Temple College Closed for Winter Holiday Break, Will Reopen Jan. 3

Temple College campuses and offices will be closed for Winter Holiday Break from Dec. 15, 2022, to Jan. 2, 2023.
December 14, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Inducts 55 New Members for Fall 2022

Temple College’s Lambda Theta Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society welcomed 55 new members during its 2022 induction ceremony.

December 14, 2022 | students
  

Temple College Honored with the 2022 Texas Workforce Commission All-Star College Award

The Texas Workforce Commission, the state agency that oversees and provides workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas, honored Temple College with its 2022 Texas All-Star College Award.
December 2, 2022 | 
   

Temple College Jazz Faculty, Students to Perform Free Concert

Temple College Faculty Jazz, a group of Temple College Department of Music faculty, will present a combined concert with the Temple College Jazz Combos at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in The Jackson-Graeter Backstage Theater in the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.
November 28, 2022 | 
 

Temple College AEL Launches Family Literacy Program for English Language-Learner Parents

The Temple College Adult Education and Literacy program, in partnership with Temple Independent School District, is proud to provide English language-learner parents of children ages 3-5 the opportunity to have a greater influence on their children’s education and future success.
November 28, 2022 | 
  

Temple College SkillsUSA STEM Club Hosting 2nd Annual Car Show

Temple College’s SkillsUSA STEM Club is hosting its second annual Temple College STEM Club Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3 on the campus’ south parking lot.

November 22, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Awarded Grant for Digital Skills Ready @ 50+ Program

Temple College will offer a variety of lectures, workshops, and five-week courses designed to help individuals 55 and older build the essential digital skills needed to find jobs, change careers and explore entrepreneurship.
November 14, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Presents ’80s Interpretation of Mozart’s Classic Opera “The Magic Flute” Nov. 18-19

Move over Madonna. Pack up your boombox and your cassette tapes. It’s time to moonwalk to the Temple College campus for a retro 1980s version of “The Magic Flute,” a timeless opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
November 11, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Hosts 43rd Annual Central Texas Art Competition & Exhibition

The Opening Reception for the 43rd Annual Central Texas Art Competition & Exhibition will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Temple College Visual Arts Complex Gallery.
November 11, 2022 | 
  

Temple College’s Theatre Program Presents the Comedy “All in the Timing” Nov. 4-5

Temple College’s Division of Fine Arts and the Department of Speech, Humanities, Drama and Dance announce the upcoming performance of All in the Timing, which runs Nov. 4-5. Shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Jackson-Graeter Backstage Theatre on the Temple College Campus.
October 31, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Jazz Ensemble, Temple Jazz Orchestra to Perform Nov. 1

The Temple College Jazz Ensemble and Temple Jazz Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the College’s Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center.

October 24, 2022 | 
Phlebotomy class 

100% Scholarships Available for Certifications in CMA, Food Service Management, EKG, Pharmacy and Phlebotomy

The Temple College Adult Education and Literacy program has scholarships available for training and certification for Certified Medical Assistants, Food Service Mangement, Electrocardiography (EKG) Technicians, Pharmacy Technicians and Phlebotomy Technicians.

October 20, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Alumni to Celebrate Spirit Week Oct. 24-29

The Temple College Alumni Association, in conjunction with Phi Theta Kappa, the College’s international honor society, is hosting Spirit Week Oct. 24-29.

October 18, 2022 | 
  

Toastmasters Leadership and Public Speaking Group Finds ‘Home’ at Temple College

A local chapter of Toastmasters International is hosting a noon-hour Open House Nov. 1 on the Temple College campus.
October 17, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Vocal Point to Perform ‘TC Musical Showcase’ Oct. 18

Temple College Vocal Point will perform its “TC Musical Theatre Showcase” at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in the Jackson-Graeter Backstage Theatre located in the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center.
October 12, 2022 | 
Dr. Christy Ponce, President of Temple College 

Temple College President to Speak Alongside Some of Nation’s Biggest Voices At Texas Tribune Festival

Temple College President Dr. Christy Ponce will be a featured panelist and speaker Friday at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival in Austin. The festival is The Tribune’s signature annual ideas conference featuring some of the biggest names in politics, policy, education and the media.

