HOUSTON (April 8, 2019) – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dumb, and humans are smarter than AI; we just have to accelerate our imagination and use our bodies, which have the energy of seven atomic bombs, to transform the challenges of today into the breakthroughs of tomorrow, according to Mike Mathews, VP of Technology and Innovation for Oral Roberts University and moderator of the third annual Houston Open Innovation Conference (HOIC) on March 28 at Houston Exponential.

Career Week will give students the opportunity to learn about the job market in various industries, networking, interviewing and more. 

Fall registration at Lone Star College-University Park opens Thursday, April 4, for all students. Secure your classes and start the registration process today! Fall classes kick off Monday, Aug. 26.

 

The Coca-Cola Academic Team has named Lone Star College-University Park student Christina Ware as a 2019 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar. Ware is one of only 50 students nationwide to be named a Gold Scholar.

The Houston Open Innovation Conference (HOIC) will bring together industry, government and academia in an open exchange of ideas and sharing of best practices, challenges and success stories. 

LSC-University Park welcomes future students and their families to an Open House event Tuesday, April 2!

LSC-University Park courses are designed to help students achieve variety of academic goals, including earning associate degrees, career certificates and university transfer.

Students, staff, faculty and community members are invited to celebrate LSC-University Park’s spirit of innovation and technology with engaging, hands-on experiments, demonstrations and seminars, Feb. 18 - 21. 

LSC-University Park has been recognized by the Klein Independent School District (Klein ISD) for Exemplifying the Profile of a Leader by being a Promise2Purpose Investor.

The LSC-University Park’s Black Student Union is presenting the Black History Month Extravaganza, in partnership with the college’s Student Business Organization, Student Government Association, LGBTQ Coalition, the Office of Student Life and the Student Learning Resource Center.

Registration is open for Late Start courses, including 14-week courses beginning Jan. 28, 12-week courses beginning Feb. 11, and 8-week courses starting March 18.

ROAR WEEK will kick off Jan. 14 with several events to welcome students to campus! Students are encouraged to attend to network, win swag and receive free food!

The LSC-University Park Drama Department will stage A. R. Gurney’s “Sylvia” Feb. 28 – March 7 at the college’s Black Box Theatre.

LSC-University Park hosted the Holiday Harvest Thursday, Dec. 6, which brought the Houston Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry to the college. In just three hours, more than 300 people representing 825 total family members received food for their households.

Each year, LSC-University Park students in art appreciation classes are called upon to utilize their creativity, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills to create 3D sculptures from recycled books.

LSC-University Park Professor Lisa Hill is connecting and improving community college teacher education programs through the development of the Texas Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (TACCTEP). 

LSC-University Park hosted Dr. Tara Westover, New York Times bestselling author of Educated: A Memoir, Tuesday, Nov. 13. Nearly 250 students, faculty, staff and community members attended Dr. Westover’s presentation, The Power of Education, and book signing. 

LSC-University Park hosted the annual American Heart Association’s (AHA) Northwest Harris County (NWHC) Heart Walk for the fourth consecutive year Saturday, Oct. 27. 

Current and future students can register for spring 2019 courses! 

The LSC-University Park drama department will stage Sophie Treadwell’s “Machinal” Oct. 25 – Nov. 7 at the college’s Black Box Theatre.

LSC-University Park, in partnership with University of Houston-Downtown Northwest (UHD-NW), will host the Criminal Justice Job Fair Wednesday, Oct. 10, for students and the community to learn about local career opportunities.

Lone Star College-University Park’s Puente Project is bridging academic success gaps and creating innovative opportunities for students to complete degrees and achieve greater personal success.

LSC-University Park will host the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Northwest Harris County Heart Walk for the fourth year Saturday, Oct. 27. 

LSC-University Park faculty and staff were invited to accompany their children to Bring Your Child to Work Day for a day filled with fun and developmental activities throughout different areas of the college! 

LSC-University Park offers a variety of programs which meet students’ academic and personal goals. Through the college’s dual credit program, students can begin earning college credit as early as their freshman year in high school.

LSC-University Park was named one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education (Diverse) magazine.

LSC-Univeristy Park student Anthony D’Souza graduated this spring with an Honors Associate of Science degree and $40,000 per year toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree at Rice University. D’Souza was awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which helps top community college students continue their education and makes him eligible to apply for $50,000 annually for graduate school.

LSC-University Park welcomed industry leaders, partners and community members to the college’s new Center for Science & Innovation (CSI) at a dedication event in May.

LSC-University Park’s Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) is meeting the educational and social needs of the elder community through non-credit classes and group outings.

