2026
½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Only College in Texas to Pilot National Initiative Focused on Bachelor’s Degree Program Quality
½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï announced that it has been chosen as the only institution in Texas to serve as a lead college for the Community College Baccalaureate Association’s (CCBA) Quality Framework for Community College Baccalaureate Programs. This distinction reflects the college’s long-standing commitment to academic excellence and its reputation for offering strong, workforce-relevant bachelor’s degree programs.
Texas Mutual Awards $100K to ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Safety Institute
Texas Mutual Insurance Company—the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance—is awarding a $100,000 grant to ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï to continue funding the college’s safety institute, which provides workplace safety courses for employers, employees and the general public
½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Extends Application Deadline for Physical Therapist Assistant Program
½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï has announced an extension of the application deadline for its Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program. Originally set to close on March 31, 2026, the new deadline for prospective students to apply is now May 8, 2026.
Spring Bash 2026 Set for March 19 at OC Downtown
½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï is excited to invite students, employees, families, and the entire community to Spring Bash 2026: Bullseye Billie’s Birthday Party on Wednesday, March 19 at 6:00 PM at OC Downtown, located at 222 E. 4th Street. This free, family-friendly celebration is our way of bringing everyone together to enjoy great music, fun activities, and the vibrant spirit that defines ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï.
½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï, extension centers close for Spring Break
½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï, the ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Bookstore, the Children’s Center, and the Andrews, Monahans, and Pecos Extension Centers will close for Spring Break Monday March 9 through Sunday, March 15.