September 21, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Announces Fall 2022 Fine Arts Events

Temple College has announced its Fall 2022 lineup of Fine Arts events, which include a variety of readings, theater and music performances, and art exhibitions.
September 20, 2022 | 
 

Temple College Mourns Passing of Former President Dr. Marvin Felder

The Temple College family is grieving the recent loss of Dr. Marvin R. Felder, Temple College’s longest-serving president from 1973-1995.

September 14, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Celebrates Awarding of $408,584 Skills Development Fund Grant

Temple College, along with partners from Baylor Scott and White Health and the Texas Workforce Commission, celebrated the awarding of a $408,584 Skills Development Fund Grant Thursday afternoon on the College’s main campus.
September 8, 2022 | 
  

Sleep Tech Training Begins Sept. 12 at Temple College; Scholarships and Grants Available

Temple College is offering Polysomnography Technician (sleep technologist) training Sept. 12-Nov. 9. Scholarships and grant opportunities are available, and the course could be free for eligible students. Classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

September 7, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Donors, Students Honored During 2022 Scholarship Reception

The Temple College Foundation hosted the 2022 Scholarship Reception Aug. 24 to honor 304 students who received a total of 323 scholarships this year and to say “Thank you” to the many donors who provided the funding.

September 2, 2022 | 
   

Temple College Scholarships Available to Earn Certification in Clinical Medical Assistant, Food Service Management, EKG, Pharmacy and Phlebotomy

Temple College’s Adult Education and Literacy program has scholarships available for training and certification for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Food Service Management, Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy Technician.
August 29, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Hosts Regional Leaders to Brainstorm Partnerships and Strategies to Meet Logistics and Supply Chain Workforce Demands

Temple College hosted a group of Central Texas cross-sector leaders Tuesday afternoon to discuss partnership opportunities and strategies to educate and train logistics and supply chain workers. Discussions focused on meeting current industry demands as well as designing a talent pipeline infrastructure for the future of logistics.
August 26, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Dental Hygiene Program Announces Fall 2022 Screening Dates for Prospective Patients

The Temple College Dental Hygiene Program will conduct free screenings for prospective patients beginning Monday, Aug. 29, in the Jean and Ralph Wilson Dental Hygiene Clinic, located in the Health Sciences Center on the Temple College East campus.

August 22, 2022 | 

Important Tax Rate Information

This page contains important 2022 tax rate and FY 2023 proposed budget information for Temple College.
August 19, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Volleyball Welcomes New Head Coach, Kicks Off 2022 Season

Temple College’s Women’s Volleyball Team is opening the 2022-23 season this week with new head coach Rachel Melancon. The Leopards’ first home match is a scrimmage against Texas Wesleyan at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Temple College Gymnasium.

August 15, 2022 | 
 

Scholarships Available To Help Adult Learners Earn Certification in Customer Service Support

Temple College’s Adult Education and Literacy program has scholarships available for training and certification in Customer Service Support (CSS). While this program is open to anyone, the curriculum is ESL Level 3 or higher friendly.

August 4, 2022 | 
  

Temple College SkillsUSA STEM Club Tops Off Year of Successes with Gold Medal in National Competition

Engineering technology students from Temple College’s SkillsUSA STEM Club competed in the SkillsUSA National Championships this summer and captured the gold medal in Engineering/Technology Design.

August 2, 2022 | 
  

The University of Arizona Global Campus Offers Six Full-Program Scholarships to Temple College Scholars

The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) has launched a new scholarship program that provides an opportunity for six Temple College scholars to receive full-program scholarships to pursue a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree at UAGC.
August 2, 2022 | 
 

Temple College awarded $530,000 for new Robotics and Orbital Welding Programs

Temple College received a $530,000 Texas Reskilling and Upskilling Through Education (TRUE) Grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
July 15, 2022 | 
  

Full-time Temple College students may receive up to $1,500 this fall to help with education expenses

Temple College students who enroll in 12 or more hours of courses this fall will receive up to $1,500 to help with education expenses.