LSC-University Park’s Student Learning Resource Center (SLRC) hosted its second Blackout Poetry Contest this spring to promote innovation and creativity in the arts at the college. 

Graduates were honored at the 2018 commencement ceremony Friday, May 11, at the Champion Forest Baptist Church. Among the graduates, more than 30 students were congratulated for finishing their associate degrees while attending local high schools. 

Lone Star College-University Park faculty are working together to develop curriculum that implements the Innovation Room’s advanced technologies in classrooms for more engaging lessons.

LSC-University Park faculty members David Gaer and Heather Brasher are representing the college as board members for national and state academic organizations, respectively.

Lone Star College and the Energy Conference Network hosted the second annual Texas Open Innovation Conference (TOIC) earlier this spring at LSC-University Park.

Lone Star College-University Park’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society chapter, Beta Epsilon Nu, was recognized with three Texas regional awards, five international awards and Five Star Chapter status at the honor society’s centennial Hallmark Awards Gala in Kansas City, Missouri, April 21.

LSC-University Park faculty, staff and students collected and donated more than 350 books to the library at Krahn Elementary School!

The Leo Awards ceremony was held on April 13 to appreciate and celebrate all employees at LSC-University Park! 

LSC-University Park leadership honored donors of student scholarships for the 2017 - 2018 academic year at its annual Scholarship Reception Wednesday, April 4.

 LSC-University Park will host a SNAP Challenge for faculty, staff, students and community members April 23 - 27 in an effort to raise awareness of food insecurity among college students and the community.

LSC-University Park will welcome future students and their families to an Open House event on Thursday, April 12, and future employees to an Adjunct Career Fair on Thursday, April 19.

LSC-University Park’s mechatronics program is bridging the gap between education and employment through course offerings that can be tailored to a student’s individual career goals. 

Students can now reigster for summer and may mini-mester classes at LSC-University Park! 

LSC-University Park is partnering with Resource One Credit Union to host the college’s first Reality Fair April 11. The interactive event offers students budgeting and financial planning resources to help them learn to manage their money effectively and make responsible spending choices.

Noble Energy, Inc. is partnering with Lone Star College-University Park to bring $75,000 in academic, merit-based scholarships to full-time and part-time students at the college. 

Congratulations to the 2017 LSC-University Park Faculty Excellence Award Winners! These faculty members were recognized by their students, colleagues, or previous award winners for the service they provide to the LSC-University Park community. 

LSC-University Park empowers women through education and strives to create a network of support for all students.

LSC-University Park hosted its tenth Faculty Development Day Saturday, Feb. 10. The day brought 170 LSC-University Park faculty members together for breakout sessions on a range of topics.

For LSC-University Park student Emil Gillett, a trip to NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) in late 2017 offered not only an unforgettable glimpse at NASA’s achievements, but also a major boost to his own resume. 

In celebration of Women's History Month in March, LSC-University Park’s Student Learning Resource Center (SLRC) and the Office of Student Life are hosting a panel discussion series that will look at strong women in history, literature, and leadership.  

LSC-University Park invites students, employees and the community to celebrate Black History Month with a historical re-enactment performance by Melissa Waddy-Thibodeaux at the college Feb. 19 and 20.

After hearing of the damage left by Hurricane Harvey, Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, New York, and The American Association for Women in Community Colleges – Onondaga Chapter raised $515 to benefit LSC-University Park students.

Through a partnership with Communities In Schools (CIS), Lone Star College-University Park is expanding student-centered support services to aid students in the pursuit of their academic, personal and career goals.

Lone Star College and the Energy Conference Network will host the second annual Texas Open Innovation Conference (TOIC) March 28 – 29, at LSC-University Park.

In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Houston’s resilience made headlines throughout the country, as did residents’ strength and positive attitudes. Through a partnership with SpringHill Suites by Marriott Houston Northwest, Lone Star College-University Park students were no exception, using art to represent the #HoustonStrong theme.

Late Start courses offer a convenient alternative to full-semester courses for students who need flexibility. 

The college now offers all of the courses required to earn an Associate of Arts in music, which are transferable to Texas public universities

Feburary is Black History Month and an ideal time to learn about and recognize the contributions and history of African Americans. Be sure to check out a variety of celebratory and educational events starting Feb. 1!

After a brief winer weather delay, spring classes kick off Thursday, Jan. 18, at LSC-University Park! To celebrate the new semester, Student Life is hosting a variety of events for students during ROAR Week Jan. 18-24.

