Start your path to success, academically and professionally, at LSC-CyFair where students have resources to succeed every step of the way. Registration opens Oct. 9 for the 2024 spring semester.

Basketball Coach Jamar Finnie hit the court this weekend for his first game as the Head Coach for Lone Star College-Kingwood, after a car accident that nearly left him paralyzed and almost crushed his dreams of coaching.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting including a tax public hearing Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at 5 p.m. 

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) and the University of Houston Downtown-Northwest (UHD-Northwest) teamed up with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center for a successful blood drive on Sept. 25.

Lone Star College is ready to assist students affected by the Art Institute of Houston’s recent closure.  

Don’t miss the “Egg Stories” expressed through a literal and metaphorical lens from the perspective of 12 artistically diverse, emerging and established artists in the Bosque Gallery Oct. 5 – Nov. 9 at LSC-CyFair.

Lone Star College Foundation Board of Directors appointed a new board chair and three new board members to serve LSC and its students.

Lone Star College celebrated the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans, Latinos and Latinas at its Hispanic Heritage Month event Sept. 21 at LSC-East Aldine Center.

The Lone Star College Virtual Bookstore will offer students a streamlined process to purchase textbooks, class materials and other educational supplies starting Oct. 1. Visit LoneStar.edu/Bookstore for more details.

The Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) Transfer Center will host its annual fall College Fair – alternatively referred to as the Transfer Fair - on Monday, Oct. 2, from 9–11 a.m. in the second-floor hallways of the Richard G. Carpenter Academic Buildings 12 and 13. The event is free, open to the public, and requires no registration.

Get ready to step up for heart health. Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) renews its commitment to foster a heart-healthy community by hosting the American Heart Association's (AHA) Northwest Harris County (NWHC) Heart Walk on Saturday, October 28.

Lone Star College-University Park’s traditional fall semester is already in session, but the opportunity to enroll in classes is still open. LSC-University Park offers Next Start classes available in five- to 14-week formats.

Lone Star College-Montgomery is proud to announce the achievement of student John Vrablec, who has recently earned his certification as a Certified Survey Technician (CST) III. His journey from discovering the Lone Star College-Montgomery Land Surveying and Mapping program to achieving the Level III certification stands evident in the program's immense value for aspiring professionals.

LSC-CyFair President Dr. Valerie Jones was selected for the inaugural class of the prestigious Aspen Presidents Fellowship program.

Experience social justice through performance art with LSC-CyFair’s free, unique concert “The Innocents” Sept. 28 with guest percussionists and Professors Dr. John Lane and Allen Otte.

Congratulations are in order for Lone Star College-Kingwood Nursing and Occupational Therapy Assistant students. Pinnings for students in both programs were held last month.

It appears Lone Star College-Kingwood is the place to be when it comes to students looking for a high-quality, low-cost education. The LSC-Kingwood campus had 1,665 students complete their degrees or certifications last year, which is a 32% increase over last year.

Lone Star College-Online has grown nearly 30% in its second year. BestColleges recently ranked LSC-Online eighth out of 10 Best Online Community Colleges nationwide.

Lone Star College enrolled 88,809 students for the fall semester, an increase of 4.2% from last year.

Lone Star College celebrates National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week which raises public awareness about the need for and value of adult education and family literacy.

Cy-Fest, LSC-CyFair’s annual community celebration, is right around the corner so save Oct. 7 for a day of family-friendly fun.

Lone Star College-Online has grown nearly 30% in its second year. BestColleges recently ranked LSC-Online eighth out of 10 Best Online Community Colleges nationwide.

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m.

Lone Star College-Houston North Fallbrook is serving students in new and innovative ways. 

Lone Star College has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education and ModernThink LLC.  

Five Phi Theta Kappa students at LSC-CyFair have been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar - Meghan Lane, Hope Monaghan, Lisa Opoku, Santiago Galindo Naranja and Hoang Nguyen - based on outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated leadership potential.

Featuring a theme of “All Together Now”, LSC-CyFair Library’s Summer Reading Program was a huge success with 2,019 registered readers and 174 programs with a combined attendance of 10,634 people.

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) will present a panel discussion, "Freedoms Promised," on the LSC-University Park campus for Constitution Day, September 14, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Building 13, Room 210. "Freedoms Promised' features a panel discussion with an overview of the United States Constitution by Bryan Henry, a Civic Engagement Fellow and professor of political science.

Lone Star College and University of Houston-Downtown have partnered to help students seamlessly transfer to complete their bachelor's degree.

Lone Star College has partnered with HoustonMETRO to provide students with transportation resources to help make their educational journey easier. Houston METRO has created bus routes and discounted programs for students attending select LSC campuses.

Lone Star College students attending select LSC campuses are now eligible to receive a Houston METRO discounted fare card.

Lone Star College Honors College students earned top honors at the IBB Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium at Rice University in summer 2023.

Agnes Gunawan, Lone Star College Honors College graduate and LSC-CyFair's 2023 commencement speaker, earned top honors at the IBB Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium at Rice University.

Dr. De' Reese Reid-Hart officially assumed her role as President at Lone Star College-Montgomery on September 1, 2023. With extensive knowledge and vast experience in higher education, Dr. Reid-Hart is committed to providing quality educational opportunities and resources to all students and goes the extra mile to exceed expectations.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381 and conducted via Zoom.

Lone Star College has named Bennie Lambert, Ph.D., LSC-North Harris President.

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) ushered in the Fall 2023 semester on Monday, August 28, with Roar Week. The hallmark semester kick-off event is meant to help students engage with campus life and get excited about starting a new academic year. This semester's Roar Week activities included a welcome carnival, Waffle Wednesday, a tailgate party, Build-a-Leo, contests like Trivia Tuesday, and plenty of other events, prizes, snacks, and giveaways.

Agnes Gunawan shares her experiences with Lone Star College, LSC Honors College and the IBB Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium at Rice University.

Bridgett N. Johnson has been named Lone Star College Executive Vice Chancellor, Operations, effective Sept. 11.

If you never considered water to be art, students at Lone Star College-Kingwood are showing that it can, in fact, be an impactful and interactive art form. Currently on display in the Fine Art Gallery, the exhibit, “H2O&U,” is a collaborative project between art and environmental science students.

Lone Star College-Montgomery held its annual Fall Convocation on August 22, 2023, to mark the beginning of a promising new academic year. The event took place in the Mainstage Theatre - Building D, bringing together all faculty and staff members from across the Montgomery Campus, Conroe Center, and University Center.

Lone Star College understands today’s student is looking for flexibility when they’re juggling jobs and family commitments. That’s why LSC offers Next Start classes to help fit a broad range of goals to help them be successful. 

KINGWOOD (August 18, 2023) – Representatives from ExxonMobil had the opportunity to visit the Lone Star College-Process Technology Center earlier this month.

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) is excited to welcome students to campus with the much-anticipated Roar Week, beginning on the first day of fall classes, August 28, 2023. The festive week includes lively events, contests and giveaways, celebrating the start of a new academic year.

Metallica Scholars Initiative granted Lone Star College $5,000 from its All Within My Hands Foundation for the fifth year

Lone Star College Chancellor Mario K. Castillo, J.D., addressed faculty and staff at his first system-wide Convocation Ceremony Aug. 21.

The Benjamin A. Gilman Program awarded four Lone Star College Global Scholars and Honors College students with the prestigious Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad.

Representatives from ExxonMobil had the opportunity to visit the Lone Star College-Process Technology Center earlier this month. Process Tech and LSC-Kingwood Faculty and staff gave the representatives a tour of the state-of-the-art facility and answered questions about the equipment, classes and gave demonstrations of the technology.

The Lone Star College Law Enforcement Academy graduated 25 cadets from its spring 2023 cohort.

Lone Star College-Kingwood will host two “Super Saturdays” coming up this month, to help students register for fall classes and prepare for them for the fall semester. Whether you are looking for just a few classes or a new career, see how far you can go.

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees recently voted to reduce the tuition for the lifePATH® Foundations program.

Lone Star College has named Nancy M. Molina J.D., Vice Chancellor Legal Affairs and General Counsel, effective Sept. 1.

Mario K. Castillo, J.D., has been appointed Lone Star College Chancellor.

Lone Star College Academy for Lifelong Learning will host several Open House events for current and prospective members. Visit LoneStar.edu/ALL for more information.

Lone Star College Leadership High School is currently accepting applications for the 2023-24 year. Pictured are students from the 2022-2023 class.

Kennadi Holmes shares her experiences with Lone Star College, LSC Global Scholars and her study abroad trip to Greece.

Lone Star College partnered with the Texas Workforce Commission to offer the Skills for Small Business program that provides area employers with free training for their employees.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Friday, August 11, 2023 at 12 p.m. The meeting will be held at the LSC-CyFair Conference Center (CENT 154), 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, Texas 77733 and conducted via Zoom.

Apply today to share your joy of reading as an LSC-CyFair Library Book Buddy volunteer.

After announcing her retirement earlier this year, Dr. Rebecca Riley will bring her tenure as President of Lone Star College-Montgomery to a close. Her official last day on Montgomery’s campus is August 3, 2023.

Lone Star College–Montgomery will host an open house for its Academy for Lifelong Learning Program on Wednesday, August 16 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. The Academy for Lifelong Learning, also known as ALL, encourages adults 50 years and older to continue their education.

Active adults age 50 and better should mark their calendar for Aug. 24 to learn all about why they should join LSC-CyFair’s Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) program

Lone Star College-Kingwood is gearing up to host a weeklong Registration Festival. “Reg Fest,” which takes place August 5th through 12th, is designed to help LSC-Kingwood students and their families prepare for the fall semester.

Eduardo Avila shares his experiences with Lone Star College, LSC Honors College and using his Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad in Spain and Portugal.

Beatriz Rincon shares her experiences with Lone Star College, LSC Honors College, LSC Global Scholars and using her Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad in Ireland.

Guiliana Sodaro shares her experiences with Lone Star College, LSC Global Scholars and using her Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad in Ireland.

The Lone Star College Police Department earned the International Law Enforcement Accreditation through The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Education pays according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. The government agency reported workers with a high school diploma earned a median weekly salary of $853 compared to $1,005 for those who have an associate degree.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Virginia M. Fraire, Ph.D., has been named Lone Star College-University Park President.

De ‘Reese Reid-Hart, Ed.D., has been named Lone Star College-Montgomery President.

Lone Star College will host a weeklong Registration Festival Aug. 5-12. Visit LoneStar.edu/Festival for more information.

A former Lone Star College-Kingwood student will face fierce obstacles and delight fans as she moves on to the semi-finals of the American Ninja Warrior show on NBC. Barclay Stockett is competing on the show for the eighth time.

Lone Star College-Montgomery purchased high-level equipment for its Land Surveying & Mapping Technology program.

Whether you just graduated high school, are changing careers, or want to finally earn a degree, LSC-CyFair can help you ease into college classes at the Registration Festival being held Aug. 5-12.

Lone Star College–Montgomery Land Surveying & Mapping Technology program is pleased to announce its recent purchase of the state-of-the-art Trimble R12i GNSS (global navigation satellite system) from ALLTERA, a leading provider of surveying and mapping technology solutions.

Lone Star College–Montgomery Theatre Department is thrilled to announce its recent triumph at the esteemed Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region 6 for their stellar production of 'Footloose'.

Lee Ann Nutt, Ed.D., Lone Star College-Tomball President, was appointed to serve on the American Association of Community College’s Structured Pathways Commission.  

For the third year running, Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) and Civil Air Patrol's (CAP) Delta Composite Squadron joined forces to provide local middle and high school students with a free Air Force Association (AFA) CyberCamp, immersing them in a week of cybersecurity and national defense education from July 10-14.

Mario K. Castillo, J.D. has been named the sole finalist for appointment to position of Lone Star College Chancellor.

J&H Machining and Welding donated $45,000 to Lone Star College Foundation to assist LSC-North Harris students enrolled in the machining, robotics or automotive programs.

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Friday, July 21, 2023, at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Shenandoah Room at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott and conducted via Zoom.

Bring the family to enjoy LSC-CyFair’s Dog Days of Summer activities in the library this month including the inaugural “Pupper Person Pawty” Saturday, July 29.

Lone Star College-Montgomery Department of Theatre brings to life the waves of emotions through a visual play that explores the life of a teen girl on the autism spectrum who is navigating her way through life.

The Lone Star College Health Sciences department offers tips to help beat the unrelenting heat this summer.

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Monday, July 17, 2023, at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381 and conducted via Zoom.

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) and Chick-fil-A are teaming up to present an exciting Back-to-School Family Night. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Chick-fil-A at Jones Road and TX-Hwy 249 (21622 TX-249, Houston, TX 77070). 

Lone Star College-Online offers more than 30 virtual programs to help students earn a college degree in two years.

LSC-CyFair is for you and now is the time! Drop by the July 19 open house for information on college programs, admission and more as well as hear about the success of non-traditional students just like you!

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) is excited to announce the return of the Lions Reading Program, a dynamic initiative aimed at combating the 'summer reading gap' students often confront. 

LSC-CyFair recipients of this year’s Student Research Award said the award validates the hard work and time put into their project as well as demonstrates the encouragement, support and resources available to students.

Lone Star College will offer the Electrical Technology Certificate Level I at the LSC-Houston North Victory this fall.

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381 and conducted via Zoom.

Alejandra Rodriguez credits her experience with The Honors College at Lone Star College for her success at Rice University.

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381 and conducted via Zoom.

Lone Star College-University Park offers summer courses for students to fast-track their education and earn additional credits, with flexible study options and open registration for Fall 2023.

Lone Star College will host a luau-themed Financial Aid Event Tuesday, July 11, from 3-6 p.m. to help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees has named Mario K. Castillo, J.D., Lone Star College Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel; Joyce C. Ester, Ph.D., Normandale Community College President; Lonnie L. Howard, Ph.D., former Lamar Institute of Technology President/CEO; Lee Ann Nutt, Ed.D., Lone Star College-Tomball President and David Sam, Ph.D., J.D., LL.M., Elgin Community College President & Chief Executive Officer, as finalists for the position of Lone Star College Chancellor.

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday, June 29, 2023, at noon. The meeting will be held in the LSC-CyFair Conference Center (CENT 154) located at 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433 and conducted via Zoom.

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) has partnered with Declassified Media to mentor and inspire the college's student content creator group  –  LSC-UP Mane Squad. 

Not only is it never too late to start college, return to college, or just enjoy learning at college, but now is the time and LSC-CyFair is the place. Find out why at the June 27 Zoom information session and from non-traditional alumni and students.

Reyna Gómez Tippetts, a former Lone Star College custodian, is the new LSC-East Aldine Center Dean.

Kimberlee Ball, Lone Star College-Online History Professor, remembers her dad, Cecil Harper, Jr., Ph.D., a retired LSC-North Harris History Professor, this Father’s Day.  

LSC-CyFair’s summer art exhibition “Three60” inspired by nature features the creative eco-friendly photography of visiting artist John Chavers in the Bosque Gallery through July 6.

Lone Star College will conduct an active shooter full-scale exercise at LSC-Tomball June 14.

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees awarded the title of Chancellor Emeritus to Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC Chancellor, during its June Workshop and Regular Meeting June 1.

LSC-CyFair offers “Pinocchio Commedia” as an affordable summer entertainment destination for families, daycares and other youth groups June 26-June 29.

Lone Star College-Montgomery’s Continuing Education Program celebrated the accomplishments of its dedicated students at the Continuing Education and Achievement Ceremony held on May 25, 2023. The event, which took place at the LSC-Montgomery campus, was attended by 92 students along with their friends and family, creating a joyous and proud atmosphere.

Courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit are the five Taekwondo tenets that Vincent Nguyen, Lone Star College-Online Executive Director Student Success, lives daily

A major milestone for a local Lone Star College-Kingwood student and the Fire Science Academy. Zacharias Weber is the youngest student ever to graduate from the program.

The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) at the University of Texas at Austin honored 29 Lone Star College faculty and staff members with the NISOD Excellence Award.

Check out the summer L.I.F.E. programs featuring talks on cats and dogs, emotional agility, adult coloring, scuba diving and acrylic pouring techniques. 

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees voted to approve an updated Homestead Exemption rate during its June meeting, resulting in homeowners paying less taxes for the 2023 tax year. 

The first LSC-Creekside Center Wolfpack Academy (CWA) learning cohort will launch Fall 2023. In the new program, a group of students will start their education journey together and advance together through their courses on a set schedule, at a predetermined pace. Together, upon completion, students will earn their Associates of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree.

Lone Star College offers many academic programs this summer for anyone wanting to start, continue or complete their college education.

LSC-CyFair's Dual Credit Interest Session for parents of homeschool students in 9th- through 12th-grade, set for June 14, provides program information and resources as well as benefits from a parent's perspective.  

Montoya Thomas, who entered foster care at age five and experienced multiple placements, graduated from Lone Star College-University Park despite facing adversity.

Lone Star College Navigators partner with area school districts to offer resources to students involved in the Foster Care System.  

Recently, Lone Star College-Tomball’s Division of Student Success held its first two College Signing Days at Tomball Memorial (TMHS) and Tomball High (THS). Between the two schools, 19 seniors committed to continuing their education at LSC-Tomball.  

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold an audit and finance committee meeting, budget workshop meeting and workshop and regular meeting Thursday, June 1, 2023. 

Participate in the 2023 Summer Reading Program for exciting family fun with book clubs, magic, crafts, games and cool prizes from June 5 through Aug. 5.  

Dr. Jackie C. Thomas, LSC-Tomball Chief Strategist and interim Vice President of Student Success, has been accepted into the Education Design Lab 2.0 cohort as a Designer in Residence. Due to his acceptance into this project, which is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, LSC-Tomball will receive a $75,000 grant award.

 

Lone Star College awarded over 200 bachelor’s degrees at its third Baccalaureate Commencement Ceremony.

Students who obtained Continuing Education certificates and and GED graduates were honored at the 2023 Continuing Education Achievement Ceremony on Thursday, May 19th at Lone Star College-Kingwood. Fifty-four graduates attended and more than 140 family members and friends showed up in full force to support them.

Lone Star College is working with Univision Houston to expand educational opportunities.

Claude Nyataguza and his twin brother, Christian, are two of thousands of students who graduated from Lone Star College in May 2023.

Christian and Claude Nyataguza, twin brothers from Uganda, are just two of thousands of students who crossed the stage last week. The LSC-University Park graduates began their college journey in Canada but quickly experienced challenges.

Mihael Mendo will graduate from LSC-North Harris, Spring Early College Academy and the American College of Musicians this spring.

Liam Blakeway, who was recently elected as Phi Theta Kappa 2023-24 International President, is looking forward to sharing his story, and being a voice for those who feel unseen or unheard, in this life-changing, LSC-CyFair history-making role. 

Join LSC-CyFair librarians throughout June for “Cool Cats of Summer” fun and educational programs for all ages along with an adoptable kitties day.

Lone Star College-Montgomery Continuing Education program will honor its 327 Workforce and 50 GED® graduates with a Continuing Education Achievement Ceremony held May 25, 2023, at 6 p.m. on campus. The ceremony's keynote speaker is Jana Kelly, CPA Finance Consultant with Crowe LLP.

Phi Theta Kappa elected Liam Blakeway, LSC-CyFair student, to be the 2023-2024 International President.

The LSC-Tomball Music department and The Houston Chamber Ringers (HCR) are partnering to make the musical art of handbells more accessible to the Tomball Community.

Lone Star College awarded 9,709 degrees and certificates during its eight commencement ceremonies held May 11-13.  

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a Board Chancellor Search Committee meeting Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381 and conducted via Zoom.

More than 600 students received diplomas during the 49th Annual Lone Star College-Kingwood Commencement. The ceremony took place on Saturday, May 13th, at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center in Houston.

LSC-CyFair President Dr. Valerie Jones was honored for her work in community colleges with an Outstanding Commitment to Excellence and Innovation in Digital Learning award at the Texas Digital Learning Association spring conference.

Lone Star College-University Park has inducted its first cohort of students into the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), the largest leadership honor society in the United States. 

Lone Star College partners with SkillStorm, Coding Dojo and other industry leaders to offer training and certifications that will close the gap in skills in the tech-related workforce.

LSC-University Park's 2023 Spring Graduation celebrated the academic achievements of over 1000 students, with two mother-daughter duos exemplifying the event's spirit of resilience and family bonds. 

Lone Star College-Kingwood was the place to be Saturday, as thousands of people swarmed the campus for the 20th Annual Humble ISD Fine Arts Festival.

Lone Star College Honors College alumni Noelle Files and her son Jacob have overcome life challenges to earn their bachelor’s degrees. The mother and son duo will attend law school this fall.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKCF) has recognized two Lone Star College Honors College students as 2023 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholars.

Lone Star College-University Park graduate, Eden Torres, has been named the 2023 Outstanding Junior for the Cullen College of Engineering's Petroleum Engineering Department at the University of Houston. The young husband and father has also earned recognition outside the classroom. Torres is currently participating in a co-op with Oxy (Occidental Petroleum). This summer, he will complete an internship with BP (British Petroleum).

Lone Star College will hold commencement ceremonies for its eight campuses May 11-13.

LSC-Kingwood’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter continues to dominate at regional and international conferences. Last month, Alpha Lambda Xi received 6 awards at the 2023 International Catalyst Convention in Columbus, Ohio.

LSC-Kingwood’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter continues to dominate at regional and international conferences. Last month, Alpha Lambda Xi received 6 awards at the 2023 International Catalyst Convention in Columbus, Ohio

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a Board Policy Review Committee meeting Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381 and conducted via Zoom.

Beta Upsilon Nu, the Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, welcomed 19 new members at a May 2 induction ceremony.

The Lone Star College Computer Science program prepares students to enter various fields ranging from artificial intelligence to visual communication.

The Honors College at Lone Star College produces high-achieving and culturally competent citizens capable of competing nationally and globally.

The Hispanic Outlook on Education magazine has named Lone Star College a Top Producer of associate degrees, ranking third nationally for awarding degrees to Hispanic students among all community colleges in the U.S.

Registration for Lone Star College’s May Mini-mester is now open. The term begins May 15, and courses are available at all LSC campuses and centers.

LSC-CyFair officially celebrated six student artists and their recently installed outdoor ceramic art project titled “BuoyantSea” that features more than 100 ceramic fish and orbs tin part to express a journey of resilience .

Sarah Ayomide Olufemi-Dada is a senior at Cypress Lakes High School who will not only graduate with a high school diploma and, as a Dual Credit student in the College Academy, with an LSC-CyFair associate degree, she has also been accepted with a full ride to Stanford University.

Lone Star College Foundation raised over $460,000 during StarGala 2023, its annual signature event.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381 and conducted via Zoom.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKCF) selected 17 Lone Star College students as semifinalists for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

Discover career opportunities and gain the skills you need to succeed at Lone Star College-University Park Workforce Open House. This event offers attendees information on a variety of degree paths, fast-track certificates, and industry specific training programs with expert faculty and staff on hand to answer questions and provide program details.

Lone Star College offers a truck driving certificate program to prepare future truck drivers for a successful career in the trucking industry.

KINGWOOD (April 24, 2023) – More than 250 people packed the Student Conference Center last Thursday to honor Donors who have changed the lives of LSC-Kingwood students. The 11th Annual Scholarship Recipient Breakfast allowed many of them to meet the students who have benefited from their scholarships or endowments.

Get a historical and cultural overview about the Northern Mariana Islands and a delicious demo about cakes and frosting in the May L.I.F.E. programs at LSC-CyFair.

LSC-CyFair celebrates national Free Comic Book Day with cosplay, crafts, contests and more for all ages in the library Saturday, May 6.

Lone Star College will host online and in-person information sessions for prospective students interested in learning or working in the health care industry.  

Lone Star College Phi Theta Kappa students earned a seat on the 2023 All-Texas Academic Team.

The Lone Star College-University Park Drama Department is presenting “Pippin”, a Tony Award-winning musical. Follow Pippin on his journey to find happiness and purpose, and let yourself be transported into the magical world of the show.

LSC-CyFair's Diversity Committee hosts two May conversations of inspirational journeys, including one that provides hope from a wounded warrior and a second in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Hendrina Bawa, Lone Star College-Montgomery Phi Theta Kappa and nursing student, was named a 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar.

Come see, and even purchase, some award-winning creations of the talented students at LSC-CyFair on display April 27- May 9 in the Bosque Gallery.

Lone Star College-University Park held its 8th annual Leo Awards ceremony, where outstanding faculty and staff were recognized 26 awards across 12 categories.

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a Board Policy Review Committee meeting Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 2 p.m.

Having celebrated its first juried art show since the COVID shutdowns, Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) is buzzing with excitement over the diverse talent and creativity of its students.

