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COM Selects New Executive Director of Foundation & Institutional Advancement
College of the Mainland (COM) has named Tige Cornelius the new executive director of the COM Foundation and Institutional Advancement. This role is crucial in supporting the College's mission by leading fundraising, alumni relations and community outreach to build support and partnerships.
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COM and TWU Partner to Streamline Student Transfers and Academic Success
College of the Mainland (COM) and Texas Woman's University (TWU) have formalized a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to streamline the transfer process for COM students, ensuring a smooth transition of academic credits into TWU's baccalaureate programs.
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COM Receives $245,200 Grant from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
College of the Mainland (COM) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $245,200 Student Success Acceleration Program (SSAP) 2.0 Grant by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This grant will support innovative initiatives aimed at reengaging students who have paused their education just before completing their credentials.
Read StoryCOM to Host Open House and Free Community Health Fair on Saturday, October 12
College of the Mainland (COM) is excited to host a Health Careers Open House and free Community Health Fair on Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the STEAM Building, 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City, Texas 77591.
Read StoryCOM Presidential Search Begins with Upcoming Open Forums
College of the Mainland's (COM) Board of Trustees (BOT) has announced the beginning of the COM presidential search in partnership with the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). The BOT will host three public forums, facilitated by the ACCT, to gather input and develop the presidential profile.
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COM Awarded Grant for Expansion of Adult Education and Literacy Programs by TWC
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) formally announced on September 10, that it has awarded $83,030,502 to 40 grantees across the state in support of adult education and literacy, with College of the Mainland (COM) receiving $840,978.
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College of the Mainland Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Exciting Events
College of the Mainland (COM) proudly joins the nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which is recognized from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year. This special month highlights the rich and diverse Hispanic cultural heritage and traditions found throughout our local community and across the world.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland Selects Presidential Search Firm
Following approval by the Board of Trustees (BOT) on Aug. 26, 2024, College of the Mainland (COM) has selected the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) to conduct a national search for its next president.
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COM to Host Informational Meeting for Local Subcontractors
College of the Mainland (COM) invites local construction subcontractors to attend its Bond Construction Networking Forum from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024. The event will take place at the COM Conference Center, Room 135A, located at 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City, Texas 77591.
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College of the Mainland Students Named 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars
College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce that two members of the Sigma Delta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society were recently named 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars.
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