Lone Star College-University Park has received a $22,000 donation from the Society for Information Management (SIM) Houston Chapter. SIM Houston presented a check to LSC-University Park representatives at SIM Houston’s Annual Clay Shoot Saturday, Nov. 18.

Current and future students can now register for spring 2018 courses at Lone Star College-University Park. Classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Mini-grant funds are meant to assist faculty and staff in the development and implementation of exemplary projects not normally funded through the regular budgetary process.

LSC-University Park celebrated five years of serving students and the community by hosting a celebratory breakfast Wednesday, Dec. 6.

Winners of The Art of the Word Blackout Poetry Contest were recently announced by the Student Learning Resource Center (SLRC) at Lone Star College-University Park.

The LSC-University Park’s Drama Department will stage Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol: The Radio Play” Nov. 16 - 18 to open the holiday season. 

The Student Business Organization (SBO) is leading a holiday toy drive through November. Donations will benefit children in need during the holiday season through the Children’s Assessment Center (CAC).

Students can get ahead this December with a variety of winter mini-mester courses, scheduled to begin Dec. 18. Registration opens Nov. 15. 

The Student Learning Resource Center (SLRC) at LSC-University Park is holding an on-going series for students, faculty, staff and the community to watch and discuss TED Talks. 

LSC-University Park students are taking an active role in their campus community through the President’s Student Forum. 

More than 60 Lone Star College-University Park students affected by Hurricane Harvey received backpacks filled with school supplies in the fall 2017 semester. The effort was led by Brandi Jones, a professional development trainer and adjunct faculty member at LSC-University Park.

Winners of the Second Life for Books recycled art project were recently announced by the Student Learning Resource Center (SLRC) at Lone Star College-University Park. 

Patino credits the Honors College at LSC-University Park – “a college within a college” – with opening doors to interaction, involvement and immersion on campus and beyond. 

Lone Star College-University Park hosted the annual American Heart Association’s (AHA) Northwest Harris County (NWHC) Healthy for Good ™ Heart Walk for the third year Saturday, Oct. 21. Thousands participated in the noncompetitive, 5K walk on campus. 

LSC-University Park’s drama faculty and students are bringing Tom Stoppard’s comedy “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead” to the Black Box Theatre stage, beginning Thursday, Oct. 19.

Officers from the Student Government Association (SGA) at Lone Star College-University Park attended the first SGA System Retreat this fall and plan to lead a digital food pantry initiative to help meet local needs, including those resulting from Hurricane Harvey.  

Financial aid and admission representatives from more than 20 public and private colleges and universities will converge at Lone Star College-University Park Oct. 16 to share information about their programs with potential transfer students.

A final set of eight-week Late Start courses are scheduled to begin the week of Oct. 23, and registration is open now. 

Students at Mercer County Community College in New Jersey got together to raise funds and aid LSC-University Park students after Hurricane Harvey hit the area.

Lone Star College-University Park is pleased to name Jonathan Anderson as dean of arts and humanities. 

With the fall semester beginning Aug. 28, LSC-University Park hosted two development events for faculty and staff to welcome in the 2017-18 academic year.

Hammad Ahmed, a spring 2017 Lone Star College graduate, is proving that personal growth and a college education are within reach at community colleges with the right mindset, hard work and dedication.

Lone Star College-University Park will host the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Northwest Harris County Healthy for Good ™ Heart Walk for the third year Saturday, Oct. 21.

More than 4,000 walkers are expected to participate in the noncompetitive, three-mile walk or run at the LSC-University Park campus.

LSC-University Park hosted the Project GRAD closing ceremony Thursday, Aug. 3 with over 200 guests in attendance, including participating high school students and their family members. The ceremony celebrated the end of a successful Project GRAD Summer College Institute at LSC-University Park, in collaboration with Workforce Solutions, July 24 through Aug. 2.

Ninety-one local high school students attended the Project GRAD Summer College Institute at LSC-University Park. 

Lone Star College-University Park faculty are debuting over 20 new courses to students in a broad range of disciplines. 

For Natalia Arizmendi, the 2017-2018 Student Government Association (SGA) president, being an active participant in the LSC-University Park community is the best way to experience college life. 

Lone Star College and the University of Houston-Victoria signed a “Proclamation of Agreement”, creating a transfer pathway for LSC students to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree at UHV.

Lone Star College-University Park invited community and business leaders to join the first meeting of the Community Advisory Council (CAC) April 27, 2017. This new initiative is part of LSC-University Park’s vision to be an innovative college and serve the community’s needs.

Amar Moturu is not your typical Lone Star College (LSC) graduate. While still a student at Cy-Fair High School, Amar received his associate of science degree at the LSC-University Park commencement ceremony Friday, May 12, at Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston.

