https://www.com.edu/news Keep up-to-date with news from COM. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:27:54 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) https://www.com.edu/news/2024/com-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month-with-exciting-events.html College of the Mainland (COM) proudly joins the nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which is recognized from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year. This special month highlights the rich and diverse Hispanic cultural heritage and traditions found throughout our local community and across the world. Monique Sennet Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0600 Students at College of the Mainland celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month during a kickoff event. Students at College of the Mainland celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month during a kickoff event on Sept. 10. https://www.com.edu/news/2024/com-awarded-grant-for-expansion-of-adult-education-and-literacy-programs.html The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) formally announced on September 10, that it has awarded $83,030,502 to 40 grantees across the state in support of adult education and literacy, with College of the Mainland (COM) receiving $840,978. Monique Sennet Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0600 A student receives assistance during an English as a second language class. A student receives assistance during an English as a second language class at College of the Mainland. https://www.com.edu/news/2024/com-to-host-open-house-and-free-community-health-fair-oct-12.html College of the Mainland (COM) is excited to host a Health Careers Open House and free Community Health Fair on Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the STEAM Building, 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City, Texas 77591. Monique Sennet Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0600 Health Careers Open House flyer https://www.com.edu/news/2024/com-receives-grant-from-texas-higher-education-coordinating-board.html College of the Mainland (COM) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $245,200 Student Success Acceleration Program (SSAP) 2.0 Grant by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This grant will support innovative initiatives aimed at reengaging students who have paused their education just before completing their credentials. Monique Sennet Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0600 Students in classroom https://www.com.edu/news/2024/streamline-student-transfers-and-academic-success.html College of the Mainland (COM) and Texas Woman's University (TWU) have formalized a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to streamline the transfer process for COM students, ensuring a smooth transition of academic credits into TWU's baccalaureate programs. Monique Sennet Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:09:00 -0600 COM signed MOU College of the Mainland Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Helen Brewer, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Heather Rhodes and President Dr. Warren Nichols pose with Texas Woman’s University Vice Provost for Curriculum and Strategic Initiatives Dr. Jorge F. Figueroa Flores and the newly signed memorandum of understanding. https://www.com.edu/news/2023/com-hosts-ninth-annual-academic-symposium.html College of the Mainland (COM) hosted the ninth annual Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium (GCIC) Academic Symposium on March 31 and featured more than 50 presentations from students representing Gulf Coast community colleges. Monique Sennet Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:09:00 -0600 Symposium Photo of symposium winners Symposium winners are pictured with Dr. Warren Nichols, COM president, Maria Grimaldo, keynote speaker, Gwendolynn Barbee-Yow, COM professor and GCIC Academic Symposium co-chair and Dalel Serda, COM professor and GCIC Academic Symposium co-chair. https://www.com.edu/news/2024/new-executive-director-of-foundation-and-institutional-advancement.html College of the Mainland (COM) has named Tige Cornelius the new executive director of the COM Foundation and Institutional Advancement. This role is crucial in supporting the College's mission by leading fundraising, alumni relations and community outreach to build support and partnerships. Monique Sennet Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:08:00 -0600 Tige Cornelius Headshot Photo Tige Cornelius Headshot Photo https://www.com.edu/news/2024/com-hosts-tenth-annual-academic-symposium.html College of the Mainland (COM) hosted the tenth annual Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium (GCIC) Academic Symposium on Friday, March 22. This event featured more than 60 presentations from students representing Gulf Coast community colleges, universities and high schools. Monique Sennet Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:04:00 -0600 Symposium Winners of the 2024 GCIC Pictured from