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Lone Star College-University Park’s Phi Theta Kappa Inducts New Members, Earns REACH Recognition
Phi Theta Kappa’s Beta Upsilon Nu chapter at Lone Star College-University Park inducted 61 students into the international honor society for two-year colleges. Twenty of those students participated in the spring 2026 induction ceremony.
LSC-University Park’s True Crime Camp Gives Students Up-Close Look At Criminal Justice Careers
Lone Star College-University Park’s Criminal Justice Department hosted its annual True Crime Camp this spring, bringing more than 180 high school students from Tomball, Magnolia and Klein ISDs to campus for an interactive introduction to the criminal justice field.
Lone Star College-University Park, Singapore Polytechnic Connect Students Through International AI Guest Lecture
Lone Star College-University Park and Singapore Polytechnic brought students together earlier this month for a live cross-continental guest lecture and hands-on workshop focused on data mining and machine learning, marking an early step in a growing international academic collaboration.
Lone Star College–University Park joins partners to mark official launch of Future Teacher Alliance
Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) in partnership with Klein Independent School District (Klein ISD) and the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD), has officially established the Lions & Gators Future Teacher Alliance, creating a clear pathway for students to become certified teachers in the region.
Lone Star College-University Park Presents Spring Production of “Three Sisters”
Lone Star College-University Park invites community members to experience the timeless drama of Anton Chekhov’s “Three Sisters.” The production will run Mar. 4-8 at the Visual and Performing Arts Main Stage Theater on campus, 930 University Park Campus Dr., Houston, TX 77070.
LSC-University Park Student-Run Literary Arts Magazine Earns Top National Honor
Lone Star College–University Park’s student-run literary arts magazine earned national recognition as a REALM First Class recipient in the National Council of Teachers of English’s 2025 Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines program.
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Matthew Dempsey, Ed.D., was named President of Lone Star College-University Park in December 2024. He had previously served as the campus’ interim president since June 2023. With more than 20 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Dempsey is a committed and innovative leader dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve their academic goals. Prior to his role at LSC-University Park, he served as vice president of instruction at Lone Star College-CyFair where he played a key role in enhancing instructional programs and fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. Additionally, Dr. Dempsey held various positions during his 22-year tenure at Dallas College, including dean of academic affairs and executive dean.
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