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It's #CCMonth and, today, we're spotlighting Tyler Junior College. TJC is one of the largest community colleges in Texas, with 306 full-time faculty members, 248 part-time faculty members, and 12,000+ students enrolled. #txlege #txed #txcommunitycolleges #HigherEd

It's #CCMonth and, today, we're spotlighting <a href="/TylerJrCollege/">Tyler Junior College</a>. TJC is one of the largest community colleges in Texas, with 306 full-time faculty members, 248 part-time faculty members, and 12,000+ students enrolled. #txlege #txed #txcommunitycolleges #HigherEd
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Our next feature for #CCMonth is Galveston College. Earlier this month, Galveston College – along with eight other community colleges that comprise the Texas Gulf Coast Community College Consortium – welcomed over 1,100 high school girls and women to the 2024 Women In Industry

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Continuing our celebrations of #CCMonth with a spotlight on Paris Junior College. This summer, Paris Junior College is doubling down on scholarships for graduating high school seniors from the PJC service area. Its 2024 summer scholarship will cover tuition and fees for any two courses

Continuing our celebrations of #CCMonth with a spotlight on <a href="/ParisJC/">Paris Junior College</a>. This summer, Paris Junior College is doubling down on scholarships for graduating high school seniors from the PJC service area. Its 2024 summer scholarship will cover tuition and fees for any two courses
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Moving on to our next community college for #CCMonth, Weatherford College! Established in 1869, Weatherford College lays claim as the oldest continuing community college west of the Mississippi River. Its service area consists of five counties – Parker, Palo Pinto, Hood, Jack, and

Moving on to our next community college for #CCMonth, <a href="/WfordCollege/">Weatherford College</a>! Established in 1869, Weatherford College lays claim as the oldest continuing community college west of the Mississippi River. Its service area consists of five counties – Parker, Palo Pinto, Hood, Jack, and
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Today's #CCMonth fun fact: Did you know that TVCC's original name was Henderson County Junior College when it was first founded in the 1940s? In 1986, the Board of Trustees voted to rename the institution Trinity Valley Community College. #txlege #txed

Today's #CCMonth fun fact: Did you know that <a href="/TrinityValleyCC/">TVCC</a>'s original name was Henderson County Junior College when it was first founded in the 1940s? In 1986, the Board of Trustees voted to rename the institution Trinity Valley Community College. #txlege #txed
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Did you know? Odessa College hosts an annual 30 for 30 Fitness Challenge! 🏃‍♂️ This challenge encourages the community to get up and moving for 30 minutes every day for 30 days every September. Odessa College invites everyone to participate, including teams and schools and offers

Did you know? <a href="/OdessaCollege/">Odessa College</a>  hosts an annual 30 for 30 Fitness Challenge! 🏃‍♂️ This challenge encourages the community to get up and moving for 30 minutes every day for 30 days every September. Odessa College invites everyone to participate, including teams and schools and offers
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It's #CCMonth and, today, we're featuring Wharton County Junior College! This year, Wharton County Junior College is working on an over 100,000-square-foot facility expansion for the healthcare professions at its Richmond campus. #txlege #txed #txcommunitycolleges #HigherEducation

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Celebrating #CCMonth with Texarkana College! Did you know? Texarkana College boasts the highest 3-year Completion Rate among Texas Community Colleges for 2019-2020! Its commitment to student success shines through in its exceptional results. Congratulations to Texarkana College for

Celebrating #CCMonth with <a href="/TxkCollege/">Texarkana College</a>! Did you know? Texarkana College boasts the highest 3-year Completion Rate among Texas Community Colleges for 2019-2020! Its commitment to student success shines through in its exceptional results.  Congratulations to Texarkana College for
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In celebration of #CCMonth, we're shining a spotlight on Vernon College! 🎓 Did you know? Vernon College boasts an impressive 93% Career and Tech Placement over a 3-year academic period! Its dedication to preparing students for successful careers is evident in these outstanding

