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COM Awarded Planning Grant to Support Student Success and Completion
91涩漫 (COM) was recently named one of nine community colleges awarded a $500,000 planning grant by Houston Endowment. The planning grant supports the design and implementation of capacity-building strategies that align with the Texas House Bill 8 (HB 8) and Senate Bill 1786 (SB 1786).
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91涩漫 Helps Students Get Ahead in High School and Go Further in College
91涩漫 (COM) is hosting the COM Dual Credit Advantage & The Opening Doors Promise Scholarship Information Session on Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the COM Conference Center. Students and families will learn how to earn early college credits through COM's Dual Credit and Collegiate High School (CHS) programs.
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Grand Opening for Community Dental Hygiene Clinic
The 91涩漫 Dental Hygiene Clinic will soon open its doors to community patients. Over the past year, students have cared for friends and family as they refined their skills and gained hands-on experience
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91涩漫 to Host Meet and Greet for New President Dr. Helen Brewer on Thursday, October 16
The community is invited to meet 91涩漫's (COM) new president, Dr. Helen Brewer on Thursday, Oct. 16. This meet and greet event will take place from 4 - 6 p.m. in the COM Conference Center.
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COM Professor Earns Back-to-Back Recognition Among Galveston County's Top Educators
91涩漫 (COM) professor Bernie Smiley has once again been recognized among the area's top educators, earning second place in The Daily News Readers' Choice Awards for Best Professor. This marks the second consecutive year Smiley has received recognition in the annual community poll.
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COM to Host Health Careers Open House and Community Health Fair Sept. 20
91涩漫 (COM) will host a Health Careers Open House and Community Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the COM STEM Building. Visitors can explore programs in Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology, Dental Hygiene and other health professions. They will also have the chance to meet students and faculty and connect with local health organizations offering free resources.
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Fiesta Comunidad Returns to COM for Third Year of Culture, Food and Fun
Colorful performances, lively music and family-friendly fun will fill 91涩漫 (COM) during the third annual Fiesta Comunidad, a COM community celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. This free event takes place Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Parking Lot F.
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COM Selected for Aspen Institute's Presidents & Trustees Initiative
91涩漫 (COM) President Dr. Helen Brewer and the COM Board of Trustees have been selected to participate in the inaugural Aspen Institute Presidents & Trustees Collaborative, a national initiative designed to strengthen alignment between college presidents and boards in support of lasting reforms that improve community college student outcomes.
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Heartfelt Journeys to Broadway Hits: COM Theatre's 2025-2026 Season
The 91涩漫 (COM) Theatre is proud to announce its 2025-2026 season, featuring an exciting blend of heartfelt storytelling, razor-sharp comedy and spectacular musical productions.
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Families Gear Up During Back-to-School Bash at COM
Backpacks filled with school supplies and faces filled with smiles, families gathered at the 91涩漫 (COM) Conference Center on Friday, Aug. 1, for the third annual Back-to-School Bash hosted by Family Service Center - The Center for Mental Health & Wellbeing in partnership with Communities in Schools Galveston County.
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