Lone Star College Honors College students took top honors at the recent National Model United Nations conference.

A major move for the Coyote Baseball Team: Lone Star College-Kingwood announced its first ever Sports Letter of Intent/Understanding Signing in college history.

Meghan Nicole Franks shares how an Edwin C. Schroeder Scholarship, which is earmarked specifically for CFISD graduating seniors who will be attending college in the Lone Star College System, impacted her education. The scholarship deadline is May 11.

LSC-CyFair’s Mykhailo Mazalevskyi, Minh Thu Nguyen and Amrin Vaid have been named semifinalists of the highly competitive Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which provides finalists up to $55,000 up to three years toward completing their bachelor’s degree.

FedEx Freight gave three Freight Empower Women in Transportation Scholarships to Lone Star College female students enrolled in the CDL, Industrial Diesel Technology or Supply Chain Management programs.

Take the first steps to success by attending Lone Star College-University Park’s (LSC-University Park) Get in the Game and Workforce open house events. Whether you are starting college for the first time, changing careers, or returning for another semester, Lone Star College-University Park has something for everyone.

Add some edible flowerpots and meditative poetry to your life in this April’s free L.I.F.E. programs  April 10 and April 24.

LSC-CyFair’s 4th Annual Contemporary Music Festival April 14 features guest artists of Loop38 performing works by student and faculty composers.

Lone Star College will host its annual spring Open House April 11 from 4-7 p.m., at all eight campuses.

LSC-CyFair Phi Theta Kappa member Liam Blakeway received the Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship, one of seven recipients of the international Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society award.

Choose to enjoy a month of entertainment opportunities at LSC-CyFair starting with the musical “Illyria” April 13, a comical re-telling of Shakespeare’s play “Twelfth Night”, and several free events.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office,

Coyote creativity was on full display today when the Lone Star College-Kingwood 2023 Student Art Show debuted.

LSC-Cypress Center's Kenneth Jones, who is earning an associate degree in machining technology, is among the scholarship recipients awarded through the Gene Haas Foundation, a longtime donor supporting Lone Star College machining programs.

Terry and Euleta Sellers, Lone Star College Foundation donors, started the William Patrick Sellers Memorial Endowment in memory of their son, Patrick, who attended LSC-Montgomery.  

Gene Haas Foundation awarded 19 scholarships to Lone Star College students enrolled in machining/manufacturing-based programs.

The Lone Star College lifePATH® program helps neurodiverse students develop valuable skills needed to succeed in the world.

After a national search, Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Kahla, Ph.D., as the new Vice President of Instruction.

LSC-Kingwood is raising the bar for supporting and serving Latino students in education. It is one of eight institutions chosen by the group Excelencia in Education for a pilot project. The project, “Community Colleges Transforming by Engaging Latino Students,” is an effort to dig deeper to connect with and intentionally serve Latino students.

Even if you’re not sure what to major in just yet, come to one of the exciting and informational events April 11 through April 20 to find out why it makes sense to enroll at LSC-CyFair.

Hertz Rental Car donated a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt to Lone Star College-North Harris.

Lone Star College will hold “Step Right Up,” a financial aid event March 30 from 4-7 p.m. at all LSC campuses.

Lone Star College will host an Adjunct Faculty Career Fair March 28 from 3:30-7 p.m. The event will take place inside of the Lone Star Community Building located at 5000 Research Forest Drive in The Woodlands.

 LSC-Cypress Center’s Biology Professor Adam Eiler achieved his goal of becoming a Seven Continents Club®? member with his spring break Antarctica marathon.

The Honors College at Lone Star College will hold a virtual information session Tuesday, March 21, at 4 p.m. to discuss its top-quality programming for high-achieving students interested in becoming global and culturally competent citizens.

The Houston area is the fourth largest city in the United States and one of the fastest-growing areas for international students.

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) student Tonia Bloomingberg participated in a panel discussion on postsecondary education options at the 2023 South by Southwest Education Conference (SXSW EDU) this past week in Austin, TX.

Lorinda Hernandez took an LSC-CyFair mini-mester physical education that became the catalyst for taking her from a sedentary life to walking 5ks, 10ks and her first half marathon to embarking on a 900+-mile Camino de Santiago from Almería in Spain. 

Lone Star College-Kingwood will hold a Transfer Fair Tuesday, March 21 from 1-3 p.m. in the Student Conference Center.

Lone Star College-Kingwood will hold the 24th annual Project Connections March 28 from 5:30-8 p.m. for high school juniors and seniors at Caney Creek, New Caney, Porter and Splendora high schools.

Rebecca L. Riley, Ed.D., Lone Star College-Montgomery President, has been awarded the Phi Beta Kappa’s Shirley B. Gordon Award for her support of the campus’s Beta Delta Iota Chapter.

Thomas Tyree, LSC-Tomball officer, would have never heard the faint cries for help if he had been doing his usual car patrol of the LSC-Tomball campus. 

The Lone Star College Alternative Teacher Certification Program prepares individuals with a bachelor’s degree to become certified educators in Texas. Joshua Perez is an ATCP student and first-year science teacher at Westlake Middle School in Humble ISD.  

As winners in the Lone Star College Foundation’s 30th Annual Chancellor’s Student Essay Contest, Liam Blakeway and Casey Sorkness, a future radiographer and sonographer share how choosing to enroll at LSC-CyFair impacted their lives in ways never imagined.

Lone Star College recognized students who earned a $1,000 scholarship for their winning entries in the Chancellor’s Essay Contest, "How My LSC Experience Has Influenced My Life," at the LSC Chancellor Donor Appreciation Lunch.

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will hold a board retreat Friday, Feb. 24 at 9 a.m.

Lone Star College was the only institution in the Associate/Baccalaureate category to receive two Fulbright Scholar Program grants.

The Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) Fine Arts Division continues to bring captivating performances to the local community.

Lone Star College offers Dual Credit programs at 11 school districts in Harris and Montgomery counties.

LSC-CyFair's History Department welcomes award-winning professor and author Dr. Kathleen DuVal for a unique presentation March 2 on the American Revolution.

Be an inspired participant in a vibrant celebration of life this spring at Laura Sprague's “Walking Out of Darkness” art exhibition March 2-April 13.

The Lone Star College and Upstaging partnership assists graduates with employment opportunities in the touring and production entertainment industry.

Come learn about the tradition of communicating through movement and see a dance demonstration in Feb. 27 L.I.F.E. program.

Joi the LSC-CyFair Government Department for two engaging conversations on current political hot topics including constitutionality March 2 and crypto currency April 13.

Lone Star College will host a Financial Aid and Lemonade Event Feb. 18 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to help students learn how they can pay for their college education.

Students in the Honors College at Lone Star College participated in the Take Flight STEM Pathways program at Rice University.

Lone Star College and National Oilwell Vargo partnered to train the next generation of machinists.

The Lone Star College Law Enforcement Academy graduated 10 cadets in December. The new police officers are working for various law enforcement agencies in the LSC community.

Keith Barber, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital CEO, took summer economics courses at Lone Star College-North Harris while also attending Southwestern University in Georgetown.

Audiences may never look at pre-school or pesto the same after attending the hilariously dark comedy adaptation of the play “Bright Ideas" loosely based on “Macbeth” that asks, how far would you go for your child?

 Lone Star College Foundation appointed four new board members to serve three-year terms. LSC Foundation develops programs to help students achieve their academic goals.

The Texas Workforce Commission presented Lone Star College and Lone Star Corporate College with the Texas Talent Connection Fund at a check signing event Jan. 25 at LSC-University Park.

Lone Star College experienced a 3% increase in spring enrollment from a year ago, going against a nationwide trend.

Five dedicated LSC-CyFair employees recently honored with the college’s Staff Excellence Award are Sarah Ceballos, Lyndell Masterson, Valerie Pinto, Sierra Rena and Catherine Ussery.

LSC-CyFair recognizes four deserving winners of the Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award including Cynthia Gernhart, LiAundra Grace, Linda Gross and Irene Ko.

LSC-CyFair honors three deserving instructors with this year's Faculty Excellence Award including Matthew Backer, Dr. Ghazal Bayanpour-Tehrani and Jon Sorensen.

Jessica Mays, LSC-CyFair political science student, was among the LSC Honors College students earning first place at the recent IREX Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge.

Lone Star College Honors College students earned first place at the IREX Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge.

Registration begins Feb. 3 for tweens or teens to participate in “A Day of STEM” (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) at LSC-CyFair set Feb. 17.

The Lone Star College-Kingwood Music Department will perform its “Stellar Evening in Music” concert Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the college’s Music Recital Hall.

The Bosque Gallery’s spring schedule featuring the unique and inspired works of Lone Star College-CyFair and visiting artists also includes the addition of Library Art Talks.

Lone Star College offers Next Start classes for Spring 2023 semester.

Join three speakers from the Holocaust Remembrance Association for a virtual 11:30 a.m. Jan. 25 panel discussion in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which is Jan. 27.

Join the Jan. 23 L.I.F.E. program of Holocaust poetry and remembrance, one of several events LSC-CyFair is hosting to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which is Jan. 27.

The Lone Star College-Kingwood Art Gallery will feature Venezuelan artists at its "Pasajes/Passages" art exhibit Jan. 17-Feb. 22.

Lone Star College held a Bachelor's Degree Retention event to encourage students to finish their degrees.

Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC Chancellor, will retire Aug. 1.

Lone Star College ALL Program will host Open House events throughout January 2023.

Lone Star College will host its Super Saturdays Registration Rally Jan. 7 and Jan. 14 at all eight locations.

For those who like a little fiction with their history, travel back in time and around the world starting Jan. 5 with this spring's Historical Fiction Book Club, where learning about History is never boring.

Lone Star College recognized as a top degree producer for minority students, ranking fourth in the nation offering associate degrees to minorities.

Bring the family to LSC-CyFair’s Spring Gala Jan. 12 for an evening of songs and instrumental works featuring the college’s award-winning, nationally acclaimed faculty artists and a silent auction benefitting the Society for the Arts.

Lone Star College offers various continuing education programs, such as AutoCAD, phlebotomy, truck driving and welding, to help students stay current in their jobs, enter the workforce quickly or jumpstart new careers.

Learn what fun will adults 50 and better have this spring in LSC-CyFair’s Academy for Lifelong Learning program at the ALL Open House set Jan. 12

Michael Stoma was selected by the Lone Star College System Board of Trustees to serve as Chair of the Board during its Workshop and Regular meeting held Dec. 13.

Lone Star College-University Park celebrated its 10th anniversary at the “Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation” event on Dec. 6.

Sam Harless, Texas State Representative District 126, started his college career at Lone Star College in 1981.

LSC-CyFair offers multiple flexible format options to successfully achieve your goals taking spring courses that fit your lifestyle, such as traditional 16-week or 8-week courses options and more. 

At the Lone Star College-Tomball (LSC-Tomball) Health Science Building, colleges and a university from the greater Houston area gathered over 100 students, who are soon to graduate as Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) or Occupational Therapists (OTs), for a collaborative problem-solving workshop focused on patient clinical issues.

Lone Star College System Trustee Rebecca Broussard was sworn into office Dec. 8 during a special ceremony held in Texas State Sen. Brandon Creighton’s office.

The Lone Star College Police Department offers safety tips to keep the public safe during the holiday season.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Lone Star College-System Office, The Woodlands Board Room located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381 and conducted via Zoom.

Lone Star College offers affordable educational opportunities to help students achieve their educational goals without incurring heavy debt.

Always striving to stay ahead of the higher education curve, this fall Lone Star College-Tomball is celebrating the opening of the Research and Innovation Center (R&I Center), an on-campus hub for students, faculty, and staff to explore, create, and implement new inventive ideas.

Lone Star College Foundation will fund scholarships, educational programs and endowments from money raised at its 29th annual Drive for Scholarships Golf Tournament.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees Audit and Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m. has been rescheduled.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold an Audit and Finance Committee meeting Thursday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m.

Santa Claus is coming to meet all the good girls and boys at LSC-Creekside Center on Wednesday, December 7, from 6-8 pm. At the event, children can have their picture taken with Old Saint Nick, give him their present wish list, and enjoy holiday activities and sweets.

LSC-University Park and Luby’s team up for the community. 

Lone Star College-University Park students, faculty, staff and their families joined community partners at the college for the 2022 American Heart Association Northwest Harris County Heart Walk.

Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) receives a $35,000 donation to support innovative programming and technology education.

Why join LSC-CyFair library's volunteer team? There are many rewarding reasons as Lisa Gear-Smith, Lori Vaske and Steve Visconti can attest.

Lone Star College prepares for spring 2023.

LSC-CyFair's Dec. 2 Holiday Charity Concert features the Concert Choir and Chamber Singers performing classical Christmas carols while an art student creates a painting live on stage.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.

Santa Claus is coming to meet all the good girls and boys at LSC-Creekside Center on Wednesday, December 7 from 6-8 pm. At the event, children can have their picture taken with Old Saint Nick, give him their present wish list and enjoy holiday activities and sweets.

LSC-Kingwood's graphic design students competed and won top honors at annual competition.

LSC alumna earns the 2022 excellence nursing award.

Tweens can explore renewable and sustainable energy sources when STEMtastic Power Hour returns Dec.10 at LSC-CyFair, as well as participate in other monthly STEM events.

Lone Star College recognizes U.S. Military Veterans for their service.

The Lone Star College-North Harris HVAC and Electrical Technology Program received a boost thanks to Johnson Controls  awarding a second $100,000 grant to LSC Foundation.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will have one new member following last night’s election

LSC-University Park invites the public to attend its 2022 Fit4Life Wellness Fair on Nov. 11 at the college’s Center of Science & Innovation.

Logistics Professor Jon Sorensen has been put forward as LSC-CyFair’s recommendation for this year’s Texas Piper Professor nominee.

It’s time to see what LSC-CyFair’s student artists have learned this fall as their projects are displayed Nov. 17 – Dec. 8 for viewers to enjoy and even purchase award-winning and one-of-a-kind pieces.

Lone Star College offers many face-to-face, online and hybrid courses that can assist anyone in starting or completing their educational goals.

Three Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) students are participating in the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) Conference this week, Nov. 2-4, in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

Lone Star College recently signed an articulation agreement with Arizona State University to assist students with a smooth transfer to the four-year university via the MyPath2ASU.

The winter break is on the way, but registration is open today at LSC-CyFair with multiple flexible format options for successfully achieving your goals, such as mini-mester, Evening and Weekend College and "8 is Great".

In celebration of International Education Week Nov. 14 - Nov. 18, LSC-CyFair will host a variety of cultural presentations as well as a book and film guides library display.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at 5 p.m.

November brings two educational and engaging opportunities at LSC-CyFair to learn about current challenges and issues Native Americans and Muslim women face.

Lone Star College is celebrating 50 years of providing quality, affordable and competitive educational opportunities to families in the greater north Houston area.

Don’t miss LSC-CyFair’s student actress Trinity Dunn starring as Hamlet in William Shakespeare’s most iconic tragedy coming Nov. 10-19 to the college’s Main Stage Theatre.

Hispanic Outlook on Education ranked Lone Star College as the fourth largest four-year higher education institution in the nation for the number of Hispanic students enrolled in the 2020-21 academic year.

The Lone Star College-Tomball community celebrated the soft opening of the Experience Lab on October 4, 2022. The new on campus lab, initiated and managed by the LSC-Tomball Multimedia team, features virtual reality (VR) technology that creates computer-generated real-world simulations, and allows users the ability to interact within those computer-generated environments. 

Lone Star College offers a variety of programs and courses tailored to fit students’ needs.

The Lone Star College-Tomball Pharmacy Technology Program continues to evolve to meet the needs of their students by providing opportunities for increased financial aid eligibility and by decreasing the certificate program’s pre-admission requirements.

Lone Star College Honors College and International Education will host an International Education Biennial Conference entitled “Around the World in Seven Days: Breaking Barriers and Building Connections.”

Skater excels in the rink and the classroom.

Get ready for the holiday season with a little gaming fun, tasty Thanksgiving table treats and gift wrapping techniques at LSC-CyFair’s upcoming L.I.F.E. programs.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Policy Review Committee meeting Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at noon.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing and Special Board Meeting on Tax Rate Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at 2 p.m.

Raising funds and raising heartbeats. Physical and emotional health have never been more important than they are now! LSC-University Park is teaming up again with the AHA for the 2022 NWHC Heart Walk on Nov. 19 to help make a difference in the community.

LSC-Atascocita Center will expand ALL course offerings starting in February 2023.

Participate in LSC-CyFair's Oct. 27 discussion in this year’s Gulf Coast Reads common book selection of “Lone Stars”, the first novel of Justin Deabler who grew up in Houston.

Lone Star College is celebrating National Transfer Week by hosting a series of events to help students continue their education.

Lone Star College is paving the way for students to achieve their academic goals by offering educational opportunities such as associate degrees, workforce programs, transfer credits, continuing education courses and four baccalaureate programs.

LSC-Kingwood Concert Choir will present its first fall concert on Oct. 25.

The League for Innovation in the Community College recently accepted Dalia Sherif, Ph.D., LSC-University Center at The Woodlands Executive Dean of Baccalaureate Programs and Partnerships, into the Executive Leadership Institute.

LSC-Kingwood receives a federal grant to fund the Mi Familia, Mi Futuro Program.

Lone Star College-Kingwood will unveil its second art exhibit, "The Ground On Which I Stand," Oct. 27-Dec. 7 in its Fine Arts Gallery.

The LSC-CyFair Government Department hosts another opportunity to engage in a political hot topic conversation at the Oct. 26 event titled The Village Square: "Semi-Fascist: What Does That Even Mean?"

Lone Star College received permission to expand its academic offerings to International students by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Student and Exchange Visitor Program.

LSC-CyFair’s choral program inspires hope with an evening of mixed music aimed at evoking a sense of belonging in the Oct. 28 “Music Mosaic, iBelong!” concert.

On Oct. 7, 1972, voters overwhelmingly approved the creation of North Harris County College which went on to become Lone Star College. LSC is now celebrating its 50th year of serving students and community providing high quality, affordable education close to home.

Why wait? Get in the Game. Spring registration at LSC-University Park begins Monday, Oct. 10.  Students should enroll early to get the best class schedule.

Lone Star College Foundation will hold its 29th annual golf tournament Monday, Nov. 14, at The Woodlands Country Club.

Lone Star College is hosting an Adjunct Faculty Career Fair on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. in the Lone Star Community Building

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Oct.6, 2022, at 5 p.m.

Dr. Yolanda Lopez, manager of Campus Diversity at Lone Star College – Montgomery, was notified that the college was awarded the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities Speaker Stipend Grant.

Tanya H. Shelby, LPCA, received the 2022 All in for Students Presidential Award of Excellence for aiding families in Uvalde following the shooting which took the lives of 19 students and two adults.

Ready to discover a new career in cybersecurity, programming, 3D animation or graphic design?  Explore the opportunities at the Tech Force: Spotlighting Specialties in Workforce Technology event Oct. 13.

Did you know? “All the world’s a stage…” and audiences will hear this iconic speech from Shakespeare’s plays on the stage at LSC-CyFair OCt. 13-Oct. 22.

LSC-CyFair’s Learning, Inspiration, Friendship and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) October programs provide behind-the-scenes insight in Harris County voting and fortune-telling.

LSC-Atascocita Center will host an Open House and Fall Festival on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be fun activities, raffle, giveaways and refreshments.

Capt. John Blum, Associate Professor and Program Director for the Professional Pilot program at Lone Star College-Montgomery, has been elected to serve on the University Aviation Association Board of Trustees.

LSC-Kingwood Music Program performed back up for international star Michael Bublé Houston tour.

Join an informative conversation with mental health professionals Oct. 5 to kick off the fall LSC-CyFair Education Speaker Series.

The LSC-CyFair Bosque Gallery welcomes Gulf Coast native and mixed media artist Roslyn M. Dupré to showcase her “Savage Bayou” exhibition Oct. 6 through Nov. 10.

Now that school is back in session, be sure to check out LSC-CyFair’s visual and performing arts season to add a little cultural fun to the semester.

Dr. Brian Shmaefsky, a Biology and Environmental Science Professor at LSC-Kingwood, has worked tirelessly for 40 years in the science and education fields.

Lone Star College is celebrating 50 years of providing quality, affordable, and competitive educational opportunities to families in the greater north Houston area.

Lone Star College-Kingwood will hold a Transfer Fair for anyone interested in earning their bachelor's or graduate degrees. Representatives from various four-year insitutions will be on-site to provide information on transfer admissions, student services, financial aid and more.

LSC-Kingwood awill host Community Food Fairs and Food Distribution events on the college campus this fall.

LSC-Kingwood invites the community to attend upcoming visual and performing arts events.

Mark the calendar Oct. 22 to attend this free family-friendly community celebration for all ages featuring a pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, book mobile, bounce houses and food trucks, just to name a few highlights.

Vicky Suarez, representing Lone Star College-CyFair, is one of six artists chosen for the inaugural Collegiate Art Collective at the 50th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Oct. 8 and Oct. 9.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 5 p.m.

The registration period for winter mini-term 2022 and spring 2023 will start Monday, Oct. 10.

Lone Star College has been named a 2022 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

On August 22, 2022, Building E on the Lone Star College–Montgomery campus saw an influx of familiar faces as the Founders’ Wall was unveiled to the public.

Join three opportunities to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in September featuring journalist Russell Contreras and LSC-CyFair Professor Stephanie Krueger followed in October with LSC-CyFair Professor John Telles.

Hear Houston Poet Laureate Emanuelee Outspoken Bean at a Sept. 20 live spoken word poetry “Banned Passages” performance created in honor of Banned Books Week.

Build a Fall 2022 class schedule that fits around your life!

Lone Star College Leadership High School (LHS) is currently accepting applications for the 2022-23 year.

Bronze medalist skater earns academic scholarship at Lone Star College-University Park.

Creations on a shoe-string budget are the topics for LSC-CyFair’s L.I.F.E. September programs.

Bring the family to participate in the Democracy Rocks Treasure Hunt set Sept. 17 at LSC-CyFair.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at 5 p.m.

Take the opportunity to practice self-care with the Breathe and Read Book Club, a combination yoga, no matter thee expereicne level, and book discussion this fall.

Join Dr. Ned Strauss for the “Talk Saves Lives” presentation Sept. 7 in which he will share warning signs, prevention through starting a conversation, and advocacy for suicide prevention.

Lone Star College-Kingwood offers academic programs and enrichment opportunities to produce well-rounded students who will transfer to a four-year university or enter the workforce. The college's TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) transported 16 students to the Houston Symphony, which included a performance from Grammy-winning artist "Common." This opportunity bolstered students' passion for music, whether they are heavily involved in the music program at LSC-Kingwood or simply enjoy it.

The Lone Star College-Kingwood Respiratory Care program recently attended the Texas Society for Respiratory Care (TSRC) State Convention over the summer. The Lone Star Loogies 1 & 2 teams entered the Sputum Bowl, a trivia competition based on respiratory care topics. Each crew of five competed in a bracket-style contest against 12 groups across the state.

The faculty and staff at Lone Star College-Montgomery cannot wait to welcome students back to campus!

LSC-CyFair’s “Special Series on Political Hot Topics” wraps up Sept. 1 with a forum titled “Freedom of Press and the Banning of Books Nationwide.”

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees voted to adopt the 2022-23 General and Auxiliary budget during its August meeting.

Community members are encouraged to help create “The Forest” – an evolving art installation on display in September at the LSC-CyFair Bosque Gallery.

Lone Star College-Kingwood is calling performers to audition for its fall production of “The Addams Family Musical.” The drama department is seeking talented actors/vocalists to cast for this family-fun musical about fitting in and getting along. The various roles include 10 featured soloists and the “ancestors” chorus (10 or more actors). The auditions will take place on Sept. 6 and 8 from 6-9 p.m. on the college’s Main Stage in the Administration and Performing Arts (APA) Center.

Are you a fan of the performing arts and interested in supporting future actors, musicians and vocalists? Join LSC-CyFair’s season opening celebration Aug. 25 for a free preview of this year’s upcoming musical and theatrical productions.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Policy Review Committee meeting Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at noon.

LSC-CyFair Honors graduate Ivey Knebel presented her research project during a recent a capstone research poster symposium held at Rice University.

Legendary rock band Metallica selected Lone Star College from a competitive field of community colleges across the country to receive funding through their All Within My Hands (AWMH) Foundation.

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWFC) has awarded more than $55,000 to Lone Star College Tomball (LSC-Tomball).

Lone Star College students recently participated in the Research Experiences for Undergrads program at Rice University.

LSC-CyFair staff helps new students, before the semester, get to know the campus and Student Life with an opportunity to meet new people and enjoy food and fun on Sneak Peek days set Aug. 25 and Aug. 27. 