July 14, 2022 | 
   

Nearly 600 Temple College Students Named to Spring 2022 Honor Lists

TEMPLE, Texas (June 27, 2022) – Temple College has announced its honor lists for Spring 2022. Nearly 600 students were named to the President’s and Vice President’s honor lists.
June 27, 2022 | 
  

Scholarships Available to Help Adult Learners Earn Certifications in CDL, CNA, EKG and Phlebotomy

Due to an urgent need for healthcare providers in the area, the Temple College Adult Education and Literacy program has scholarships available for training and certification for Commercial Drivers Licence (CDL), Certified Nursing Aide (with enhanced Telemetry training), Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician and Phlebotomy Technician.

June 1, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Celebrates First Two Graduates of Temple Charter Academy’s Engineering PTECH Program

Alexander Wojtaszek and Caleb Osburn will graduate from Temple Charter Academy with high school diplomas on Thursday. These two students are also the first two engineering students in Temple Charter Academy’s Engineering PTECH Program to graduate from Temple College.
May 25, 2022 | 
  

Temple College to Celebrate Grand Opening of SkillsUSA Prototype Lab May 23

Temple College will celebrate the grand opening of its SkillsUSA Prototype Lab at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 23, in the College’s Watson Technical Center, Room 545.
May 20, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Hosts Texas Tribune Panel Discussion on Rural Health Care

Several hundred people joined in-person and online for The Texas Tribune’s lunchtime conversation event, “Running Low on Options: Health Care in Rural Texas,” hosted on Temple College’s main campus Wednesday.
May 19, 2022 | 
  

Temple College 2022 graduates

Temple College recognized more than 900 students with degrees and/or certificates at its 2022 commencement ceremony May 14.
May 17, 2022 | 
  

Temple College’s Student Success Navigator Helps TBI, Dual Credit Students Reach Their Goals

Each workday, Wendy Fettig, dual credit & TBI student success navigator, hands out a heavy dose of high-fives, fist bumps and hugs to her students.
May 13, 2022 | 
Temple College LVN graduate Amy Stephens (left) donated a kidney to her coworker’s husband, Marco Rodriguez (right). Since the operation about six weeks ago, Amy and Marco are both doing well. (Photo by Ana Rodriguez) 

Temple College Nursing Alumna ‘Shares Her Spare,’ Donates Kidney to Coworker’s Husband

Marco Rodriguez needed a kidney transplant. His kidneys were failing, and every attempt to heal them with diet and medication had failed. He and his wife, Ana, and their family and friends had been searching desperately for a match from a living donor. After one promising donation fell through, they were facing the next step: dialysis.

May 11, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Names Speech Professor, Department Chair D. Kirkland as 2022 Teacher of the Year

Kirkland, professor of speech and chair of the Department of Speech, Humanities, Drama and Dance, has been selected to receive Temple College’s 2022 Claudia and W.T. Barnhart Teacher of the Year Award.
May 10, 2022 | 
  

Temple College students, alumni secure top awards at singing competition

Temple College students and alumni attended the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) South Texas Chapter voice competition in Corpus Christi, and several took home top performance honors.
May 2, 2022 | 
  

Temple College’s SkillsUSA STEM Club Takes Home Top Statewide Honors, Prepares for Nationals

The Temple College Skills USA STEM Club was named a Gold Chapter of Distinction – the highest honor a chapter can receive – at the SkillsUSA Texas College/Post-Secondary competition in Houston.
April 20, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Vocal Point Presents “The Theory of Relativity” April 22-23

