Tag: News
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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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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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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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Student Government Association placing recycling bins on campus
The Student Government Association at South Plains College recently has decided recycling bins needed to be placed around campus to improve recycling on campus. The idea came to Jeremiah Patterson, SGA delegate, after his friends would give him all of their recyclable trash to take to the bins in the Science Building. He would collect…
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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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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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Journalism students receive awards from Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
The Plainsman Press staff recently was recognized with 14 awards from the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. The awards were announced during the annual TIPA spring competition and convention, which was held March 22 – March 24 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Dallas. There were 474 participants representing 44 colleges and universities from across…
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Program helps aspiring beauticians obtain certification, improve skills
For students who are looking to pursue an education and career in the hairstyling industry, the Cosmetology program at South Plains College program has openings for the summer III semester. Orientation for the program will be held on April 13. Classes will begin on May 14 and end Aug. 2. Students will learn how to…
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New director of Plainview Center aims for student success, growth
Jolee Dietrich recently was hired as the new director for South Plains College’s Plainview Center. “I wanted to be the director of the Plainview Center so that I could help students realize their goals and dreams,” said Dietrich, who began her new position on March 5. “The Plainview Center has many course offerings, in such…
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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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Regents approve tuition, fees increase for fall
An increase in tuition and fees, a project proposal for an in-house CDL driver school and emergency management were among the topics discussed during the March meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Dr. Robin Satterwhite, president, proposed a $10 fee increase per semester hour for out-of-district students, a $5 fee increase for…
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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…