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Representatives from Southwest Texas College and San Antonio College pose for a photo at the Allied Health Consortium Celebration at the Uvalde campus.

Southwest Texas College and San Antonio College Join Forces to Upskill Future Healthcare Workers

October 29, 2024

The healthcare industry faces a growing workforce shortage nationwide, with nursing alone projected to see a six percent increase in job opportunities by 2030 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022).

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Rodeo athlete rides a horse at the 62nd Annual Southwest Texas College Rodeo

62nd Annual Southwest Texas College Rodeo Draws Thrilling Competition to Uvalde

October 17, 2024

The 62nd Annual Southwest Texas College Rodeo brought top-tier collegiate rodeo action to the Uvalde County Fairplex Rodeo Arena as part of the Southern Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA).

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Student picks fresh produce at the SWTX Farmer's Mercado at the Uvalde Campus Matthews Student Center Courtyard.

Title V VIDA Project Partners with San Antonio Food Bank to Bring Essential Resources to Students

October 3, 2024

The Title V VIDA Project (Vision, Identity, Diversity, and Advocacy), in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, is excited to announce a new collaboration aimed at eliminating barriers and providing critical resources to students.

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Crystal City students interact with the Anatomage Table at the Uvalde campus.

SWTX Welcomes Crystal City Elementary Students

October 3, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 13, Southwest Texas College (SWTX) welcomed a group of eager second-grade students from Crystal City's Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School.

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News Archive

August 2023 - July 2024

July 2024

Surgical Technology Program launched at Southwest Texas College

From Stay-at-Home Mom to GED Graduate: Eunice Garza's Inspiring Journey with SWTX

SWTX Wraps Up Successful 3rd Annual Kids' College

SWTX PCT Instructor Honored with Prestigious THOA Award

May 2024

Southwest Texas College: Pioneering a New Era of Learning Excellence

SWTJC Celebrates Eagle Pass Early College Academy Achievements

SWTJC Prepares to Celebrate 77th Annual Commencement Ceremonies

Student to Instructor: A Transformative Journey in SWTJC's Diesel Technology Program

April 2024

SWTJC President's Gala Raises $11,000, Unites Community in Support of Higher Education

SWTJC Associate Professor of Art Abel Ortiz Invited to Speak at UT Austin About Healing Murals of Uvalde

Emily Castillo and Gilbert Garza Honored with Ismael Sosa, Jr. Memorial Scholarship at SWTJC

Andrea Valdez and Esteban Guereca Chosen for Engineering Internship at Texas A&M University-Kingsville

March 2024

SWTJC President Presents Dual Credit Update to La Pryor ISD Board

Eta Beta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Inducts New Members in Spring Ceremony

Jocelyn Garcia Named 2024 Guistwhite Scholar

Welding technology team earns grand champion at student cook-off event

February 2024

Jessica Beltran: A story of Resilience and Pursuing Passion in Education

Dine with the Deans: Celebration of SWTJC Faculty

SWTJC Catholic Club Hosts Annual Ash Wednesday Service on Uvalde Campus

SWTJC Powerline Technician Graduation Honors Inaugural Scholarship Recipient and 2024 Graduates

January 2024

SWTJC Announces Annual Creative Arts Contest: Showcasing Literary and Visual Talents

SWTJC Art Professor Hosts Tour of Memorial Mural Project for U.S. Attorney General and Associate Attorney General in Uvalde

SWTJC announces fall 2023 president's and dean's lists

November 2023

SWTJC Celebrates Grande Opening of Expanded Student Lounge

Phi Theta Kappa welcomes new members in Fall Induction Ceremony

SWTJC Empowers Powerline Technician Students with New Bucket Truck

SWTJC Eligible for Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

October 2023

Southwest Texas Junior College Named Top 100 University for Hispanics

SWTJC Child Development Center Earns Prestigious NAEYC Accreditation

Governor Abbott Announces Over $310,000 Career Training Grant To Uvalde CISD in Partnership with SWTJC

Lee Flores and Steven Chapa Shine a Spotlight on SWTJC's Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program

September 2023

Palomino Fest draws large crowd, donates $25K to SWTJC

Moreno family awards annual scholarship to nursing students

August 2023

SWTJC Faculty Gears Up for fall semester: Campus Welcome Scheduled

Southwest Texas Junior College Board of Trustees gear up for August meeting

SWTJC Uvalde Campus Security Alert Successfully Resolved

SWTJC, Mexican Consulate partner to boost education 

STEMward Bound Summer Camp Empowering Students at SWTJC

 

August 2022 - July 2023

July 2023

Kids' College Event at SWTJC Uvalde: Inspiring Learning and Fun for Local Students

