Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) held its 8th Annual Shining Stars Awards on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The award recognizes outstanding students who exemplify the college's core values of leadership, scholarship, and service.
The Shining Stars ceremony celebrated over 120 students who contributed significantly to the Lone Star College community. It acknowledges student achievements and honors academic excellence and leadership among their peers, faculty, and staff.
Among the students receiving a Shining Star Award was Marshall Mullins, a proud LSC-University Park Chess Club member and dedicated volunteer at the YMCA, where he teaches free chess classes.
"I am grateful. Just being nominated for this award is a tremendous honor," Mullins commented, reflecting on his achievements and the opportunities provided by LSC-University Park.
Mullins has also been recognized as a semifinalist for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship.
LSC-University Park is thrilled to recognize all the outstanding Shining Star Award recipients. These exceptional individuals tirelessly pursue excellence, setting a high standard and inspiring their peers.
"The Shining Stars Awards are a highlight of our academic year, offering a special moment to honor the remarkable efforts of our students," said Dominique Brown, manager of Student Life at LSC-University Park. "We are deeply grateful for these young leaders who not only meet the challenges of their studies but also enrich our community with their diverse talents and unwavering commitment to service. It's truly inspiring to see how they apply their skills and knowledge in ways that touch and improve the lives of others around them.”
Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing and most innovative higher education institutions in the country. The college, led by Virginia M. Fraire, Ph. D., is devoted to impacting the community's prosperity and upward mobility through student success. LSC-University Park’s expert and compassionate faculty and staff provide students with holistic and immersive education and training in disciplines and industries that meet current and future workforce needs.
Located on the grounds of the former Compaq Computer Corporation and Hewlett Packard's world headquarters, LSC-University Park's facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs, and the Geology Rock Wall. It is also home to the University of Houston-NW Downtown, Lone Star Corporate College, iSchool, and YMCA Children's Academy.
LSC-University Park offers more than 70 programs of study, including credit and non-credit courses, workforce training, and continuing education classes. Classes can be taken during the day, evenings, and weekends in traditional, online, and hybrid formats. For more information or to register online, visit www.lonestar.edu/upstudentsupport, call 281-290-2600, or email UPAdvising@LoneStar.edu.
Lone Star College enrolls over 80,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Mario K. Castillo, J.D., serves as Chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education and recognized by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work® as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Texas™. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.