The Lone Star College-Kingwood art faculty will exhibit their work in the 2022 Fall Faculty Show. The faculty’s artwork will be on display from Aug. 15-Sept. 28 in the Administration and Performing Arts Center (APA) Fine Arts Gallery. The opening reception is on Sept. 7 at noon and on Sept. 8 at 1:45 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and the exhibition is free and open to the public.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has awarded Lone Star College a Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grant.

Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey’s Office will hold a safety training event at the Lone Star College-Atascocita Center. Chief Kevin Hubbard, Harris County Constable Pct. 5, will present “Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) on Monday, Aug. 22, from 6-8 p.m.

Lone Star College believes that learning is a lifelong endeavor and encourages adults aged 50+ to keep active by becoming a member of the Academy for Lifelong Learning at an upcoming open house event.

Lone Star College spoke to students who are graduating from the Houston Methodist Hospital Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Rising Stars Summer Enrichment program.

Ivy Adara Knebel shares her experience about attending the Lone Star College Honors College and how it led to her academic success.

Get personalized assistance with enrollment, learn about campus life and resources, meet with advising and financial aid, and more at the Aug. 20 and Aug. 27 Super Saturdays.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 at 5 p.m.

LSC-CyFair has cut the traditional semesters in half and doubled the benefits with an “8 is Great” 8-week course format for students with demanding lifestyles.

Lone Star College has been selected to receive funding support from the U.S. Department of State’s Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program.

Attend the ALL Open House Aug. 18 to see what enjoyable opportunities for fall fellowship and lifelong learning classes designed just for active adults age 50 and better are available at LSC-CyFair.

Wrap up summer fun with LSC-CyFair’s L.I.F.E. August programs on thrifting and board gaming fun.

Students looking for engaging and challenging programs inside and outside the classroom find the Honors College at LSC to be a perfect fit. Vincenzo De Vita Sifontes, LSC-CyFair Honors College graduate, shares his experience.

The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) at the University of Texas at Austin has awarded 25 Lone Star College faculty and staff members with the NISOD Excellence Award during its recent conference.

Choosing the right school to attend can be a tough decision.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a board retreat Friday, July 29, 2022, at 9 a.m. in the Austin Room at The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center and Conducted via Zoom.

Invest time in one semester of workforce courses at LSC-CyFair in the CE fast-track certificate programs and you’ll be ready to gain employment by January, prepared with skills to use in a rewarding career for a lifetime.

In the play, Gruesome Playground Injuries, Doug and Kayleen meet at the nurse’s office in their elementary school; Kayleen has a stomachache, and Doug is all banged up from a running dive off the roof of the school.

Thomas Gaye wasn’t sure what he wanted his career to be, but he did know a few things. He loved working with his hands and wanted to have time with his family during the week.

Taking advantage of LSC-CyFair’s library resources for their research papers earned Dash Ahlstrom, Mykhailo Mazalevskyi and Michael Veiga this year’s Student Research Award and a cash prize.

Leah Sullivan’s higher education journey began early in life.

Lone Star College was awarded a $324,792 grant by the Texas Workforce Investment Council in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism.

The Lone Star College Tomball (LSC- Tomball) enrollment doors will be flung wide open at three upcoming Super Saturday registration events scheduled for July 16, August 20, and August 27. On any of the event dates, prospective students can finish the necessary steps to become an LSC-Tomball student.

LSC-CyFair’s inaugural NASA lunabotics team returned from the Kennedy Space Center with life lessons learned, a standing ovation and a special recognition after their excavation rover prototype arrived at the Florida competition broken and with missing pieces.

The Law Enforcement Academy is currently enrolling for this fall’s program to train the next group of cadets for careers as Texas peace officers.

Lone Star College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale have agreed to form an articulation partnership to make it easier for LSC students to transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree.

Attending the highly competitive and prestigious Broadway Artist Alliance (BAA) Summer Intensive in New York City is a golden opportunity for three LSC-Tomball students. The audition-only, weeklong, professional-level intensive training program takes place at Ripley Grier Studios in the heart of midtown Manhattan and accepts only performers with strong technical skills.

LSC-CyFair’s “Summer Heat: Special Series on Political Hot Topics” continues with the “Abortion Rights and U.S. Supreme Court Rulings” forum July 21.

Keep cool inside with LSC-CyFair’s variety of lively summer book discussions with clubs for those interested in beach reads, comics, crime thrillers, mysteries, classics and more.

Lone Star College students Karla Deleon and Luciana Zuniga have been chosen to participate in the Dell Global Marketing Summer Internship Program.

It is one thing to be a safe LSC-North Harris faculty administrator; it is another to nurture a preoccupation with the concept of workplace and campus safety and avow to make the ideal as commonplace at LSC-North Harris as CAT-5. This past spring semester, that passion for safety advocacy started at home for Director and faculty Osvaldo Caballero in the LSC-North Harris Career and Applied Technology division.

Attend L.I.F.E.'s beginner class on insurance benefits and a life journey from oceans to freshwater this July.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Special Redistricting meeting Wednesday, June 29, at 5 p.m.

LSC-CyFair’s three-part “Summer Heat: Special Series on Political Hot Topics” kicks off June 30 to bring awareness to important social issues currently dividing Americans.

Lone Star College and Mabalacat City College are collaborating to develop learning opportunities for faculty to share best practices and enhance teaching techniques for various academic programs including English to Speakers of Other Languages students.

Enjoy a family-friendly introduction to Shakespeare with a summer play “A Ruff Guide to Shakespeare” in the Main Stage Theatre June 27-30.

Students at Lone Star College-North Harris have a new program available to them this fall with the addition of the Emergency Management Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program.

Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work® has recognized Lone Star College as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Texas™.

Lone Star College offers a variety of programs and courses tailored to fit students’ needs. Instead of taking a traditional 16-week class this fall, students can register for an eight-week, 12-week, or 14-week class and still learn the complete material covered in a standard 16-week course. Other flexible options include Friday evening and weekend courses. The shorter programs allow students, with limited time, a chance to earn a college education.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Budget Workshop meeting Thursday, June 16, at 3:30 p.m. and a Workshop and Regular meeting Thursday, June 16, at 5 p.m.

The medical industry is more than just doctors and nurses. Various positions serve as conduits on patients’ health care journey. Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMA) are critical players in helping patients feel comfortable during doctor appointments. They are the bridge between every patient and their health care professional.

Art lovers can cool off at LSC-CyFair’s Bosque Gallery featuring “Assembly” - a summer exhibition with art faculty and staff creations on display June 9 through July 7.

Toe-tapping performances and quality entertainment will draw a big crowd to Lone Star College-Kingwood’s summer production on June 10-11. Designed as a scholarship fundraiser for the Theatre Department, the “Kingwood Kabaret” is an intimate evening of entertainment that will feature many Jazz standards, Broadway tunes, and songs from the Great American Songbook presented in a cabaret setting.

Lone Star College has partnered with Amaanah Refugee Services and the Phillips 76® brand to award scholarships to four members of the Amaanah Lions soccer club to help further their education.

The Lone Star College-Kingwood Creative Services Department adds another trophy to its burgeoning shelf. Jose Vela Jr., video production specialist, recently earned a Silver Telly Award for his documentary, “The Show Goes on: Theatre in the Age of COVID-19.” Vela’s work depicts how the drama department devised forward-thinking solutions such as sound booths and radio plays to ensure their actors’ safety while delivering quality entertainment to their audiences.

After a winding path of uncertainty, Lone Star College-North Harris Class of 2021 graduate Jesse Alvarez will be attending Columbia University in the fall.

Join LSC-CyFair’s librarians to celebrate National Adopt-A-Cat Month with a variety of programs, presentations, book clubs, contests, a cat adoption day and more.

Lone Star College has signed new articulation partnerships with eight additional universities to build greater access for students interested in advancing their education.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing, Special Redistricting meeting Wednesday, June 8, at 5 p.m.

Lone Star College wants to help people interested in education get back on track after the pandemic.

The Lone Star College-Process Technology Center will host five events in the next few months for anyone interested in learning more about its workforce programs. At its information session on June 14 at 6 p.m., attendees will get to speak with the program director, professors, and representatives about student services, financial aid, and counseling. Additionally, potential and current students will have an opportunity to meet with industry partners (employers).

Get a glimpse of different cultures and areas of the world as participants in this summer’s Books Without Borders Book Club crime dramas.

Michael Burns, Ph.D., has been named the Vice President of Instruction at Lone Star College-North Harris after filling the position as interim in October 2021.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a redistricting committee meeting Thursday, June 2, at 9 a.m.

Lone Star College-Kingwood understands that student success starts with support and preparation during the K-12 years. To this end, the college applied for and received the Upward Bound Grant from the Department of Education. The grant amount will be $1,420,813 over the next five years. The college will use the funds starting in fall 2023 to serve Splendora High School students classified as either first-generation college students or are from low-income families.

Lone Star College-Kingwood is a fixture in the Lake Houston and East Montgomery County communities through its service projects, educational opportunities, partnerships, and more. The Texas Familias Council recently honored the college with one of five Izcalia Awards for Reviving Community for its support in the Harris and Montgomery counties.

Death and dying, subjects no one likes to talk about, but eventually, parts of life we’ll all have to deal with, were the topics of Lone Star College Tomball’s first health occupations programs interprofessional event. This interdisciplinary session is an example of the thoughtfully tailored, holistic LSC-Tomball education that is preparing the whole student for careers in the healthcare industry.

Gennifer Kelly, MBA has been named Lone Star College Foundation (LSCF) Board of Directors Chair

This success story is about a unique partnership between Houston’s progressive technology leaders and CIOs and LSC-University Park. The Houston Chapter of the Society of Information Management (SIM) held its 9th Annual CIO Charity Golf Tournament Monday, April 25, at the Golf Club of Houston. The event scored $25,000 for Lone Star College-University Park. However, there is much more to this philanthropic relationship. 

Get ready for “Oceans of Possibilities” with cool prizes for participants in the 2022 Summer Reading Program at LSC-CyFair.

Lone Star College-North Harris Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) instructor Randy Williams sat in front of his computer monitor one day during the fall semester of 2020. He was almost distracted by his struggle to settle in and focus on the box-framed presenters. His labored breathing vied for the attention he wanted to pay to the presentation. Feeling lousier with every passing moment, Williams gripped his pen to take notes.

The relaunch of Learning, Inspiration, Friendship and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) begins with the “Tiny Art Show” program June 6 in person at LSC-CyFair. 

Lone Star College-Kingwood held its 48th Commencement ceremony on May 14 for 1,802 candidates. More than 500 graduates walked the aisles at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center as their family, friends, instructors, and college officials eagerly congratulated them on their academic achievements. The former students earned various awards, such as certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees.

Lone Star College’s mission of student success is partially possible by its employees’ professional achievements. Jazmin Sanchez, a TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) advisor at LSC-Kingwood, is one of two leaders selected to serve on the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program in The Hague, Netherlands. She will co-lead a group of 15 students during the three-week global trip.

The Houston Business Journal has named Lone Star College as an Outstanding Supplier Diversity organization

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation awarded Lacy Butler, LSC-Kingwood; Angelica Bernal Penaloza, LSC-Kingwood; and Madison Terry, LSC-Tomball the prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

Last Friday, May 13th, was a triumphant morning for Lone Star College-University Park – when more than 2,000 attended the 2022 commencement ceremony at Berry Center in Cypress. Large gatherings were back for the first time since 2019, and LSC-University Park celebrated its first in-person graduation since the pandemic. The Lone Star College system awarded nearly 9,500 students a degree or certificate, including a record-breaking 1,010 from LSC-University Park.  

Lone Star College awarded 9,476 degrees and certificates to students during its spring 2022 commencement celebrations, representing a 2% increase from 2021.

Find out what accommodations are available for students with disabilities transitioning from high school to LSC-CyFair at one of the summer Disability Services Information Sessions.

Lone Star College strives to increase the number of male minority students. To accomplish that goal and prepare more young men at an earlier age for success after high school, LSC-Kingwood will host the sixth African American and Hispanic Institute for Males on June 14-17 from 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. The conference is open to area males aged 14-18 years old. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 27.

The Lone Star College-Kingwood Summer Bridge program will prepare graduating seniors for college-level work. The workshop will take place on July 14-Aug. 21 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Students will participate in college prep math and English workshops, take leadership development sessions, and earn their first three college credits. Additionally, they will receive lunch, textbooks, and the opportunity to participate in fun activities.

The Lone Star College-Atascocita Center eagerly invites the community to its Open House event on Thursday, May 19, from 5-7 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about credit offerings, core classes, pre-health occupation courses, general electives, and continuing education (CE) programs. Representatives will be on hand to discuss essential resources such as advising, financial aid, veterans’ resources, career services, library services, Communities in School (counseling), and TRIO.

Traditionally, high school graduates are the primary demographics entering higher education. However, many colleges and universities offer a variety of programming for high school students interested in jump-starting their college careers. The Lone Star College-Kingwood Dual Credit program allows ninth-12th grade students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously.

LSC-CyFair Dean of Instruction, Science and Engineering Dr. Claire Phillips was granted an International Education Administrators award to study global education in France through the Fulbright Scholar Program.

Dr. Claire Phillips, Lone Star College-CyFair Dean of Instruction, Science and Engineering, was granted an International Education Administrators (IEA) award to study global education in France through the Fulbright Scholar Program.

Tomball Regional Health Foundation awarded more than $385,000 to Lone Star College Foundation in support of LSC-Tomball students.

Lone Star College students, family members and friends will gather in person to celebrate at the LSC Commencement Ceremonies.

LSC-CyFair's 850 graduates walking at the May 14 commencement are part of the largest graduating class in the college’s history with 2,938 students, of which 204 are Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Dual Credit students graduating with an associate degree.

Following a nationwide search, Lone Star College announced Valerie Jones, Ed.D. has been selected as the new president of LSC-CyFair effective June 1.

The Lone Star College-Kingwood English Department had piles of books with no permanent homes. This inspired faculty to partner with the engineering department to create the Little Free Library. Located outside on the Science Instructional Building patio, the newest campus structure has a simple motto, “take a book, leave a book.”

Lone Star College announced Valerie Jones, Ed.D. has been selected as the new president of Lone Star College-CyFair.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold an Audit/Finance Committee meeting Tuesday, May 10 at 9 a.m.

Lone Star College and Johnson Controls have partnered to provide career pathways for the next generation of building technology innovators.

Lone Star College is hosting a free legal conference that will address issues facing Texas community colleges and universities.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society advisor Reyna Tippetts was chosen as a Distinguished Advisor Award recipient as part of this year’s national PTK Catalyst event celebrating the accomplishments of students, chapters, and advisors.

LSC-CyFair award-winning student artists have their work, such as the Best in Show "Sleepy Tired" ceramics piece and "Waves of Lives" memorial tribute sculpture, displayed in the Bosque Gallery and around campus, respectively.

LSC-Tomball and Bayou Land Conservancy (BLC), owner of the Arrowood Preserve, have recently formed a partnership that will support land conservation, create unique learning opportunities for students, and benefit the community.

Lone Star College-Tomball student Louella Kelly’s journey through higher education began about 60 years ago. Now, at 81 years old, it appears as though her dream of a college degree is about to come true.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 5 p.m.

Students from The Honors College at Lone Star College received top honors during two separate National Model United Nations conferences held in New York

Lone Star College offers a variety of fun and educational camps for children during the summer. The LSC-Kingwood Career Exploration Camp, which morphed from Discovery College, will focus on various topics for area teenagers aged 13-15 years old. They will have a chance to learn about different career fields, hobbies, and academic enrichment opportunities.

Join the national Free Comic Book Day of fun for all ages from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at the LSC-CyFair Library.

Dr. John J. Theis, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Lone Star College-Kingwood Center for Civic Engagement, has been named a Fulbright scholar.

Lone Star College-North Harris celebrated the academic success of more than 150 students at the Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 20.

Qualified Lone Star College students may be eligible to get up to $1,000 to pay for summer classes thanks to a new financial program.

Don’t miss LSC-CyFair’s 3rd Annual Contemporary Music Festival May 5 featuring faculty and student composers, guest artists and a special tribute and collaboration piece with a nationally recognized pianist.

Lone Star College-Kingwood hosts and participates in various activities supporting the military. The Kingwood Chorale and musical guests will honor veterans and the country by performing at the National Memorial Day Choral Festival in Washington, D.C., on May 28-29. Under the leadership of conductor Dr. Todd Miller, the group will sing at the Kennedy Center alongside the Air Force Orchestra and the WWII Memorial.

Make a note to bring the family for upcoming April and May musical evenings with the talented student vocalists and instrumentalists in the Main Stage Theater at LSC-CyFair.

Hear about the Chamorro and Carolinian cultures as LSC-CyFair celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Cyndi Deleon Guerrero, a native Chamorro-Carolinian.

Lone Star College Foundation raised nearly $440,000 during StarGala 2022, its annual signature event.

Families of high school students in 9 – 11th grade can begin preparing their kids for college at Lone Star College-North Harris’ first Family Day on Saturday, April 23, from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Lone Star College offers quality educational offerings at three locations in the Lake Houston community. Lone Star College-Kingwood, which opened in 1972, is the main campus. However, its two satellite facilities, LSC-Atascocita Center and LSC-Process Technology Center, offer general college courses and workforce programs.

Lone Star College has added LSC-Online as its eighth official college to help address the growing demand for virtual learning.

LSC-CyFair Honors College students Marcelo Carrizales, Vincenzo De Vita Sifontes, Ivey Knebel and Fatima Shamim, were recently selected as semifinalists of the highly competitive Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

Learn about the women’s suffrage movement with a special traveling exhibition at the LSC-CyFair library and four supporting speaker and poetry programs April 12- May 10.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special redistricting meeting Wednesday, April 13, at 5 p.m.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees agreed to revise the LSC Community Forums on Redistricting schedule during its April 7 meeting.

Youths 13 to 15 years of age are invited to attend the Lone Star College Career Exploration Camp taking place in June.

Lone Star College students Ivey Knebel and Andrew Bierbower were awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship which is awarded to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics or engineering.

Where to go to continue your education can be a hard decision to make. There are lots of options and it can be overwhelming to find the right choice. That’s why Lone Star College is hosting an Open House to help answer your questions.

With registration for the fall semester opening Friday, April 8, many future students will have questions about how they can take the first steps to begin their academic journey and enroll at Lone Star College-North Harris.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 5 p.m.

Come to LSC-CyFair’s Open House April 12 to learn about all the academic, athletic and achievable choices available for making the grade, making history and making a global impact, all while pursuing your career dreams.

Lone Star College-Kingwood offers multiple educational opportunities, in and out of the classroom, to enrich lives. These offerings prepare students for the workforce and train them with valuable life skills. For instance, the college’s Alpha Lambda Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) provides opportunities to develop leadership and service. “We want students to participate in an intellectual climate to exchange ideas and ideals for lively fellowship for scholars and stimulate interest in...

The Learning Commons at Lone Star College-Kingwood is looking at different avenues to foster partnerships with the campus and community members. On April 21, the Learning Commons will commemorate Earth Day by launching its Seed Library, stocked with vegetable seeds. Additionally, attendees will receive bookmarks with herb seeds (cilantro or basil) at the bottom.

The Lone Star College-Kingwood Music Department has partnered with local performers to offer exciting entertainment for all to enjoy. Eclectic Voices of Kingwood (Evok), composed of students and community members with music degrees who want the challenge of performing a wide array of pieces, is celebrating 10 years with new work and choral favorites. The 2021-2022 ensemble will present a new 12-minute work, “Dark Night of the Soul,” by contemporary composer Ola Gjeilo on April 8 at 7:30 p.m...

That analysis extends to two Lone Star College-North Harris Career and Applied Technology faculty—Carmen Castro, construction supervision instructor, and Jessica Burns, HVAC instructor. Castro and Burns serve as lead faculty of their departments--construction supervision and HVAC, respectively. They are the only women full-time faculty teaching one or more of the trades in the LSC-North Harris workforce division.

Lone Star College received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

Lone Star College-Kingwood will host two public events to educate the community on available programs and services.

The Saturday Showcase will take place on April 9, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and will include campus tours, food, and prizes. The annual Open House is on Tuesday, April 12, from 4-7 p.m. At both events, attendees will visit various workforce and academic booths. They will meet with representatives to discuss the programs, requirements, opportunities, etc.

Lone Star College and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi have teamed up to provide a seamless transfer experience for LSC students that will support them with resources required to navigate the transfer process.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo bull riders, vendors and musical performers have moved on to a new town, but the rodeo continues to make an impact on two LSC-Cypress Center future welders.

LSC-CyFair Reader’s Theatre returns this April to make audiences laugh after a pandemic hiatus with two one-act comedies followed by a talkback.

Lone Star College-Kingwood’s programs not only educate students but offers them extraordinary experiences. Recently, the LSC-Kingwood Music Department served as a backup choir (composed of students and faculty) for Sarah Brightman’s recent tour, “A Christmas Symphony,” at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugarland. The department previously sang for Brightman three years ago.

Lone Star College’s medical programs rival those offered at four-year institutions. At LSC-Kingwood, the dental hygiene, nursing, occupational therapy, and respiratory care programs rigorously train students on various facets of health care skills through class instruction, labs, and clinicals. The results lead to a continuous boast of high pass rates on state examinations.

Lone Star College Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate Cecilia Nowakowski was recently honored by HCA-Conroe as the 2021 Employee of the Year.

Hispanic Outlook on Education has recognized Lone Star College as a Top Community College for Hispanics.

LSC-CyFair Library’s new book club includes discounted theatre tickets available through the spring Harris County Public Library Pages & Stages collaboration.

In an effort to help students and community members understand the importance of what is occurring, LSC-CyFair's History and Government Departments will host an “Invasion of Ukraine” panel discussion March 28.  

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special redistricting meeting Thursday, March 24, at 3 p.m.

Lone Star College is looking for qualified adjunct faculty to join its team to help promote student success with excellence in teaching.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced 19 Lone Star College students were recognized as semifinalists for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

Join the Breathe and Read Book Club, a new yoga and book meditation opportunity at LSC-CyFair provides an hour to practice self-care and enjoy the library.

COVID-19 forced many events, including musical activities, to stop. However, the Lone Star College-Kingwood Music Department found creative ways to train students during the pandemic. The efforts paid off when 12 music majors made the two-year All-State Band and Choir. They also attended the annual Texas Music Educators (TEMA) Convention in San Antonio, which included seminars and a large exhibit hall with vendors from all aspects of the music industry.

Lone Star College’s medical programs rival those offered at four-year institutions. At LSC-Kingwood, the dental hygiene, nursing, occupational therapy, and respiratory care programs rigorously train students on various facets of health care skills through class instruction, labs, and clinicals. The results lead to a continuous boast of high pass rates on state examinations.

Come see a unique examination of Christy Ortiz’s co-existing identities shared through her art exhibition “Within the In Between” on display through April 11 at LSC-CyFair’s Bosque Gallery.

The health care industry is constantly growing and changing, which opens the door for a wide range of job opportunities. Lone Star College-Kingwood has credit and continuing education health care programs that prepare future medical professionals. The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program, under continuing education, trains students to assist patients with their daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, and feeding.

With various medical challenges that many people face today, there is a growing need for trained, qualified, and compassionate health care workers. Lone Star College-Kingwood recently opened its Health Professions Center (HPC) on campus to answer this demand. The new facility houses all five health care programs: dental assisting, dental hygiene, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, and respiratory care.

Quality and affordable educational opportunities should be high on the list of summer plans. Lone Star College-Kingwood, LSC-Atascocita Center, and LSC-Process Technology Center offer a variety of workforce programs, credit, and continuing education (high-demand, fast track) classes. These pathways can lead to an associate degree, transfer hours to a four-year university, or a new career. Courses are available in various formats, face-to-face, online, and hybrid.

LSC-Kingwood invites the public to March 2022 events

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 5 p.m.

Students can learn how to apply for thousands of dollars in scholarships for the fall semester with workshops designed to walk them through the scholarship application process.

LSC-CyFair Diversity Committee hosts talks with an award-winning Native American Washington Post reporter (March 7) and a foremost transgender advocate with her signature “ask-me-anything” Q&A sessions (March 9).

Lone Star College Foundation will hold its annual StarGala event Saturday, April 9, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center.

Read why two students chose LSC-CyFair’s Dual Credit program, beyond jump earning transferrable credits while in high school at a significant cost savings.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a board budget retreat Thursday, March 3, at 5 p.m

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is more than just cowboys, music and a fun-filled midway. Rodeo Houston also awards more than 800 scholarships to Texas students each year, including 18 Lone Star College students this year.

The importance of Black History Month lies in teaching about the past to remember and honor the figures who sacrificed to help build a brighter future for others. It is important to pass along the lessons passed down in books or through stories, but just as important that each generation has leaders prepared to leave behind a better community for the next generations.

