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San Jacinto College again named top 10 college The Aspen Institute for Community College Excellence has once again named San Jacinto College as one of 10 finalists for the prestigious 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s preeminent recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges. San Jacinto now enters the final stage of the...
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What to expect when you’re ‘pharm-teching’: Your first semester in the pharmacy technician program

On behalf of Regina Ram, San Jacinto College South Campus pharmacy technician program interim director Everyone is getting in the back-to-school mode, especially students about to enter their first semester in San Jacinto College’s pharmacy technician program. Like any first semester in college, it can seem daunting, but I want to take a moment to share a few things about what our new (or...

Social media

Social media plays a major role in how San Jacinto College communicates with its students and community. Earlier this year, San Jacinto College was named the #2 community college in Texas on Twitter (that’s out of 50 community colleges from throughout the state, by the way). So who is behind all of those Facebook posts, Tweets, Instas and Snaps? Meet Jahmal Clemons, San Jacinto College social...

Sanchez balances two careers; crunching numbers by day and winning fights at night

From nine to five, Roberto Sanchez is a mild-mannered actuarial analyst for American National Insurance, but in the evening, he becomes ‘Little Fury’ a name given to him for his stature and dominance in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). [caption id="attachment_99" align="alignright" width="200"] Roberto Sanchez studied mathematics at San Jacinto College. He now works as an actuarial...

San Jacinto College student appointed to State coordinating board

San Jacinto College student Hope Cory has been appointed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) as a student representative. “This is an amazing opportunity that I’m so thankful for,” said Cory. “I was encouraged to apply by my advisor and I’m excited to get to work.” Cory, who graduated May 12, will take on her new role as a THECB student representative in...

Building a petrochemical training center for industry, by industry

While driving along Fairmont Parkway in Pasadena, Texas, one might notice the 145,000-square-foot structure taking shape on the edge of the San Jacinto College Central Campus. When it opens in 2019, it will be the premier petrochemical training facility for industry, designed and built by industry. San Jacinto College broke ground on the Center for Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology in...

Students take to D.C.

In March, four students accompanied local business and industry leaders, elected officials, and staff members from San Jacinto College and the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region on a trip to Washington, D.C. In the nation’s capital, the students and others on the trip met with federal elected officials to discuss issues and concerns related to our region. Here’s what those students had to...
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Automotive Technology student qualifies for national competition

San Jacinto College student Scott Benson won a gold medal at the SkillsUSA Texas College Postsecondary Student Leadership State Conference in April. “I was honestly a little bit surprised to win,” said Benson, a future automotive service technicians (FAST) student. “I didn’t think I was good enough, but with all of the hands-on training I’ve had it was like muscle memory. If you...

The College Algebra Myth

On behalf of Dr. Kelly Mizell, San Jacinto College director of Pathways and special projects Chances are more than 75 percent of incoming college freshman, and current students who have not taken their required math courses, are enrolling in college algebra. Math is one of the largest barriers to degree completion nationwide. But what if it didn’t have to be? What if we stopped using college...

Taking the right steps

By Andrea Vasquez As the owner of Tejas Custom Boots, Chris Liggett is quite the expert when it comes to creating some of the most unique boots seen around Houston. Each one-of-a-kind pair is measured, fit and designed per each client’s specifications, making the boots not only fashionable, but comfortable. His boots have been seen on President George H. W. Bush, Hakeem Olajuwon and Kid Rock...

Something for everyone in Community Education

Community Education at San Jacinto College includes a wealth of free and low-cost services to enrich the lives of community members and help those planning for their next steps in education.  The classes appeal to all ages from youth to senior citizens. This area of the Continuing and Professional Development (CPD) division includes Community Education Centers that offer free health and...

Choose your path

At San Jacinto College, our mission is to ensure you succeed and to empower you to achieve your goals, redefine expectations and encourage exploration of new opportunities. With eight career pathways, you are encouraged to not only equip yourself with the training and tools needed to succeed in a career, but to find your place in the world and pursue the life you’ve always wanted. If you plan to...