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News and Notes

June 21, 2016 2:36 am Published by Comments Off on News and Notes

Gala raises nearly $250,000 for scholarships The 2016 San Jacinto College Foundation Sailing to Success Gala raised nearly $250,000 in support of student scholarships. The event, held this year at the Sylvan Beach Pavilion, was co-hosted by John and Tookie McMahan, and Rear Admiral William and Nancy Pickavance, USN (Ret.). San Jacinto College Board of… read more

New project will help ‘scale up’ student success initiatives

June 26, 2016 11:45 pm Published by Comments Off on New project will help ‘scale up’ student success initiatives

With student success at the core of the San Jacinto College mission the College is one of 30 community colleges nationwide selected to participate in the Pathways Project, furthering the important work already in place in support of the national Success Agenda. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is coordinating a national partnership to build capacity for community… read more

Scholarships Making Higher Education Possible

June 27, 2016 12:08 am Published by Comments Off on Scholarships Making Higher Education Possible

By: Amanda Fenwick   There is a common misconception that scholarships are for valedictorians or star athletes only. In reality, there are numerous scholarships available to San Jacinto College students pursuing various programs, majors and career tracks. Applying for scholarships is a fiscally responsible way to fund your education. Yet many students lose educational funding… read more