SWTJC announces spring 2023 president's and dean's list  

SWTJC celebrates graduation of first paramedic class

June 2023

SWTJC President discusses Uvalde tragedy at Giffords Law Center 30th Anniversary event in San Francisco, highlights community resilience

Wood ropes in victory: Claims national college rodeo title in team roping event

SWTJC inducts 37 nursing graduates to new chapter of honor society

Faculty and staff honored for years of service and retirement

SWTJC Cosmetology Student Gear Up for SkillsUSA Nationals in Atlanta

May 2023

SWTJC Law Enforcement Academy graduation celebrates new peace officers

SWTJC Del Rio student receives Chick-fil-A Leadership Scholar Award

SWTJC Eagle Pass student selected for prestigious research program

April 2023

Winners announced in the annual creative arts contest

College and career event draws a large crowd

Uvalde campus issues 'Secure' alert due to high-speed chase

SWTJC community mourns the loss of Anne Tarski

Adult education program earns top award

March 2023

SWTJC Eta Beta Chapter inducts new members

SWTJC to host Guadalupe Dance Company performance 'Viva Mi Cultura'

Nursing team earns grand champion at student cook-off event

February 2023

SWTJC graduate 16 powerline technicians in Uvalde

SWTJC President's and Dean's list announced for fall 2022 semester

SWTJC Crystal City student awarded first Ismael Sosa, Jr scholarship

SWTJC students make voices heard during community college day

AEP Foundation contributes $35,000 to Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde

Faculty association awards scholarships

January 2023

Entries being sought for college creative arts contest

November 2022

Phi Theta Kappa partners with local businesswoman to fight student hunger

October 2022

College rodeo team kicks-off season with strong performance

August 2022

Moreno family donates memorial scholarships

SWTJC awarded $296,000 JET grant to support career training

August 2021 - July 2022

July 2022

SWTJC President's and Dean's list announced for Spring 2022 semester

June 2022

Resource fair attracts large crowd to college campus

May 2022

College board appoints new member

Powerline Technician program graduates 11 during ceremony

Phi Theta Kappa inducts 50 members during ceremony at SWTJC Uvalde

SWTJC, Union Pacific enter into partnership to expand diesel tech program

April 2022

College creative arts award ceremony split into two

City council, UCISD board candidate forum set for April 19, 2022

March 2022

Uvalde Campus Lockdown Information Notice

January 2022

SWTJC mourns the passing of Flores, board president

SWTJC resumes face-to-face classes

In Memoriam: Maggie Servantes 1949 - 2022

SWTJC President's and Dean's list announced for fall 2021 semester

Entries being sought for college creative arts contest

In Memoriam: Dr. Wilford Winston Box 1935 - 2022

SWTJC temporarily moves spring classes online due to COVID surge

December 2021

Santa Claus scheduled to make appearance at College Christmas event on Nov. 30

SWTJC Cowgirl Taylor Lawson gets special surprise

SWTJC receives grants to increase equity and access to higher education

The Aspen Institute Names Southwest Texas Junior College one of 150 U.S. Community Colleges Eligible for 2023 Aspen Prize

October 2021

Board of trustees receive operations reports, approve hangar lease, reschedule Dec. meeting

September 2021

Students, parents encouraged to complete FAFSA

The SWTJC college rodeo rides into town this weekend

SWTJC Rodeo season kicks off in Tatum

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Drawing Winners

Student Parking Decals Now Available

August 2021

Moreno family donates scholarships to nursing students in memory of son, brother

SWTJC mandates masks amid rising COVID-19 cases in the region

Cook named SWTJC mascot design contest winner

Congressman Tony Gonzales meets with SWTJC administration

Palomino Fest canceled due to high COVID-19 cases in the area

SWTJC and SRSU Hold STEM Camp

August 2020 - July 2021

July 2021

SWTJC President's and Dean's list announced for spring 2021 semester

SWTJC offering COVID-19 vaccine clinics

June 2021

SWTJC receives $5 million gift

May 2021

SWTJC rodeo qualifies six athletes to coveted 2021 CNFR

SWTJC to no longer require masks on campus following governor's executive order

SWTJC announces rollout of new strategic plan

April 2021

SWTJC joins education campaign to get adults back to school and work

March 2021

SWTJC President's and Dean's list announced for fall 2020 semester

SWTJC rodeo team continues momentum

SWTJC Rodeo Team Pushes into National Standings after Spring Opener

College says in person classes returning Summer 2021

January 2021

College nursing students help administer thousands of COVID-19 vaccines

College kicks-off spring semester with virtual convocation

Financial relief on the way for students impacted by COVID-19

Phi Theta Kappa inducts 51 members during virtual ceremony

Annual creative arts contest canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