Over 200 Lone Star College-University Park graduates received diplomas at the 2017 commencement ceremony Friday, May 12, at the Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston.

LSC-University Park, one of the six Lone Star Colleges, enrolled more than 12,000 students in degree and certificate programs in spring 2017. 

Ideas and imaginations will come to life when LSC-University Park’s new Innovation Room opens today (Tuesday, Feb. 21). A public open house from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. will feature demonstrations and hands-on opportunities of virtual reality, and tinker stations will let visitors try out a variety of technology tools.

More than 250 attendees were on hand at the Lone Star College Law Enforcement Academy's graduation ceremony on Dec. 20 to see 41 successful cadets walk across the stage and receive their pins.

Lone Star College-University Park’s emerging theater program presented a special performance of the previously sold out The Christmas Carol – The Radio play for members of the Shining Stars Guild Board and their guests Dec. 4 in the Black Box Theatre on campus. 

Lone Star College-University Park presented a whimsical, enchanting event, Tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy, Sunday (Dec. 4) on campus. The afternoon holiday tea and ballet performance drew nearly 100 children and adults to the community event.

LSC-University Park President Shah Ardalan was pleased to learn that 69 percent of LSC-University Park employees participated in the 2016 employee giving campaign that ended in October. 

LSC-University Park is offering a variety of mini-mester classes that are perfect for students who want to get ahead, students who are catching up and for students back in the Greater Houston area over winter break at their four-year institutions. 

 Get ready to ring in the new year with a new career or with classes that will help you get ahead in your current position.

Why? Because you can! You have the energy, vision and ability to take advantage of all we offer as this community’s college.

LSC-University Park's Honors College will show case student research and projects at its Fall Semester Undergraduate Research Day next Friday, Dec. 9, on campus. 

Karina Cabrera is a student leader on campus, leading the pack in more ways than one.

An International Studies sophomore, Cabrera serves in two major leadership roles on campus. She is serving her first semester as president of the Student Government Association and her second semester as president of the International Studies Club. 

LSC-President Shah Ardalan announced this week that the AHA's Northwest Harris County Heart Walk has already raised nearly $184,000 -- $36,000 more than was raised last year.

"We had more than 4,000 people on campus and with about a month to go to receive donations, we have raised $183,926 to help fight heart disease and stroke," Ardalan said

Lone Star College-University Park and the Energy Conference Network will hold the first-ever Texas Open Innovation Conference Tuesday & Wednesday, March 28 & 29, in suburban northwest Houston one of the fastest growing communities in the country thanks to the city’s role as a global energy hub.

Children from three Klein ISD grade schools are off to a better school year thanks to two Professional Staff Support Associations at Lone Star College-University Park.

The PSSA chapters for LSC’s System Office and LSC-University Park, both headquartered in facilities at State Highway 249 and Louetta Road, spent summer months gathering every kind of school supply imaginable to help young learners at Benfer, Zwink and Mittlestadt Elementary Schools.

 Lone Star College-University Park has a new, fast-track program in mechatronics that is specifically designed to meet Houston’s growing need for highly trained, technical workers in the manufacturing sector.

Professors and departments are responding to changes in disciplines and student interests this fall with new classes.

"I want to commend our academic leadership team for thoughtfully considering our student needs," said LSC President Shah Ardalan. "Careful additions to our class offerings reflect our focus on students and our passion for innovation."   

Lone Star College-University Park chapter of Psi Beta has earned national recognition for the second year in a row.

The national psychology honor society for community colleges has given the LSC-University Park chapter one of only 14 national Chapter Excellence Awards for the 2015-2016 academic year. LSC-University Park’s young chapter held its first induction in March of 2015 and has since become one of the college’s most active academic organizations.

All cadets in the most recent Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) class at Lone Star College-University Park passed the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement’s (TCOLE) licensing exam on their first attempt, giving the class a coveted 100 percent pass rate.

There are two chances to catch Pokémon with LSC-University Park. Lures will be set at the Lone Star College kiosk in Willowbrook Mall on Wednesday, July 20, from noon to 2 p.m. and at the campus 911 Memorial on Thursday, July 21, from noon to 2 p.m. Gyms and local PokéStops are also nearby so you can try to "catch em' all”.  

 The Academy for Lifelong Learning at Lone Star College-University Park will host an open house from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, 11521 Compaq Center West Drive in Houston. Free parking is available next to the building.

Harris County Judge Edward M. Emmett addressed LSC-University Park graduates during the 2016 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 13. 

