HOUSTON, TX (May 11, 2026) — Lone Star College-University Park marked a milestone for its workforce education programs April 30, inducting five students into its newly formed National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) chapter.
The chapter was established earlier this spring to recognize student achievement, leadership and skill development in career and technical education programs.
“Being inducted into the National Technical Honor Society means a lot to me because it shows that the effort I’ve put into my education is paying off,” said Ramona Morgan, LSC-University Park student and one of the chapter’s inaugural inductees. “It’s encouraging to be recognized alongside other driven students, and it pushes me to stay focused on my goals and future career.”
Founded in 1984, the National Technical Honor Society recognizes excellence in career and technical education and supports students through scholarships, career development resources and opportunities that connect education with industry. NTHS serves students in secondary and postsecondary institutions across the country.
Students, campus leaders, family members, and guests gathered at the Energy & Manufacturing Institute (EMI) for the chapter’s first induction ceremony, celebrating students pursuing technical education and career-focused pathways. Each inductee received a framed certificate, an honorary NTHS graduation stole and cord.
“This inaugural induction is an important milestone for our students and our campus,” said Dr. Andrew Johnson, dean of Workforce at LSC-University Park. “The National Technical Honor Society gives us another way to recognize students who are building strong technical skills, demonstrating leadership and preparing for high-demand careers.”
LSC-University Park’s Computer and Engineering Technology Division led the effort to establish the chapter. The Hoyt Foundation has also played a key role in supporting development and future success.
With the addition of the NTHS chapter, LSC-University Park expands how it celebrates student achievement in career and technical education while building a stronger culture of recognition across its workforce programs.
For more information about the Computer and Engineering Technology Division and its programs, visit https://www.lonestar.edu/UP-Division3.htm. For more information about classes or to register, visit www.lonestar.edu/upstudentsupport, call 281-290-2600, or email UPAdvising@LoneStar.edu.
About Lone Star College-University Park
LSC-University Park offers more than 70 programs of study, including credit and non-credit courses, workforce training, and continuing education classes. Classes are available during the day, evenings, and weekends in traditional, online, and hybrid formats.
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 President Matthew Dempsey, Ed.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, and iSchool.
About Lone Star College
Lone Star College System (LSCS) enrolls over 90,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSCS 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 LSCS, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and has been named a 2025 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSCS consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.