In celebration of #CCMonth, we're shining a spotlight on <a href="/VernonCollege/">Vernon College</a>! 🎓 Did you know? Vernon College boasts an impressive 93% Career and Tech Placement over a 3-year academic period! Its dedication to preparing students for successful careers is evident in these outstanding
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During #CCMonth, we are highlighting Coastal Bend College's new partnership with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice! Coastal Bend College is proud to offer a tailored academic journey specifically for TDCJ employees, with affordable college credit. #txlege #txed

During #CCMonth, we are highlighting Coastal Bend College's new partnership with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice! <a href="/CBCFuture/">Coastal Bend College</a> is proud to offer a tailored academic journey specifically for TDCJ employees, with affordable college credit.  

#txlege #txed
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Celebrating #CCMonth with Cisco College! Did you know? They offer transfer pathways with universities for students pursuing a bachelor's degree. This allows for a seamless transition to 4-year institutions! #txlege #txed #txcommunitycolleges #HigherEd #WePutTexansToWork

Celebrating #CCMonth with <a href="/CiscoCollege/">Cisco College</a>! Did you know? They offer transfer pathways with universities for students pursuing a bachelor's degree. This allows for a seamless transition to 4-year institutions!   #txlege #txed #txcommunitycolleges  #HigherEd  #WePutTexansToWork
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Today's #CCMonth feature is Amarillo College. Last week, the college hosted 400 high school students for its IGNITE High School Creative Arts Conference for a series of faculty- and artisan-led workshops. #txlege #txed #txcommunitycolleges #HigherEd Read more:

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Our next feature for #CCMonth is Lone Star College in Houston. Did you know that if LSC were a state, its service population would rank 37th in the nation between Kansas and New Mexico? #txlege #txed #txcommunitycolleges #HigherEd #WePutTexansToWork

Our next feature for #CCMonth is <a href="/LoneStarCollege/">Lone Star College</a> in Houston. Did you know that if LSC were a state, its service population would rank 37th in the nation between Kansas and New Mexico?  #txlege #txed #txcommunitycolleges  #HigherEd  #WePutTexansToWork
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This #CCMonth we are highlighting San Jacinto College's Maritime Campus! Located at the Port of Houston, this campus offers cutting-edge training for maritime careers. From diverse simulation solutions to Coast Guard pathways, this campus paves the way to student success. #txlege

This #CCMonth we are highlighting <a href="/SanJacCollege/">San Jacinto College</a>'s Maritime Campus! Located at the Port of Houston, this campus offers cutting-edge training for maritime careers. From diverse simulation solutions to Coast Guard pathways, this campus paves the way to student success. #txlege
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House Bill 8, signed into law in 2023, transformed community college funding in Texas. I’ll join Texas Tribune for an event exploring how Texas community colleges are faring more than a year later at @TXWomans in Denton or online Wednesday, Feb. 26. RSVP: trib.it/NcNScH

House Bill 8, signed into law in 2023, transformed community college funding in Texas. I’ll join <a href="/TexasTribune/">Texas Tribune</a> for an event exploring how Texas community colleges are faring more than a year later at @TXWomans in Denton or online Wednesday, Feb. 26.

RSVP: trib.it/NcNScH
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February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and Texas community colleges are leading the way—awarding 96% of all CTE credentials in the state. From healthcare to information technology (IT), our colleges are equipping students with the skills to power Texas’ economy

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and Texas community colleges are leading the way—awarding 96% of all CTE credentials in the state.

From healthcare to information technology (IT), our colleges are equipping students with the skills to power Texas’ economy
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#TXcommunitycolleges are transforming how we serve students -- and the results are clear. This in-depth piece by Sneha Dey at Texas Tribune highlights the statewide impact of House Bill 8 (88R) and how our colleges prioritize student success. texastribune.org/2025/03/26/tex…