Temple College Vocal Point will perform The Theory of Relativity at 7:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, April 22 and 23, in the Graeter-Jackson Backstage Theatre located in the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center.
April 18, 2022 | 
  

Alumni Association Hosts Leopard Fest to Raise Funds for Temple College Athletics

The Temple College Alumni Association is proud to revive a tradition from the past, first established by Kim Sebek. On Wednesday, April 27, the Association will host Leopard Fest, a lunch-hour hamburger plate sale to benefit Temple College Athletics.
April 12, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Chorale to Celebrate New Beginnings with April 12 Spring Concert “Make Our Garden Grow”

Temple College Chorale will perform its Spring Concert, “Make Our Garden Grow,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Temple College Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center.

April 8, 2022 | 
  

Temple College’s Musical Theatre & Drama Showcase Highlights Talents of Aspiring Artists

Aspiring musical theatre and drama students from area schools will perform alongside Temple College faculty members during the inaugural Temple College Musical Theatre and Drama Showcase at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 9 in the Jackson-Graeter Backstage Theatre located in the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center.

April 6, 2022 | 
Dr. Christy Ponce 

Statement from Dr. Christy Ponce Regarding Meta Coming to Temple

Dr. Christy Ponce, President of Temple College, provided the following statement regarding Meta’s announcement to build a Hyperscale Data Center in the city of Temple.
April 1, 2022 | 
Adult Education and Literacy 

High school equivalency, GED classes now available at Heart of Texas Goodwill in Killeen

Temple College’s Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program has partnered with Heart of Texas Goodwill to provide onsite high school equivalency (GED) classes at the 4004 E Stan Schlueter Goodwill location in Killeen.
March 24, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Hosts Poss”Abilities” Job Fair April 8

Temple College will host its Poss”Abilities” Job Fair for high school students, college students and young adults with disabilities on Friday, April 8.
March 24, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Jazz Festival Celebrates 30 Years March 31-April 2

The Temple College Jazz Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary by hosting its three-day signature event that brings together jazz lovers from across Texas to campus March 31-April 2. The event is open to the public.

March 21, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Closed for Spring Break March 14-18

Temple College campuses and offices are closed March 14-18 for Spring Break.
March 11, 2022 | 
  

Temple College, Go2Work Offer Free Customer Service Training Class March 28-April 1

Temple College and Go2Work are sponsoring a free customer service training class the week of March 28-April 1.
March 10, 2022 | 
  

100% Scholarships Available for Certified Nurse Aide and Phlebotomy Technician Training

Select individuals who meet requirements will receive a scholarship that covers 100% of tuition and certification testing fees. Upon completion, graduates will participate in a job fair with prospective employers.
March 7, 2022 | 
  

Weather Update: Temple College will Return to Regular Operations and Classes on Friday, Feb. 25

Temple College will return to regular operations and class schedules on Friday, Feb. 25.
February 24, 2022 | 
  

Central Texas Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry at Temple College on Saturday, More Dates Announced

The Central Texas Food Bank will host its Mobile Food Pantry from 9-11 a.m. this Saturday, Feb. 26, at Temple College.
February 24, 2022 | 
  

Weather Update 2/24: Temple College Moves to Online Classes and Services Today, Feb. 24

Due to the forecast of inclement weather for Thursday, Feb. 24, Temple College is making the following adjustments:

February 23, 2022 | 
 

Temple College Foundation Receives $100,000 Scholarship Endowment from City Federation of Women’s Club

TEMPLE, Texas (Feb. 18, 2022) – The City Federation of Women’s Clubs presented a $100,000 check to the Temple College Foundation to establish an endowed scholarship in the organization’s name.

February 18, 2022 | 
Bae and Porter 

Temple College Hosts Renowned Pianists for Duo Piano Concert Feb. 18

Temple College is hosting a duo piano recital featuring two renowned pianists on Friday, Feb. 18, at the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center.
February 14, 2022 | 
  

Temple College’s Science Challenge to Award Three $4,000 Scholarships

Temple College is hosting its inaugural Science Challenge on Friday, March 11, 2022. The program, designed to introduce prospective students to various science opportunities at Temple College, will consist of both a written exam and a three-part laboratory experience –encompassing the areas of biology, chemistry, geology and physics.

