Lone Star College System

From plumbing drains to Dostoyevsky: Nicholas Hallers' transformative trek toward a Ph.D

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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However, Hallers recalled, “My feelings about education had not changed and had, in fact, become very habituated and stable.

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  • However, Hallers recalled, “My feelings about education had not changed and had, in fact, become very habituated and stable.
  • First, for his father, a restauranteur who had wanted his son to study actuarial mathematics.
  • “Freddy Grimes of Sargent Plumbing and Michael Rodriguez of Mike’s Plumbing are to be credited with whipping me into shape as far as work ethic goes,” he said.
  • He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul.’”
    Congratulations to Nicholas Hallers, UST Class of 2024.

American Council of Learned Societies Names 15 Scholars to Participate in 2024 Summer Institute for the Study of East Central and Southeastern Europe

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), in partnership with the Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS), is pleased to name 15 participants for the 2024 Summer Institute for the Study of East Central and Southeastern Europe (SISECSE). ACLS will convene these leading scholars from Eastern Europe and North America for a two-week residency hosted by the American University in Bulgaria from June 13-29, 2024 in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), in partnership with the Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS), is pleased to name 15 participants for the 2024 Summer Institute for the Study of East Central and Southeastern Europe (SISECSE).
  • ACLS will convene these leading scholars from Eastern Europe and North America for a two-week residency hosted by the American University in Bulgaria from June 13-29, 2024 in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.
  • SISECSE will provide the scholars with dedicated time for their own research and writing in a collaborative and interdisciplinary setting.
  • The 2024 scholars represent a diverse range of institutions across Eastern Europe and the United States, including Central European University, H.S.

Traver Connect Proudly Supports Petra Cares Fundraiser for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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RICHARDSON, Texas, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Traver Connect, a complete suite of solutions that Reimagine BDC™, today announced their unwavering dedication and support of the Petra Cares Program with CEO John Traver selected as Keynote Speaker for the Gala.

Key Points: 
  • RICHARDSON, Texas, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Traver Connect, a complete suite of solutions that Reimagine BDC™, today announced their unwavering dedication and support of the Petra Cares Program with CEO John Traver selected as Keynote Speaker for the Gala.
  • Petra Cares is the non-profit arm of Petra Automotive Products, whose mission supports at-risk youth aging out of foster care by providing these young adults technical training and job placement upon graduation.
  • "It was an absolute honor to speak at the Petra Cares Gala this year," says Traver.
  • For more information on Petra Cares please visit www.petra-cares.org and for information on Traver Connect, please visit www.traverconnect.com .

Hierarchy Advertising takes center stage at Houston's 62nd American Advertising Awards with a total of 26 accolades

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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HOUSTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hierarchy Advertising had another golden night at the American Advertising Awards of Houston on February 15.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hierarchy Advertising had another golden night at the American Advertising Awards of Houston on February 15.
  • Hierarchy Advertising takes center stage at Houston's 62nd American Advertising Awards with a total of 26 accolades.
  • But as much as they are grateful for the accolades, Hierarchy knows this all means nothing without meeting clients' business goals first.
  • Because for Hierarchy, it's more than just blood-pumping creative; it's nurturing client relationships for lasting impacts.

Lone Star College Joins Nationwide Upskilling Initiative to Close Houston's Tech Talent Gaps

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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HOUSTON, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lone Star College announced a new partnership designed to build stronger pipelines of talent in support of the greater Houston region's fast-growing tech industry. The initiative, delivered as part of Lone Star's Continuing Education offerings and developed in collaboration with industry partners including tech talent accelerator SkillStorm, will provide Texan employers with increased access to new talent pools and a means to close skills gaps within their current workforce. Through Lone Star, employers throughout the Houston area can use tuition reimbursement dollars to upskill their incumbent workforce through courses that lead to industry-recognized credentials from major tech employers including Salesforce, CompTIA, and AWS.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lone Star College announced a new partnership designed to build stronger pipelines of talent in support of the greater Houston region's fast-growing tech industry.
  • The initiative, delivered as part of Lone Star's Continuing Education offerings and developed in collaboration with industry partners including tech talent accelerator SkillStorm, will provide Texan employers with increased access to new talent pools and a means to close skills gaps within their current workforce.
  • Lone Star College, located in the metro Houston area, is at the center of surging tech growth in the state of Texas.
  • CompTIA's 2022 State of the Tech Workforce report indicates rising demand for talent with expertise in IT, cybersecurity, and software development from major Houston-based tech employers.

