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.
Seven students earn NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards for 2018-19
Seven students from Temple College received Academic Student-Athlete Awards from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Notice of tax revenue increase
Temple College conducted public hearings on August 15, 2019 and August 22, 2019 on a proposal to increase the total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding year by 4.371887 percent.
Dental Hygiene program announces fall 2019 screening dates for prospective patients
The Temple College Dental Hygiene Program will conduct free screenings for prospective patients beginning Monday, Sept 9, in the Jean and Ralph Wilson Dental Hygiene Clinic.
College announces summer 2019 honor lists
Temple College has announced its honor lists for summer 2019.
Kadie Berlin named new head softball coach
Kadie Berlin has been named the new head softball coach at Temple College. She replaces Kristin Zaleski, who left over the summer to become the new head coach at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi.
Orchestra to have a new conductor this fall
Dr. Alexander Corbett is starting this fall as the new Director of Orchestral Studies at Temple College.
Notice of Public Hearings on Tax Increase (2019-2020)
Temple College will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 4.37%.
Softball players earn All-American honors
Two Temple College softball players have been named to 2019 NJCAA Division 1 Softball All-America teams.
Brandon Bozon named new vice president
Brandon Bozon has been named the new vice president for administrative services and chief financial officer at Temple College. He is expected to begin work July 1.
College announces spring 2019 honor lists
Temple College has announced its honor lists for spring 2019.
Health professions programs present 2018-2019 awards
The health professions programs at Temple College presented a variety of awards in May to members of their graduating classes.
Temple College faculty, staff members recognized for outstanding work
Seven Temple College faculty and staff members have been selected to receive 2019 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.
College announces 2019 graduates
Temple College presented 930 students with degrees and/or certificates at its 2019 commencement ceremony May 11.
College adds engineering technology degree, certificate
Temple College is expanding its offerings to include a new certificate and associate degree in engineering technology.
Chorale members to perform in Ireland
This summer, music professor Dr. Sara Harris Baker is offering is a first for Temple College: an international trip. From May 18-25, Baker will be taking a 39-member chorus to Ireland for a week of music, culture and history.