February 9, 2022 | 
  

Temple College Arts Gallery Features Hershall Seals Sculpture Exhibition through Feb. 23

An exhibition featuring glass and natural sculptural work by Hershall Seals runs through Feb. 23 at the Temple College Visual Arts Gallery.

February 9, 2022 | 
 

Surgical Technology Offers Information Session Feb. 7

On Monday, Feb. 7, Temple College is hosting an information session beginning at 3 p.m. in Room 1814 of the College’s Health Sciences Center.
February 3, 2022 | 
 

Temple College Weather Update

Due to inclement weather coming into the region, and out of concern for everyone’s safety, Temple College will close all campuses on Thursday, Feb. 3, and Friday, Feb. 4, and will move to remote services and online learning for these two days.
February 2, 2022 | 
Dr. Christina Ponce 

From the President: Inclement Weather

Temple College administration is closely monitoring this week’s weather patterns. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to monitor TC communications channels, including Leopard Alert, social media and the College website for any updates regarding campus operations.
February 1, 2022 | 
Students participate in SkillsUSA 2020 at Temple College. 

Temple College to Host SkillsUSA 2022 Challenges for High School and Middle School Students

TEMPLE, Texas (Jan. 28, 2022) – Middle school and high school students from across the region will be on Temple College’s main campus Saturday, Jan. 29, competing in a variety of SkillsUSA 2022 challenges.
January 28, 2022 | 
 

Enroll Today: Temple College Offers Spring Classes in Cookie Decorating, Zumba, Yoga and Line Dancing

Temple College Business and Continuing Education is offering new courses this spring in Valentine’s Day cookie decorating, Zumba, yoga and line dancing. Temple College faculty and staff can use their tuition benefits to participate in each class.

January 28, 2022 | Faculty
 

Temple Symphony Orchestra, Featuring Renowned Trumpeter, to Perform Saturday at Temple College

TEMPLE, Texas (Jan. 27, 2022) – The Temple Symphony Orchestra returns to the stage at the Temple College’s Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center Auditorium for the first time in two years at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
January 27, 2022 | 
 

More Than 650 Temple College Students Named to Fall 2021 Honor Lists

TEMPLE, Texas (Jan. 26, 2022) – Temple College has announced its honor lists for Fall 2021. More than 650 students were named to the President’s and Vice President’s honor lists. 

To be named to the President’s Honor List, a student must take at least nine semester credit hours and earn at least a 4.0 grade point average.

To be named to the Vice President’s Honor List, a student must take at least nine semester credit hours and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average.
January 26, 2022 | Student Success

UPDATE: Classes and Other Activities Resume following Brief Power Outage

TEMPLE, Texas (Jan. 24, 2022) – Classes and other campus activities have resumed following a power outage today (Monday, Jan. 24) on the Temple College main campus.
January 24, 2022 | Faculty, students
Students in Dr. Jason Locklin’s biology lab head out on Stillhouse Hollow Lake to collect mussels for their research.  

Temple College Undergraduate Researchers Study Zebra Mussels in Central Texas Lakes

TEMPLE, Texas (Jan. 20, 2022) – Temple College faculty and student researchers are studying invasive zebra mussel populations at area lakes, including Lake Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lake, to determine whether the populations decline naturally over time.

January 20, 2022 | Faculty
Temple College Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) students practice procedures during class. 

Temple College Offers Scholarships to Cover 100% of Costs for Certified Nurse Aide Course

TEMPLE, Texas (Jan. 19, 2022) – Due to an urgent need for certified nurse aides in the local area, the Temple College Adult Education and Literacy program is providing scholarships to cover 100% of the costs of training and certification for a rare off-semester Certified Nurse Aide course that begins in March.

January 19, 2022 |