Classes begin for spring semester

December 2020

Former SWTJC President Dr. Ismael Sosa Passes Away

Law enforcement cadets awarded scholarships by American Legion and First Stater Bank of Uvalde

SWTJC joins education campaign to get adults back to school and work

October 2020

Spring classes at SWTJC and SRSU-RGC remain virtual

SWTJC's 58th annual rodeo draws 392 contestants 

September 2020

SWTJC cancels annual high school hoops tournament

Financial aid application opens on October 1

Trustees approve tax rate decrease

Funeral services slated Thursday for SWTJC cosmetology instructor

August 2019 - July 2020

July 2020

SWTJC President's and Dean's list announced for Spring 2020 semester

SWTJC announces adjustments to Fall classes amid COVID-19 spikes in service area

SWTJC waives TSI testing requirement for upcoming school year

June 2020

SWTJC delays daycare reopen amid increasing coronavirus cases in region

SWTJC reports first COVID-19 case

Board approves reopen plan for fall classes

May 2020

SWTJC to stage 'virtual commencement' in July

April 2020

SWTJC receives funds for emergency grants to students

SWTJC rodeo athletes qualify for College National Finals

Phi Theta Kappa chapter earns multiple honors at regional convention

March 2020

Trustees approve to postpone college elections

Garner shows H.E.B. employees appreciation with free meals

Coronavirus Updates: President Gonzales addresses upcoming board meeting, resuming classes

College creative arts contest canceled amid Coronavirus concerns

SWTJC board election has one contested race

February 2020

Rodeo team delivers solid performance at Texas A&M Commerce event

Trustees approve vice presidents' contracts for additional year

SWTJC Rodeo Team Shines at Spring Opener

January 2020

SWTJC student in running for undergraduate transfer scholarship

SWTJC President's and Dean's list announced for fall 2019 semester

Entries being sought for annual creative arts contest

FAA approves SWTJC as a certified general and airframe training school

December 2019

D'Hanis Cowgirls, La Pryor Bull Dogs claim SWTJC tournament titles

Board hears audit results for fiscal year, Leakey school superintendent's concerns

November 2019

College kicks-off holiday season with lighting ceremony, arrival of Santa Claus

SWTJC clears a path for Uvalde high school freshman to earn engineering degree in half the time

Aspen Institute Names Southwest Texas Junior College as a Top 150 U.S. Community College Eligible for 2021 Aspen Prize

SWTJC rodeo team has successful weekend

October 2019

Phi Theta Kappa inducts 53 members during ceremony at SWTJC Uvalde

College rodeo attracts large crowd and competitors

Phi Theta Kappa inducts new members in fall ceremony

September 2019

College rodeo team kicks-off 2019-2020 season in Carthage

August 2019

SWTJC opens STEM MakerSpace with ribbon cutting ceremony

Uvalde parents honor son with scholarship for nursing students

 

August 2018 - July 2019

June 2019

College board of trustees approve 2019-2020 budget, including salary increases

SWTJC cowboy finishes second in the nation at the College National Finals Rodeo

SWTJC president's and dean's list announced for Spring 2019 semester

Top faculty and staff honored during annual vice president's breakfast

Law enforcement academy recognizes spring 2019 graduates

SWTJC honor student earns prestigious Jack Kent Cooke transfer scholarship

May 2019

Uvalde campus announces Who's Who and Leadership recipients

SWTJC awards over 600 degrees in 72nd commencement ceremony

SWTJC commencement ceremonies slated for Friday and Saturday in Uvalde

Del Rio campus announces Who's Who and Leadership recipients

West represents SWTJC at College National Finals Rodeo in Wyoming

Gala raises approximately $29,000 for scholarships to SWTJC

Phi Theta Kappa inducts new members in spring ceremony

Creative arts winners announced during annual awards ceremony

April 2019

College rodeo team hosts annual exhibition rodeo for kids in Uvalde

SWTJC's Randa Schell selected as a Texas Success Center research fellow

March 2019

College rodeo team hosts annual exhibition rodeo for kids in Uvalde

February 2019

Bandera team takes first place at robotics tournament at SWTJC

SWTJC hosts third annual robotics tournament

January 2019

Entries being sought for annual college creative arts contest

New chief of SWTJC police department named

Students can now access 1098T form online on the college website

SWTJC President's and Dean's list announced for fall 2018 semester

December 2018

College alumni network raises 10K for scholarships

King, Flores address upcoming state legislative session

Turkey Trot draws big crowd of runners, spectators on Nov. 17

La Pryor, Knippa win titles in 59th annual high school tournament

November 2018

State representative and senator scheduled to speak at SWTJC

College kicks-off holiday season with Christmas event

Turkey Trot scheduled this Saturday, Nov. 17 at Uvalde campus

Flu shots available at Del Rio and Uvalde campuses

College kicks off holiday season with tree lighting ceremony, arrival of Santa Claus