As part of a grant-based project called “A Day in the Field: How to Mitigate Flooding and Maintain Healthy Streams,” students made one-on-one connections with members of LSC-University Park’s math, biology, chemistry, physics, and geology faculty and staff. They also collected data, learned about local streams from an interdisciplinary perspective, and provided solutions to drainage and flooding concerns in the area.

Ishu and Ashok Wadhwani have added an endowed scholarship to their two decades of support for LSC-CyFair's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program. 

Lone Star College is partnering with New America to help address the serious shortage of skilled workers facing our country.

Two students explain how attending LSC-CyFair changed their trajectory of life toward success in the LSC Foundation’s 29th annual Student Essay Contest to win scholarships.

LSC-CyFair’s Drama Department brings audiences five nights of laughter with Noel Coward’s “Private Lives” March 3-5 and March 11-12.

Lone Star College is offering students the opportunity to become Texas licensed police officers thanks to the LSC Law Enforcement Academy.

The celebrations during Black History Month often focus on the most popular figures, locations, or historical moments to tell the story of the civil rights movement. But there are people every day who are striving to make a difference in the lives of future generations.

Students from across the Lone Star College system shared personal stories of achievement and commitment that helped them succeed in their education during the 29th annual Chancellor’s Donor Appreciation Lunch.

Lone Star College, a leader in training transportation professionals, has teamed up with Union Pacific Railroad and Texas Operation Lifesaver to help drivers understand the best way to approach and cross railroad tracks.

Jamie Margolin, the Colombian-American organizer, activist and author, visited the Lone Star College-University Park campus on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Margolin's book Youth To Power is the 2021-2022 campus read at LSC-University Park and serves as a reminder of the shared passion amongst the faculty and staff, who understand that communal reading can be transformative when shared ideas take root and grow.

Hurricane Harvey left an indelible mark on the greater Houston area. In a four-day period, many parts of the city received more than 40 inches of rain causing catastrophic flooding which resulted in an estimated $125 billion worth of damage.

LSC-CyFair’s Performance Troupe presents “The Vagina Monologues” Feb. 18 with 100% of proceeds going to her VOICE, a local women’s empowerment organization.

Alex Nuyda knew she wanted an education that would provide challenging coursework and lead to professional success. That opportunity came thanks to the Lone Star College Honors College.

Team C.R.A.T.E.R.’s award-winning dust tolerant pivoting mechanism made LSC-CyFair history when a United States patent for their space tool design was officially issued in January.

Tax season can increase stress and confusion for even the most conscientious taxpayers. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will offer anyone free tax assistance through a partnership with Lone Star College-Kingwood. However, their focus is on taxpayers aged 50 and older who have low to moderate incomes. AARP Tax-Aide has worked with the college since 2008 to provide free tax help. All volunteers are trained and IRS-certified each year, and they understand the latest changes and additions to tax code.

LSC-CyFair Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award winners offer a variety of support, no matter a student’s learning style, to help students be successful in class and in life.

Hunger and food insecurity are growing problems across the country. In Texas, 4 million people (nearly 800,000 in Harris and Montgomery counties) struggle to eat regular meals to sustain a healthy life. “Several factors contribute to food insecurity, including low wages, unemployment, chronic illnesses, high medical costs, or lack of affordable housing,” said Dr. Sandra Zito, a history professor at Lone Star College-Kingwood and food fair co-organizer. To help address those needs, LSC, in col...

Five organizations, out of forty that applied, were selected to be a part of this inaugural program.

Lone Star College-Kingwood held a groundbreaking ceremony for its future Fire Training Facility on Feb. 11. The new building, scheduled to be completed in August 2022, will house all necessary equipment for students to undergo fire exercises and learn other essential skills needed to become certified firefighters in Texas. Pictured from left are David Teverbaugh, fire science program director at LSC-Kingwood; Eva Gomez, senior project manager at PBK Architects; David Baty, vice president of...

LSC-CyFair honors five of the college’s hard-working, dedicated and often behind-the-scenes employees with the Staff Excellence Award.

LSC-CyFair Faculty Excellence Award winners have taught English and ESOL for more than 45 years among the four of them because they truly love what they do each day.

If you attend Lone Star College-North Harris, then chances are you’ve seen Evangelina Floyd walking to class or volunteering at numerous events on campus. If you aren’t sure, she’s the student whose personality is matched by her bright, colorful makeup and hair.

LSC-CyFair’s Education Speaker Series kicks off this spring with a virtual event on “Leadership in Education” Tuesday, Feb. 22.

Join two informative and interactive conversations the Diversity Committee hosts this month - “The Origins and History of the Environmental Justice Movement” Feb. 16 and “Minorities in STEM and Education” Feb. 24.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special redistricting meeting Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 5 p.m.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees workshop and regular meeting has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather.

The month of February has been designated as Black History Month to honor and celebrate the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history.

Bosque Gallery’s spring schedule opens with Rashid Lane’s “Note to Self: I’m going to make you proud” portrait series exhibition on display through Feb. 25.

A calendar full of events is scheduled for February, highlighting Black History Month at Lone Star College-North Harris. The college is hosting in-person and virtual events to celebrate the history and achievements of Black history with the community, along with highlighting college staff through feature profiles.   

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 at 5 p.m.

To gain a renewed perspective on different cultures and areas of the world, join the lively conversations LSC-CyFair’s spring Books Without Borders Book Club series.

The Lone Star College-Kingwood Theatre returns this spring with an adaptation of a Shakespeare classic. A Brief Midsummer Night’s Dream” is the first show that the department will perform live on campus since the COVID-19 pandemic. It will run Feb. 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on the college’s Main Stage. “We are very excited to bring live audiences back to campus for this production! It has been two years since we have been able to offer a full theatrical experience...

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special Public Education Forum on Redistricting Monday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m.

The traditional 16-week spring semester at Lone Star College began on Jan. 18, but there is still time to enroll in a course or two at LSC-Kingwood or its satellite centers. Each semester, the college offers Next Start classes ranging from eight to 14 weeks; and are available online, in-person, or hybrid format. These courses fit a broad range of academic goals to help students earn associate degrees, program certificates, or transfer credits to a four-year university.

Team Jordan Star, a binational team consisting of Lone Star College and Al-Balqa Applied University in Jordan students, took second place in the recent Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge.

Lone Star College-Houston North thrives to not only be a community college, but a college of the community.

Find out what it takes to be a Texas certified teacher by attending LSC-CyFair’s Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) program virtual information sessions this February.

LSC Honors College students joined community college and university students from the U.S. and technical college and university students from Iraq and Jordan to solve global challenges in their communities during the recent Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge.

Invest half an hour now in an introductory library tour to gain insight into essential resources for your projects and a chance to win prizes.

The Greater Texas Foundation awarded the four-year, $200,000 Dual Credit for All grant to Lone Star College-North Harris to reach local high school students.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special Board Meeting on Redistricting Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 5 p.m.

Lone Star College is hosting a series of Academy of Lifelong Learning Open Houses for active adults 50+ who are looking to expand their horizons.

Lone Star College students have been chosen to participate in Excel with Dell, an early engagement mentorship program where Dell team members are able to instruct and guide students.

Lone Star College has not let the COVID-19 pandemic hamper its mission of providing comprehensive educational opportunities and programs to enrich lives. As such, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Atascocita Center, and LSC-Process Technology Center will offer more face-to-face classes, beginning Jan. 18, since the pandemic started. The college will further increase in-person selections for fall 2022. “In the last few semesters, we’ve received high demand for more on-campus courses at LSC-Kingwood,” said Dr...

Six Lone Star College-University Park band and choir students were chosen for All-State Band and All-State Choir in November, selected out of all community colleges across the state.

The East Montgomery County Improvement District (EMCID) Scholarship Foundation donated $10,000 to Mission Northeast on Dec. 20. The funds will allow the non-profit organization to provide opportunities for older adults interested in job training certification classes at Lone Star College-Kingwood. Mission Northeast has offered free education and career training through Lone Star College since 2008. Applicants interested in this scholarship can call Mission Northeast at 281-354-1200.

The Lone Star College TechConnect program offers digital resources such as HP laptops and Apple iPads for students enrolled in the spring semester.

Get ready for LSC-CyFair’s Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) Open Houses set Jan.20 and start browsing the spring schedule over the holiday break.

Current and former Construction Trades students at Lone Star College are experiencing the new career benefits with the Path to Pro Network partnership between the college and The Home Depot.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a major shift in the U.S. labor market. To help address this critical issue, Lone Star College is teaming up with Lumina Foundation and other community colleges around the nation as part of the New Models for Career Preparation cohort.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recognized Lone Star College-North Harris as a recipient of the 2021 Star Award on Thursday, Dec. 2, at this year’s Leadership Conference.

LSC-CyFair’s Dr. Sandra Harvey, history professor and two-time Faculty Excellence Award winner (in 2005 and again in 2020), has been chosen as a  nominee for the prestigious Texas Piper Professor honor awarded for superior teaching.

Lone Star College cybersecurity students had the unique opportunity to attend the recent American Petroleum Institute Cybersecurity Conference Expo which focused on protecting the energy industry from cyberattacks.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m.

Lone Star College Foundation and the Gene Haas Foundation have partnered to address the growing need for skilled manufacturing employees by providing scholarships to students enrolled in the LSC Machining Technology program.

LSC-CyFair prepares students for rewarding careers in just one semester with a variety of workforce certificate programs offered through the Continuing Education (CE) Department.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold an Audit and Finance Committee meeting Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m.

The Bosque Gallery is hosting two shows featuring an in-person “Pandemic Journal” quilt and patchwork exhibition as well as an end-of-the-semester virtual Student Art Show.

Lone Star College was named among America’s Top Online Learning Colleges 2022 by Newsweek, a premier news magazine and website that has been bringing high-quality journalism to readers around the globe for more than 80 years.

Lone Star College has released its 2021 fall TV campaign to encourage spring registration.

Lone Star College Foundation board of directors elected new members to serve three-year terms to help support its mission to change lives through student scholarships and quality educational programs.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct District 7 Board Vacancy Interviews on Friday, Nov. 19, at 9 a.m.

LSC-CyFair’s December L.I.F.E. programs feature a paint project and hot chocolate recipes for attendees to enjoy or perhaps give as hand-crafted holiday gifts this year.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Redistricting Committee meeting Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 3 p.m.

The holiday season is the perfect time to gift yourself extra credit hours with a Lone Star College mini-mester class. Mini-mesters are short semesters that last three to four weeks and take place in December after the fall semester.

Lone Star College-Houston North and Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) were awarded a $1.4 million National Science Foundation grant to attract, train and support STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) teachers.

Passionate educators looking to teach during the Spring 2022 semester are encouraged to attend the Adjunct Job Fair at Lone Star College-North Harris.

Come to register for Lone Star College-CyFair spring classes and stay a while to enjoy a holiday-decorated campus tour, a fun photo op stop, door prizes and more from 4 p.m. – 7p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m.

How can you knock out extra courses or just relax between semesters? Register today for a December mini-mester class.

Hispanic Outlook on Education ranked Lone Star College as the fifth largest four-year higher education institution in the nation for the number of Hispanic students enrolled in 2019.

Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor, has been appointed to serve on the Texas Commission on Community College Finance by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

LSC-CyFair adjunct art instructor Nancy Hines’ oil painting “All These Years” has been chosen to be launched to the moon in the Nova Collection lunar time capsule this January.

The Lone Star College Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been approved by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

During a luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 12, nearly 30 students in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) and Electrical Technology programs met with Johnson Controls representatives to learn how they can reach their goals without financial barriers thanks to a new $100,000 grant.

The U.S. Department of Education awarded Lone Star College-Tomball a Talent Search Program grant in the amount of $277,375 to help those from disadvantaged backgrounds get the opportunity to succeed in higher education.

Lone Star College-Houston North students with young children ages 18 months to 4 years old will be able to apply for a program that will provide child care thanks to a new wraparound service through the Fallbrook Academy located at Fallbrook Church.

Arts and culture is the theme for LSC-CyFair’s November L.I.F.E. programs with tips for writing novels and lessons about one of India’s biggest festivals.

What brings you joy in pop culture? That’s the question Lone Star College-University Park is asking at the 2021 POP-UP Academic Conference, which takes place October 28-29.

TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) is excited to announce the program received a newly funded grant for more than $1.5 million. TRIO ETS provides free support services to help first-generation and low-income students successfully complete secondary school and prepare them to complete a postsecondary education of their choice.

James Gustavus graduated from Lone Star College with an associate degree in programming and analysis in 1997, but decided he wanted to update his skills. His son, Michael, was set to register for the LSC Cybersecurity Bachelor of Applied of Technology (BAT) program and that’s when they agreed to enroll together.

We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by getting to know LSC-University Park Math Professor Ivan Ramos Medina.  

Join guest artist Rabea Ballin as she explores self-identity and hair politics in her “aesthetics” exhibition on display at LSC-CyFair’s Bosque Gallery.

The U.S. Department of Education awarded Lone Star College-Tomball a $1.5 million Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant to increase overall enrollment as well as persistence and graduation rates through the Tomball Experience project.

LSC-CyFair’s October L.I.F.E. program presenters take the bored out of board games and look into outlooks with neuroplasticity. 

There is still time for students to register for the Fall 2021 semester at Lone Star College-University Park. Shorter-length Next Start courses are scheduled to begin the week of Monday, Sept. 13, for the 14-week session; Monday, Sept. 27, for the 12-week session; and Wednesday, Oct. 27, for the eight-week session. Next Start courses, which are offered in both in-person and virtual formats, end the week of December 13 –  at the same time as full-semester classes.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a tax rate hearing, workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 7, at 5 p.m.

We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by getting to know LSC-University Park Chemistry Professor and first-generation college graduate Annette Flores.

Looking out for the community we serve is rooted in the six Lone Star College Cultural Beliefs. It becomes a point of pride for each employee to serve as an example of what a quality education and hard work can achieve.  

The U.S. Department of Education awarded Lone Star College-Tomball a $2.8 million Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and Articulation Program grant to help increase the number of Hispanic students obtaining degrees in STEM fields.

Forbes named Lone Star College to its ‘America’s Best Employers By State’ list. LSC was ranked 35th in Texas by Forbes who partnered with market research company Statista to compile the annual list.

Alexandria Flores graduated from LSC-University Park with an Associate of Arts degree and plans to transfer to a four-year university in the spring. Read her student Q&A to learn more about her experience at LSC-University Park. 

LSC-CyFair’s librarians have stepped up with innovative and creative ways to keep families engaged throughout the year with new virtual and holiday-themed programming.  

LSC-University Park announced a new initiative that will enable faculty to cultivate more enriching, engaging class discussions utilizing artificial intelligence (AI). In partnership with the inquiry-based discussion platform Packback, LSC-University Park will expand faculty and student access to a platform shown to promote critical thinking, build a sense of community in class, and help improve student success.

Join Robert Rico, Restorative Justice Director with the Office of Inclusive Excellence and professor at UTSA, for a discussion on restorative justice in the classroom at LSC-CyFair’s Education Speaker Series virtual event Oct. 6.

We're honored to recognize Hispanic members in the LSC-University Park community as part of our Hispanic Hertitage Month celebration. Elizabeth Pena is a talented Development English professor at LSC-University Park. 

Learn why two LSC-CyFair programs were ranked among the top Texas programs for those interested in serving the community as nurses and firefighters.

Lone Star College was selected from a competitive field of community colleges across the country to receive additional funding by Metallica’s All Within My Hands (AWMH) Foundation

Mark the calendar for Oct. 4 and Oct. 12 to join LSC-CyFair Diversity Committee virtual diversity conversations featuring journalists Russell Contreras and Fernando Espuelas, respectively.

Lone Star College was named a 2021 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. This is the eighth year LSC has been recognized and the fifth year achieving honor roll status.

Nancey Yanez is a first-generation college graduate and is now an admissions specilist for our Admissions & Outreach department, helping students find their path to success through education.

There is still time for students to register for the Fall 2021 semester at Lone Star College-University Park. Shorter-length Next Start courses are scheduled to begin the week of Monday, Sept. 13, for the 14-week session; Monday, Sept. 27, for the 12-week session; and Wednesday, Oct. 27, for the eight-week session.

Lone Star College-University Park has launched a new health information technology certificate and degree program this fall. With a growing demand for digitized records, the need for skilled workers in health care technology has never been greater.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Redistricting Committee meeting Monday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m.

Come see artist Mead McLean's abstract paintings of celebrity shadows in person or virtually throughout September and participate in the Q&A with this artist Sept. 30.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m.

The fall semester is underway, but there’s still time for students to register and receive full credit with Lone Star College-North Harris’ Next Start courses!

You won’t have to go far to find a world-class non-destructive testing lab or program. It only takes a short drive down to the LSC-East Aldine Center, where you’ll find Chris Young, Inspection Technology program lead, passing on his knowledge.

Lone Star College-North Harris is ready to welcome students this fall for the first semester of the Mechatronics Technician program.

Lone Star College has forgiven student debt and unpaid balances for students who owed money in fall 2020, summer 2020 and spring 2021, allowing them to register for fall classes.

Lone Star College Leadership High School is currently accepting applications for the 2021-22 year.

The American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) has awarded Lone Star College-North Harris’ Mathematics professor Jennifer Travis with the 2021 Teaching Excellence Award.

The demand for artificial intelligence (AI) skills is rapidly growing and developing a skilled workforce will be critical for the U.S. to remain globally competitive.

Lone Star College first- and second-year nursing students are being recruited to assist local hospitals impacted by the overwhelming demand for health care due to the COVID-19 surge.

New and returning students will find everything they need to register for fall classes at Lone Star College-North Harris’ Super Saturday events on Aug. 21 and 28 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

LSC-University Park’s Department of Geology has received the 2021 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

When Enrqiue Paz first enrolled at LSC-University Park, he wasn't sure what to expect. In his student Q&A, he shares about the academic opportunities, scholarships and friends he has gained as a student. 

LSC-CyFair's Student Services team is ready to assist students in the admissions and enrollment process, in-person, with on-demand sessions and at Super Saturdays set Aug. 21 and Aug.28.

Many students are asking what they need to do after postponing college last year.

Join the ALL Open House at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 17 to find out more about low-cost classes for active seniors age 50 and better.

The Board of Trustees of the Lone Star College System is accepting applications from interested citizens desiring to be appointed to the Board to fill the unexpired term for District 7.

September L.I.F.E. programs features a hypnotist’s help for success, a county’s care of animals, and a librarian’s lesson on a popular party favor.

Active seniors looking to expand their horizons are invited to attend the Lone Star College Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) Open House.

The U.S. Dept. of Education awarded Lone Star College $2,071,860 under the CARES Act through the Institutional Resilience and Expanded Postsecondary Opportunity (IREPO) grant program.

Two generations, two different paths to success, one field with an abundance of opportunity. Hear how Robert Sistrunk and Elmedin Cancar both found success in their goals thanks to LSC-CyFair’s Logistics Management program.

A partnership between Lone Star College-University Park and Civil Air Patrol’s (CAP) Delta Composite Squadron brought together area teenagers for a free Air Force Association (AFA) CyberCamp in July at the college’s Energy & Manufacturing Institute building.

After graduating from LSC-University Park, Sameia Rahmath transferred to the University of Houston Business College. In her student Q&A, she discsses what earning a degree means to her and shares her advice for transfer success. 

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m.

LSC-North Harris is full of students pursuing their academic goals and finding the balance between school and work. It’s not uncommon to find employees who meet those criteria and thrive in their position. Jannine Jack, public relations specialist, has taken that challenge head-on for nearly two years. Each semester she seems to up the ante, adding a new responsibility to an already growing to-do list.  

Lone Star College-University Park is tapping into student interests outside the classroom by building teams of a new kind: eSports. Electronic sports, or gaming, is trending nationally and internationally, thanks in part to the pandemic, raising the bar for competitive video game play. Construction began this summer on a new eSports lounge, which will enhance the competitive gaming landscape at the college.

Summer topics for LSC-CyFair's L.I.F.E. programs this August include role-playing games, music, The Printing Museum tour and home buying tips. 

Did you know welding is not limited to a technical field of work? In-demand career opportunities are also available in Welding Engineering. Learn more about from an LSC-CyFair Welding Technology program graduate.

LSC-University Park student Marylin Rubio's dream is to become a teacher and after graduation she plans on transfering to Texas Tech to earn her bachelor's degree. Check out her Q&A to learn more about her experience at LSC-University Park! 

Shiza Rubab first enrolled at Lone Star College-North Harris hoping to save money and transfer to a four-year university. Now, she is among the nearly 200 national Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society members to receive the 2021 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship.

After nearly 30 years of professional experience, Bobbie Taylor is returning to school to earn her bachelor’s degree and further her career opportunities.

Lone Star College has received $100,000 as part of the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership program.

Hear the benefits of LSC-CyFair’s Industrial Electronics Technology program from a graduate working in the field first as a flight simulator technician and more recently as an electrical technician in Houston.

Lone Star College-Houston North is the recipient of the 2021-2022 National Education Association Big Read Grant.

As a theatre professor in the LSC-North Harris Drama Department, John ‘Cash’ Carpenter can showcase his creativity through award-winning productions.

Lone Star College System Board of Trustee Linda S. Good, J.D., announced she is stepping down as of July 1, 2021.

Deep underground the greater Houston area is an intricate piping system transporting materials to sustain our energy lifestyle. To support that piping system above ground, Lone Star College-University Park is training students to safeguard the metal piping from one of its biggest threats: corrosion.

S&P Global Ratings Service (formerly Standard & Poor’s) recently awarded Lone Star College a AAA rating for $185 million in General Obligation bonds

Lone Star College and Bellevue University have partnered to reimburse students for the tuition they paid to earn their LSC associate degree thanks to the Texas Community College Promise Grant.

Beat the summer heat with WebEx workshops from LEGO® to mocktails at LSC-CyFair’s free L.I.F.E. programs Wednesdays at noon this July.

Lone Star College-Houston North is focusing on equity as it enters its third year.

Top class research projects reflecting effective use of library resources earned Diana Tran, Joseph Flores and John Lentz this year’s Student Research Awards and nearly $1,000 in prize money.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Budget Workshop meeting and a Policy Review Commettee meeting June 24.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 3348 into law which allows the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to permit the expansion of Lone Star College’s baccalaureate degree programs.

Robotics process automation, a software robot designed to complete a series of tasks on your computer automatically and more efficiently, is being integrated into a new Accounting elective this fall at Lone Star College-North Harris.

Lone Star College has been named as the #1 two-year college in the nation for having the largest number of undergraduate Hispanic students by Hispanic Outlook on Education.

Enjoy the dynamic and expressive artwork of Walter Wagner in "sweet savors of Thy favors and blessings" available on Instagram, online and a few featured pieces in the gallery lobby through July 15.

Lone Star College will enter the fall semester with expanded offerings of face-to-face classes while continuing to provide hybrid and online courses to meet student needs.

Most people plan to travel after retirement, but Linda Flake Jackson, a 72-year-old from Houston, had another goal in mind—earn a college degree. And she did. Jackson recently graduated from Lone Star College-University Park with an Associate of Arts field of study degree in Criminal Justice.

LSC-CyFair’s Summer Reading Program theme of "Tails and Tales" features exciting online crafts, magic and music performances, story times and more through Aug. 7.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Policy Review Committee meeting Thursday, June 10, at 2 p.m.

The LSC-CyFair library will reopen June 1 during the same time as current curbside hours, with limited capacity and by appointment only.

Looking at Lone Star College-North Harris up close reveals more than 1,100 employees fulfilling the college's mission at LSC-North Harris and LSC-East Aldine Center. Their collective experience and dedication make the college a standout in higher education. One of those employees is Jacobie Backstrom.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, June 3, at 2 p.m.

L.I.F.E. at LSC-CyFair not only has new topics this month, but a new time - noon! June's lunchtime Weekly Wednesday sessions include talks on cats, creative doodling, music trivia, podcasts and identity theft.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold an Audit and Finance Review committee meeting Thursday, May 27, at 1 p.m.

Vistas Early College High School (ECHS) offers students a clear path and a unique opportunity to complete a high school diploma and earn up to 60 college credit hours toward an associate degree with LSC-University Park – with the cost of tuition covered.

Lone Star College-University Park is tapping into some of the brightest business and marketing minds across a wide variety of industries with the creation of a Marketing Advisory Council.

Lone Star College-University Park celebrated the graduation of a record number of students in the college's eight-year history. The college recognized 1,128 graduates for completing their degrees or certificates during its virtual Commencement Ceremony held Friday, May 14, via Facebook Live.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a board budget retreat Friday, May 21, at 9 a.m.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Policy Review committee Meeting Thursday, May 20, at 2 p.m.

