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A new mobile app will make it easier for Temple College students and others to connect with college – wherever they are.

The Temple College Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Christina Ponce to become the college’s 11^th president. She will join the college in early 2019.

The Temple College Associate Degree Nursing program is hosting an open house Tuesday, Nov. 13 to mark its 25^th anniversary. The open house will run from 4-6 p.m. in the Dell Martin Nursing Education Center.

Temple College is hosting performances by four different jazz ensembles in November.

The Temple College Opera Showcase will present a show titled “Pretty Notes, Pretty Nights” on Friday, Nov. 16, and Saturday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jackson-Graeter Backstage Theatre.

Eight area high school students who are also students in the Texas Bioscience Institute’s Middle College program offered through Temple College will be traveling to Austin Nov. 3 to present research at the first-ever Capital of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference being held at The University of Texas at Austin.

Vocal Point, a student ensemble focused on musical theatre performing skills, will give a free concert titled ““On Our Way to Stardom,” on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 12:30 p.m. in the Jackson-Graeter Backstage Theatre. 

The Temple College Orchestra will perform a concert of classical treats on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center.

Dr. Mark Smith, vice president of educational services at Temple College and a finalist to be the college’s next president, answered questions at an Oct. 9 forum for members of the community.

Presidential candidate Dr. Christina Ponce, executive vice president at Lee College in Baytown, participated in a forum for faculty, staff and community members Oct. 8. 

The Temple College Board of Trustees announced three presidential finalists Oct. 1.

A symphonic band featuring players from Temple College and Texas A&M University  ̶  Central Texas will present a concert titled “Friends Old and New” Sunday, Nov. 4, at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center on the Temple College campus.

Dr. Deana Sheppard, vice president of instruction for Lone Star College’s Cy-Fair campus, was the third candidate interviewed to be the next president of Temple College.

Temple College is offering a free resource designed to match students with prospective employers.

Students from colleges and high schools in Central Texas are invited to submit entries for the 39th annual Central Texas Art Competition and Exhibition.

Temple College is starting a new initiative to help students overcome non-academic barriers that may be keeping them from completing college

The Temple College Dental Hygiene Program will conduct free dental screenings for prospective fall 2018 patients beginning Monday, Sept 10., in the Jean and Ralph Wilson Dental Hygiene Clinic.

An exhibition featuring works by Jeffie Brewer will be on display in the gallery of the Temple College Visual Arts Complex beginning Saturday, Sept. 22.

Temple College has announced its honor lists for summer 2018

Temple College student Diamond Ford has been named a 2018 Coca-Cola Military Leaders of Promise Scholar – an honor that comes with a $1,000 scholarship.

Local residents will have a chance to learn a variety of basic home maintenance skills in a series of four classes that will be offered for the first time this fall by the Temple College Business and Continuing Education Division.

Twelve area high school and college students who conducted research this summer as part of the Texas Bioscience Institute’s Middle College program will present their research on Tuesday, Aug. 7.

The Temple College Respiratory Care program has received national recognition for the percentage of its students who pass an advanced credentialing exam.

The Temple College Business and Continuing Education Division is now taking registrations for five health profession courses that will be offered this fall: Medical Billing & Coding, Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Nurse Aide, Dietary Management and EKG Technician.

Temple College and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor have signed an articulation agreement that will make it easier for students who complete an associate degree at Temple College to pursue a bachelor’s degree at UMHB.

Temple College will begin the search for its new president with a series of meetings for the public and the campus community the week of June 18.

Two Temple College faculty members have been selected to receive 2018 awards from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), an organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning and leadership at community and technical colleges.

Temple College student Joshua Lipp has been named to the 2018 All-Texas Academic Team.

The Temple College Board of Trustees has selected the firm Gold Hill Associates to lead the search for its next president.

The Temple College softball team capped its 20^th season in style by winning its first national championship.