SWTJC awarded $2.7 million STEM grant

October 2018

SWTJC Rodeo Team shines in Lake Charles

Tickets being sold for annual raffle to benefit FAN scholarship fund

College and career fair draws large crowd

Longtime college rodeo coach retires

Phi Theta Kappa inducts new members in fall ceremony

SWTJC Rodeo team kicks off season with a big win

September 2018

College adopts current tax rate, see increase in fall enrollment

SWTJC Rodeo rides into town Oct. 5

Regional GED graduates recognized

Phi Theta Kappa members host a summer camp for local kids

August 2018

Phi Theta Kappa members host a summer camp for local kids

August 2017 - July 2018

July 2018

College rodeo team wraps up season at nationals in Wyoming

June 2018

High School students get to experience College

SWTJC president's and dean's list announced for Spring 2018 semester

Del Rio campus announces Who's Who and Leadership recipients

SWTJC offering free summer science camps for youth

SWTJC faculty recognized for excellence

SWTJC rodeo team sends students to College National Finals Rodeo

May 2018

Qualified students may be eligible for additional summer financial aid

Board members take oath of office, board keeps same officers for coming year

Top faculty and staff honored at annual Dean's Breakfast

SWTJC awards over 600 degrees in 71st commencement ceremony

Creative arts winners announced during annual awards ceremony

Uvalde campus announces Who's Who and Leadership recipients

SWTJC commencement ceremonies slated for Friday and Saturday in Uvalde

April 2018

Stevens High School team places first in criminal justice competition

Uvalde college library opens Educator Resource Room

SWTJC psychology club attends seminar on anxiety disorders

Gala raises approximately 27K for scholarships to SWTJC

Eagle Pass Fine Arts Company hosts Rabbit Hole performances

Annual college gala slated for April in Uvalde

SWTJC Eagle Pass spring college day attracts big crowd

March 2018

SWTJC offers new Patient Care Technician Program

Kinesiology club named grand champion at annual college cooking event

College rodeo team hosts annual exhibition rodeo for kids in Uvalde

Phi Theta Kappa holds spring induction ceremony at SWTJC Uvalde

February 2018 

SWTJC spring college day attracts big crowd

Cowboys lose to Northwest Vista on the road

Catholic club hosts Ash Wednesday mass

Students, faculty and staff mourn loss of counselor

Area students test their STEM skills at robotics competition

January 2018

Entries being sought for annual college creative arts contest

SWTJC hosts second annual robotics tournament

SWTJC students dress to impress

Faculty report back on Jan. 9 to begin spring convocation

December 2017

Large crowd enjoys college holiday luncheon

Law enforcement academy graduates 41 in Uvalde

Brackett, Nueces Canyon win titles in 58th annual high school tournament

Student Engagement and Success team named 4DX top performer

College Christmas event draws large crowd

Board takes action on broad range of topics at November meeting

November 2017

High school basketball tournament begins today in Uvalde

College tree lighting ceremony and arrival of Santa Claus set for Nov. 28

Turkey Trot draws big crowd of runners, spectators on Nov. 18

Turkey Trot scheduled for Nov. 18 on Uvalde campus

Eagle Pass departments achieve 4DX bronze certificates

Eagle Pass campus recognizes 4DX top performing teams

Developmental Studies Division team named 4DX top performer

October 2017

STEM clubs complete service project benefiting Devils River

SWTJC basketball teams host Palo Alto College in home opener

SWTJC named in 150 top US Community Colleges; eligible for $1M Aspen Prize

Annual college cross-country meet draws over 600 runners

Del Toro earns service-learning scholarship

Phi Theta Kappa holds fall induction ceremony at SWTJC Uvalde

September 2017

College adopts effective tax rate, see increase in fall enrollment

College rodeo rides into town on Oct. 6

SWTJC cross country kicks off 2017 season

Local American Legion post shows appreciation to police academy cadets

College donates supplies for Hurricane Harvey victims

Palomino Fest draws record crowd, presents $25,000 check to SWTJC

August 2017

College encourages civic engagement for students, faculty and staff

SWTJC prepares for campus concealed carry

Local youth attend first college science summer camp