The LSC-University Park community donated more than 1,300 pairs of new underwear for needy Klein ISD students after the “Undies RoundUP” campaign.

 LSC-University Park ‘breaks ground’ on new Center for Science & Innovation building during innovative indoor ceremony.

Harris County Judge Edward M. Emmett will address Lone Star College-University Park graduates and their families and friends during the 2016 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 13.

 A new network of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Express Network will hold its charter meeting at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, in West Dining at Lone Star College-University Park.

 The future for many Hispanic students may be brighter, thanks to a new initiative based at Lone Star College-University Park focused on boosting Hispanic student achievement and career attainment.

The groundbreaking for LSC-University Park’s new Center for Science & Innovation begins at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, near the intersection of University Park Campus Drive and Compaq Center Drive West. 

Looking for a part-time job teaching college? Lone Star College-University Park may have a position for you. The College will hold an Adjunct Faculty Career Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, at its Energy & Manufacturing Institute, 11521 Compaq Center Drive West, Houston, TX 77070. 

Lone Star College-University Park President Shah Ardalan accepted an invitation to serve on the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts Board of Directors and attended his first board meeting March 19.

For its third Innovation Week, March 28 - April 1, Lone Star College-University Park is calling for ideas that improve the educational experience.

The College holds the event during the spring and fall semesters to nurture innovative ideas about new or improved processes and products from students, faculty, staff and the community. 

Lone Star College-University Park welcomed more than 400 local middle and high school students for its third annual regional Science Olympiad competition this spring. The competition brought students from 12 high schools and 13 middle and junior high schools together for a daylong competition. 

It is rodeo month in Houston and Lone Star College-University Park’s Undies RoundUP is in full swing.

The College hopes to collect 5,000 pairs of new, packaged underwear for disadvantaged students in the Klein Independent School District.

Curious readers might make a love match this Valentine’s Day through the Lone Star College-University Park library’s Blind Date with a Book campaign.

Wrapped in Valentine’s Day paper, each mystery package displayed on the front counter of the Student Learning Resource Center sports hints about the reading material inside, including the first line of the book.

 Leo, the official Lone Star College-University Park mascot, has a new look. 

 Lone Star College-University Park will hold its third Innovation Week March 29 & 30 to nurture ideas about new or improved processes and products from students, faculty, staff and the community. 

Attendees enjoyed a high tea, meeting characters from "The Nutcracker," and seeing ballet favorites at the first "Tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy."  

Officers from three law enforcement agencies left Lone Star College-University Park Dec. 4 with some colorful characters in their squad cars: more than 1,100 stuffed “911 Bears” of all shapes and sizes.

 Join the Houston Dance Theatre for a magical afternoon with characters from “The Nutcracker” ballet during the "Tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy" at Lone Star College-University Park on Sunday, Dec. 6.

Less than two weeks remain in Lone Star College-University Park’s 911 Bears campaign to collect more than 1,000 new teddy bears to donate to local law enforcement agencies. 

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recognized Lone Star College-University Park as the winner of its prestigious 2015 Star Award. The College won for its innovative Education and Career Positioning System (ECPS) – a suite of computer applications that help students in planning for their futures. 

Lone Star College-University Park students who don’t want to take a break during the winter break can register now for Winter Mini-mester courses, which begin Dec. 14.

The Drama Department presents Dickens' "A Christmas Carol: The Radio Play," made famous by Orson Welles, on Friday & Saturday.

South Texas poet Jan Seale will share poetry and recipes from "Cooking with the Texas Poets Laureate," edited by adjunct professor Elizabeth Ethredge.

The Cypress Symphonic Band Clarinet Choir will perform holiday favorites at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, in the Black Box Theatre.

Usher in the holiday season by taking a child or a child at heart to "Tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy," at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, in West Dining at LSC-University Park. 

LSC-University Park and a host of other agencies and institutions are collecting new teddy bears through Friday, Dec. 4, to assist law enforcement officers when they make calls involving stressful situations and children. 

Looking for a part-time job teaching college? Lone Star College-University Park may have a position for you. The college will hold an Adjunct Faculty Career Fair on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, 11521 Compaq Center Drive West, Houston, TX 77070. 

LSC-University Park presents ‘The Glass Menagerie’

The LSC-University Park drama department will stage its first production of the 2015-2016 season, Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie," Oct. 21-25.

Lone Star College-University Park hosted a successful Northwest Harris County Heart Walk welcoming about 3,500 walkers and supporters.

Lone Star College-University Park will hold its second Innovation Week Oct. 12-16, to nurture ideas about new or improved processes and products from students, faculty, staff and the community.

