Category: News
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Teams impress at WTAM Rodeo
The South Plains College men’s and women’s rodeo teams continue to post strong performances with only one rodeo left in the season. The teams competed at the West Texas A&M University Rodeo on Oct. 11 – Oct. 13 in Amarillo. The Texans placed fifth overall in the team standings with a total of 250 points.…
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Renowned journalist discusses necessity for weaker central government
John Stossel recently made an appearance in Lubbock to discuss freedom and its enemies. The Free Market Institute (FMI) and the College of Media and Communication at Texas Tech University (TTU), in collaboration with the Young America’s Foundation, hosted the award-winning journalist, on Oct. 16 in the Red Raider Ballroom in the Student Union Building…
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Atmospheric scientist discuss environmental issues with expert panel
Texas leads the way in energy production and carbon emissions. If Texas were its own country, it would be ranked third in the world for gas production, yet first in the United States (tied with California) for carbon emissions. Texas also has more natural disasters than any other state. This makes Texas one of the…
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Music ensemble class offered for homeschool students
A Music Ensemble class is being offered for the first time to Homeschool students who are looking to further their instrumental knowledge. The all Homeschooled Music Ensemble class is being held at South Plains College and taught by Brent Wheeler, assistant professor of Commercial Music. The idea for the Homeschool Music Ensemble class came up…
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Ribbon cutting held for Culinary Arts program
by DEBRA MONTANDON A ribbon cutting ceremony recently was held for the new Culinary Arts program at the Lubbock Center campus of South Plains College. “You all coming today is an opportunity to be eye witnesses for this life-changing program for the citizens of Lubbock, Hockley County and surrounding towns,” Ben Alexander, executive director…
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Regents discuss Clery Report, upcoming programs
The 2017 Clery Report, updates on the coding academy and the truck driving program, and possible additions to seating at the track and field facilities were among the topics discussed during the October meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Dr. Lynn Cleavinger, dean of students at SPC, presented the Annual Campus Security…
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Hispanic Heritage night immerses students in Latino Culture
Celebrating the history and contributions of Latino culture can empower a better understanding and appreciation for Hispanic-Americans and the positive influence they have within a community. The Hispanic Heritage event was held on Oct. 1 in the Sundown Room of the Student Center on the Levelland campus of South Plains College. The purpose for this…
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Students informed about freedom of speech on Constitution Day
The development of free speech, how the government works to protect our First Amendment rights, and recent controversies that have been seen on social media were the main topics discussed at the Constitution Day event at South Plains College. The event was hosted by Timothy Holland, government instructor. He is the one organized the event…
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Agriculture careers spotlighted at symposium
An Agriculture Career Symposium is being held at South Plains College for those who are interested in the field of agriculture. The Agriculture Career Symposium will be held Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., in the Texan Dome on the Levelland campus. The symposium is designed not only for students at South Plains…
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Worley selected as new dean of Arts and Sciences
Alan Worley recently was named as the new dean of arts and sciences at South Plains College. Worley attended high school in Eunice, New Mexico. He later received his bachelor’s degree from Eastern New Mexico University in mathematics and biology in 1996. He continued to graduate school at New Mexico State University, where he earned…
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Adventure Park under construction in Lubbock
With a goal of bringing more adventure to Lubbock, a local couple is building their own theme park. After the old abandoned Putt Putt Golf and Games caught fire in 2016, Kai and her husband Jim decided to buy the 20-acre lot and transform it into their envisioned park. Adventure Park will feature several indoor…
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Cast announced for ‘The Imaginary Invalid’
“The Imaginary Invalid” and “The Madrigal Dinner” are the featured events of the fall semester for the Theatre Program at South Plains College. “There was a very good turn out for auditions,” said Dr. Dan Nazworth, chairperson of the Fine Arts Department at SPC. “The Imaginary Invalid” will be performed Nov. 1 – Nov. 4.…
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Fine Arts Showcase brings together music students
The annual fall Fine Arts Showcase helps unify incoming music students. The showcase will take place on Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the atrium area in the Students Services Building on the Levelland campus. For the third consecutive year, the Fine Arts Showcase will feature both the SPC concert choir and the SPC concert…
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Culinary arts program adds new flavor to educational options
The new Culinary Arts program recently opened its classroom doors and welcomed its first batch of students at the Lubbock Center campus. The Culinary Arts program offers two types of certificates, the associate certificate and the certificate program. “The certificate program helps people who want to get in and move forward,” says Chef Patrick Ramsey,…
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Fitzgerald named dean of dual enrollment, distance education
Ryan Fitzgerald is helping thousands of high school students in his new role. Fitzgerald recently was announced as the new Dean of Dual Enrollment and Distance Education, adding to his previous responsibilities. Fitzgerald got his bachelor’s degree in Government from Stephen F. Austin University, while double minoring in International Studies and Anthropology, in 2011. In…
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Alexander named new executive director of Lubbock Center
Benjamin Alexander says his vision for South Plains College is to see students become successful and to share his love for education with others. At the beginning of the 2018 fall semester, he was appointed as the new Executive Director at the Lubbock Center. By offering new opportunities, Alexander helps students have a positive outlook…
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Gerstenbergers honored at hall dedication ceremony
After 60 years of dedicating their lives to South Plains College, Earl and June Gerstenberger recently were honored with the dedication of Gerstenberger Hall. The South Plains College Board of Regents and administration hosted the dedication ceremony on Sept. 7. More than 175 members of the Levelland community, along with friends and family of the…
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Regents discuss fall enrollment, coding acadamy
Enrollment, a new coding academy, and an update on bringing the CDL truck driving program back were among the topics discussed during the September meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Dr. Stan DeMerritt, vice president of student affairs, presented the Fall 2018 enrollment. The total unduplicated headcount is at 9,300, 28 students…
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Regents approve Memorandum of Understanding regarding Lubbock City Hall
The Board of Regents at South Plains College approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the college, the City of Lubbock, and Lubbock Economic Development Alliance to explore the possibility of using Lubbock City Hall as a future campus during their April meeting. “The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is for the consideration of conveyance and remodeling…