LSC-CyFair celebrates the first class of College Academy graduates, 85 Cy-Lakesl students, who simultaneously earned their high school diploma and an associate degree.

Lone Star College awarded 9,295 students with a degree or certificate during spring 2021 commencement celebrations, representing a 5% increase from 2020.

Enjoy viewing the talent of LSC-CyFair’s student artists featured in the Spring 2021 Student Art Showcase and possibly purchase some of the award-winning and creative artwork.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation awarded five Lone Star College students with its prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Transfer Scholarship.

Lone Star College-North Harris President Dr. Archie L. Blanson is one of 24 members serving on the Texas Transfer Advisory Committee (TTAC) for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Adding to multiple state honors, LSC-CyFair’s Beta Lambda Mu Chapter wrapped up the year with a Top 100 Chapter Award at the Phi Theta Kappa International Catalyst Convention.

Adding to multiple state honors, LSC-CyFair’s Beta Lambda Mu Chapter wrapped up the year with a Top 100 Chapter Award at the Phi Theta Kappa International Catalyst Convention.

A common joke in Houston is that if you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes. It will change. This fall, students at Lone Star College-University Park will have the opportunity to learn about the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of the city’s complicated weather patterns and systems, as well as weather forecasting, air pollution and climate change.

Professionals with a master's degree can earn Dual Credit faculty credentials thanks to a collaborative effort with CFISD and the Plus-18 Partnership.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a Policy Review committee Meeting Friday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m.

What started as an idea to help Lone Star College Dental Hygiene students turned into reality thanks to one LSC graduate with big dreams.

Summer is almost here, and students can further their education with May mini-mester and summer courses at Lone Star College-North Harris!

Five LSC-CyFair students, part of an LSC Honors team named a Distinguished Delegation at this year’s virtual National Model United Nations conference, received more than awards.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, May 6, at 2 p.m.

When Irene Falcon learned about the customized associate of arts in teaching (AAT) program offered by Lone Star College-University Park, she knew it was her best chance to fulfill her dream of becoming a teacher. Falcon has worked as a paraprofessional and, out of necessity, a substitute teacher, for the Royal Independent School District.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has reappointed Stephanie Johnston, O.T.D., LSC-Tomball Occupational Therapy assistant professor and fieldwork coordinator, to the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.

Throughout 2020 and into 2021, performing arts have been dealt a blow from the ongoing pandemic, but the Lone Star College-University Park Department of Drama has taken the phrase “the show must go on” to heart. Building on the college’s reputation for innovative thinking, including novel techniques to ensure everyone’s safety, the department will give audiences a one-of-a-kind virtual production of “The Actor’s Nightmare,” opening Thursday, April 29, via Webex. 

Lone Star College and Texas State University have signed an agreement establishing a program-to-program partnership for elementary teacher education.

Get tips on vintage scrapbooking, Hawaiian travel, life balance and perfect pics at the May weekly L.I.F.E. workshops.?

Lone Star College is proud to be a part of the College Credit for Heroes program that assists veterans and service members make the transition from military to civilian life as smoothly and quickly as possible.

When Zuriyah Logan graduates from Klein Cain High School this May, she’s heading to Dartmouth University with a full scholarship. She’s also taking more than 40 hours of college credit with her from dual credit classes completed through Lone Star College-University Park.

Lone Star College students from LSC-Kingwood and LSC-Tomball were selected as a Top Outstanding Delegation, representing Doctors Without Borders, at this year’s National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference

Continuing on a tradition of excellence and top-notch performance regionally, nationally and internationally, Lone Star College-University Park’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society chapter, Beta Upsilon Nu, was recognized with two international Hallmark Awards at the PTK Catalyst 2021, held virtually April 8-10. 

Ivan Ramos-Medina, assistant professor of math at Lone Star College-University Park, believes GradUP provides a clear perspective for faculty, staff, and administrators. The primary focus at LSC-University Park is student success. 

Fall registration is now open at Lone Star College-North Harris, and students can build the perfect schedule with online, in-person, and hybrid course options!

The Barker’s Voice: A Journal of Arts and Letters recently received a national REALM award  - Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines.

Lone Star College announced Melissa Gonzalez, Ph.D., has been selected as the new president of LSC-Kingwood following a nationwide search. Gonzalez will become LSC-Kingwood’s sixth president effective June 1.

Lone Star College and Texas A&M University-Central Texas have signed an articulation agreement that will allow the institutions greater access for data sharing to improve the transfer experience for students.

Choosing the right college is more important than ever. That’s why Lone Star College is hosting a series of virtual LSC Open Houses for students and parents to learn more about why attending LSC is a smart decision.

Attend LSC-CyFair’s 4 p.m. virtual April 15 open house for information on benefits of a high quality, affordable education, a robust student life and registration for May mini-mester, summer and fall classes.

Who looks forward to another Zoom meeting? In a COVID-19 world, the implications of human interaction in a digital landscape take on new meaning. Though many technologies are designed with human connection and expression in mind, experience has shown that technology can also isolate and repress. 

In September, when Gloria Villa registered for her classes at Lone Star College-East Aldine Center, no balloons or confetti fell, but she set a milestone for the satellite center by becoming its 1,000th student enrolled.

Alexandria Flores is in her second year at Lone Star College-University Park and majoring in business administration. Alexandria is currently exploring different career paths and taking various classes to expand her horizons. She grew up in California and moved to Texas when she was ten. She works full-time at a preschool as a teacher's aide and enjoys being involved within her community and LSC-University Park.  

Lone Star College Honors College students Alissa Boxleitner, Joseph Flores and Joel Reyes received the Dennis Boe Award from The Great Plains Honors Council.

Learn about tingling sensations, heart-warming volunteering, streaming options in programming and researching stocks at April’s weekly WebEx workshops.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, April 1, at 2 p.m.

LSC-University Park’s annual Innovation Week showcases how innovative practices are being applied in specific industries so that today’s students are prepared for tomorrow’s evolving career opportunities. This year will bring America’s Top Young Scientist and Time Magazine’s first “Kid of the Year,” Gitanjali Rao, to the college virtually as the keynote speaker. 

Pursuing innovation and setting bold goals has been a hallmark for Lone Star College-University Park since its founding in 2012. So, it is not surprising that the college has been named as a finalist for two prestigious national awards that recognize exceptional work among the nation’s two-year colleges.

Sameia Rahmath was born in India, but raised in Qatar. She moved to the U.S. only two years ago. She is currently in her second year at LSC-University Park and intends to graduate with an Associate of Arts before transferring to University of Houston's Bauer College to study business. She is the eldest of two daughters and her hobbies include writing, research, and watching philosophical and faith-based lectures.                                                                                  

Lone Star College-North Harris student Shadae Lewis is one of 50 students nationally receiving the 2021 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholarship as a member of the college’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.  

Two student essay scholarship winners share how their college experience and a financial helping hand impacts their journey toward future careers in neuro-oncology and advertising.

Two Honors College students are semifinalists, chosen among 406 nationwide, for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer, a national $40,000 a year scholarship.

Deserving students at Lone Star College-University Park will soon be the beneficiaries of the generosity of the Champions Sunrise Rotary Club, thanks to its recent decision to direct proceeds from its annual golf tournament to the college in the form of student scholarships.

Dr. Mosadi Porter has been a contributor to the field of higher education for over 20 year, currently serving as the Associate Dean for Admissions and Outreach. This encompasses admissions, outreach, three campus service centers and orientation.

Before the global pandemic, Enrique Paz was on the cusp of transferring to a four-year university. As COVID-19 undermined the best laid of plans, Paz soon realized his future looked bright and he was exactly where he needed to be: Lone Star College-University Park. 

When asked what GradUP means to her, Christina Cross, associate professor of business at Lone Star College-University Park, says that it is an initiative that allows faculty, staff and administrators to align themselves around one specific goal: graduation. 

Join the Diversity Committee for two  virtual events featuring a conversations with researcher Jens Manuel Krogstad March 30 and reporter Maria Hinojosa April 6.?

Lone Star College participated in a pilot project that looked into modernizing the American Council on Education Military Guide.

Dr. Christa Spears is originally from New Jersey and has worked for ExxonMobil in Houston as an exploration geologist. This position took her around the world, exploring for oil and gas in politically and economically-challenged environments. Her responsibilities included drilling on- and offshore wells, working with assets, and negotiating the terms for commercial transactions. While ExxonMobil offered her a fun and exciting career, her true passion is teaching. 

Lone Star College has been awarded $112,500 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to provide financial assistance to Texas workers who are looking to reskill or upskill to get back into the workforce.

The Tomball Regional Health Foundation awarded a $40,015 grant to Lone Star College Foundation.

Enjoy celebrating Women's History Month with virtual books clubs and events  featuring stories of women, the movers and shakers, pursuing change in the past that make a difference in the present.

Erandi Prashani Mayadunne teaches chemistry at LSC-University Park. She was born in Sri Lanka and moved to the U.S. to pursue her doctoral degree in analytical chemistry at Oklahoma State University. Her passion for teaching began when she was in graduate school working as a teaching assistant. Helping students understand difficult chemistry concepts brings her great joy.

Local artist Damon J. Thomas shares an emotional art collection that explores human sympathy with a unique “Some Things Just Hurt” exhibition through April 15

Lone Star College received the 2021 Diversity in Business Award from the Houston Business Journal for promoting and advancing diversity

Spring into L.I.F.E with talks on wildlife, women’s rights, Holi festival and Chicano activism at the March weekly WebEx workshops.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 2 p.m.

Lone Star College-University Park announces the appointment of Dr. Jess P. Kelly as dean of its math and sciences division, following an extensive national search, as well as interviews with faculty, staff and administration.

Lee Ann Nutt, Ed.D., Lone Star College-Tomball president and Jackie Thomas, Ph.D., LSC-Tomball chief strategist were recognized by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for their outstanding support of student success.

Lone Star College students from LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood and LSC-Montgomery scored a perfect 100% pass rate on the Texas Board of Nursing National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses.

Etienne is a native Houstonian and a freshman in his second semester at Lone Star College-University Park. A member of the Student Success Institute, he will graduate with an Associate of Science degree and plans to transfer to Rice University. 

Having strong language skills provides a distinct advantage for those looking for employment or wanting a better paying job.

Lone Star College Foundation Executive Director Nicole Robinson Gauthier, CFRE has been elected president of the Texas Association of Community College Foundations.

With over a decade in education, Dr. Sawyerr is always sharing her knowledge and expertise through conferences and podcasts throughout the Houston area. Dr. Sawyerr enjoys working with children and at-risk youth. Her mantra is “mental health is the new wealth.” In her spare time, she likes to give back to the community by mentoring students interested in mental health concerns.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced 15 Lone Star College students were recognized as semifinalists for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

Many Houstonians continue to face food insecurity. Lone Star College-Houston North is hosting a series of food drives to help families put food and promise on the table this spring and help address this urgent need.

Winter storm Uri left many Houstonian’s homes damaged due to broken pipes and water damage. To help Lone Star College students and employees in their recovery efforts, a LSC Weather Emergency Assistance fund has been set up to aid those impacted.

Improving the well-being of others is a career goal for LSC-CyFair's Jade Griffin, who was awarded a National Society of Leadership and Success Healthy Living Grant.

When Debanhi Villarreal Lopez, a student at Lone Star College-University Park, heard that loaner laptops were available for enrolled students, she knew her chances for successfully completing her semester had just increased.

Carlecia Wright has been named Lone Star College chief diversity officer.

Through a collaboration with the University of Houston, LSC-CyFair students are earning a Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) online certificate as part of the UH Supply Chain and Logistics Technology Program.

Allyson Bullock is a native Houstonian who has gained valuable experience in various industries. As a former publicist for Miss Louisiana, higher education administrator, and health care community liaison, she developed a niche for people development. Her passion for empowering people has made her a master motivator and team builder, and her love for humanity and change is infectious. 

Join three LSC-CyFair alumni as they share stories from their AAT program to classroom teaching experiences.

Read about an LSC-Cypress Center student and scholarship recipient who, after being laid off during this pandemic, is pursuing a new career in machining. The next Gene Haas Foundation scholarship deadline is Feb. 26.

Lone Star College experienced a 1% increase in spring enrollment from a year ago, going against a nationwide trend.

Dr. Jermaine Johnson, professor of criminal justice at Lone Star College-University Park, views life through a different lens – one that looks for hope over hopelessness and opportunity in every challenge or roadblock. With GradUP, an initiative to bolster student success and increase graduation rates by 300% in three years, in mind, Johnson approaches his students with his lemon-to-lemonade attitude, earning their trust, and helping them find their individual paths to success.

At the age of 14, Lone Star College-University Park student Andrea Luna Gonzalez, together with her father and stepmother, departed El Salvador for Houston, Texas. Their destination was a certainty, yet the plans for her education were unclear. 

Kevin Carreathers was raised in a family that valued education. He recognizes that his upbringing has played a significant role in how he views the world – and the importance of education in getting ahead. He has been involved in higher education at a variety of institutions, but with a focus on student affairs and diversity.

Lone Star College has been awarded $750,000 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to provide financial assistance to Texas students to cover tuition and fees.

Missy Dixon and Dr. Yiheng Wang, this year’s Faculty Excellence Award winners, are being recognized for their passion to teach lessons that will impact students throughout their lives.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at 2 p.m.

February l.I.F.E. workshops cover business strategies, hair history, canine fostering and simplified tax talk.?

LSC-CyFair's Staff Excellence Award recipients are Oscar Dominguez Guerrero and Chelsea Hailey recognized for giving their all each and every day.?

LSC-CyFair recognizes Roiann Baskin and Cher Schmitt, who share their expertise for student success., as this year’s Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award winners?.

LSC-Montgomery Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students achieved a 100% pass-rate of the National Registry exam for the level at which they have been trained.

Throughout February’s Black History Month, Lone Star College-University Park will host several virtual events to celebrate African Americans' achievements and their pivotal role in U.S. history. Centered on a common theme of "Learning from the Past to Influence Our Future," the events encourage engagement in honest, relevant conversations about race and marginalized communities.

If Lone Star College-University Park students need help when they struggle with a class assignment, Ana comes to the rescue, leading them to online tutors. Ana also informs students about virtual campus events taking place throughout the week. She even reminds them about upcoming college holidays.

Students who missed the start of the spring semester still have a way to earn full credit with Lone Star College-North Harris’ Next Start courses.

Lone Star College partnered with the Harris County Public Health Department to host a COVID vaccine delivery site at its LSC-CyFair campus.

The Bosque Gallery's art exhibition season kicks off with  "Continuum" - A Retrospective, virtually showcasing the works of Denise Lorenz through Feb. 25.

TexasOnlineColleges.com has ranked Lone Star College as the No. 1 Hispanic Online Community College in Texas.

The LSC-Montgomery Medical Radiologic Technology December 2020 graduating class scored a perfect 100% first-attempt pass-rate on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists national credentialing examination.

The solar energy industry is experiencing massive growth but is facing a severe shortage of skilled solar professionals. Lone Star College and RigUp have announced a partnership to provide free training for students interested in joining the growing renewable energy industry. 

For Lone Star College-University Park’s Kristen Khalaf, professor of developmental English, GradUP is not only a goal of reaching a 50% three-year graduation rate. It ultimately calls for faculty and staff to help students see their potential and start working toward fulfilling that potential. 

It’s not too late to register for spring semester classes. Get first-hand assistance at Super Saturday set Jan. 16 or through numerous College 101 sessions.?

Jesse Fitzgerald Rodriguez, a 2016 Lone Star College-University Park graduate, has become a published author with the recent release of "Develop a Genius Mindset: Unleash Your Full Potential and Achieve Unimaginable Success," a self-help book from Purist Publishing.

Ferris State University recently awarded Community College Leadership doctorates to four Lone Star College employees.

Philip Lee, Lone Star College-University Park founding faculty and professor of business, retires this month after 18 years with the Lone Star College System. Among Lee’s many achievements were the creation of two functioning robots, both of which will stay on campus after he leaves, representative of technology integration and innovation important to LSC-University Park.

Lone Star College-University Park is offering both in-person and virtual student services during the upcoming winter break to make sure its students are prepped and ready for the upcoming Spring 2021 semester. Whether online or in-person, staff members will offer several services over the holiday break for students to stay on track during 2021.

Start the new year with tea talk, homemade spa products and European travel at L.I.F.E.'s January weekly WebEx workshops.

Lone Star College-Houston North awarded degrees and certifications this fall to its inaugural graduating class.

The Academy for Lifelong Learning showcases a new year of classes for ages 50 and better at the Jan. 12 Virtual ALL Open House.

he Society of Information Management Houston Chapter (SIM Houston) recently dedicated $20,000 in proceeds from its 7th Annual Houston CIO Charity Golf Tournament to support Lone Star College-University Park students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

Congratulations to LSC-CyFair Honors Engineering Team Calypso success at the Texas Space Grant Consortium Design Challenge with their spacesuit quick release system design.

LSC-CyFair’s National Society of Leadership and Success Chapter President Erika Guerra recently was named recipient of a $1,000 scholarship chosen from nearly 500 participants nationwide.

This fall, Maggie Espinal entered the doors of the Energy & Manufacturing Institute each Saturday morning and marveled at the doors that life had opened for her. When she retired from the U.S. Army in 2016 with more than 20 years of service, she didn’t know that her path would lead in a new direction for her career and life. 

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees selected Myriam Saldívar to serve as chair of the board.

When Lone Star College-University Park announced its bold GradUP initiative to bolster students’ success and increase graduation rates by 300% in three years, Methias Plank, professor of political science, knew that this would require a holistic approach in his teaching. Plank met the GradUP initiative challenge with intentionality, not only in his teaching methods, but in all of his interactions with students.

Lone Star College awarded $14,411,628 to 18,089 students through its Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocation.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, at 2 p.m.

Lone Star College-University Park President Shah Ardalan, Ed.D., has been named to the Board of Trustees of the College Board, a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees Audit Committee will meet Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at 2 p.m.

In 2014, when Lone Star College-University Park opened its Honors College, Brian Kyser, executive director, knew it would compete for many of the best and brightest students in the area. In just six years, LSC-University Park has earned significant recognition for cultivating a one-of-a-kind academic experience via the Honors College.

Lone Star College students from LSC-Kingwood and LSC-Tomball received recognition as Distinguished Delegation at this year’s National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference.

Catch up, get ahead, graduate or transfer faster, or gain new career skills with convenient, affordable, online and hybrid options for winter mini-mester and spring classes.

View the award-winning work of LSC-CyFair’s talented student artists showcased on Instagram: @bosquegallery through Dec. 8.

Lone Star College will host two virtual career fairs to help those looking for work or wanting to find a better job.

This time of year can be stressful enough for families who are struggling, but during the COVID-19 pandemic the need is even greater.

The holiday season is here and so are ways to show appreciation, intimate setting reads and sing-alongs in the December L.I.F.E. weekly WebEx workshops.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, at 5:30 p.m.

Naomi Joubert’s experience in the Air Force included high-stress assignments such as participating in security detail for Presidential and top-level officer visits. After several years of service, however, she experienced a traumatic back injury that effectively ended her military career with a medical discharge.

Students can land the perfect schedule for spring and choose from online, in-person, and hybrid course options available with spring registration now open at Lone Star College-North Harris.

Future neuro-oncologist Autumn Hildebrand is selected for a unique research internship at Rice University studying aggression in fruit flies? with undergraduates and graduates.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at 2 p.m.

The LSC-CyFair Music Department recently awarded fall endowment and talent scholarships to students passionate about music and pursuing careers that educate and inspire others.

At Lone Star College-University Park, student success is at the forefront for faculty, staff and administration. In 2018, LSC-University Park instituted the GradUP call-to-action to move the needle on student graduation rates by 300% in three years. For Dr. Bryn Benford, LSC-University Park professor of geology, helping her students stay focused on and connected to their goals is key to helping them reach graduation.

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will have two new members following last night’s election.

In an increasingly diverse environment, LSC-Tomball is committed to a culture that supports, respects and includes all communities.  As part of that effort, the college has initiated the Critical Conversations Speaker Series, with the purpose of providing opportunities to explore and discuss cultural, ethnic and racial matters and offer participation in activities that effect positive change.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees named Lone Star College-Kingwood graduate Savannah Stuard as his choice for The Real Heroes Project.

LSC-University Park will highlight ways that organizations and individuals can thrive during uncertainty with a free, half-day virtual symposium, Living Innovation, on Friday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Vocalists can learn from the masters virtually with LSC-CyFair’s award-winning faculty artists? Oct. 28 and visiting opera artist Dr. Rick Piersall Nov. 18.

Don't miss the colorful and celebratory Día de los Muertos Student Art Digital Exhibit Oct. 29 through Nov. 2

Lone Star College-CyFair's 2019 Certified Nurse Aide program students had a 100% pass rate on the required state exam and 100% were employed in their field.?

Harris County residents who have been impacted by COVID-19 through furloughs, being unemployed or underemployed can enroll in free training for an in-demand career as part of an initiative announced by Lone Star College and Harris County.

Lone Star College-University Park graduate Heather Rouat is familiar with adversity. At the age of 14, Rouat left France and crossed the Atlantic Ocean to the United States without speaking English. However, with a gift for language and communication, Rouat learned English quickly. Only six years after her arrival, Rouat’s never-give-up spirit and LSC-University Park’s supportive environment helped her reach graduation in May 2020.

The Lone Star College-North Harris Mi Casa Es Su Casa program has been acknowledged as a ‘2020 Example of Excelencia’ by Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education.

LSC-CyFair librarians teach lessons on virtual gaming, the first national women’s suffrage conference, and turning leftovers into flavorful food at this month's WebEx workshops.

The U.S. Dept. of Education awarded Lone Star College $749,080 in funding as part of its Strengthening Institutions Program.

LSC-CyFair received federal grant money to help low-income students with the resources necessary to move them into core courses.??

Hispanic Outlook on Education has named Lone Star College as the #1 two-year college in the nation for the number of undergraduate Hispanic students enrolled in 2018.

Team C.R.A.T.E.R.’s award-winning space tool design is currently in the patent application process, which if successfully filed would be another milestone in the college's history. ?

Archie L. Blanson, Ph.D., has been named LSC-North Harris president.

Sonia was the first in her family to graduate from college – after emigrating from Colombia earlier in life. Now, she is the President & CEO of a global, full-spectrum technology consulting firm based in Houston. She enthusiastically supports Lone Star College-University Park and serves on the LSC-University Park Community Advisory Council.

he Lone Star College System Board of Trustees voted to hold the LSC tax rate at 10.78 cents per $100 property valuation for the 2020 tax year.

Frank Rodriguez, a professor and chair of the college's math department, has been working with Lone Star College since 2007 and is one of the founding faculty members of LSC-University Park. Since starting at the college, he has undertaken several other projects and is now one of the co-advisors for Phi Theta Kappa.

The Lone Star College Small Business Development Center is hosting a series of Business Success Seminars to provide proven strategies for businesses to be successful.

Lone Star College-Kingwood students who have demonstrated academic achievement and success were awarded scholarships from the Linda Stegall Excellence in Education Endowment.

Lone Star College Foundation was recently awarded grants totaling $244,696 from Tomball Regional Health Foundation.

Professor's journal project provides an opportunity for his students, living in this most unprecedented of times. to share their frustrations, fears and hopes through a unique narrative.

At just 17-years-old, Ashley, a first-generation American, was the first in her family to attend college when she enrolled at LSC-University Park. Now in her last semester, Ashley was voted President of the Puente Club and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She is also an Outreach Mentor in the Office of Student Success and a LSC Foundation Gala Scholarship recipient.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be conducted via WebEx due to the LSCS Board of Trustees Board Room being closed to the public.

Whether you’re just starting college or returning, these 10 Habits for Successful Online Learning will help you make the most out of your time at LSC-University Park. Adopting these habits into your daily routine will not only lead you to success in the classroom, they can also be beneficial to your professional and social life! 

Kathy started her education journey as a college student with a scholarship from a community college. Today, she is the Vice President of Instruction at Lone Star College-University Park where she not only serves as a leader on campus but strives every day to support students with stories and backgrounds similar to hers. 

What makes a community college an important and vital institution?  The answer is right there in the name.  Community!  Lone Star College –Tomball makes the community stronger and more prosperous, offering extensive educational opportunities and participating in partnerships with Tomball’s business, governmental and charitable organizations. 

Lone Star College Honors College students recently took part in PIC Math, a program from the Mathematical Association of America that prepares mathematical sciences students for industrial careers by engaging them in research problems that come directly from industry.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will conduct a Public Hearing on the 2020-2021 proposed tax rate Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at 2 p.m. in the LSC-North Harris Student Services Building – Room 208, 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, Texas 77073-3499.

