Top stories of 2020
While 2020 brought unique challenges, Temple college also celebrated many special moments and milestones during the year. Here are some of the college’s top stories from 2020.
Former student returns to teach chemistry
Ever since he can remember, Philip Friedman wanted to be a chemistry teacher. He got his first taste of college chemistry classes when he attended Temple College as a student in the Texas Bioscience Institute Middle College program. Today, Friedman is back at Temple College teaching students in the same program.
Thirty-six students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa
Thirty-six Temple College students were inducted into the Lambda Theta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) during the fall 2020 semester.
Family story earns TBI student $1,000 scholarship from LULAC
TBI student Kaitlyn Martinez used her family’s story as the backdrop for her winning presentation in the 2020 LULAC Legacy Scholarship competition.
Temple College announces plans for spring 2021 classes
Temple College has announced that its spring 2021 classes will remain predominately online with the exception of a few courses that require hands-on skills learning.
Nursing program receives $119,171 grant for additional simulation equipment
The Temple College Nursing program has received a $119,171 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to purchase additional simulation equipment. The grant was awarded as part of an effort to help offset the impact of COVID-19 on workforce training.
TBI program receives $20,000 grant from Temple Health and Bioscience District
Temple College has received a $20,000 grant from the Temple Health and Bioscience District to support students participating in the Texas Bioscience Institute (TBI) Middle College program.
Temple College receives $620,000 to expand TBI program
Temple College has received a $620,107 grant from Greater Texas Foundation that will enable it to expand its award-winning Texas Bioscience Institute Middle College program to East Williamson County.
Longtime Temple College trustee receives national trustee leadership award
Longtime Temple College Trustee Lydia Santibañez has received a distinguished and very competitive national award ̶ the 2020 M. Dale Ensign Trustee Leadership Award from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT).
Registration for spring 2021 health professions courses begins Oct. 12
The Temple College Business and Continuing Education Division will begin accepting registrations Oct. 12 for five healthcare-related courses that will be offered in spring 2021.
Temple College receives grant to help veterans transition into the workforce
Temple College has received a $188,548 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to support a program designed to help veterans transition into the workforce.
Honor society membership transforms student’s life
Leadership position in Phi Theta Kappa opens up a world of opportunities for Theresa Anthony – including a full scholarship to Texas A&M University-Central Texas
College announces honor lists for summer 2020
Temple College has announced its honor lists for summer 2020.
College receives grant for nursing simulation equipment
Temple College has received a $115,726 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant from the Texas Workforce Commission. The grant is being used to purchase simulation equipment for the college’s Nursing program.
Seventeen players earn NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards for 2019-20
Seventeen Temple College players received Academic Student-Athlete Awards from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for the 2019-2020 academic year.
College announces 2020 graduates
Seven hundred and thirty-nine students earned degrees and/or certificates from Temple College in 2020.
Salado artist named new Visual Arts Department chair
Salado artist Rolando (Ro) Shaw has been named the new chair of the Visual Arts Department at Temple College.
Nursing graduate shares experience with coronavirus
COVID-19 is real. And it is serious. That is the message that Emma Pope, a 2019 Temple College nursing graduate, is sharing with anyone who will listen.
Criminal justice major receives PTK scholarship
Temple College student Julia DeWitt is one of 13 students statewide selected to receive 2020 Dr. Mary Hood STAR Scholarships awarded by the Texas Region of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Temple College announces plans for fall 2020 classes
Due to increased concerns with rising COVID-19 cases across the state, Temple College has announced it will be offering predominately online classes for the fall 2020 semester. There will be some exceptions in the health professions, career and technical education, and science disciplines.
English professor named 2020 Teacher of the Year
Kim George, an associate professor of English at Temple College, has been selected to receive the college’s 2020 Claudia and W.T. Barnhart Teacher of the Year Award.
College receives grant to help businesses adversely affected by COVID-19
The Temple College Business and Continuing Education Division has received a $50,000 Special Initiative COVID-19 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Five new members join Temple College Foundation Board of Directors
Five new members have joined the Temple College Foundation Board of Directors.
College announces honor lists for spring 2020
Temple College has announced its honor lists for spring 2020.
Health professions programs announce 2020 award winners
The health professions programs at Temple College honored their top graduates in May with a variety of awards.
Dr. Sara Harris Baker named new director of the Division of Fine Arts
Dr. Sara Harris Baker, an accomplished choral director, theatre director and music educator, has been named the new director of the Division of Fine Arts at Temple College.
Area high school students complete Texas Bioscience Institute program
Sixty-four area high school students have completed the Texas Bioscience Institute (TBI) Middle College program at Temple College this year. The students represent nine Central Texas high schools as well as home-schooled students.
Amber Taylor named new women’s basketball coach
Taylor replaces Kim Sebek, who retired in February after coaching the team for 22 seasons.
Temple College helps aspiring teacher discover his love of learning
Partnership between Temple College and A&M-Central Texas provides a smooth pathway for students who want to become teachers