Top stories of 2019
2019 was a busy year at Temple College as we welcomed a new president and began several major new initiatives.
EMS professor receives 2019 EMS Educator of the Year Award
EMS professor Diedra Blankenship receives the 2019 EMS Educator of the Year Award given by the Texas Department of State Health Services
Seventy students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa
Seventy Temple College students were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for students in two-year colleges, during the fall 2019 semester.
Respiratory Care program helps former Virginia College students complete their degrees
Five students from a for-profit college that closed have been able to complete their respiratory care training thanks to Temple College.
Winners announced for 40th annual Central Texas Student Art Competition
Students from three area high schools and five area colleges received awards in the 40th annual Central Texas Art Competition.
Dental hygiene graduate starts program to provide preventive care to underserved children
Dental hygiene graduate Jennifer Banton has received several awards for her work to bring dental care to underserved populations.
After a seven-year break, student rediscovers her passion for piano
Nan Cryar will be the featured soloist at the Nov. 19 orchestra concert.
Biology students receive grant to conduct research on zebra mussels
Three Temple College students are doing hands-on biology research this year thanks to a grant from the Temple Health & Bioscience District.
PTK, Master Gardeners team up to build new garden on campus
The student food pantry on campus will soon have fresh produce, thanks to a new project started by the Temple College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and the Bell County Master Gardeners.
Temple College selected to continue participation in student success initiative
Temple College has been selected to continue its participation in a statewide student success initiative known as the Texas Pathways Project.
Library receives grant to continue digitization project
Temple College has received a grant to continue digitization of some of the college’s historical materials.
Nursing graduate starts foundation to help future students
A Temple College nursing graduate has started a new foundation to help support motivated, economically disadvantaged women who aspire to careers in the health professions.
College receives $60,000 grant to help fund new social worker position
Temple College has received a $60,000 grant from the Temple Industrial Foundation to help fund a new social worker position at the college.
Temple College students named to 2019 All-Texas Academic Team
Temple College students Khai Nguyen and Gladys Uwakweh were named to the 2019 All-Texas Academic Team.
College receives grant to help fund study abroad experience in Guatemala
Spanish professor Aurora Wold-Krogmann plans to take 10 students to study in Guatemala in June 2020.