LSC-CyFair’s Dual Credit Program is tops in Texas as the largest single campus provider of Dual Credit with more than 6,000 students enrolled in more than 12,000 courses.

Get lessons on seasonal décor and book history, pen your creativity, and discuss a Jazz Age fairy tale at October's weekly workshops.

Neev Dash has loved cars since he was a small boy. As he grew older and learned about the impact of gas engines on the environment, he was motivated to make a difference. Fast forward several years, and Dash, who is a dual credit student entering his second college year at Lone Star College-University Park – and his senior year at iSchool High – embarked on a project to create an affordable and accessible way for the average American to drive an eco-friendly car. 

Lone Star College and a coalition of national education and veteran advocacy organizations have announced pilot sites for the Military Credentialing Advancement Initiative.

One way to help ensure student success, says Philip Lee, Lone Star College-University Park professor of business, is to customize the way a course is taught to each student in the class. While this may sound impossible to achieve, Lee incorporates innovative techniques to make sure it happens. And he points to the positive comments of his students – and their increased interest in finishing what they start – as proof that it works.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at 10 a.m.

Join education professionals in an Oct. 1 panel discussion of effective approaches to bridging the Academic Achievement Gap faced by bilingual students.

Lone Star College-North Harris has been named a finalist for the 2020 Examples of Excelencia, a national recognition from Excelencia in Education, for its Mi Casa Es Su Casa program.

Lone Star College was named a 2020 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education

There is still time for students to register for the fall 2020 semester at Lone Star College-University Park. Next Start courses are scheduled to begin the week of Monday, Sept. 21, for 12-week options and the week of Monday, Oct. 19, for eight-week options.

Late start classes are still availabe as LSC-CyFair start the fall semester having set yet another milestone with a record-breaking 23,225 student enrollment.

One of the most honored traditions at Lone Star College-University Park is the annual 9/11 ceremony that memorializes those who died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The ceremony also recognizes those who serve as first responders.

LSC-CyFair teams up with Small Business Development Center clients for a win-win video campaign that promotes area businesses and shows their support for students.

The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are reporting that reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses this fall and winter is more important than ever.

Lone Star College has partnered with CSL Esports to launch esports tournament services through LSC student activities.

The U.S. Dept. of Education awarded Lone Star College-Montgomery a $2,755,667 Title V grant to help underserved Hispanic students in the greater Conroe area.

Lone Star College and Wolverine Footwear & Apparel have partnered to help students get the workforce training they need by donating $50,000 as part of the Wolverine x LSC Metallica Scholars Grant

Education students have created STEM-related videos, from gardening and chemistry to rocks, recycling, tornadoes and more, for parents to supplement school work taught at home.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact all levels of society, college students nationwide are particularly vulnerable to issues such as food insecurity. To help address this critical need, Lone Star College-University Park held “Leo’s Drive-UP Meal” distribution – which included a gourmet meal for its students.

Now more than ever, small-business owners need all the resources they can get.

Students Hung Nguyen, Nicole Rolison, and Sungja Mcnelly are among the nearly 200 national Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society members to receive the 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise or Trustmark Workforce Development Scholarship.

As a student growing up, Rishabh Chaudhary always made his way through school with ease, which made his detour through Lone Star College-North Harris an eye-opening experience for the new Purdue Boilermaker.

Sometimes it only takes recounting a joyful experience to profoundly impact one’s life. Just ask Marilyn Rubio, the newly-elected president of LSC-University Park’s Student Government Association (SGA). The experiences of those around her not only led her to LSC-University Park, but also to growing into one of the college’s active student leaders.

Donnelly, a 2017 Faculty Excellence Award winner, takes the GradUP mission of raising graduation rates by 300% to heart. As an instructor of EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience, Donnelly has been at the forefront of communicating the GradUP message to first-time-in-college students at LSC-University Park.

Two Machining Technology Program students receive the Gene Haas Scholarship earmarked for those interested in becoming machinists, one among several essential career fields.

Hurricane Laura could not dampen the spirts of students enrolled in the Lone Star College inaugural bachelor’s degrees programs.

Join the September discussions on cars, health, art and culture with a mechanic, kinesiology professor, author/artist and librarians. 

Get fall registration help at the Virtual Super Saturday event set Aug. 22 as well as at free on-demand Virtual College 101 sessions.

The Gulf Coast Community Services Association, Inc. has announced that it will provide up to $300,000 in aid to eligible Lone Star College-Houston North students who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.

With online learning modalities taking center stage this fall in the midst of COVID-19, Lone Star College-University Park faculty are using their wealth of experience in the field to guide students to success. One of the college’s faculty is using her expertise to help educators across the country prepare for virtual teaching and its unique challenges.

With the fall 2020 semester beginning Monday, Aug. 24, Lone Star College-University Park is forging ahead with its annual Roar Week activities for the first week of classes Aug. 24 - 29. Though the semester will commence largely online, the college is using innovative, virtual solutions to continue tradition and welcome students to the new semester.

Lone Star College Leadership High School (LHS) is currently accepting applications for the 2020-21 year. LHS is a leadership development and community awareness program for sophomore and junior high school students who attend public school and live in the LSC service area.

Two virtual information sessions are available Sept. 15 and Sept. 16 for those interested in a rewarding teaching career.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at 10:30 a.m.

Lone Star College received five grants totaling $6.5 million from the TRIO Student Support Services program.

Lone Star College experienced a 10.4% increase in summer enrollment from a year ago

Alton Smith, Ed.D., Lone Star College System Board of Trustees chair, was reelected to serve on the Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) Board of Directors at large position. Dr. Smith was first elected to the CCATT board in 2018.

The Christian “Tre” Morales Foundation honored Kimberly Argueta with a scholarship to help further her education at Lone Star College-North Harris.

The next wave of healthcare workers is being trained locally in the Houston area through the Lone Star College-North Harris Nursing program at the college’s Health Professions Building.

Enjoy learning new, easy-to-play board and card games with family and friends in this LSC-CyFair librarian's video series available twice a month.?

Attend the Virtual Academy for Lifelong Learning Open House Aug. 12 to find out about the new online classes and valuable benefits of membership.

LSC-CyFair  donation and partnership with Cy-Hope helps feed school children and Cy-Fair area families.

Despite the ongoing effects of a global pandemic in COVID-19, faculty are adapting and fine-tuning their coursework and classroom approaches to better serve students. For Dr. Christa Spears, associate professor of geology, flexibility, building relationships with students, relating material to students and active-learning are key in all teaching modalities.

When classes begin for the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 24, Michelle Luna will be among the first students taking part in the new Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program launching at Lone Star College-East Aldine Center.

Lone Star College is modifying its fall semester calendar. The fall semester is scheduled to begin Aug. 24.

Struggles or obstacles and how they are overcome define a person. They can cause one to stumble or they can cause one to thrive. The latter was the case for Tooba Narejo, who immigrated to the U.S. six years ago from Karachi, Pakistan, with her husband and three small children. While navigating a new country and managing expectations of motherhood, Narejo graduated with honors from Lone Star College-University Park in 2019.

LSC-University Park has long been known for encouraging its faculty, staff and students to pursue innovative programs and services. Most recently, the college was recognized for its innovative Safe Zone program, which fosters an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students, as one of the 2019 - 2020 Innovation of the Year recipients from the prestigious League for Innovation in the Community College.

Lone Star College has purchased an additional 5,000 laptop computers to assist students taking classes this fall.

The Texas Comptroller’s office released a study on the economic impact community colleges have on the state’s economy. The study found a community college education delivers good returns on students’ commitments of time and tuition.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop and special meeting Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 10 a.m

Lone Star College students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can find financial help this fall thanks to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Join a new six-month virtual book club and discussion series commemorating women’s constitutional right to vote. July 28 - Dec. 15.

As a member of the inaugural graduating class of Lone Star College-North Harris’ Victory Early College in May 2011, Jamaal Wright made the most of his academic opportunities to lay the foundation for his success.

Register now for core classes with affordable flexibility of day, evening and weekend college options, as well as traditional semester or shorter, fast-track offerings

In the twentieth year of its founding, S.A.F.E. Diversity Communities is honoring LSC-University Park President Dr. Shah Ardalan with its prestigious 2020 College President of the Year Award for his dedication to improving the lives of students with disabilities. 

Lone Star College has announced what students can expect when attending fall 2020 semester classes. Fall classes begin Aug. 24.

Bid farewell to L.I.F.E. coordinator Claire Gunnel's last month with adventures in books, Texas parks and a look at JFK's last day at the weekly August workshops.

Legendary rock band Metallica has awarded Lone Star College $50,000 to help students find exciting new careers in manufacturing, health care and transportation.

Teachers are often known for shaping and influencing the lives of their students – day after day, semester after semester, and year after year. History professor Devethia Guillory’s story demonstrates how the influences in one’s life can often lead to a particular career.

The Houston Business Journal named Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor as one of its Most Admired CEO honorees for 2020.

Summer is underway and now is the time to register for fall courses at Lone Star College-North Harris.

Lone Star College-Houston North and Comcast’s Houston Region have announced a business partnership to provide free internet access to approximately 200 LSC-Houston North students and families in need.

LSC-CyFair Dual Credit and Honors College student Andrew Jack Roehr graduated as a Coca-Cola Scholar, one of two in this region and of 150 recipients nationwide.

Essential training for workforce programs continues through Lone Star College-North Harris at the LSC-Health Professions Building during a limited reopening to allow in-person training required for spring semester credit.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 2 p.m.

Join the discussions on Irish lore, architectural homes, water fountains and favorite recipes during July.

Children have a fun and educational way to learn this summer with activities offered online through Lone Star College-North Harris’ Discovery College.

Lone Star College-University Park is not allowing COVID-19 to stop its fight against student food insecurity. The college is announcing a partnership with the United Network for Collegiate Pantry Sharing (UNCPS). Through local restaurants, UNCPS will provide short-term food relief at no cost to LSC-University Park students experiencing food insecurity during the pandemic.

Essential training for workforce programs returned to the LSC-North Harris and LSC-East Aldine Center campuses on Monday, June 1, during a limited reopening to facilitate in-person training required for spring semester credit.

Lone Star College Chancellor Stephen C. Head, Ph.D. has been selected to join the board of directors of the American Association of Community Colleges.

As the nation begins to return to work, having the right skill set is more important than ever.

Prospective students and community members are invited to learn about the latest educational opportunities available at Lone Star College-North Harris during a virtual Open House on Tuesday, June 16.

Sign up your teens today for Discovery College: this summer youth program for ages 14-17 has gone virtual with geology, physics, art, music, drafting, career success talk and more.

Lone Star College is offering virtual summer camp classes with Discovery College.

Lone Star Corporate College (LSCC) held its grand opening of the LSC-Transportation & Global Logistics Technology Center, its newest Workforce Center of Excellence.

Lone Star College awarded 8,863 associate degrees and certifications for spring 2020 representing a 7% increase from 2019.

Among the 2020 degree earners Lone Star College-CyFair celebrated with a virtual graduation ceremony May 29 is Riad Alhomsi, a future business entrepreneur and former Syrian refugee who earned his Associate of Arts Degree, Highest Honors, Leadership Track and was awarded the 2020 Honors College International Capstone Scholarship as an outstanding Merit Scholar.

Students approaching the end of the school year, or workers looking for new options, can begin planning their next step with Lone Star College’s Career Star.

The Lone Star College-University Park community is coming together to celebrate the accomplishments of the college’s graduates with the Class of 2020 Virtual Celebration Thursday, May 28, at 5 p.m. on Facebook Premiere.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 2 p.m.

Look how the LSC-CyFair Art Department and Bosque Gallery staff are “thinking beyond the pallet” for painting projects and art challenges for college and community artists.

Register for the Summer Reading Program June 1 - Aug. 1 at www.hcpl.net. Read books, do activities, earn points and win virtual badges.?

Success in the classroom did not always come easy for Luke Nutter until he discovered the Lone Star College lifePATH® program. Nutter is the second lifePATH® LSC student to transfer to a 4-year university and the first using the lifePATH® Academic Path.

Lone Star College received a AAA rating from S&P Global Ratings Service (formerly Standard & Poor’s).

LSC-CyFair’s Associate of Arts in Teaching degree program is featured on the 2020 Best Colleges list ranking second with LSC-CyFair’s Medical Assistant degree program ranked 19th .  The rankings are the first to be based on median early-career salary data of more than 5 million graduates from the U.S. Department of Education's resource, College Scorecard.

Lone Star College Foundation raised $1.2 million at StarGala 2020, its annual signature event

Today marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing as we know it today.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 2 p.m.

Awarded a new NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) grant, Lone Star College-CyFair will partner with NASA for a series of NASA-themed STEM activities to be held on the campus in 2021. Chosen as one of 11 minority-serving institutions in the nation, LSC-CyFair will use the $25,000 grant to create a program incorporating the evidence-based NCAS model on campus in an effort to draw more diverse scholars into the science, technology, engineering and math fields.

LSC-CyFair’s two engineering student teams took the first two spots in the Top Design Team category again at the Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC) Spring 2020 Virtual Design Challenge. Team C.R.A.T.E.R. took first in Best Poster and Best Oral Presentation (Video and Q&A), while Team C.O.S.M.O.S. took second and third respectively; they tied for first in Best Report; and in Best Peer Review Team COSMOS took second while Team C.R.A.T.E.R. took fifth.

Get the best book list and wildlife gardening tips as well as a taste of life in Japan at this month’s weekly Lone Star College-CyFair L.I.F.E. workshops. These free Learning, Inspiration, Friendship and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) programs are available Wednesdays through virtual presentations and accessible for one week.

The Aspen Institute has named Dr. Kimberly M. Lowry, LSC-Houston North and Dr. Jackie C. Thomas Jr., LSC-Tomball as 2020-21 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellows

LSC-CyFair’s Student Life team has responded to the COVID-19 by developing social, educational, recreational and wellness events through web-based programs and social media. Although the college campus is currently closed, it is still important that our students find ways to be engaged with one another and with the college, he said. LSC-CyFair’s student organizations and club are taking advantage of free technology (Zoom, MS Teams, Discord, etc.) to continue meeting and celebrating.

Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine recognized Lone Star College for having the largest number of undergraduate Hispanic students enrolled at a two-year college in the nation and second in the nation for the number of Associate of Art degrees awarded to Hispanic students in 2018.

Lone Star College student Humberto Leal Acosta was awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Transfer Scholarship. 

Lone Star College-CyFair’s Beta Lambda Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) continued a history of excellence and accolades with determination and leadership.

Lone Star College has announced it has extended campus closures.

Lone Star College is ready to help you get back to work, or update your skills with state-of-the-art online education thanks to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Lone Star College-Houston North distributed food, face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and soap to assist residents in protecting themselves against the coronavirus.

During these uncertain times, Lone Star College-University Park is finding ways to offer support and encouragement to students and the community. 

Due to COVID-19, the LSC-Tomball lifePATH® Admission Information Session is now available for viewing online by clicking here to watch the On-Demand Information Video Session link or by typing “lifePATH information session” into search on YouTube.  Details about the lifePATH® program and its various options are presented during the video and potential students are required to view the information session as part of the application process.

From learning life-saving observance skills to Scottish slang, weekly Wednesday workshops at Lone Star College-CyFair still provide L.I.F.E. lessons. These free Learning, Inspiration, Friendship and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) programs are now available through virtual presentations and each accessible for one week.

Lone Star College-Tomball has teamed up with Harris County Precinct 4 to provide support for a COVID-19 testing site in Tomball.

The outbreak of COVID-19 has many historians drawing comparisons to the 1918 flu epidemic.

With campuses closed until May 4, systems have been set up to ensure that Fall 2020 registration may take place entirely online beginning Wednesday, April 15.

Recognizing their academic, service and leadership skills, Lone Star College-CyFair’s Phi Theta Kappa students Heather Monroe, Eddie Carrizales and Ross Blake have been selected as members of the Texas All-State Academic Team.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday, April 9, 2019, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be conducted via WebEx due to the stay-at-home order issued by Harris and Montgomery counties.

The deadline for the fall 2020 Lone Star College Foundation Scholarship application has been extended. Students now have until Monday, May 4, to apply.

TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries has partnered with Lone Star College-Tomball for the use of the LSC-Tomball Health Science Building to provide much needed care in a safe environment for a certain population of clients.

The coronavirus is causing harm to small businesses in the greater Houston area and across the country. In an effort to combat this impact, the federal government recently approved the Payroll Protection Program, but there are additional resources to help small businesses get through these difficult times.

As COVID-19 forces organizations to pivot, Lone Star College-University Park has met the challenge in stride with student success at the forefront. From online seminars to live open forums, all resources ensure employees are taking care of themselves, have the knowledge they require to move to an online format for the foreseeable future and, in turn, are better able to continue providing students with an academically and socially rich experience despite the circumstances.

The coronavirus is forcing grade school students to change from traditional face-to-face classrooms to online learning. This can be difficult, not only for students, but for parents who are helping their children through this transition.

Lone Star College has updated its spring 2020 semester schedule and announced that all LSC facilities will be closed at least until April 30.

Lone Star College-CyFair’s librarians have continued supporting students’ success and providing programs for community patrons – just online. “The library is never confined by walls - we always try to reach our community where we can.  Right now, it just happens to only be virtually,” said Susan Green, director of Harris County Public Library System’s LSC-CyFair branch.

 Lone Star College-CyFair’s counselors, advisors, graduation and admissions specialists remain dedicated to providing resources for student academic and emotional success this spring. “LSC-CyFair Student Services is committed to serving our students and ensuring that we can continue our service remotely as best as possible keeping our students and staff safe,” said Dean Ashlie Resendez.

Lone Star College-Kingwood has loaned eight ventilators to local area hospitals in an effort to help combat the coronavirus. The LSC-Kingwood Respiratory Care program which uses these ventilators to train students also donated five nebulizers and 75 personal protective equipment kits.

A Lone Star College employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee became symptomatic on March 22 and was tested the same day with test results coming back positive on March 26.

Lone Star College announced it will waive fees for courses which are moving online due to the coronavirus and delay a planned tuition increase. The waived fee also applies to the 8-week term, any remaining Next Start classes, May Mini-Mester, Summer I and Summer II distance learning classes.

A Lone Star College student has tested positive for COVID-19. The student contracted COVID-19 while traveling out of the state during spring break. This student has not been on college property since before March 6.

During these stressful times, Lone Star College-CyFair remains focused on students and while all are required to keep distance from one another, college employees are making virtual contact.

Lone Star College has announced its plan to cancel all spring 2020 graduation ceremonies, which were scheduled to take place May 6-9.

All Lone Star College facilities will be closed March 18 - April 6.

Lone Star College is EXTENDING SPRING BREAK by one week.

Lone Star College is seeking qualified candidates to join its team and help continue the mission of promoting student success by ensuring excellence in teaching.

How can we better serve bilingual students? Find out at Lone Star College-CyFair’s Education Speaker Series event April 2.

April workshops at LSC-CyFair provide perspectives on the veil, spring rolls, Bellville history, Earth Day and Tai Chi.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, March 5, 2020, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381.

Open Dialogue 2020 event features a day of discussions March 30 addressing the complexities of identity and human interaction with acclaimed writer and poet, Jericho Brown. 

Current students, and students returning home for the summer, can take advantage of open registration for summer courses at LSC-North Harris to stay on track with their degree plans.

Students in professor Jon Wilson’s history classes would be surprised to learn that his path to becoming a teacher didn’t begin until he was 40 years old. It took a life filled with twists and turns to land Professor J, as he’s become known around Lone Star College-North Harris, right where he belongs.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (named “2019-nCoV”) that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and which continues to expand.

Three LSC-CyFair Honors College students are among 17 LSC students – the most of any community college in Texas – named as semifinalists for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke (JKC) Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

Don’t miss “Seen and Unseen” featuring visiting artist Ellen Ray’s unique collection of works created specifically for LSC-CyFair’s Bosque Gallery on display Feb. 27-April 9.

A collaborative effort to launch a pilot program between Lone Star College, Baker Hughes and the Texas Workforce Commission was announced.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the first woman and the first Latina to be elected to the position, will speak at Lone Star College-North Harris for an event celebrating Women’s History Month.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a retreat at 9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in the Travis Conference Room at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center, 2301 North Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380 at which time those subjects listed on the agenda will be addressed.

LSC-CyFair honors four full-time professors committed to helping students understand the material, providing patience and inspiration for students to be their best, and going the extra mile to do all they can to help students succeed.

Students can still take advantage of Next Start to ensure they receive full credits by the end of the spring semester with the upcoming 8-week course option beginning Monday, March 16. Lone Star College-North Harris’ Next Start provides students with courses beginning during the spring semester but ending before summer courses begin.

Chosen from student and coworker nominations, this year’s LSC-CyFair Adjunct Faculty Excellence Awards winners are inspiring their students to be confident, capable and passionate about their own personal and professional futures.

The Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education has selected Lone Star College-North Harris’ Dean of Student Services Ovidio Galvan for the inaugural Career and Leadership Development Institute.

LSC-CyFair is honoring five employees who are described as innovative, diligent, friendly, helpful risk takers, leaders and advocates.

Join Bill Pitre March 3 to gain an understanding of how stimulating economic development locally benefits you.

Lone Star College has teamed up with Aldine ISD to give students the opportunity to earn tuition-free, postsecondary education through Harris County Promise, a new program that provides students with last-dollar scholarships to cover the cost of tuition and fees.

The impact of the LSC-CyFair experience was felt most when life-altering events occurred in the families of Nancy Ortega and Adrian Zepeda, both of whom are scholarship essay winners.   

The LSC-University Park music program continues to grow with the pulsing sound of the college’s Percussion Ensemble, directed by Yamaha Artist Lamar Burkhalter. With performances at the front gates of Minute Maid Park during postseason, NRG Stadium, and outside Jones Hall for the opening of “Stomp,” you may have found yourself tapping your foot to their rhythm. Since 2018, the group has helped students pursue their passions for music and has provided unique performances throughout Houston.

LSC-CyFair’s spring performance schedule opens with the hilarious production of “Hands on a Hardbody” Feb. 27-March 1.

Lone Star College students shared personal stories of triumph, overcoming struggles and a commitment to their education at the Chancellor’s Donor Appreciation Lunch hosted by Lone Star College Foundation.

The Family Summit at Lone Star College-Tomball is a free event that invites all the members of families who want to learn how to prepare, fund, and navigate the going-to-college process. Participants will be able to attend interactive workshops that discuss how students and their families can prepare for the next steps in their educational journey.

The story of a shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing clique of three girls ruling Westerberg High takes the stage at Lone Star College-North Harris as the LSC-North Harris Drama Department presents Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe’s “Heathers the Musical” beginning Tuesday, Feb. 18.

LSC-Cypress Center’s future welder and family man Curtis Butler received a financial helping hand through the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Vocational Scholarship Program.

Gain a little insight into the world of painting, learn some Irish lore and celebrate the suffrage centennial at the Wednesday workshops this March.  

Throughout the month of February, Lone Star College-North Harris is celebrating Black History Month with various events and informative discussions to highlight the history and achievements of African Americans throughout American history. The events are designed to be educational and engaging for the attendees. All events hosted by the college are free and open to the public.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has named 17 Lone Star College students – the most of any college in Texas – as semifinalists for its Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

LSC-University Park’s Black Student Union, Student Success Institute (SSI) and Student Learning Resource Center (SLRC) are hosting multiple events and promotions throughout the month, all tailored to educate students, faculty, staff and community members about African American culture and history.

DiversityJobs.com has named Lone Star College a Top Employers 2020 for dedication and commitment to building a diverse workforce and culture.

Lone Star College has been recognized by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine as a Top Degree Producer among institutions conferring associate degrees to minority students.

Are you interested in teaching? Don’t miss the February information sessions on LSC-CyFair's AAT program to get started on your future career.

Come see how Stacy Gresell’s style and personality is reflected in her artwork, while eliciting differing viewpoints at her "Salty" art exhibition on display through Feb. 20.

Lone Star College-University Park is proud to announce the opening of Leo’s Shelf, an on-site food pantry designed to serve campus community members with free grab-and-go meals and snacks, as well as nonperishable pantry items and personal hygiene products.

Students in need of more class options than the traditional start the spring semester provides can find them with Lone Star College-North Harris’ Next Start. Next Start provides additional options by offering classes that start after the spring semester has begun but still finish in time for spring credit.

Every second counts when saving a person trapped inside the mangled pile of steel that once resembled a vehicle. The Lone Star College-Montgomery Fire Academy received a donation of cars from Texas Port Recycling to utilize in the program's extrication class to teach and extend the knowledge of first responders.