The top ideas from the week will receive an invitation to pitch to LSC-University Park President Shah Ardalan at the Ignite! Competition that begins on Oct. 27. 

Lone Star College-University Park invites students and their families, community members and collaborators to attend its first Friends & Family Night from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13. 

Parents who attend LSC-University Park could receive full-time childcare scholarships for the current fall semester, but applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

Noble Energy, the D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA and LSC-University Park joined forces this summer to establish the Children’s Academy Scholarship Program. Noble Energy provided a $20,000 grant to cover full-time childcare tuition at the YMCA Children’s Academy at University Park.

Shah Ardalan, president of Lone Star College-University Park, will sit in “jail” Thursday, Sept. 24, until supporters raise $1,000 for the American Heart Association.

 LSC-University Park President Shah Ardalan announced the new venture and said future students who want to enroll in credit and workforce programs can now come to the mall to talk with admissions specialists.

 Klein Collins High School senior Ethan Collins thought he wanted to become a nuclear engineer – until he spent two weeks in a Project GRAD Houston program at Lone Star College-University Park.

Students will have their eyes on the western sky this fall when the physics department at LSC-University Park introduces two astronomy courses.

Bill Madigan, a retired nuclear physicist, will teach Stellar Astronomy (PHYS 1403) and Planetary Astronomy (PHYS 1404), both of which will be offered during evening hours.

Humanities faculty member Amy Hirsch has taken over as the new director of The Honors College. She replaces Jason LaPres, who has accepted an interim dean position at LSC-CyFair.

Hirsch teaches Honors Humanities I Prehistory to Gothic and has taught several other humanities and English courses during her teaching career at Lone Star College. She has worked for the college since 2007 in both student services and instructional roles.

With only a semester under its belt, the Lone Star College-University Park chapter of Psi Beta has earned national recognition.

The national psychology honor society for community colleges has given the LSC-University Park chapter one of only nine Chapter Excellence Awards for the 2014-2015 academic year. The group held its first induction in March.

Lone Star College-University Park will build on an existing continuing education program to offer a Machining Technology associate of applied science degree beginning this fall.

First-time students planning to attend Lone Star College-University Park in the fall will have several opportunities for "one-stop shopping" to take care of admissions-related requirements during College Bound Days on Tuesday through Thursday, July 21-23.

During the events, attendees can apply and enroll in classes, attend new student orientation and get help with financial aid. Students should bring their SAT/ACT scores as well as proof of bacterial meningitis vaccination.

The Lone Star College Law Enforcement Academy will hold an open house at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 6, for anyone interested in the Basic Peace Officer training program.

The event takes place at the academy, housed at Lone Star College-University Park in Building 12, Room 116. LSC-University Park is at State Highway 249 and Louetta Road. 

Klein Forest High School seniors attended a signing ceremony recently to celebrate their commitment to attending Lone Star College-University Park.

 Lured to a conference room under false pretenses, Lone Star College-University Park student Jessica Kent found herself surrounded by 30 well-wishers in on a secret: her next two years of college are paid for.

Kent won one of 90 Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. The award can be worth up to $40,000 a year for tuition, living expenses, books and fees.

Kent plans to attend The University of Texas at Austin and major in International Relations and Global Studies.

Growing up in Argentina, Mariela "Maru" Lorenzo McGee didn’t consider herself college material.

More than 250 people are expected for the Lone Star College Law Enforcement Academy's graduation ceremony at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, in West Dining on campus. Retired Houston Police Department Sgt. David Houston will deliver the graduation address. He will speak about the exemplary police officer, and will discuss the building blocks of character, competency, professionalism and leadership. 

The 2015 edition of Uproar, the college's Literary & Arts Journal received a warm reception as faculty, staff and students joined the writers, artists, editor and faculty at an author-and-artist signing party on Wednesday, April 22.

LSC-University Park's commencement ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 8, at The Centrum at Cypress Creek Christian Community Center, 6823 Cypresswood Drive. 

Three seniors at area high schools were awarded $1,500 scholarships at the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce's annual Education and Scholarship Luncheon on April 9.

 Psi Beta's Mission is to encourage professional development and psychological literacy of all students at two-year colleges through promotion and recognition of excellence in scholarship, leadership, research and community service.

College is a perfect time to develop and refine leadership skills and thanks to "Latinos Learning to Lead," a new semester-long program designed by Dean of Student Success Julie Gruber, LSC-University Park students are becoming stronger leaders. 

