The Tomball Regional Health Foundation (TRHF) awarded a $40,015 grant to Lone Star College Foundation. The award will be used to pay for certification exam fees for LSC-Tomball nursing, surgical, pharmacy and occupational therapy students. “These tests are required for the students to start their careers,” said Nicole Robinson Gauthier,… from lonestar.educlick here to view...
Lone Star College received the 2021 Diversity in Business Award from the Houston Business Journal for promoting and advancing diversity. The award honors organizations and individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to promoting practices that advance diversity and inclusion. “Lone Star College is honored to be recognized for its efforts… from lonestar.educlick here to view...
Lone Star College students from LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood and LSC-Montgomery scored a perfect 100% pass rate on the Texas Board of Nursing National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The NCLEX-PN exam is a standardized test that every state regulatory board uses to determine if a candidate is ready to become licensed as a nurse....
Lee Ann Nutt, Ed.D., Lone Star College-Tomball president and Jackie Thomas, Ph.D., LSC-Tomball chief strategist were recognized by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for their outstanding support of student success. “The work that Dr. Nutt and Dr. Thomas do for their students makes such an impact, not only for… from lonestar.educlick here to view...
Lone Star College Foundation Executive Director Nicole Robinson Gauthier, CFRE has been elected president of the Texas Association of Community College Foundations (TACCF). Robinson Gauthier will serve a two-year term. “It is an honor to serve as TACCF president,” said Robinson Gauthier. “I am excited to partner with so many… from lonestar.educlick here to view...
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced 15 Lone Star College students were recognized as semifinalists for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. “Lone Star College had far and away more semifinalists named than any other college in Texas,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “This level of achievement is not only a testament...
Many Houstonians continue to face food insecurity. Lone Star College-Houston North is hosting a series of food drives to help families put food and promise on the table this spring and help address this urgent need. “Lone Star College-Houston North is committed to assisting this underserved area of Houston,” said… from lonestar.educlick here to view...
Carlecia Wright has been named Lone Star College chief diversity officer. Wright assumed her duties Feb. 15. “Carlecia brings a proven track record in developing strategies and implementing policies, initiatives and programs that level the playing field and reduce barriers for the underrepresented,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “She will be an invaluable...
Lone Star College experienced a 1% increase in spring enrollment from a year ago, going against a nationwide trend. LSC reported 82,646 enrolled students in spring 2021 compared to 82,111 in spring 2020. “I am humbled that more than 80,000 credit students trust Lone Star College to help them continue… from lonestar.educlick here to view...
Lone Star College partnered with the Harris County Public Health Department to host a COVID vaccine delivery site at its LSC-CyFair campus. The vaccinations took place last week. “Lone Star College has worked with various governmental organizations and private businesses since this pandemic began to aid in the fight against… from lonestar.educlick here to view...