South Texas College

10/17/2026

South Texas College and the City of Pharr hosted FireFest 2026, an amazing evening full of fun, food and prizes! 🔥 🚒 🧯 🧑‍🚒

STC students and faculty from the college’s Fire Academy together with Pharr firefighters and even Jerry were on-hand promoting fire safety to the community.

10/16/2026

💻🔐 More than 200 high school students from across the region joined us for STC’s 5th annual Cybersecurity Hackathon, taking on hands-on challenges, simulated hacking competitions and interactive workshops! 🚀

A special shoutout to our STC Cybersecurity students who stepped up to lead awareness presentations and share their knowledge with the next generation of cybersecurity professionals! 🐆

What a great event! We’re proud to inspire future Jags to explore the exciting possibilities of a career in cybersecurity. ✨

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10/16/2026

🧙‍♀️ We put a spell on you... a healthy one! 🩺✨

Our STC Vocational Nursing students at Starr County Campus just hosted their annual Hocus Pocus Healthy Pocus event. 🐆

From free vaccinations and health screenings to nutrition information and a blood drive, our future nurses helped make health and wellness a priority. ✨ What a great turnout!

Thank you to everyone who joined us.
Until next year! 👻🧡

10/16/2026

STC is helping students turn their interest in healthcare into opportunity through hands-on EKG Technician training! 🩺

From learning to operate EKG equipment to building confidence in working with patients, students gain practical skills that can open doors to a rewarding career.

Discover how STC is preparing future healthcare professionals and helping students take the first step toward something bigger. 👏

STC is offering an electrocardiography (EKG) technician course through its Continuing Education and Workforce Development division, providing students with hands-on training and an opportunity to take the first step toward a career in healthcare.

10/16/2026

We're still thinking about last night - More than 500 of our community partners and donors showed up for our students during our 4th Annual Foundation Gala.

Raising more than $400,000 for scholarships, many students' lives will be changed for the better.

Thank you to everyone who believes in our mission, vision and our students.

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10/16/2026

More than 500 community partners gathered at the Mission Event Center this evening for the STC Foundation’s 4th Annual Gala.

Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who supports STC and our students.

All proceeds from tonight’s even go toward student scholarships.

To view more photos from this event click here: https://southtexascollege.photoshelter.com/galleries/C00003Q1xrjxE2JM/G0000SVAWb6leSOA/10-15-26-4th-Annual-STC-Foundation-Gala-H

10/16/2026

STC Avionics students attended the first ever Hallo-wing at the Mid-Valley Airport, where they connected with industry professionals, learned from aviation experts and explored opportunities in the field. 🎃

They also joined in the Halloween fun by handing out candy to attendees! 🍬👻

Experiences like these help our Jags build connections, gain valuable industry insights and share their passion for aviation with the community. ✈️

10/15/2026

For nearly 20 years, Andres Tello has been making a difference at South Texas College, one student connection at a time! 💙🐾

Named the 2026 Staff of the Year for STC’s Starr County Campus, Tello’s journey from work-study student to a dedicated member of the STC team reflects his passion for helping students feel welcomed, supported and connected. 💙

Discover the heart behind his work and how he continues to make a lasting impact on the Jaguar community. 🐾

For Andres Tello, being named the 2026 Staff of the Year for STC Starr County Campus is a meaningful reflection of nearly two decades spent building connections, supporting students and becoming part of the STC community.

10/14/2026

✨ It’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus! 🎃🔮

Our Starr County Jags were under a Halloween spell today as they enjoyed sweet treats, fun prizes and some spooky fun between classes!👻 A little magic to celebrate spooky season! ✨

10/14/2026

South Texas College held its 2nd Annual Criminal Justice Fair that enabled students to explore future careers and make connections with professionals in the field. 👮 🚨

From face-to-face interviews with agency representatives to indoor and outdoor demonstrations as well hands-on simulations, students had the opportunity to discover their career paths during the morning event.

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