Adults age 50 and older who are looking to get involved, or learn something new, are encouraged to attend Lone Star College-North Harris Academy for Lifelong Learning’s (ALL) open house on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 1 – 3 p.m. in the Community Education Building, Room 101.

The cooler weather elicits talks on warm scarves, healthy grains, beloved baseball and Hamilton, the musical at Wednesday workshops this February.  

ROAR WEEK will kick off Jan. 13 with several events to welcome students to campus! Students are encouraged to attend to network, win swag and receive free food!

The Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library is inviting one and all to join the celebration of its 15 years providing exceptional literary, cultural and educational resources to the residents in the greater Tomball area.  The anniversary celebration is free, open to the public, and includes multiple days of exciting events highlighted by the grand opening of the all-new Innovation Lab.  

Lone Star College-University Park art professor Kari Breitigam is celebrating a significant milestone with her exhibition, “In Search of Serenity.” The exhibition is on display through Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts Marilyn Morgan Hillery Community Gallery (Pearl), located only minutes from the college in northwest Houston.

Dr. Archie L. Blanson has been named Lone Star College-North Harris Interim President effective Jan. 2. Blanson succeeds Dr. Gerald Fernandez Napoles who recently accepted a new position as Vice Chancellor/Special Assistant to the Chancellor.

An estimated 300 high school students joined the LSC-Tomball campus community to help make the college’s 15th Annual Disability Awareness Day a successful and extraordinary experience.  The event focused on raising awareness about disabilities and simulated learning environments which students with disabilities face daily. LSC-Tomball values all perspectives and individuals as they adapt into lifelong learning and employment environments.

There are thousands of podcasts that let listeners pick and choose from a variety of subjects that catch their interests.  Lone Star College-Tomball is taking advantage of that powerful capability with a series of podcasts dedicated to exploring innovative applications of multimedia in higher education.

Lone Star College has the largest number of online students in Texas according to new data released by the U.S. Department of Education.

Speakers discuss future solar power, present body health and past royalty of the Vanderbilts at LSC-CyFair’s Wednesday workshops this January.  

Stop by the LSC-CyFair A.L.L. program's Jan. 10 open house and resolve to develop new friendships and participate in new social activities in 2020 as member.

For the first time, LSC-CyFair had two student teams compete and win top honors at the Texas Space Grant Consortium Fall 2019 Design Challenge with designs that also advanced both teams to next level of NASA Micro-g NExT Program Design Challenge, where they will test prototypes.

The Honors College at Lone Star College-CyFair student Valentina Tardugno Poleo was awarded a 2019 Sloane Prize for Undergraduate Research from the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC).

For those who have a knack for languages and want to enter the growing field of professional interpreters, there’s still time to enter the English/Spanish Interpreters Program at Lone Star College-North Harris and Lone Star College-East Aldine Center.

Lone Star College has received approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to begin offering bachelor’s degree programs.

Come check out our award-winning students’ original artwork on display through Dec. 12, with many pieces for sale in the Bosque Gallery.

As part of holiday season celebrations, Minuti Coffee graciously donated 40 turkeys and hams to Lone Star College-University Park employees. The recipients consisted of full-time and part-time faculty and staff members. 

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a retreat at 9 a.m., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in the Galaxy Room at LSC-University Park, 20515 S.H. 249, Houston, TX 77070 at which time those subjects listed on the agenda will be addressed.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381.

Tomball Regional Health Foundation (TRHF) awarded more than $300,000 to support Lone Star College-Tomball lifePATH® and Nursing programs

Lone Star College-Montgomery’s annual Holiday Benefit Concert has added even more to this holiday extravaganza, making it now a magical Holiday Spectacular. This family-friendly production premiers Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, at 7 p.m. in the LSC-Montgomery Mainstage Theatre.

Lone Star College received a Silver Seal for achieving a 30% to 39% student voting rate in the fall 2018 midterm election as part of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge to increase nonpartisan democratic engagement.

The Lone Star College Small Business Development Center named its 2019 Small Business of the Year Award winners.

LSC-CyFair’s student instrumentalists, along with special guests from the Shimmer Flute Choir, will entertain music lovers at the Dec. 7  “Airs & Dances” Symphonic Orchestra Concert.

Students looking to maximize their holiday break can register now for three or four-week Winter Mini-Mesters that begin Monday, Dec. 16.

Fourth in a series featuring the faculty and staff that make the college a standout in higher education. Looking at Lone Star College-North Harris up close reveals more than 1,100 employees fulfilling the college's mission at LSC-North Harris and LSC-East Aldine Center. Their collective experience and dedication make the college a standout in higher education. One of those employees is Figen Bekisli.

On Saturday, Nov. 16, Lone Star College (LSC) students, faculty and staff joined thousands of community members at LSC-University Park to participate in the 2019 American Heart Association’s (AHA) Northwest Harris County (NWHC) Heart Walk. This is the fifth consecutive year LSC-University Park has hosted the Heart Walk, which engages the community to raise awareness and over $300,000 per year for a great cause.

This fall Lone Star College-University Park welcomed students to its latest addition, the Lion’s Den. The multipurpose student space continues the college’s history of producing innovative and responsive facilities that meet the needs of students and the community.

The LSC-CyFair Chamber Singers and Jazz Ensemble are excited to collaborate Dec. 6 for this special  “Christmas Concert” - a powerful musical evening expressing the wonder of the season. 

Entertainment for Everyone in the Tomball Area!

The Fine and Performing Arts department is piloting a special program designed to give interested students additional training in the area of musical theater; masterclasses, purposeful instruction, and unique performance experiences are hallmarks of this new initiative.  Called The Texas Institute of Musical Theater, the program will also assist serious students in their preparation for professional programs.

Santa is flying in from the North Pole for this very special evening!  The Lone Star College - Tomball Fine and Performing Arts department is celebrating the season with a spectacular Broadway-style musical revue titled, A Very Tomball Christmas:  Home for the Holidays.  Celebrate the holidays with performances the entire family will enjoy, December 5th through 7th, with the curtain going up at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center located on the LSC-Tomball campus.

From hands-on activities and games to drone exploration, children ages 3-12 can enjoy a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) topics with future teachers Dec. 3 and Dec. 7.

 Lone Star College – Tomball is proud to announce the inaugural Stars of Tomball Celebration honoring the community partnerships essential to the success of the college.  As an established and robust community college, LSC-Tomball serves the Tomball area in many important and essential ways and many of these efforts are due to the noteworthy support generously provided by local leaders, businesses and organizations.

The 2019 International Education Biennial conference will be held at Lone Star College Nov. 15.

LSC-University Park’s ReadUP program will host a signature author event featuring Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Tuesday, Nov. 19. The event is open to LSC-University Park students, employees and community partners. As part of the annual program, the college is focusing attention on environmental issues and the impact on underserved communities.

Winners of the Second Life for Books recycled art project were recently announced by the Student Learning Resource Center (SLRC). 

The Dr. Linda Stegall Excellence in Education Endowment scholarships were awarded to 25 Lone Star College-Kingwood students who have demonstrated academic achievement and success.

Lone Star College officially broke ground on its newest location, LSC-Houston North Fallbrook.

The Power of Extraordinary Experiences

The remarkable and extraordinary experiences of fifteen fascinating speakers highlight TEDxLSCTomball 2019.  The diverse lineup features inspiring authors, personalities, and LSC-Tomball alumni and current students—people who would not allow challenging personal obstacles to stand in their way.  Despite the problems thrown at them, each of these individuals discovered something that helped put them on a path of change and on a track to achieve their goals.

The Theatre Department at Lone Star College-Montgomery has spent the past few months preparing for Student Body, by Frank Winters. The production is an intensely vivid examination of sexual assault on a college campus.

Join the discussion regarding the potential for increased economic opportunities in Houston for individuals and businesses at the Nov. 14 Speaking of Business talk.

The countdown is on! Registration for spring classes at Lone Star College-North Harris opens Wednesday, Nov. 13 at its main campus and the newly opened LSC-East Aldine Center. Both locations will offer pre-advising beginning Monday, Nov. 4, to help students prepare for the opening of registration. 

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381.

The Gene Haas Foundation recently awarded $10,000 in scholarships to Lone Star College-University Park. The scholarship will benefit students who are enrolled in various stages of the college’s machining program and who are working toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in machining technology.

Come to the Nov. 14 Vizually Speaking event to find out how LSC’s VisCom degree and certificate programs provide students the skills and the competitive edge needed for careers in creativity.

The Lone Star Swing Speech and Debate Tournament will be held on Friday, Nov. 8, through Sunday, Nov. 10, at Lone Star College-North Harris, located at 2700 W. W. Thorne Blvd. in Houston.

Perhaps your definition of success will change after spending the evening laughing at LSC-CyFair‘s “Barbecue Apocalypse” comedy on stage Nov. 14-24.

The 2019 flu season is officially underway and officials recommend vaccination as the best way to help prevent contracting seasonal flu.

What does the U.S. economic outlook mean for those earning college degrees or certificates in the next year or two? Find out at the panel discussion Oct. 29.

The LSC-University Park Career Services department and Transfer Center recently held two separate events designed to prepare students to continue both their educational and professional journeys.  

The Lone Star College-Small Business Development Center Advisory Council has selected 16 finalists for its 33rd Annual Small Business of the Year awards.

Second in a series featuring the faculty and staff that make the college a standout in higher education. Looking at Lone Star College-North Harris up close reveals more than 1,100 employees fulfilling the college's mission at LSC-North Harris and LSC-East Aldine Center. Their collective experience and dedication make the college a standout in higher education. One of those employees is Juan Argueta.

Third in a series featuring the faculty and staff that make the college a standout in higher education. Looking at Lone Star College-North Harris up close reveals more than 1,100 employees fulfilling the college's mission at LSC-North Harris and LSC-East Aldine Center. Their collective experience and dedication make the college a standout in higher education. One of those employees is Reyna Tippetts.

It’s time for children ages 3 to 10 to have fun with math at this semester’s carnival-themed Math Games Day held Nov. 9 at LSC-CyFair.

LSC-Cypress Center offers home-schooled and private school students an academic opportunity to jump start their college journey. Learn about Dual Credit at one of several information sessions.

Lone Star College-Conroe Center was awarded a $10,000 scholarship grant from the Gene Haas Foundation for students in the Machine Technology program on Wednesday, October 2. The Post-Secondary School Grant is designed to support students pursuing a career in Machining. Dean Mary Mendoza for the Conroe Center was thrilled when she received the news early Wednesday morning.

First in a series featuring the faculty and staff that make the college a standout in higher education. Looking at Lone Star College-North Harris up close reveals more than 1,100 employees fulfilling the college's mission at LSC-North Harris and LSC-East Aldine Center. Their collective experience and dedication make the college a standout in higher education. One of those employees is Ovi Galvan.

Texas Rep. Dr. Tom Oliverson and former Lone Star College Board of Trustees member Dr. David Holsey were recently recognized for their contributions to the LSC lifePATH® program.

Cybersecurity defense teams with unique skills in preventing security breaches are in demand, and LSC-Westway Park Technology Center is where cybersecurity professionals are being trained. 

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees voted to keep the LSC tax rate at 10.78 cents per $100 property valuation for the 2019 tax year.

Hear from a trained ballerina, take home tips on air frying and get history lessons in colonial genealogy and White House holidays at L.I.F.E. in November and December. 

How do you cope with anxiety and panic attacks? Artist and writer Jan Saenz refocused sleeplessness in her first photographic exhibition on display Oct. 17-Nov. 14.

Frankenstein comes to life at Lone Star College-North Harris as the LSC-North Harris drama department presents Nick Dear’s Frankenstein live on stage beginning Tuesday, Oct. 15.

The Society of Information Management Houston Chapter (SIM Houston) continues its substantial financial and resource commitment to Lone Star College-University Park to help enrich academics and promote student access.

LSC-CyFair's drama season opens with “Romeo and Juliet,” the iconic story of two star-crossed lovers, but retold against the backdrop of the roaring 1920’s during prohibition in Chicago.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will vote on the proposed 2019-20 tax rate Oct. 7, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381.

Lone Star College-Montgomery is excited to announce the third annual Data Camp with keynote speaker Ted Petrou. The author of Master Data Analysis with Python and founder of Dunder Data, Petrou is scheduled to kick-off Data Camp Friday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Lone Star College-Montgomery campus.

Join an expert panel of current educator professionals Oct. 17 to explore ways to establish a positive classroom climate, preventaqtive discipline and classroom management strategies. 

Lone Star College-University Park was one of only 26 companies citywide and the only institution of higher education to be honored by the Houston Business Journal (HBJ) during its Fast 100 and Innovation Awards Luncheon at the Marriott Marquis Houston Thursday, Sept. 26.  

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381.

Lone Star College and The University of Texas at Austin Engineering Executive Education, Petroleum Extension (UT-PETEX) announced  a reciprocal agreement to further advance each other’s services for customized training in the oil and gas upstream, midstream and downstream industry.

LSC-CyFair’s Eddie Carrizales was recently named the only Global Leaders of Promise Scholar chosen in the LSC system and one of seven recipients nationwide.

IT workers are in high demand. Meet with local company reps and learn about the LSC-CyFair Cisco Academy at the Oct. 17 open house. 

On Wednesday, Sept. 25, Lone Star College-North Harris announced the opening of a food pantry. The pantry is called the “CAT-5 Cupboard,” and it is designed to improve student success by combating food insecurity.

Lone Star College has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the15th consecutive year.

The petrochemical industry is seeking process and instrumentation technicians that are needed in Texas and the Gulf Coast region.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold the first of two Public Hearings on the 2019-20 proposed tax rate Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381. The second public hearing will be held during the regular LSC Board of Trustees meeting Oct.3.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees retreat scheduled for  9 a.m., Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in the Galaxy Room at LSC-University Park, 20515 S.H. 249, Houston, TX 77070 has been cancelled due to Tropical Storm Imelda.

Bring your family and friends for a dose of healthy fun at CyFit, set Saturday, Oct. 19, featuring a mascot dance competition, martial arts demonstrations, an obstacle course challenge, sack races and more.

On Friday, Sept. 13, Lone Star College-North Harris representatives joined with community leaders and elected officials to celebrate the opening of Lone Star College-East Aldine Center in the East Aldine community.

Lone Star College was named one of the 2019 Great Colleges to Work For® by the Chronicle of Higher Education for the third consecutive year.

Kim Ogg, Harris County District Attorney, will be speaking at Lone Star College-North Harris on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Ogg will speak at 12:30 p.m. in the Academic building, Room 126, on the Lone Star College-North Harris’ campus at 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a retreat at 9 a.m., Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in the Galaxy Room at LSC-University Park, 20515 S.H. 249, Houston, TX 770770 at which time those subjects listed on the agenda will be addressed.

The Lone Star College-North Harris Latin American Student Organization (LASO), Center for Civic Engagement, Student Life and others are showcasing Latino literature and culture during Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 – Oct. 15.

Come hear about the passionate work, community impact and experiences of executives who chose careers in the nonprofit field.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees have updated the dates when it will conduct Public Hearings on the 2019-20 proposed tax rate.

LSC-Process Technology Center Open House

LSC-CyFair’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations include a series of speakers (Sept. 16-30) whose personal perspectives will motivate and inspire audiences.

Lone Star College-Montgomery is partnering with representatives from criminal justice agencies, institutions, and universities to introduce students to careers and opportunities in the criminal justice system for Crime and Justice Week from Monday, September 23 to Friday, September 27.

Lone Star College-North Harris commemorates the opening of a center in the East Aldine community with a building dedication on Friday, Sept. 13. Lone Star College-East Aldine Center’s building dedication will begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. followed by an open house.

Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine has named Lone Star College as the #1 two-year college in the nation for the number of undergraduate Hispanic students enrolled in 2017.

Register now to learn all you need to know about teacher certification this month at LSC-CyFair's 9 a.m.  Sept. 18 or the 6 p.m. Sept. 19 information session.

Fall art gallery schedule kicks off with LSC-CyFair art faculty’s “Incognito” exhibition on display through Oct. 10. Meet the artists at the 5 p.m. opening reception Sept. 12.

Lone Star College-Montgomery will host guest speaker, Chuck Orrico, to kick-off the annual Power Series sessions. The event features industry-leading experts to provide advice, insight, and resources for success. Orrico is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the TRAC Center.

George P. Bush, Texas Land commissioner, visited Lone Star College-Kingwood and toured the LSC-Process Technology Center as part of his “conversation with the future” in 2019.

It’s not too late to find your place at Lone Star College-North Harris, and the new Lone Star College-East Aldine Center, with “Late Start.” Late Start provides options to complete a full semester program in a shortened period.

Join in library book discussions, get gardening and cooking tips, participate in a Q&A with the Commissioner Steve Radack and more at LSC-CyFair’s Wednesday workshops this October.  

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center.

LSC-North Harris Bookstore announces extended hours during the first week of the Fall semester. The bookstore will be open Monday - Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help serve students during the first week of classes.

With three awards in just two months, Lone Star College-University Park’s reputation for innovation and excellence in higher education has been recognized by renowned local and international organizations.

With countless options available in the world, finding your place after high school graduation can be difficult for some students. However, at Lone Star College-North Harris students continue to find the support and encouragement they need to achieve success and pursue their dreams.

Vincent Nguyen, Online Services and Enrollment Management director at Lone Star College, earned a bronze medal in the Taekwondo Poomsae event held at the 2019 European Masters Game Torino, Italy.

Lone Star College-University Park’s partnership with Harris County Precinct 4 is one example of how the college is successfully working with the community to fulfill its role as an engine of prosperity for students of all ages, families, and businesses.

While Michelle Gomez was still a student at Klein High School, her mother was diagnosed with cancer. The associated financial upheaval, coupled with the need for her to stay close to home during her mother’s treatment, led Gomez to choose Lone Star College-University Park on her academic journey.

From filling out an application to scheduling classes, Lone Star College-North Harris’ Super Saturday events on Aug. 17 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. will offer new and returning students an opportunity for one-stop registration for the fall semester.

Lone Star College Leadership High school (LHS) is a leadership development and community awareness program for sophomore and junior high school leaders who live in the LSC service area.

The countdown is on at Lone Star College-North Harris and at its newest center, Lone Star College-East Aldine Center, with the first day of class, Monday, Aug. 26. To add to the first day of school fun, students who register for fall and pay by Saturday, Aug. 17 will be automatically entered into a raffle for a new computer.

Have you recently considered going back to school, but don’t know exactly where to start? Advisors and counselors at Lone Star College-North Harris (LSC-North Harris) are ready to help you begin or continue your educational journey.

Join some mid-week fun learning about a foodie town, macramé, piñatas and fall world holidays at LSC-CyFair’s Wednesday workshops this September.  

Fall classes start Aug. 26, but it’s not too late to register or attend New Student Orientations available throughout August at LSC-CyFair.

LSC-Westway Park Technology Center offers Cybersecurity and Mobile/Web Application Development programs with two new scholarships available to help fund your training in these in-demand fields!

Lone Star College and Springfield College are making it easier for students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Human Services thanks to a new initiative taking place between the two institutions.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381.

Transferring to a four-year university or preparing for a career after graduation can be an overwhelming process for some students. But at Lone Star College-North Harris, the Career and Successful Transfer (CAST) Lab staff is making the process easy and fun for students.

At Lone Star College-University Park, criminal justice professor Jermaine Johnson, Ph.D., has proven that despite hardships and setbacks, personal growth and professional fulfillment are not just possible, but probable.

It’s time for a little rock and roll with Woodstock anniversary and song workshops as well as down-home dishes and health tips this August at Lone Star College-CyFair.

Four Machining Technology students at LSC-Cypress Center received a financial helping hand with the center’s inaugural Gene Haas Scholarship.

Construction is being finalized and the final details are falling into place as Lone Star College-East Aldine Center prepares to open for classes this fall.  The campus has also hired its first round of staff, completing another major process in opening. 

Houston rap legends Lil’ Keke and DJ Michael Watts are bringing a Southside vibe to Lone Star College-North Harris next week for its Taking Care of Business Registration Rally on Tuesday, July 9 from 3-7 p.m.

Houston rap legends Lil’ Keke and DJ Michael Watts are bringing a Southside vibe to Lone Star College-North Harris next week for its Taking Care of Business Registration Rally on Tuesday, July 9 from 3-7 p.m.

Cool off this July with Chester and Harold who sing and dance their way to the bottom of a mystery in “Bunnicula” July 22-25.

Learn what services are offered for students with disabilities who are transitioning from high school to Lone Star College-CyFair at the Disability Services Information Sessions set between July 16 and Aug. 13.

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”  Robert Frost. For recent Lone Star College-University Park graduate and international student, Jane Lim Jing Ting, this powerful quote from Robert Frost has served as inspiration, motivation and an overall driving force for most of her life.

Under the campus leadership of Dean Dr. Luis Lucio, LSC-East Aldine Center will offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 1308, an introductory course to learning the English language to meet the needs of a diverse community.

Lone Star College has joined with WGU Texas to create pathways for LSC students to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree and further their education.

Recent Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) graduate Isabella Hearn is celebrating a life-changing accomplishment after receiving over $600,000 in college scholarship awards. Hearn credits LSC-University Park’s affiliation with iSchool High with helping her to overcome adversity to achieve her education goals.

Lone Star College-CyFair has been awarded an active learning classroom through the Active Learning Center program, a grant initiative in its fifth year offered by Steelcase® Education.

LSC-Tomball saw students from two of its extraordinary programs for high school students graduate with Associate degrees earned simultaneously with their high school diplomas.  The diplomas and degrees were conferred during Commencement ceremonies in May. Eight Royal Early College High School students were the first to complete the four-year program aimed at low income and under-represented students who may otherwise have difficulty attending college following their high school graduation.

The Lone Star College-Small Business Development Center (LSC-SBDC) is accepting nominations for the 33rd Annual Small Business of the Year Awards which will be held Nov. 13 at the Lone Star College Community Building in The Woodlands.

Matilda the Musical is opening at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 at Lone Star College-North Harris. Grab a ticket to this multi-award winning play and reminisce on a favorite childhood tale!

Even after nearly two years, the effects of Hurricane Harvey are still felt today. Lone Star College students impacted by the storm are eligible to apply for a special scholarship thanks to a grant from the Qatar Harvey Fund and Rebuild Texas Fund.

Alberto Gonzalez is ready to attend Texas A&M University in the fall to pursue a degree in electrical or chemical engineering thanks to the education he received at Lone Star College.

Enjoy a cultural month of workshops about European cuisine, musicals, self-defense and family letters this July at Lone Star College-CyFair

Students can get a jumpstart on fall with summer classes! Summer Session II classes are still open for enrollment at Lone Star College-North Harris.

Dr. Archie Blanson has been chosen to serve as Lone Star College vice chancellor, Student Success. Blanson begins his duties July 15.

Visual Communication Department hosts “Vizually Expressed: Summer Edition” June 18 for those creative types wondering what’s next on their academic and career path.

Being dealt a difficult hand in life is enough to make anyone break down. The thought of being homeless, suffering from a disease, and working through a disability might cause some to shutter, but Houstonian Alex Jensen faced these obstacles head on and thrived at Lone Star College-University Park.

Lone Star College-University Park President Dr. Shah Ardalan, LSC Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Alton Smith, and vice president of Instruction at LCS-University Park Kathy Cecil-Sanchez accepted a $5,000 donation from Shining Stars Guild (SSG) leaders to help students receive an impactful education at LSC-University Park.

When Gabrielle Juniel received her Associate of Arts degree at Lone Star College-University Park’s commencement ceremony earlier this month, she reached a major milestone for herself and her close-knit family. And she did so at only 15 years old.

Lone Star College-University Park student and recent LSC graduate Emil Gillett is riding a wave of success after being accepted into a prestigious summer internship program at Pennsylvania State University. 

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will conduct a budget workshop Thursday, June 6, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381 for the purpose of reviewing the proposed budget for 2019-2020.

Lone Star College-CyFair offers summer fun for everyone with youth camps, a children’s theatre musical, the annual Summer Reading Program and L.I.F.E. programs.

Award-winning “Pop In To Your Library Tour” program returns June 10-13 and June 17-18.

Lone Star College-North Harris is still lively as faculty, staff and even some students are busy helping people register and prepare for the fall semester. 

Lone Star College awarded 8,255 associate degrees and certificates to eligible students who took part in commencement ceremonies representing a 4 percent increase from 2018.

Do you know a student that works as hard outside of the classroom as he or she does inside the classroom? Is that student your hero? That’s the type student that could win a $1,500 scholarship for their hard work and community commitment. LSC-North Harris students heavily involved in community service are encouraged to apply for The Community Superhero Scholarship by Thursday, June 30, 2019.

Get on the right pathway for college success and attend New Student Orientations with morning and afternoon sessions available Monday through Thursdays throughout the summer.