left to right are students Anisah Khan, Emily Beacham, professor Dalel Serda, students Nova Dowdell, Richard Iyun, Daven J. Bofil and professor Gwendolynn Barbee-Yow. https://www.com.edu/news/2024/com-to-host-groundbreaking.html College of the Mainland invites the community to join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Corporate and Continuing Education Center (CCEC) and Public Safety Careers (PSC) building on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. Jose Salazar Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:41:00 -0600 Informational Graphic of Groundbreaking Event https://www.com.edu/news/2024/february-2025-acen-visit.html COM will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its AAS Nursing Program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Monique Sennet Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:26:00 -0600 ACEN logo 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 | Atlanta, GA 30326 | +1 404-975-5000 | www.acenursing.org https://www.com.edu/news/2026/com-theatres-2026-2027-season.html The College of the Mainland (COM) Theatre is proud to announce its 2026-2027 season, presenting an exciting blend of classics, beloved Broadway musicals and contemporary adaptations. Jose Salazar Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:32:00 -0600 Graphic promoting the COM Theatre’s 2026-2027 season. Graphic promoting the COM Theatre’s 2026-2027 season. https://www.com.edu/news/2026/grand-opening-new-psc-building.html College of the Mainland (COM) invites the community to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of its new Public Safety Careers (PSC) Building on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. at 7733 Monticello Drive in Texas City. Jose Salazar Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:27:00 -0600 Graphic Flyer for College of the Mainland’s Public Safety Careers Building Grand Opening. Graphic Flyer for College of the Mainland’s Public Safety Careers Building Grand Opening. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/com-original-theatre-production-earns-spotlight-at-festival.html An original production, "FUNNY BONED -or- How I Learned to SCHTICK the Landing", written by College of the Mainland (COM) Theatre Program Director H. Russ Brown, has been selected to showcase as an invited production at the Region 6 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) taking place February 23-27 in Abilene, Texas. Jose Salazar Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:16:00 -0600 Full cast of FUNNY BONED -or- How I Learned to SCHTICK the Landing on set. Full cast of FUNNY BONED -or- How I Learned to SCHTICK the Landing on set. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/radiating-compassion-earns-com-student-utmb-recognition.html First-year College of the Mainland radiologic technology (rad tech) student Robel Araya was recently recognized by the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Professionalism Committee for his exceptional efforts in the workplace. What started as a simple conversation led to a profound impact on a patient visiting UTMB Clear Lake, where Robel works as a rad tech assistant. Jose Salazar Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:14:00 -0600 Robel Araya stands with his professionalism award in the College of the Mainland radiologic technology classroom. Robel Araya stands with his professionalism award in the College of the Mainland radiologic technology classroom. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/com-foundation-to-host-fifth-annual-womens-scholarship-fundraiser-luncheon.html College of the Mainland's (COM) Foundation will host its fifth annual Educate a Woman "Laughs for Lunch" scholarship fundraiser luncheon on March 7 at 11:30 a.m. in the COM Conference Center. The event will feature a guest comedienne and a raffle benefiting student scholarships. Jose Salazar Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:11:00 -0600 COM Foundation's Educate a Woman "Laughs for Lunch" scholarship fundraiser luncheon flyer. COM Foundation's Educate a Woman "Laughs for Lunch" scholarship fundraiser luncheon flyer. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/com-collegiate-high-school-student-earns-spot-at-top-texas-universities.html College of the Mainland (COM) Collegiate High School (CHS) student Grace Pope has recently been accepted into several top Texas universities, including the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Texas at Dallas, the University of Texas at San Antonio, Sam Houston State University and the University of North Texas. She has also received four-year scholarship offers from the University of Houston and Baylor University. Jose Salazar Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:05:00 -0600 COM Collegiate High School Student Grace Pope Wears a University of Texas at Austin Shirt in the COM Library. COM Collegiate High School Student Grace Pope Wears a University of Texas at Austin Shirt in the COM Library. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/president-finalists.html The College of the Mainland (COM) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that we have selected three (3) finalists for the President of COM. We would like to thank the entire College community for your continued interest and support in the process to identify our next President. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank each member of the Presidential Search Committee for their exceptional insight, work, and effort. Jose Salazar Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:01:00 -0600 The College of the Mainland Administration Building. The College of the Mainland Administration Building. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/com-names-sole-finalist-for-president.html The College of the Mainland (COM) Board of Trustees has named Dr. Helen Castellanos Brewer as the sole finalist for the position of president, following a comprehensive national search that attracted more than 70 applicants from across the country. Jose Salazar Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:58:00 -0600 Dr. Helen Castellanos Brewer Dr. Helen Castellanos Brewer https://www.com.edu/news/2025/com-hosts-eleventh-annual-academic-symposium.html College of the Mainland (COM) hosted the eleventh annual Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium (GCIC) Academic Symposium on Friday, March 28. This event featured more than 80 presentations from students representing Gulf Coast community colleges, universities and high schools. Jose Salazar Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:52:00 -0600 Symposium COM Hosts Eleventh Annual Academic Symposium https://www.com.edu/news/2025/com-to-sunset-law-enforcement-academy.html College of the Mainland (COM) announces it will sunset its Law Enforcement Academy effective March 31, 2026. This decision follows the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement's (TCOLE) decision not to pursue a new contract with COM for peace officer training after the current agreement expires. Under the terms of the existing contract, COM will continue operating the program through its conclusion. TCOLE did not provide an explanation. Jose Salazar Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:46:00 -0600 College of the Mainland's Administration building. College of the Mainland's Administration building. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/dr-helen-brewer-named-ninth-president-of-com.html The College of the Mainland (COM) Board of Trustees unanimously voted at its April 28 regular board meeting to confirm Dr. Helen Castellanos Brewer as the ninth president of the College, following the conclusion of a mandatory 21-day waiting period. Dr. Brewer will officially assume the presidency on July 1, 2025. Jose Salazar Thu, 01 May 2025 11:44:00 -0600 Dr. Helen Castellanos Brewer Photo: Dr. Helen Castellanos Brewer https://www.com.edu/news/2025/salute-the-soldiers-a-juneteenth-celebration.html College of the Mainland (COM) invites the community to its annual Juneteenth Celebration happening on Tuesday, June 17 at 12:30 p.m. in the COM Conference Center. This year's theme, "Salute the Soldiers", honors the African American troops who arrived in Galveston and played a vital role in securing the freedom of newly emancipated slaves. Jose Salazar Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:39:00 -0600 Graphic Flyer for COM’s Juneteenth Celebration Being Held Tuesday, June 17 at 12:30 p.m. in the COM Conference Center. Graphic Flyer for COM’s Juneteenth Celebration Being Held Tuesday, June 17 at 12:30 p.m. in the COM Conference Center. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/campus-involvement-leads-to-scholarship.html Recent College of the Mainland (COM) Collegiate High School (CHS) graduate Gabriella Garcia was named one of 15 graduating high school seniors residing in Galveston County to receive the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship, provided by The Daily News (TDN). Jose Salazar Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:34:00 -0600 Gabriella Garcia in her College of the Mainland President’s Ambassador uniform. Gabriella Garcia in her College of the Mainland President’s Ambassador uniform. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/newly-elected-com-board-members-sworn-in.html College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce the swearing-in of its newly elected and re-elected Board of Trustees (BOT) members following the May 3, 2025, election. The swearing-in took place during the board meeting on May 28, 2025. Jose Salazar Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:23:00 -0600 COM Board of Trustees, from left to right: Don Gartman, Kimberly Dodson, Wilma Clark Green, Melissa Skipworth, Kyle Dickson and Bill McGarvey. COM Board of Trustees, from left to right: Don Gartman, Kimberly Dodson, Wilma Clark Green, Melissa Skipworth, Kyle Dickson and Bill McGarvey. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/com-alumni-becomes-uh-student-regent.html Former College of the Mainland (COM) Collegiate High School (CHS) graduate and 2019 commencement speaker Adrian Caraves was recently appointed student regent for the University of Houston (UH) System Board of Regents by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Jose Salazar Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:20:00 -0600 Headshot Photo of Adrian Caraves Headshot Photo of Adrian Caraves https://www.com.edu/news/2025/com-nursing-levels-up-with-grant.html College of the Mainland (COM) has received a $324,916 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to enhance nursing education. The grant funded advanced simulation equipment, including a MamaAnne maternal and birthing simulator, a SimBaby manikin, and 25 hospital beds with built-in scales and alarms. Jose Salazar Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:18:00 -0600 The MamaAnne Maternal and Birthing Simulator in the College of the Mainland Simulation Lab. The MamaAnne Maternal and Birthing Simulator in the College of the Mainland Simulation Lab. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/com-to-host-free-robotic-process-automation-workshop.html Explore the world of process automation during College of the Mainland's (COM) free Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Career Training program workshop on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in STEAM Building, Room 120. Jose Salazar Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:12:00 -0600 RPA Career Training Student Kevin Salazar Typing on his Laptop RPA Career Training Student Kevin Salazar Typing on his Laptop https://www.com.edu/news/2025/com-provides-clarification-on-promise-scholarship-program.html College of the Mainland (COM) would like to provide clarification regarding comments made by Dickinson Mayor Travis Magliolo about the Dickinson community's Promise Scholarship at the July 22 City Council meeting. The College believes it's important to share accurate information about this valuable program that has supported local students. Jose Salazar Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:08:00 -0600 College of the Mainland's Administration building. College of the Mainland's Administration building. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/short-term-support-for-dickinson-opening-doors-promise-scholarship-students.html College of the Mainland (COM) announced today that former President Dr. Warren Nichols and his wife, Chris, are providing short-term scholarship support for incoming Dickinson Opening Doors Promise Scholarship-eligible students. Jose Salazar Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:05:00 -0600 Former COM President Dr. Warren Nichols and his wife, Chris Nichols, stand with the COM Board of Trustees and current president, Dr. Helen Castellanos Brewer. Former COM President Dr. Warren Nichols and his wife, Chris Nichols, stand with the COM Board of Trustees and current president, Dr. Helen Castellanos Brewer. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/families-gear-up-during-back-to-school-bash-at-com.html Backpacks filled with school supplies and faces filled with smiles, families gathered at the College of the Mainland (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. Jose Salazar Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:54:00 -0600 A Family Meets with the Galveston County Medical Society during the Back-to-School Bash at College of the Mainland. A Family Meets with the Galveston County Medical Society during the Back-to-School Bash at College of the Mainland. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/heartfelt-journeys-to-broadway-hits-com-theatres-2025-2026-season.html The College of the Mainland (COM) Theatre is proud to announce its 2025-2026 season, featuring an exciting blend of heartfelt storytelling, razor-sharp comedy and spectacular musical productions. Jose Salazar Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:52:00 -0600 COM Theatre student Reagan Beam, portraying Woman One in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, holds Edward during a scene from the production. COM Theatre student Reagan Beam, portraying Woman One in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, holds Edward during a scene from the production. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/com-selected-for-aspen-institutes-presidents-trustees-initiative.html College of the Mainland (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. Jose Salazar Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:46:00 -0600 The College of the Mainland Doyle Family Administration Building The College of the Mainland Doyle Family Administration Building https://www.com.edu/news/2025/fiesta-comunidad-returns-to-com-for-third-year-of-culture-food-and-fun.html Colorful performances, lively music and family-friendly fun will fill College of the Mainland (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. Jose Salazar Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:42:00 -0600 Danza Azteca Xiuhollin Huehuecoyotl perform traditional Aztec dances during Fiesta Comunidad 2024 Danza Azteca Xiuhollin Huehuecoyotl perform traditional Aztec dances during Fiesta Comunidad 2024 https://www.com.edu/news/2025/com-to-host-health-careers-open-house-and-community-health-fair-sept-20.html College of the Mainland (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. Jose Salazar Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:39:00 -0600 Young community member receives blood pressure reading by local health organization. Young community member receives blood pressure reading by local health organization. