South Plains College

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

South Plains College is proud to announce Russell Vest and Dr. Stefan Kreuzer as the recipients of the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award!

Established in 1987, this prestigious award recognizes SPC alumni who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievements and made meaningful contributions to their communities.

🔵 Russell Vest, a 1984 SPC graduate, serves as CEO of Hockley County Credit Union and treasurer of the SPC Foundation Board of Directors. Throughout his career, Vest has demonstrated a strong commitment to serving the Hockley County community and supporting educational opportunities for SPC students.

🟠 Dr. Stefan Kreuzer, who attended SPC from 1983 to 1985 on a tennis scholarship, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of INOV8 Orthopedics and INOV8 Surgical in Houston. His career has been marked by advancements in orthopedic surgery, medical innovation and patient care.

The public is invited to celebrate these distinguished alumni at a come-and-go presidential reception.

📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
⏰ 11 A.M.
📍 Wilburn and Helen Wheeler Science Center | SPC Levelland Campus

Please join us in congratulating Russell Vest and Dr. Stefan Kreuzer on this well-deserved recognition!👏

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.southplainscollege.edu/newsroom/2026-distinguished-alumni.php

10/13/2026

Exploring careers and discovering opportunities!🩺🧪📚

Several South Plains College programs participated in today's South Plains Career Expo at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center!

High school juniors and seniors had the opportunity to connect with SPC faculty and staff, explore different career paths and learn how SPC can help turn their interests into future careers.

We loved getting to meet so many future students and share all that SPC has to offer!💙🧡

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

Fall Break is almost here, Texans! 🍂

All South Plains College locations will be closed Friday, October 16th. Regular operations will resume Monday, October 19th.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing long weekend!

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

🐯What a great day at frenship.hs for our Dual Credit Application Drive! We loved helping these Tigers take the first step toward their dual credit journey! 🤠🧡💙

10/08/2026

South Plains College alumna Kensey Barrett is making a difference in rural healthcare, both in West Texas and on the national stage.

A graduate of SPC’s first Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) cohort, Barrett spent 12 years serving patients before returning to her hometown of Levelland as an adjunct professor in the very program that launched her career.

In March, Barrett traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for healthcare education funding and bring attention to the growing need for healthcare professionals in rural communities.

Now, she’s helping prepare the next generation of physical therapist assistants while continuing her mission to serve the communities she calls home.

“I’ve been grateful to SPC because in the moments when my life was changing, SPC was there,” Barrett said. “I’m proud to say that I’m a South Plains College Texan.”

🔗 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/KenseyBarrett