Summer fun for ages 6-14 is now available with the return of LSC-CyFair’s popular Discovery College through week of July 8.

Legendary rock band Metallica has awarded Lone Star College $100,000 to help students find new careers in health care, transportation, oil and gas, and mechatronics.

A winner of over 90 international awards, Matilda the Musical is coming to Lone Star College-North Harris.  Grab a ticket and reminisce on a favorite childhood tale! Opening night is Tuesday, June 25, and tickets start at just $15. 

Three Lone Star College students were awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Transfer Scholarship making it possible for them to complete their bachelor’s degrees at a selective four-year college or university.

The Lone Star College Foundation raised more than $430,000 during its annual signature event, StarGala 2019.

The summer camp experience has come a long way since the time of learning to tie knots and sew wallets. Discovery College at Lone Star College-North Harris (LSC-North Harris) provides a safe and fun "college experience" by giving students and their families a comfortable introduction to their local Lone Star College campus through fun and educational programs.

Lone Star College-Houston North has named Dr. Quentin Wright as founding president. LSC-Houston North is the seventh and newest college in the LSC system.

Lone Star College-Kingwood student Matthew Molinar has been selected to participate in the n+i Engineering Institutes Program. This study aboard program takes place in France in partnership with the French Embassy.

Contributions of anthropology students helps earn UNESCO designation for six African-American historic cultural sites. Join the May 21 celebrations of this special recognition.

The hopes and dreams of students from all backgrounds and walks of life will be front and center at Lone Star College-University Park’s annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May, 10, at Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston. The school is expected to confer more than 800 associate degrees, 48 certificates and six GEDs during the celebration.

Drop in this June for summer reading picks, an aquatic talk, a Freedmen’s Town history lesson and an easy, no experience needed, craft project.

In March, the local chapter triumphed against 3,500 students at the annual Texas HOSA Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference in San Antonio. With the multiple victories, the chapter becomes eligible for honors at HOSA’s international convention in June in Orlando, Florida.

Does your child dream of being the next great website developer, a world renowned chief or even a rocket scientist? Discovery College at Lone Star College helps children ages 6 - 17 grow their interests and skills in a wide variety of science, technology, engineering and math-based programs, as well as performing and visual arts, athletics and more.

The East Aldine community was treated to a festive atmosphere on Saturday, May 4, as Lone Star College-East Aldine Center welcomed more than 350 visitors to an open house community awareness event at the BakerRipley East Aldine Campus.

Recognized for excellence in information literacy and instruction, LSC-CyFair's “Pop In To Your Library Tour” program won the Library Instruction Project of the Year Award.

It’s not too late to join in! Lone Star College-North Harris Mini-Mesters are open for registration. Classes begin on Monday, May 13 and end on Sunday, June 2.

Geography Professor Buck Buchanan was honored with the Helen Ruth Aspaas SAGE Innovator Award, which recongizes the impact of geographic educators and more specificually, LSC-CyFair’s Geosciences.  

There’s nothing like an international challenge to bring out the best in people.  That’s especially true for Lone Star College-Tomball students participating as delegates in this year’s National Model United Nations Conference competition where their team was recognized with three awards including the coveted Distinguished Delegation Award that placed the team among the top 25% of competing colleges and universities from around the world. 

It will be a Commencement unlike any before at Lone Star College-Tomball.  For the first time in the college’s history, 19 students will graduate with Associate degrees they completed while attending high school as part of the Early College program.  Six students in the LifePATH® program are the first to receive Life Skills Certifications.  Twenty students are the first to earn degrees in the Advanced Nursing Pathway program.    

Lone Star College students received top honors at the recent National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference which took place in New York.

Nearly 40 Lone Star College-North Harris Scholarship Recipients and their donors attended a Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 25.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381.

Team CY-SMIC wins first-place Top Overall Design Team at the Texas Space Grant Consortium’s Annual Design Challenge.

The East Aldine community will have a brand new option for high-quality academic and workforce training beginning this fall. On Saturday, May 4, Lone Star College-East Aldine Center will welcome the public to an open house community awareness event from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Baker Ripley – East Aldine Campus, 3000 Aldine Mail Route Rd, Houston, TX 77039.

LSC-CyFair's Beta Lambda Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa took top honors at the recent annual Texas State PTK Convention held in Houston.

LSC-CyFair graduates will hear from Scott McClelland, president of H-E-B Food/Drug Stores, and Noah Reed, LSC Honors College Chancellor’s Fellow, at May 11 commencement ceremony.

Science and healthcare classes will never be the same at Lone Star College-Tomball.  The college, which continues to be at the forefront of educating a new generation of healthcare workers, is revolutionizing the way its students learn anatomy.  Now, when students enter the science lab, they experience, and interact with, a full size 3-D digital carbon copy of a complete human body.

Lone Star College-North Harris President Dr. Gerald Fernandez Napoles is one of 10 community college presidents recently elected to serve on the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) board of directors. 

Lone Star College-Tomball is pleased to announce one if its faculty has been honored with the Texas Veterinary Medical Association’s (TVMA) Licensed Veterinary Technician of the Year Award.  David Sessum, LVT, received the award at the TVMA Annual Conference & Expo. The award is given to the licensed veterinary technician who has displayed outstanding professional performance as a technician.  Nominations are made by TVMA members and the winner is selected by the TVMA Awards Committee. 

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.

Congratulations to the Lone Star College-Montgomery Class of 2019 who will be recognized for their achievements at the commencement ceremony Thursday, May 9, at 6 p.m., at The Woodlands Church-Fellowship Campus.

Take a break with LSC-CyFair’s Music Department and enjoy the “Chamber ‘n Chocolate” concert followed with desserts May 2.

Lone Star College-CyFair’s modern dance students take audiences to another world in “Magic Door” showcase on stage May 3.

Dr. Scott Stallman, Vice President of Instruction at Lone Star College Tomball has been selected by the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program to join the 2019-2020 class of the Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence, a leadership program aimed at preparing the next generation of community college presidents to transform institutions to achieve higher and more equitable levels of student success, both in college and in the labor market.

It’s never too early to start thinking about attending college.  Especially for students who may be the first in their families to even consider it.  Daniela Cortez-Guerra knows better than most what it’s like to be the first, and now she’s leading an effort that explains, explores and demystifies preparing for, and going to, college.

Dr. Deana Sheppard is one of 40 chosen nationwide to participate in the prestigious Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence.

Shrestha Datta and Ivanna Porter have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-Texas Academic Team, which recognizes those outstanding students excelling in academics, leadership and service.

Lone Star College continues its commitment to serve adults with cognitive disabilities by providing unique opportunities to access higher education, with the expansion of the lifePATH program to now include the Montgomery Campus.

The 2019 Student Juried Art Exhibition is open until Thursday, May 2.

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

Lone Star College-North Harris auto technology students set to attend the National Hot Rod Association SpringNationals on Friday, April 12, in Baytown, TX.

Lone Star College, known nationally as a leading institution of higher education, is seeking qualified candidates to join its team and help continue the mission of promoting student success by ensuring excellence in teaching.

Lone Star College-Tomball welcomes back alumni with an opportunity to mix, mingle, and reminisce with faculty and friends and to celebrate with the 2019 graduating class.  Two receptions will be held on Thursday, April 18.  The first reception begins at 2:00 p.m. following the afternoon Commencement Orientation session.  The Alumni and Friends Reception begins at 7:30 after the evening orientation and includes graduates, former LSC-Tomball students and invited guests.

Lone Star College will hold three career fairs in April to assist LSC students and the public in finding new employment

Today is the day to check out the Lone Star College-North Harris Open House! Special events and presentations are planned from 4 - 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 2, at 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073.

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.

Fall registration opens on Thursday, April 4, at LSC-North Harris, and students are encouraged to plan now for a beautiful fall!

Learn the steps to gaining the competitive edge in business at “The Driving Forces of Business Innovation” talk April 24.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381.

Gallery showcases spring semester's student artwork, including drawings, ceramics, design, photography and painting, with most pieces available for sale.

Make derby hats, try soul food, hear about D-Day, create folded art and play brain games this May at free L.I.F.E. programs.

Save April 26 on the calendar to musically travel with the LSC-CyFair's musicians on a “Symphonic Journey and Jazz Quest.” 

Come enjoy a catchy, storytelling, song and dance musical favorites evening in the free“Broadway Tonight!” concert May 1.

C. L. Chavez, grandson of social activist and National Farm Workers Association co-founder Cesar Chavez, will be a guest speaker at Lone Star College-North Harris on Monday, April 1 at 10 a.m. in the Academic Building, Room 126.

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. 

Everyone begins somewhere, but where and how does one get started on the road to his or her future? Taking the first steps towards a future career is easier with the insights and information available from 4 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, at Lone Star College-North Harris’ Open House

Community and college slam poets compete and entertain audiences with poems in styles that typically range from vibrant, hip-hop style to serene rhythm and rhyme.

Area children can enjoy exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with engaging activities April 13 at the popular STEMtastic Stations.

Children ages 9-12 will be drawn to LSC-CyFair’s “Get Magnetized” STEM event Saturday, April 13.

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

New career options for students interested in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) available with the recent signing of an articulation agreement with Stephen F. Austin State University.

Today’s financial decisions directly impact ultimate financial peace and Suzie Jones will inspire you in that decision-making process in her “Smart Money Choices” presentation. 

Open Dialogue 2019, titled “Trauma, the Environment, Poetry, and the Narrative Act: An Open Dialogue with Martha Serpas,” includes community talk and book signing.

A little over a decade ago, the federal government recommended new guidelines to “attain the world’s highest proportion of college graduates by 2020.”  Higher education institutions embraced the challenge and made a concerted effort to increase graduation rates through improved practices, updated policies and innovative programs.  The results after a decade of implementation?  

The Lone Star College-North Harris Drama Department will have “Matilda the Musical” auditions from Tuesday, March 26 – Thursday, March 28 from 6-8:30 p.m.

Future teacher and filmmaker are honored as scholarship essay recipients at the LSC Foundation’s 26th Annual Chancellor’s Breakfast. 

Lone Star College Police Captain Sandra Joachim was presented with the Medal of Valor. Joachim responded to a report of a young male who ran from the LSC-Tomball Library after telling his grandmother he was planning to kill himself.

L.I.F.E.'s April workshops cover true crime, carnivorous plants, alternative media art and minimalism.

Lone Star College is pleased to welcome Bellevue University to the LSC-University Center at The Woodlands. Bellevue University will provide on-site advisers for LSC students wishing to transfer.

Students and parents concerned about the high cost of college education now have an answer - Lone Star College-North Harris summer classes!

Family and friends are welcome to learn cool math at the popular carnival-themed Math Games Day held March 23.

Instrumental concert lovers will be impressed with the second annual “Contemporary Music Festival” featuring student talent and special guests.

Six Lone Star College students shared personal stories of achievement, overcoming difficulties and a commitment to their education during the 26th annual Chancellor’s Breakfast.

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

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, March 7, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381.

Artists of all ages in the Tomball area now have a way to exhibit their creative work.  A new partnership comprised of Tomball ISD, Lone Star College-Tomball and the Harris County Public Library announced the launch of the Tomball Community Art Showcase.  The showcase will exhibit visual and performing artwork created by students from Tomball ISD, LSC-Tomball and by local artists from the Tomball area.

Lone Star College-North Harris has an extended history of committed employees with talents rooted in their commitments to further student success.

For the second time, LSC-CyFair’s Criminal Justice Department will receive the National Criminal Justice Month Education Award at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting in March.

Stop by a special art exhibition “Reverie & Muse” on display through April 11 in memoriam of professor and art department chair Laura Fisher. 

Mark your calendar. Registration opens March 4 for summer classes. To start the planning now connect with an advisor.

Lone Star College and the University of St. Thomas are teaming up to offer students an opportunity to start at LSC and then smoothly transfer to UST. LSC students interested in transferring to UST will now be able to meet with UST advisers on-site at the LSC-University Center at The Woodlands.

Is teaching your passion? Don’t miss “Voices from LSC-CyFair” to hear three alumni share their story as part of the Teacher Education Speaker Series.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a retreat at 9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, in the Cabana Room at Hyatt Centric The Woodlands, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380 at which time those subjects listed on the agenda will be addressed.

Students advance with their Camera Attachment Mechanism to the national level of NASA’s Micro-g NExT design challenge.

TOMBALL, Texas – Lone Star College-Tomball has announced its 2018-2019 Excellence Awards. The awards recognize faculty members and staff who have made exceptional contributions to the college.  A committee of their peers selected the four full-time faculty members, four adjunct faculty members, and five members of the staff to receive the esteemed honor. 

The Tall Timbers District, serving the Boy Scouts of America in Conroe ISD, presented Lone Star College with the 2018 Spirit of Scouting Award

Lone Star College-Montgomery's Climbing Club hosted the world famous climber Lynn Hill on February 15, 2019.

Join Doug Thorpe Feb. 21 to learn how your response to change determines your potential for success.

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. 

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has named 21 Lone Star College students as semi-finalists for its Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

Enter the magical world of a Victorian traveling show as the Lone Star College-North Harris Drama Department presents “Edward Gant’s Amazing Feats of Loneliness” beginning Tuesday, Feb. 19.

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.

Four LSC-CyFair faculty members were honored for consistently demonstrating excellence through their dedication, passion, positive attitude and heart as teachers.

Get tickets now to travel back to the 1950’s for Arthur Miller’s “A View from the Bridge” on stage for one week, March 7-10.

Children ages 3-6 can enjoy various STEM topics and a bilingual storytime at the Feb. 26 STEMtastic Literacy program.

Don’t miss the castle builder, mystery crafters and podcast enthusiasts this March at the free L.I.F.E. programs.

Applications are due March 1 for the new Gene Haas Scholarship earmarked for qualifying machining students.

Three LSC-CyFair students have been named semi-finalists for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship,

LSC-North Harris celebrated its employees and their commitment to the college at “The Path of Excellence” ceremony on Friday, Feb. 1.

Every year, The Lone Star College Foundation hosts “The Chancellor’s Breakfast,” an event to showcase how donor contributions make a difference in the lives of LSC students and to express appreciation for their partnership and support. This year’s breakfast will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26. The event will highlight student essay winners from across all six campuses, including Dusti Miller from LSC-North Harris and Johnesia Davis from LSC-Victory Center.

Ready to start your teaching career? Learn all you need to know about teacher certification at the Feb.19 or Feb. 20 information session. 

Recognized for their professionalism and commitment to student learning and success are Adjunct Faculty Excellence Awards winners Dave DeJohn, Judy Josey, Tiffany Martin and Jerre Schoffstall.

In an era dominated by cultural conflicts and a media too willing to amplify divisive rhetoric, the Lone Star College-Tomball Soul Sessions boldly presented an open-minded conversation on six of the world’s religions.  The faiths included Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints, and Baha’i; religions that are some of the world’s largest yet are often misunderstood in the United States.  

Staff Excellence Award winners – Susan Martin, Sarah Zapata, Leah Stark, Rene Ruiz and Jorge Daniel Guevara Villarreal – are recognized this spring as being a positive force on campus.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381.

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.

The 2018 John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Award will be presented to six Lone Star College professors by the League for Innovation in the Community College. The award celebrates leadership and exceptional contributions made by community college faculty and staff.

SkillsUSA Texas, Secondary Division will hold its 2019 District 8 competition in Electronics and Information Technology at Lone Star College-Creekside Center on Friday, February 8, 2019.  High school students will take part in the competition. The LSC-Creekside Center is located at 8747 West New Harmony Trail in the Creekside area of The Woodlands.  Last year’s District 8 competition brought about the State Champions in Internetworking, Computer Programming, and Electronics.

Throughout February, LSC-North Harris is celebrating Black History Month with a series of events and programs designed to highlight the notable contributions and progressive strides that African Americans have made in society.

English 1301 students at Lone Star College-Montgomery win funding for local nonprofit, CASA. Professor Melissa Dennis teaches the class and is currently seeking sponsors for the fall semester.

Family Study Nights, a time for students to utilize tutoring and study support services, and bring their children, returns starting in February. 

A group of preschool children ages three to four greet LSC-Tomball education students when they walk into the Waller ISD elementary school classroom.  For many of the children, it’s the first time in a classroom.  It’s also a new experience for the college students who, for the first time, are standing at the front of the classroom, as the teacher. 

Register your tween or teen (ages 10-16) for “A Day of STEM” featuring stop motion animation, robotics, food science and more, set Feb. 18.

This year’s Women in Industry Conference, set for Jan. 30, will include representatives from top national oil and gas companies and will offer attendees the chance to learn about career opportunities with these major employers.

Lone Star College has purchased property in Magnolia that will be home to the new LSC-Magnolia Center, expected to open fall 2021.

The new LSC-Westway Park Technology Center, designed for Information Technology and Visual Communication students, opened with ribbon-cutting celebration.

It’s not too late to start the semester! LSC-North Harris offers multiple “Late Start” options so that students can join the spring semester.

Come see the unique creations of self-expression captured on canvass with “Portraits Within Portraits” on display Jan. 24 through Feb. 21.

Lone Star College-North Harris is looking for a different kind of senior this spring. Through the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL), prospective students ages 50 and over can join a wide variety of activities and classes.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a retreat at 9 a.m., Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in the Evergreen Conference Room at The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center, 2301 N. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380 at which time those subjects listed on the agenda will be addressed.

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.

Learn to reverse aging, test your chocolate knowledge, hear about historical patterns and enjoy a little Cajun culture this February. 

LSC-CyFair students partnered with Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department to design marketing concepts for volunteer firefighter recruitment efforts.

In some ways Brianna Greenberg, a LSC-Tomball Chancellor’s Fellow with The Honors College, embodies the characteristics of her research subject, Ripley, the courageous and commanding character in the Alien movie series.  

It’s not too late to sign up for unique college experiences - themed Learning Network courses, Evening and Weekend College, workforce certificates - offered this spring. 

LSC-North Harris and Spring ISD took part in a signing ceremony to celebrate the relocation of Spring Early College Academy (SECA) to the LSC-North Harris campus, starting in the 2019-20 school year.

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

In an effort to impact literacy efforts, LSC-CyFair students collected books and built mini-libraries at four HISD schools.

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.

Lone Star College has partnered with Stephen F. Austin State University to help deserving students overcome the hurdles that may stand in the way of earning a college degree.

Kick off the new year with free programs on songwriting, hypnosis techniques, the science of happiness and joy in flower arranging.

New members who were elected to the Lone Star College Board of Trustees Nov. 6 were sworn into office during the December meeting. The new members are Michael Stoma representing District 1, Ernestine M. Pierce representing District 2, and Mike Sullivan representing District 8.

Annual Holiday Benefit Concert will feature holiday music from ensembles such as LSC-Montgomery Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Symphonic Band, along with The Woodlands Area Youth Symphony (WAYS). Procceeds will benefit The Woodlands Art Council.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees Audit Committee will meet Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 105 of the Training and Development Center at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381, at which time those subjects listed on the agenda will be addressed. No action will be taken.

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.

A unique and innovative partnership that provides high school students with an accelerated path to a nursing license has been recognized with a “Stand Up for Public Schools” award.  The award acknowledges the Lone Star College-Tomball Nursing Program for its Advanced Nursing Pathway partnership with Klein ISD.  The award was presented by the KISD Board of Trustees on behalf of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB).

TOMBALL, Texas –LSC-Tomball students, staff, faculty, and the Tomball-area community are invited to the TRiO Community Food Fair on Thursday, December 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Free, fresh produce and milk will be available from the Houston Food Bank

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). 

Students, for whom learning never goes out of style, can get a program overview at the A.L.L. Spring Open House Jan. 11.

Stop by the Student Art Exhibition featuring a multi-media representation of drawings, two-dimensional design works, ceramics, photography and painting.

The Lone Star College Small Business Development Center named its 2018 Small Business of the Year Award winners.

Whether it’s to catch up, get ahead or graduate sooner, LSC-CyFair offers convenient, affordable and flexible options with winter mini-mester and spring classes.

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. 

Lone Star College-Montgomery's Theatre Department presented "The Normal Heart" as their second play of the Fall 2018 semester.

Dr. Luis Alfredo Lucio has been named the new dean at LSC-East Aldine Center.

Lone Star College-North Harris offers high school students the chance to jump start their college education through dual credit courses.

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 Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at 1 p.m. in the Woodlands Leadership Building (room WLB-243), 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381.

Children ages 5-12 can enjoy a morning of fun exploring pressure, circuits and measurementsexperience with the return of STEMtastic Stations Dec. 8. 

The need for developing apprenticeship programs has never been greater, that’s why Lone Star College is hosting a series of events for companies, and trade and industry groups to learn about the many benefits these programs produce. 

The Criminal Justice Club defeated four-year universities with their first-place win at the CSI Competition for the second year in a row.  

Watching students cross the stage during a Lone Star College-Tomball commencement can make literally hundreds of people feel as proud as a parent.

The Lone Star College Board of Trustees will have three new members following last night’s election. The new members will each serve six year terms and be officially sworn in during the December 6, 2018 Board of Trustees meeting.

This holiday season, experience Charles Dickens’ most well-known story “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” Nov. 23- Dec. 16.

Children ages 3-6 can enjoy learning about the solar system, ecology, ocean life and much more with the STEMtastic Literacy program Nov. 13. 

Lone Star College-North Harris will honor its military veterans and their families on Thursday, Nov 8 and Friday, Nov. 9. 

The Lone Star College-Small Business Development Center Advisory Council has named 24 finalists for its 32nd Annual Small Business of the Year awards.

The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, at 5 p.m. in the Conference Center on the campus of LSC-University Park located at 20515 Texas 249, Houston, TX 77070.

For high school students who face increased competition for good paying jobs, Lone Star College-Tomball is a smart next step, offering a close to home community college education. And for those who may have thought college was out of reach, the Tomball Lions Club is providing a helping hand with a donation of $2,400 to Lone Star College Foundation.

Students living in communities that traditionally lack resources to succeed now have an opportunity for a brighter future thanks to the Lone Star College Promise Firsts Scholarship program.

Join LSC-CyFairchoir students to celebrate the holidays with “Songs of Winter” - a choral concert Nov. 28.

Come learn about the power of positivity in your personal and professional life in the upcoming “Your Attitude is Showing” talk Nov. 13 at LSC-CyFair.

Former LSC-CyFair student Shiven Patel, who is legally blind, is on the way to fulfilling his dream of becoming a disability advocate lawyer.

Bring the family for two concerts in one night with LSC-CyFair’s Symphonic Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble Dec. 6.

About four years ago, Debbie Conner’s daughter, Juliane, passed away unexpectedly.  Juliane had a true passion for life and was celebrated for opening her heart and home to many abandoned, sick, homeless, and injured animals.  Searching for a way to honor Juliane’s life and legacy, Debbie’s friends and college classmates, launched the first annual Juliane’s Compassion for Critters 5K Fun Run and 1K Dog Walk.  And this year, they are hosting it again at Tomball High School.

The $10,000 prize isn’t the only large sum of money the LSC-Tomball Up To Us Campus Competition team is thinking about.  Another large amount – $21 trillion – also weighs on the members’ minds.  That’s the amount of our nation’s long-term debt.  Coming up with clever ways to raise awareness about the deficit could help the student team pocket the $10K. 

Make plans to attend the Healthy Harvest Food and Wellness Fair on the morning of November 6 on Lone Star College-Tomball.  Hosted by Communities in Schools of Houston, the fair includes free, fresh produce, low cost flu shots, and other health screenings and assistance.  Everyone is welcome, including students and Tomball area residents.

A unique Dual Credit partnership, in which students can earn an associate degree by the time they graduate high school, expands to four CFISD high schools.

The Faculty Art Exhibit was the perfect chance for instructors to show off their skills.

HOUSTON (Oct. 26, 2018) – Students living in communities that traditionally lack resources to succeed now have an opportunity for a brighter future thanks to the Lone Star College Promise Firsts Scholarship program.

Lone Star Corporate College, known as a world leader in creating a highly skilled workforce, is looking for qualified candidates to join its team to share their experience and knowledge with students looking to begin a new career.

Lone Star College-Tomball, building on its culture of cultivating leaders, is pleased to announce the 2018-2019 Next Generation Leadership Academy Cohort.  The six new members selected for the year-long training program will help LSC-Tomball continue a course that seeks innovative, research-based growth and progress, and is increasingly student success-centric.

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

Family and friends are welcome to learn cool math at the fall semester carnival-themed Math Games Day held Oct. 20. 

Everything you want to know about Robbie Richard Rogers is etched on a plaque hanging from the walls of her office or sitting framed atop a flat surface.  There is one plaque, however, that seems to sum it up.  It reads simply, but mightily, “Believe in the Possible.”  Those words fuel the passion that she and her colleagues bring to Lone Star College-Tomball’s Office of Student Success.