Students, faculty and staff from across the college were encouraged to stop by the Invitation-2-Innovate (i2i) booth on campus to share their ideas regarding new processes, products or approaches that could improve the campus, college or the world. 

About 300 students, faculty members and dignitaries explored issues of global interest at Lone Star College’s 12th Annual International Education Conference Friday, April 10, at the Lone Star College-University Park Conference Center.

Lone Star College-University Park President Shah Ardalan becomes Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce. 

 What happens when two creative and academically talented freshmen put innovation and creativity at the top of their list for creating a mid-term project? Professor Cherry H. Sawyerr told her students that "Innovation begins with creative ideas," at the beginning of her fall semester honors psychology class and the magic began.

Shawna Beaudreau, former Navy veteran and student at Lone Star College-University Park, shares her story about motherhood. Her daughter, Anna, happened to be born at the naval base where Shawna was stationed shortly after 9/11.

The new 70,000 square-foot Energy and Manufacturing Institute (EMI) will be dedicated at a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on May 14. The building, located on the campus of Lone Star College-University Park at 11521 Compaq Center West Drive, will be a hub for high-tech workforce training in energy and manufacturing.

Lone Star College-University Park has announced exciting, new course offerings for the 2014 fall semester that starts Aug. 25. Registration for fall is now underway and students are urged to register early since classes fill quickly.

The pride of LSC-University Park will be on full display April 3 as we welcome the community to a Roar-UP Open House event. Join us from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and experience what LSC-University Park has to offer.

The National Alliance of Community and Technical Colleges (NACTC) held its 2014 Winter Conference at Lone Star College–University Park on Feb. 20-21.

The theme of this year’s conference was: Bringing the World to the Classroom and the Classroom to the World.

Students wanting to move their degree plans closer to graduation or transfer can take advantage of low-cost options available at Lone-Star College-University Park. Registration begins March 5 for Summer I, Summer II and the May Mini-Mester.

Lone Star College-University Park President Shah Ardalan paid tribute to three Harris County Sheriff deputies during the February meeting of the Houston North West Chamber of Commerce.

The world got a little flatter this week when Lone Star College-University Park hosted a visit by a delegation representing Chinese cultural organizations on Feb. 17.

Kathryn Friesen is inspiring others to reach for their dreams. The 14-year-old author and student at LSC-University Park and iSchool High has proven that writing and publishing a YA novel can become reality.

Lone Star College student Kara Vigants represents everything positive about a returning college student over 40, including a love of learning. She recently won the 2014 Lone Star College Foundation Student Essay Challenge by writing about her learning experience and how it has influenced her life. Vigants and her award-winning student essay were recognized at the Lone Star College Chancellor’s Breakfast on Feb. 5.

February is Black History Month! Join Lone Star College-University Park as we celebrate the contributions and culture of African-Americans.

When President Obama talked during his State of the Union address on Jan. 28 about the White House’s commitment to help high-school and college students succeed, members of the Lone Star College-University Park innovation team were not surprised. For them, it was a case of “been there, doing that.”

Although the start of the 2014 spring term at Lone Star College-University Park has come and gone, registration is now ongoing for Late Start classes

Lone Star College-University Park students are anticipating a return from the holidays with the official start of the 2014 spring term. Registration is currently underway for classes, which begin Jan. 13.

LSC-University Park President Shah Ardalan and two LSC-North Harris employees were selected to participate in the 2013 Chinese Bridge Delegation, a one-week educational exchange program in China Nov. 6-14. The program was sponsored by the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) in China.

Lone Star College-University Park celebrated Opening the Door to Citizenship Month with a public art unveiling in collaboration with the Texan French Alliance for the Arts on Nov. 19. The event honored LSC-University Park’s dedication to opening educational doors of opportunity and helping to achieve greater awareness of what it means to be an engaged citizen.

Visionary Talk Radio for Higher Education (VTR.4he) at Lone Star College-University Park will welcome sports and business thought leader, Marcus Wilkins to discuss “The Mind Muscle: Think Critically to Think Smarter” in an exclusive, live broadcast Nov. 18 at 3:30 p.m.

Listeners are encouraged to interact live with Wilkins in West Dining at LSC-University Park, via the Internet at http://blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he or call in at 347.850.8330.

Registration for three and four-week courses, known as “mini-mesters,” along with the 2014 spring term at Lone Star College-University Park will begin Monday, Nov. 18.

Lone Star College System recently received a 2013 Pro Bono Award from the Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) during a reception celebrating National Pro Bono week.

The organization specifically recognized LSC-University Park for its partnership, which includes hosting and promoting various LSLA events.  The reception was held last week at the LSLA offices in downtown Houston.

