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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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COM Stages Medical Scenarios During Allied Health Day
From sudden births to domestic violence and self-inflicted wounds, the emergency medical services (EMS) and nursing students were able to get a feel of the real-world scenarios that await in their field during College of the Mainland's (COM) Allied Health Day.
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Mainland Medical Center Auxiliary Donates $30,000 Toward COM Scholarships
Mainland Medical Center Auxiliary (MMCA) has made numerous generous donations to College of the Mainland (COM) for more than 25 years. MMCA reached a new milestone when they presented a check for $30,000 to COM during the College's April Board of Trustees meeting. This donation brought their monetary donation total to more than $328,000 toward phlebotomy, nursing and other allied health scholarships.
Read StoryCOM Bond 2023 Election Results
COM Bond 2023 Election Results
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COM Board of Trustees Election Results
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The Salon at College of the Mainland Hosts Senior Spa Day
Last Monday, the sounds of blow dryers and small talk filled the College of the Mainland (COM) Salon as cosmetology students serviced and pampered local senior citizens. Organized through efforts of COM's Student Life Department, this is the second senior spa day that the COM Salon has been able to host. Offering complimentary manicures and hair trims, students were able to apply the skills they've learned in class on well-deserving community members.
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COM launches new radiologic technology program
College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce that it will be offering a new radiologic technology associate degree in Fall 2023.
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COM Returns to NAPTA Troubleshooting Skills Competition
On April 21, eight students from College of the Mainland's (COM) Process Technology Program (PTEC) will be competing in the North American Process Technology Alliance (NAPTA) sixth annual Troubleshooting Skills Competition (TSC) in Pasadena, Texas.
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"Donkey" Makes Houston-Area Debut at COM
Audiences will soon be able to attend the first Houston-area premier of "Donkey" when it debuts on April 20 at College of the Mainland's (COM) theater located inside the newly renovated Fine Arts Building.
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COM Hosts Ninth Annual Academic Symposium
College of the Mainland (COM) hosted the ninth annual Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium (GCIC) Academic Symposium on March 31 and featured more than 50 presentations from students representing Gulf Coast community colleges.
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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 25. Featuring interactive learning activities, face painting, refreshments, lively entertainment and more, this exciting event is free and open to the public.
Read StoryCOM 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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