News and Announcements Archives
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s main campus, including the Learning Resources Center and the OC Bookstore, and extension centers in Andrews, Monahans, Seminole, and Pecos will be closed Saturday, Jan. 17 through Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Welding Program Receives $285,500 in Industry and Community Support
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s Welding and Precision Manufacturing Technology Program received a significant investment through three donations totaling $285,500, supporting equipment upgrades, advanced robotic training, and essential student resources.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Testing Center Recertified by National ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Testing Association
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is proud to announce that the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Testing Center has been officially recertified by the National ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Testing Association (NCTA), maintaining its national recognition for excellence in testing practices.
MOST Award Honors ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Instructor’s Impact on Science Education
Representatives from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and the college’s geology department joined West Texas Geology Foundation (WTGF) board member Emily Emerald to honor Hardt with a $5,000 award and the prestigious Most Outstanding Science Teacher (MOST) award. WTGF also presented ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ with a plaque in recognition of its support of Hardt’s work and commitment to science education.
Globe Film Festival Returns January 30–31, 2026
The Globe Film Festival is set to return to The Globe Theatre on January 30 and 31, 2026, and organizers are now seeking submissions of original short films. The festival invites filmmakers of all experience levels to showcase creative stories that reflect the spirit, people, places, and culture of West Texas. As a community-centered event hosted by the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Theater Department, the Globe Film Festival encourages authentic storytelling over technical polish.