical Center Hospital will host the Autism Education Conference on April 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m at the TTUHSC Academic Classroom Building in Odessa, Texas.
Midland College student continues to pursue his studies after battling rare form of liver cancer
By Midland Times | Mar 21, 2024
The struggle for survival often infuses life with a unique sense of romance. This sentiment is perhaps best understood by Marcus Avila, a student at Midland College.
Midland ISD board meeting recap: March 19
By DaLeesa Brown | Mar 21, 2024
The board of trustees of the Midland Independent School District (MISD) convened for a regular board meeting on March 19 at the Bowie Fine Arts Academy.
Midland city leaders recognize MCS' state championship
By Midland Times | Mar 20, 2024
The Midland City Council announced that Tuesday, March 19, 2024, was Midland Christian TAPPS 5A State Champions Day in honor of the school's 2024 Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) championship title.