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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.
Read StoryCOM Vice President of Instruction Named Newest President at Bakersfield College
College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce that COM Vice President of Instruction Dr. Jerry Fliger has been named president at Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, California.
Read StoryPublic Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review Visit by the ACEN
College of the Mainland wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for initial accreditation of its RN to BSN nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
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COM graphic arts student creates winning poster design for 2024 Mardi Gras! Galveston
In a sea of purple, green and gold, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. But College of the Mainland graphic arts student, Zion-Alexander Luerson did just that after earning top honors in the 2024 Mardi Gras! Galveston poster contest. As the first-place winner, Luerson's design will now serve as the face of this year's festivities.
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Mary Ellen and Chuck Doyle and Texas First Bank Donate $100,000 for Plumbing Program
College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce a donation by Mary Ellen and Charles T. "Chuck" Doyle and Texas First Bank in the amount of $100,000 for the Mitchell Chuoke Jr. Plumbing Program. During a check presentation at the College's Monday, Jan. 22 board meeting, the Doyle and Chuoke families joined COM officials to present a check for the program.
Read StoryCOM Aims to Enhance Student Success with Merger of Student Services and Instructional Divisions
With the top strategic goal of College of the Mainland (COM) being student success, the College is taking steps to further enhance students' experience and will merge the Instructional and Student Services divisions into the newly formed Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA).
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College of the Mainland Unveils Mitchell Chuoke Jr. Plumbing Program
It was an epic occasion at College of the Mainland (COM) as the family and friends of Mitchell Chuoke Jr. gathered with COM administration to unveil its new plumbing certificate training program during a special ceremony for the Mitchell Chuoke Jr. Plumbing Program on Wednesday, November 29.
Read StoryThe Aspen Institute Names College of the Mainland as a Top 150 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2025 Aspen Prize
Today, the Aspen Institute named College of the Mainland (COM) as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.
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COM Awarded $9 Million in Federal Funding for HSI Initiatives Through 2028
College of the Mainland (COM) has been selected for its third U.S. Department of Education Title V grant, bringing the combined grant total to $9 million. The latest grant awarded will fund the innovative project, "Semillas: Planting the Seeds for a Brighter Tomorrow," aimed at enhancing educational outcomes for underrepresented students and strengthening student support services.
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Join COM for a free day of fun at Fiesta Comunidad
All are invited to attend Fiesta Comunidad with College of the Mainland (COM) during a FREE community celebration for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14.
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COM Sets All-Time Enrollment Record for the Fall 2023 Semester
Student enrollment for College of the Mainland (COM) has reached its highest ever in school history this fall with 5,779 students registered (as of Sept. 18) for credit courses and continuing education. A huge milestone for the College, this marks the first time since the start of COVID-19 that enrollment numbers have reached pre-pandemic figures.
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COM Theatre Program Kicks Off 50th Season
The College of the Mainland (COM) Theatre program is celebrating its 50th season with a stacked lineup of performances. 'The Little Shop of Horror' will be showing early next year in February, followed by a world premiere, original farce by COM Theatre Director H. Russ Brown, 'Hooey-Hahs & Foofaraws' in April. Kicking off the season, 'The Best Worst That Can Happen' is a sweet, funny and heartbreaking yet hopeful show that has captivated audiences.
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COM Collegiate High School Sets Record Enrollment
College of the Mainland (COM) will be seeing more high school students on campus than ever before. COM's Collegiate High School (CHS) program has set a record-high enrollment number with 301 students for the 2023 Fall semester. This number exceeds the enrollments of the previous Fall 2022 and Fall 2021 semesters by 30 percent.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland Incident Summary
Today at 8:29 a.m., COM Police Department (COM PD) was notified by Texas City Police Department (TCPD) after receiving reports of a male shooting at car windows on Shiloh Street in Texas City, which is located near campus.
Read StoryCollege of the Mainland Kicks Off Bond Projects
During the July 24 regularly scheduled College of the Mainland (COM) Board of Trustees (BOT) monthly meeting, the College presented initial steps taken to kick off projects for the $250 million general obligation bond, which voters approved during the recent May election. College leaders provided an overview of the closed-bid process that occurred to identify architects for planned bond projects.
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High School Students Explore Nursing Field at COM Summer Nurse Camp
During a season typically known for resting from school, nearly 30 local high school students chose to further their education and explore the possibilities of the nursing field at College of the Mainland's (COM) first Summer Nurse Camp.
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COM Student Takes a Twirl Beyond the Classroom in New Theatre Production
It's often said that teaching others can be the best way to learn. For College of the Mainland (COM) theatre student Camryn Owens, this has certainly been the case while serving as choreographer for the latest COM Theatre production, "All Shook Up." Her talents will be on full display alongside her castmates when the show opens on Thursday, July 6 at 7 p.m.
Read StoryRe-elected COM Trustees Take Oaths of Office
College of the Mainland (COM) re-elected Board Trustees, Melissa Skipworth (Position 5) and Don Gartman (Position 7 - At-Large), were sworn into office on Monday, June 26, during the regular board meeting.
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COM Introduces Students to College Life During Early College High School Orientation
On Tuesday, June 13, the campus of College of the Mainland (COM) was brimming with excitement as the College hosted an orientation for nearly 150 incoming ninth-grade students of La Marque High School and Texas City High School who are participating in the newly launched Early College High School (ECHS) program.
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College of the Mainland Celebrates Pride Month
The College of the Mainland (COM) STEAM lecture hall was lively with color as students and staff joined for a film and discussion over the documentary, "The Freedom to Marry." This behind-the-scenes film showed the movement that is The Freedom to Marry and the journey for legalization of same sex marriage across the United States.
Read StoryVoters Approve COM Bond 2023
Voters within the College of the Mainland (COM) taxing district approved a $250 million bond referendum, paving the way for the construction of four new academic buildings on the Texas City campus.
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