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COM Hosting 50th Anniversary Cinco de Mayo Celebration on May 2
College of the Mainland (COM) invites the community to join us for the 50th Anniversary Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Thursday, May 2, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Conference Center. This event is free and will feature food, mariachi music, ballet folklórico and special remarks by historian and former COM professor, Dr. Manuel Urbina II.
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COM Presents Master Your Market: How Colleges Grow Communities
College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce an exciting new opportunity for continuing education at Master Your Market: How Colleges Grow Communities from 9 a.m. -- 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. Available in both in-person and virtual formats, the comprehensive TREC-approved real estate course (Course #49118, 5 TREC CE credits) is designed to provide participants with valuable insight on higher education's impact on the real estate market.
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COM Dental Hygiene Program Now Accepting Applications
College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce the launch of its highly anticipated dental hygiene associate degree beginning Fall 2024. The program provides future dental professionals with the education and training in comprehensive dental care to pursue a rewarding career in oral health care.
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Kennedy Center Recognizes COM Theatre With Top Accolades
The College of the Mainland (COM) Theatre was recently recognized by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) during the KCACTF Region VI Festival held in March.
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COM Programs Collaborate for Mass Casualty Scenario During Allied Health Day
Life flight, head trauma, broken legs and unconscious victims were all a part of College of the Mainland's (COM) Allied Health Day mass casualty scenario. Incorporating students from the public services careers, nursing and radiological technology (rad tech) programs, Allied Health Day serves as a day of collaboration and real-world experiences across programs.
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COM Hosts Tenth Annual Academic Symposium
College of the Mainland (COM) hosted the tenth annual Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium (GCIC) Academic Symposium on Friday, March 22. This event featured more than 60 presentations from students representing Gulf Coast community colleges, universities and high schools.
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Female Cadet Proves Firefighting Isn't Just for Men
Tired of her job as a cashier, Marissa Cermeno wanted more than just change; she wanted a challenge. Wanting to experience and learn something new every day, Marissa decided to pursue a career in firefighting and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
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Join COM for a free community celebration at Flock the Block
All are invited to Flock the Block with College of the Mainland (COM) at a FREE community celebration for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. Featuring interactive learning activities, face painting, refreshments, lively entertainment and more, this exciting event is free and open to the public.
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College of the Mainland hosts Duck Into STEM Day
From building robotic ducks and breaking geodes, to solving process technology puzzles and constructing balloon rockets, it was a day filled with fascinating adventure for 150 eighth graders from Texas City Independent School District participating in Duck Into STEM Day on Friday, February 23 at College of the Mainland (COM).
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College of the Mainland Observes Black History Month with Industry Focus
In observance of Black History Month, College of the Mainland (COM) is hosting a series of exciting student events throughout February. Highlighting the rich history and cultural impact of African Americans, these events all lead up to the featured community event, 'African Americans in Industry - Refineries and Engineering' on Feb. 27 at 12:30 p.m. in the Conference Center.
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