Student Testimonials

Alumni Spotlight: LSC was the perfect fit

So many students today struggle to find the perfect fit when it comes to balancing college courses, jobs, and career aspirations. Veronica Sanches found that Lone Star College provided a perfect fit for her as she earned her Associate degree while working and now oversees a $10 million budget for East Aldine Management District. Read More.

Alumni Update: LSC Scholarship created bigger opportunities

When Rachel Perez stepped onto the stage at StarGala 2018 to hundreds of Lone Star College Foundation supporters, little did she know what amazing opportunities were in store for her. Read more.

Scholarship recipient's success at LSC is a family affair

Alexandra Steward recalls how her mother's support and influence inspired her to attend LSC-Kingwood. In fact, you could say that she directly followed in her mother's footsteps as her mom, Shelly, also graduated from LSC-Kingwood. Read more.

Alumni Spotlight: Jeff Marshall returned to serve and protect

Economic hardship may have prompted Jeff Marshall to enroll at Lone Star College, but his life-changing experience as a students prompted his return to LSC as an employee with the mission to protect and serve those who made such a big impact on his life. Read more.

Alumni Spotlight: First in family to attend college- now a surgical nurse

LSC-Kingwood alumnus and Foundation scholarship recipient Glenda Castillo has come a long way to realize her dreams. Read more.

Alumni Spotlight Update: Campers hear from alum at NASA

LSC-Creekside Center recently hosted high school students for a week-long Robo Tech camp where they met with alumnus Jordan Fail at NASA. Read more.

Scholarship Recipient: In his own words

This LSC Promise scholarship student turns his oil & gas experience into a new career. Read more.

Scholarship Recipient: In her own words

There are two important days in one's life: the day you are born and the day you find out why. Read more.

Alumni Spotlight: A piece of the journey from Lone Star to NASA

Jordan reflects on his time at LSC as part of his journey to success. Read more.

Scholarship Recipient: In her own words

LSC transformed Boping's life forever. Read more.

Alumni Spotlight: A rising star

Sam Perez is a star on the rise. Read more.

Scholarship Recipient: In her own words

What did a scholarship mean for Brandi Henry? Read more.

Alumni Spotlight: Perseverance pays off

Success does not always come in a straight line. After a few career changes, raising a family, and attending school while working full time, Paula Mendoza knows that perseverance pays off. Read more.

Alumni Update: In his own words

Hear how a donated Snap-on toolkit has helped Alexander get ahead. Read more.

Alumni Update: In his own words

Scholarship recipient and graduate John Anthony Solano gives the Foundation a personal update. Read more.

Foundation scholarship recipient speaks openly about her LSC experience

Mikayla Kracko talks about passion, collaboration, mentors and more as part of her LSC experience.Hear her full story here.

This dream of mine

With the help of a scholarship, Abigail's dreams of becoming a nurse are coming true, as she thrives under the caring guidance of her LSC-CyFair professors.Read more

"It's never too late"

Learn more about why Foundation scholarship recipient Stephen Crowell says "it's never too late" and how his scholarship impacted his journey to becoming a physical therapist.Read more

Hurricane Harvey relief student now a graduate

It is hard to imagine that recovery is still ongoing if you were not affected by Hurricane Harvey, but for Lone Star College-Montgomery student Holly Clay, it is just a fact of life. She lost everything in the floods and rebuilt from the ground up while staying on track with her education. Now, as she triumphantly marched across the stage and received her Associates of Arts degree at the LSC-Montgomery's commencement on Thursday May 10, the moment was twice as sweet. Read More>

Lone Star College Promise scholarship recipient shines bright

Rachel Perez is ready to take the next step in her dreams of becoming a pediatrician or an emergency room physician thanks to Lone Star College Foundation and the University of Houston-Downtown. Read more>

Scholarship recipient inspires Foundation board

LSC-University Park nursing student Racheal Cummings kicked off the Foundation Board Retreat by offering her own personal story and message of gratitude.

Rickus Otto: International Student and Scholarship Recipient

Meet Rickus Otto, an international student from South Africa, who has been attending LSC-Montgomery for the past three years. Read more >

Where is he now? Lone Star College!

Meet Raymond Craft, 2009 Dr. Linda Stegall Excellence in Education Endowment Scholarship Recipient, and read his inspirational journey from LSC student to LSC employee. Read more >

Julian's journey from GED student to construction science major at Texas A&M

A battle with cancer at the tender age of 18 is what brought Julian to LSC, when he was forced to drop out of high school due to lengthy and grueling chemotherapy treatments. See how Julian's success helped him in life and led him to become a future donor. Read more >

Donor Meets Recipient

Brandon Kerns, recipient of the John A. and Annice B. Nanninga Endowment Scholarship, gets the opportunity to meet the daughters of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nanninga, Beth Grijalva and Ann O'Toole. Read more >

Over the river and through the woods, to 3D Animation school we go!

Why does Dianne Hines make a 2-3 hour daily commute from west Houston to LSC-North Harris for 3D animation classes? Read more >