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/com-professor-earns-back-to-back-recognition-among-galveston-countys-top-educators.html College of the Mainland (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. Jose Salazar Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:35:00 -0600 College of the Mainland Professor Bernie Smiley stands in his office surrounded by shelves filled with personal photos and mementos. College of the Mainland Professor Bernie Smiley stands in his office surrounded by shelves filled with personal photos and mementos. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/college-of-the-mainland-to-host-meet-and-greet-for-new-president-dr-helen-brewer.html The community is invited to meet College of the Mainland'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. Jose Salazar Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:32:00 -0600 COM President Dr. Helen Brewer with students Aliza Cevallos, Kallen Cram and Abrielle Serona during the Lunch with the President event. COM President Dr. Helen Brewer with students Aliza Cevallos, Kallen Cram and Abrielle Serona during the Lunch with the President event. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/grand-opening-for-community-dental-hygiene-clinic.html The College of the Mainland 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. Now, they're ready to serve the broader community. To celebrate, COM invites the public to a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Dental Hygiene Clinic, located in STEM 125. Jose Salazar Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:29:00 -0600 COM dental hygiene student Gabrielle Garza performs an x-ray on a patient. COM dental hygiene student Gabrielle Garza performs an x-ray on a patient. https://www.com.edu/news/2025/college-of-the-mainland-helps-students-get-ahead-in-high-school-and-go-further-in-college.html College of the Mainland (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. Jose Salazar Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:25:00 -0600 Graphic advertising the Nov. 4 Dual Credit Advantage Information Session Graphic advertising the Nov. 4 Dual Credit Advantage Information Session https://www.com.edu/news/2025/com-awarded-planning-grant-to-support-student-success-and-completion.html College of the Mainland (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). Jose Salazar Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:22:00 -0600 College of the Mainland’s Doyle Family Administration Building College of the Mainland’s Doyle Family Administration Building https://www.com.edu/news/2026/first-graduating-dental-hygiene-cohort.html College of the Mainland (COM) marked a milestone on Wednesday, May 6, celebrating the pinning of its first cohort of dental hygiene graduates from the college's dental hygiene program. The cohort of 12 students began the program in fall 2024 and represent COM's support for the expanding workforce and increased access to oral healthcare in our region. Jose Salazar Thu, 07 May 2026 12:24:00 -0600 COM’s first graduating dental hygiene cohort COM’s first graduating dental hygiene cohort from left to right: Anahi Rivera, Ashley Comer, Shelby Green, Laney Childs, Smruti Patel, Gabrielle Garza, J’Shard McDaniel, Jasia Harris, Charis Beck, Ryan Magbual, Josue Betancourt, Jessica Lopez. https://www.com.edu/news/2026/com-summer-camps-bring-hands-on-learning.html College of the Mainland (COM) is giving students the opportunity to explore new interests, build skills and have fun through a variety of hands-on summer camps hosted at COM's Main Campus and COM League City. Jose Salazar Thu, 14 May 2026 12:20:00 -0600 COM nursing student Maralissa Medina demonstrates a stop the bleed tourniquet for students during the COM 2025 Health Professions Summer Camp. COM nursing student Maralissa Medina demonstrates a stop the bleed tourniquet for students during the COM 2025 Health Professions Summer Camp. https://www.com.edu/news/2026/com-honors-african-american-inventors-for-juneteenth.html College of the Mainland (COM) invites the community to its annual Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 18, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the COM Conference Center. This year's theme, "We Made It" celebrates the innovation, perseverance and contributions of African American inventors whose ideas have transformed industries and everyday life. Jose Salazar Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:15:00 -0600 Graphic Flyer for COM’s Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 