Tag: Featured
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Haunting tales plague Woodrow house
The Woodrow Manor has a short, tragic history that, some believe, makes it worthy to stand among other haunted houses. Woodrow Manor is located just south of Lubbock, between a few fields, with very few neighbors in direct sight. The house was built around 2003. But the youthfulness of the house does not take away…
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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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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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Nursing student perseveres despite uphill battle
Daphne Sonnenburg demonstrates an incredible amount of effort while reaching for her dream of becoming a nurse practitioner. Sonnenburg grew up in Pasadena, Texas, before moving to Lake Charles, Louisiana with her dad for work reasons. She attended Sam Rayburn High School in 1995 for one year, before she had to drop out due to…
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Steele, Edwards settling into new roles as assistant coaches
In addition to a roster full of new players, the South Plains College women’s basketball team has added two new coaches to the staff. Landon Steele and Ciarra Edwards are the two newest additions. Coach Steele is from Tribune, Kansas, where he competed in football, basketball, and track in high school. Coach Steele went on…
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New assistant men’s basketball coach excited for upcoming season
Tyler Notch is bringing previous coaching experience to his new role as assistant men’s basketball coach at South Plains College. Coach Notch grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where he played basketball for Cheyenne East High School. He went on to attend DePauw University, where he played basketball for one season before beginning his coaching career…
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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…
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Two alums Honored as TRIO achievers
National TRIO Day acknowledges the importance of TRIO programs and their impact on students. For two South Plains College alums, this day marks their success as TRIO achievers. National TRIO Day, which is designated as Feb. 28, is a day dedicated to celebrating and advocating TRIO programs, which are federally-funded student service organizations with the…
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Student working toward accomplishing goal of playing in NBA
Ever since he first started playing basketball, Deshawn Corprew knew he wanted to play in the NBA. Since he was 6 years old, Corprew’s goal in life has been to play basketball and have the opportunity to make money and provide for his family. He is on his way to achieving that goal. The 6-foot-6…
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Fire Academy offers education, hands-on training.
From teaching the basics of saving lives to putting out fires, the South Plains College Fire Academy provides everything needed to become a certified firefighter. The SPC Fire Academy program started after Lubbock Fire and Rescue stopped holding their own academy around 2001 and started requiring firefighter certification for new job applicants. “We work very…
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Texans take home NJCAA
It came down to the last event on the last day. But that was just fine with the South Plains College men’s Track and field team. With Barton County (Kan.) ahead of SPC by two points in the team standings going into the last race of the 2018 NJCAA Indoor National Track and Field Championships,…
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Texans defeat Southern Idaho for national title
Unranked going into the National Junior College Athletic Association Region V tournament, the South Plains College men’s basketball team needed to perform at their best to advance to the national tournament. The Texans did just that, going undefeated through the regional event and advancing to the National Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas, where they continued their…
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Sanders emphasizes progressive agenda during Lubbock rally
Financial equality, gun control and health care were among the topics discussed recently by Senator Bernie Sanders during a rally held for Lubbock residents. On March 10, Sanders spoke at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center to encourage the Democratic population of Lubbock to vote and help change the political ideologies that impact most of the…
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Culinary Arts Program receives donation from United Supermarkets
The new Culinary Arts Program at South Plains College recently received a significant donation from United Super Markets. United Supermarkets donated $750,000 to the newly-founded program. Not only will this money help finish the college’s new project, but according to Dr. Robin Satterwhite, President of South Plains College, “We’re able to provide scholarships, and those…
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Students, faculty exhibit art, music during ‘The Happening’
A “happening” is a performance, event or situation meant to be considered art – usually performance art. Happenings can be staged anywhere such as at, galleries, theater settings or even on a street. The Fine Arts Department at South Plains College hosted “The Happening” on March 1 through March 3. The term was first used…
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Taylor opens heart, home to students
Many college students feel extremely lonely when they move away from home. Jada Shae Taylor is a student who wishes to change this with her kindness. She puts together a dinner every Sunday for any student who wishes to attend. “I have a huge heart,” says Taylor, “and Sunday Dinner has always been a tradition…