Press Releases

Lone Star College-University Park to salute veterans Nov. 9
HOUSTON (Nov. 9, 2012) – Lone Star College-University Park will host a Veterans Awareness Day Monday, Nov. 12 from 8 to 11 a.m. on the LSC-University Park campus, Bldg. 11, first floor. The event is to honor veterans and their families and educate the community on how to honor and treat those men and women who have served our country.

Earn a college degree on weekends at LSC-University Park Nov. 8
HOUSTON (Nov. 8, 2012) – Students at Lone Star College-University Park can now earn one of three degrees simply by attending weekend classes. Beginning in the spring 2013 semester, LSC-University Park students will be able to earn an Associate of Arts degree in Business, Teaching or a general associate degree through the campus’ weekend college.

Lone Star College-University Park official selected to attend White House education event Oct. 23
HOUSTON (Oct. 23, 2012) – Lone Star College-University Park’s Chief Strategist for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Michael Mathews was one of several national thought-leaders invited to attend the White House Education Datapalooza in Washington on Oct. 9.

Lone Star College-University Park announces winter/spring registration dates Oct. 23
HOUSTON (Oct. 23, 2012) – Registration for three and four-week courses known as mini-mesters and the 2013 spring term at Lone Star College-University Park will begin Wednesday, Nov. 7.

It’s not too late to earn fall college credit! Oct. 9
HOUSTON (Oct. 9, 2012) – Lone Star College-University Park is currently enrolling students for fall 2012 Second Start classes. These eight-week accelerated classes are perfect for students who missed the start of the standard semester or need flexibility in their scheduling due to work or family. Students can register up to the first day of each class, which begin Monday, Oct. 22.

Lone Star College-University Park to host blood drive on Oct. 5
HOUSTON (Oct. 5, 2012) - Lone Star College-University Park, in conjunction with the Methodist Hospital System, will host a blood drive at the college Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Bldg. 12, 2ndFloor.

Lone Star College-University Center at University Park to hold open house Oct. 5
HOUSTON (Oct. 5, 2012) – Lone Star College-University Center at University Park will host an open house for students interested in transferring to one of the center’s four-year university partners: Sam Houston State University–Northwest Houston Campus, Texas Southern University-Northwest Campus, University of Houston-Northwest Campus, and University of Houston Downtown-Northwest.

Lone Star College System Employees Advance in Local Speaking Competition Oct. 1
HOUSTON (Oct. 1, 2012) - Lone Star College System employees Michael Mathews and Burton French took first place honors at the NW Houston Area L42 Toastmasters International speech contest held at Lone Star College-University Park on Saturday, Sept. 22. 

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  11/21/12
• The Learning Curve. Houston ventures pursue education technology development 
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• 100 Creatives 2012: Gregory Oaks, Teacher and Poison Pen Cofounder
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• iSchool High School students receive college credit
  9/20/12
• Two year degrees pay off quicker fo graduates
  9/19/12
• Toastmasters hold fall speech contest
  Fall 2012