Winners of the Second Life for Books recycled art project were recently announced by the Student Learning Resource Center (SLRC) at Lone Star College-University Park. Utilizing their creativity, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills, students in the Drawing I class of art instructor Kari Breitigam created unique 3-D sculptures from recycled books.

Lone Star College-University Park will be hosting an Equal Learning Opportunity Expo for Disability Awareness Day Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“We’d like to encourage everyone to attend our inaugural Disability Awareness Day and tour our exciting and innovative campus,” said Fonda Johnson-Gaddie of Counseling, Disability and Career Services.

Lone Star College-University Park will be expanding course offerings at Cypress Creek Christian Community Center in the Spring with new classes in Art Appreciation and Forms of Literature.

Anyone interested in upgrading their job skills, training for a new career, or starting on a bachelor’s degree is encouraged to enroll in fall semester classes at Lone Star College-University Park.

Fall semester classes start Monday, Aug. 26. Tuition for 12 credit hours starts at $704. Call 281-290-2600 or visit LoneStar.edu/UP for more information.

“LSC-University Park is pleased to be able to offer fun and exciting camps this summer for our younger students,” said Shah Ardalan, president of LSC-University Park. “This is a great way to expose children to LSC-University Park and get them interested in our innovative college atmosphere at an early age.”

Campus Technology magazine announced June 1 that Lone Star College System received their 2013 Campus Technology Innovators award for the Student Systems and Services category.

Lone Star College-University Park competed with 235 submitted entries from higher education institutions around the globe.

Three area faculty members were named Lone Star College-University Park’s first faculty Excellence Award Winners and were recognized at the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) conference in Austin, TX, May 26 to 29.

Lone Star College-University Park’s Class of 2013, the college’s first graduating class, were recognized for their academic achievements on May 11 at the spring 2013 Commencement. The ceremony for both LSC-University Park and Lone Star College-Tomball students was held at 10 a.m. at Fellowship of The Woodlands.

Houston-based Corrpro, a global provider of corrosion control and integrity engineering services, recently created an endowment at Lone Star College-University Park as part of its expanding partnership. 

The LSC-University Park Beta Upsilon Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa held its Spring Chartering and Induction Ceremony April 16, inducting 40 students.

The fall semester is right around the corner. Fall registration at Lone Star College-University Park will be open for all students beginning April 10. Although the fall semester doesn’t begin until August 26, classes fill up quickly.

Lone Star College System (LSCS) and Virtual Intelligence Providers, LLC (VIP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish an innovative educational and commercial partnership to align corporate training needs with higher education programs.

LSC-University Park will hst its first Criminal Justice Symposium and Community Day in celebration of Criminal Justice Month. The event, will be Wednesday, March 27 from 10a.m. until 2p.m.

Lone Star College-University Park is home to LSCS’s Law Enforcement Academy. In addition, University of Houston Downtown-Northwest Campus, a partner universities at the college’s University Center offers degrees in criminal justice.

Do you need money for college but don’t know how financial aid works? Lone Star College-University Park can assist students with several free financial aid workshops available through April 1.

LSC-University Park’s office of financial aid will provide students with on-site assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Registration for three-week courses known as mini-mesters and the 2013 summer term at Lone Star College-University Park will begin Wed., March 6.

Nationally recognized author, entertainer and poet Odd?Rod (aka Roderick Borisade) will host an Open Mic Night at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Lone Star College-University Park, in Building 13, Room 210. The free event is open to the public. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Devika Lalsinghani, professor of mathematics at Lone Star College-University Park, has been named a recipient of the inaugural 2012 John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Award by the League for Innovation in Community College.

“By partnering with VIP, we can provide comprehensive, customized, and cost-effective services and programs to offer additional value to over 90 VIP global customers and hundreds of existing LSCS customers,” said Shah Ardalan, president, LSC-University Park.

On Thursday, Dec. 6 more than 300 people joined Lone Star College System Chancellor Dr. Richard Carpenter and Lone Star College-University Park president Shah Ardalan in celebrating the dedication of the Lone Star College-University Park campus.

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.

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’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.

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.

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, 2nd Floor.

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.

HOUSTON (June 20, 2012) – Lone Star College System and the Shanghai Oriental Chinese Education Development Center (SOCEDC) executed a memorandum of understanding June 11 to form the Texas Center for Sino-U.S. Education and Cultural Exchange.

HOUSTON (May 31, 2012) – State Sen. Dan Patrick visited Lone Star College-University Park May 23 to tour the new iSchool High at University Park and visit with students and administrators.