MCCORD DEVELOPMENT EXPANDS COMMITMENT TO LIFESCIENCE AND BIOMANUFACTURING ECOSYSTEM IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA WITH BIOHUB TWO AT GENERATION PARK

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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HOUSTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McCord Development today announced that they are expanding their offerings for the life sciences and biomanufacturing industry with the creation of BioHub Two. BioHub Two's 45-acre master-planned biomanufacturing campus is the first phase of large-scale life science development at Generation Park. BioHub Two's master plan is comprised of 500,000 square feet for cGMP manufacturing, lab, and office space located in Generation Park, with nearly $30 million in infrastructure nearing completion to serve the new site. Generation Park, McCord's 4,300-acre master-planned development, is one of the world's largest privately held commercial developments in the country's most diverse and fourth largest city, Houston, Texas.

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McCord Development today announced that they are expanding their offerings for the life sciences and biomanufacturing industry with the creation of BioHub Two.
  • BioHub Two's 45-acre master-planned biomanufacturing campus is the first phase of large-scale life science development at Generation Park.
  • Generation Park, McCord's 4,300-acre master-planned development, is one of the world's largest privately held commercial developments in the country's most diverse and fourth largest city, Houston, Texas.
  • "BioHub Two's location in Generation Park is strategic and cost-effective, as the world-leading research and development facilities at the Texas Medical Center, Houston International Airport and Port of Houston are in close proximity."

Dr. Farouk Shami Celebrates Over 35 Years of Giving Back

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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HOUSTON, Texas, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chairman and Founder of one of the largest haircare companies in the world, Farouk Systems, Inc., Dr. Farouk Shami has dedicated his life to giving back. He will be honored on July 10th, 2023 as the Spirit of Life Honoree at the upcoming fundraising gala called the City of Hope's Spirit of Life Celebration. The Spirit of Life Award is presented to individuals whose professional and humanitarian accomplishments are worthy of celebration. It is the highest honor given by City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center for diabetes, cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

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  • HOUSTON, Texas, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chairman and Founder of one of the largest haircare companies in the world, Farouk Systems, Inc., Dr. Farouk Shami has dedicated his life to giving back.
  • Dr. Farouk Shami and Farouk Systems, Inc. have donated millions of dollars and resources to support various philanthropic causes, including COVID-19 relief to health care professionals, first responders, homeless shelters, and food banks.
  • "Giving back is the art of transforming lives and creating a ripple effect of positive change in our world," said Dr. Shami.
  • For those looking to make a difference in the groundbreaking work of City of Hope, donations can be made here.

McLennan Community College Reaffirms Commitment to YuJa for Use of Enterprise Video Platform Sitewide

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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Ed-tech leader YuJa, Inc. announces a multiyear contract extension with Waco, Texas-based McLennan Community College for the use of the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform campuswide.

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  • Ed-tech leader YuJa, Inc. announces a multiyear contract extension with Waco, Texas-based McLennan Community College for the use of the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform campuswide.
  • The comprehensive video platform provides instructors and students with a central learning hub for video and media content that integrates with D2L Brightspace, the institution's learning management system.
  • Initially, the college was seeking lecture capture and video management tools to support learning in remote and hybrid learning environments.
  • McLennan learned about YuJa’s Video Platform and all it has to offer at the institution’s Innovation Symposium.

El Paso Community College Deploys YuJa Enterprise Video Platform to Serve Over 30,000 Students at Five Campuses

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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El Paso Community College, which serves over 30,000 students at five campuses in El Paso County, Texas, has deployed the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform.

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  • El Paso Community College, which serves over 30,000 students at five campuses in El Paso County, Texas, has deployed the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform.
  • The institution was seeking a comprehensive platform to record lectures, provide accessible course content, and provide a secure repository for videos and other content.
  • YuJa’s all-in-one Video Platform will enable the college to create, edit, distribute, store and manage content, and it integrates with Blackboard Learn, the institution’s learning management system.
  • In addition to robust lecture capture capabilities, the institution will benefit from video quizzing, a comprehensive analytics dashboard, the ability to auto-caption media in multiple languages, and more.

Angelo State University Joins Growing Rank of Texas Institutions to Deploy YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Across Six Colleges and to Serve Over 10,000 Students

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Part of the Texas Tech University System, Angelo State University (ASU) is among the newest Texas institutions to deploy the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform to serve its more than 10,000 students at six colleges.

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  • Part of the Texas Tech University System, Angelo State University (ASU) is among the newest Texas institutions to deploy the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform to serve its more than 10,000 students at six colleges.
  • The institution replaced two former video and content recording, editing and management products with YuJas single, unified platform.
  • YuJas suite of ed-tech products is growing in adoption throughout the state of Texas, which includes South Texas College, Dallas College, University of Texas at El Paso, Lamar University, McLennan Community College, Texas Wesleyan University, Clarendon College, Vernon College, Lone Star College, Texas State University, and others.
  • Angelo State University serves over 10,000 students and is part of the Texas Tech University System.