18 at 12:30 p.m. in the COM Conference Center. Graphic Flyer for COM’s Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 18 at 12:30 p.m. in the COM Conference Center. https://www.com.edu/news/2026/com-alumnus-helps-bring-fifa-world-cup-to-global-audience.html College of the Mainland (COM) Collegiate High School (CHS) alumnus Hayden Victoria checked off a major life goal in 2026 when he joined the FIFA World Cup as a Broadcast Operations Manager, helping support one of the world's largest sporting events. Jose Salazar Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:04:00 -0600 Hayden Victoria on the field at the Houston World Cup Stadium holding a World Cup soccer ball. Hayden Victoria on the field at the Houston World Cup Stadium holding a World Cup soccer ball. https://www.com.edu/news/2026/com-celebrates-first-surgical-technology-graduating-cohort.html College of the Mainland (COM) celebrated the pinning of its first Surgical Technology graduating cohort on Wednesday, July 29, marking a significant milestone for the college and the students who completed the rigorous program. Jose Salazar Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:18:54 -0500 Photo of four graduates in front of COM backdrop College of the Mainland’s first graduating Surgical Technology cohort, from left: Leavanae Pigott, Heidy Marquez, Rina Johnson and Kristin Martinez. https://www.com.edu/news/2026/hitchcock-isd-receives-jet-grant-to-train-future-nurses-with-com.html College of the Mainland (COM) is partnering with Hitchcock Independent School District (HISD) to train 65 students as licensed vocational nurses through a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant totaling $190,769 awarded to HISD by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Jose Salazar Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:28:00 -0600 An LVN student bandages up a fellow COM student’s arm during the 2026 Disaster Simulation Day. An LVN student bandages up a fellow COM student’s arm during the 2026 Disaster Simulation Day. https://www.com.edu/news/2026/student-research-takes-center-stage-at-coms-12th-annual-gcic-academic-symposium.html College of the Mainland (COM) hosted its twelfth annual Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium (GCIC) Academic Symposium on Friday, April 10. Featuring more than 140 students from local high schools and colleges, this year's symposium was the largest to date. Jose Salazar Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:26:00 -0600 Symposium Group of symposium winners on stage Pictured from left to right are professor Dalel Serda, students Geovanny Yanez, Favour Ogbonna, Lylah Martinez, Alinna Garza, Deepika Miryala and professor Gwendolynn Barbee-Yow. https://www.com.edu/news/2026/grand-opening-of-new-corporate-training-center.html College of the Mainland (COM) will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Corporate Training Center (CTC) at 7825 Monticello Drive in Texas City on Thursday, April 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. Jose Salazar Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:22:00 -0600 College of the Mainland’s Corporate Training Center College of the Mainland’s Corporate Training Center https://www.com.edu/news/2026/flock-the-block-community-celebration-returns-march-28.html College of the Mainland (COM) invites the community to enjoy a day of free fun, games and entertainment during the fourth annual Flock the Block community celebration on Saturday, March 28. Jose Salazar Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:51:00 -0600 Two Flock the Block guests take a photo with the Easter Bunny and COM mascot. Two Flock the Block guests take a photo with the Easter Bunny and COM mascot. https://www.com.edu/news/2026/fire-academy-cadets-turn-classroom-training-into-community-service.html When a residential fire impacting several homes broke out in Dickinson on Monday, March 16, 2026, College of the Mainland (COM) Fire Academy cadets stepped up for their community and put months of rigorous training and instruction into action. Jose Salazar Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:47:00 -0600 Fire cadets lined up outside station (Left to right) Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department Chief and COM Fire Academy Instructor Tim Johnson, COM Fire Academy Cadets Jordan Lowe, Efrain Perez, Ruben Sanchez, Dakota Lloyd, Ashtin Anderson, Isaiah Kam, Jackson Elliott. https://www.com.edu/news/2026/com-and-texas-womans-university-join-houston-teacher-pathways-consortium.html College of the Mainland (COM) and Texas Woman's University (TWU) have been selected to join the Houston Teacher Pathways Consortium, a joint initiative of the Charles Butt Foundation and the Houston Endowment. Additionally, COM and TWU received a $96,000 grant from the Charles Butt Foundation to support student scholarships. Jose Salazar Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:30:00 -0600 A COM Graduate's decorated cap reads 'Teacher in training' A COM Graduate's decorated cap reads "Teacher in training"