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COM Offering Free Tax Preparation Services through April 4
College of the Mainland (COM) is offering free assistance to help students and the community navigate the process of filing tax returns during a series of on-campus tax preparation services now through April 4. In partnership with United Way Galveston County Mainland's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, the free tax preparation services are open to students and community members who qualify.
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College of the Mainland Kicks Off Education Initiative with Local Faith-Based Leaders
College of the Mainland (COM) felt a divine presence on Feb. 23, when local faith-based leaders representing Texas City, Hitchcock, Dickinson, La Marque and surrounding Galveston County regions visited the campus for an informational luncheon and first look at the 2023 bond proposal, which is Phase 2 of a 10-year master plan.
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College of the Mainland Celebrates Black History Month
Nearly 100 students, employees and community members filled the College of the Mainland (COM) STEAM lecture hall on Feb. 9 for an inspiring conversation on how African Americans stimulated the health care industry.
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COM Spotlights Financial Accessibility to College During Financial Aid Awareness Month
Navigating the financial aid process can be a whirlwind for many college students. In an effort to alleviate that burden and educate students on their financial aid options, the College of the Mainland (COM) Financial Aid Department hosted a Financial Aid Awareness Month Kickoff event on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
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COM Theatre Presents "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
Audiences will soon have the opportunity to enjoy the first College of the Mainland (COM) Theatre production in the soon-to-be completed Fine Arts Building when "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" makes its production debut on Feb. 9. A dark and suspenseful musical, the show is filled with vengeance and horror, and features a mixed cast of community members, theatre majors and high school students aspiring to major in theatre at COM.
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