San Jacinto College

San Jac prepares for new biotechnology spaces San Jacinto College, exclusive provider of the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training for the southern U.S., recently made major strides in the biotechnology field by breaking ground on a new Center for Biotechnology and hosting a ribbon cutting for the biomanufacturing training program.  On Jan. 26, the College broke ground on...

San Jacinto College provides many lifelong learning opportunities designed to broaden your horizons while enjoying yourself. These short-term courses are available year-round, offering flexible scheduling and hassle-free registration. You can enjoy courses in: Arts and crafts Cake decorating Financial management Music Painting and drawing Photography Sports and...

Boost your mental health as you age Adding another candle to your birthday cake this year? Some things, like growing older, are inevitable. Others, like declining mental health, are preventable. According to licensed clinical social worker Tara Bates, aging comes with its share of physical challenges and transitions. But you can still maintain mental well-being with good support and coping...

Dr. Bryan Corbin’s lifelong bond with his grandfather inspired him to create a service learning project that has touched the lives of thousands of seniors nationally. The San Jacinto College South Campus English professor Google searched his bright idea, “letters to senior citizens,” which led him to several organizations that performed the service. “I emailed over 50 of those...

Not many professors can say they were the first to graduate with a degree from the very program they now oversee — one San Jacinto College professor has that privilege. A 1983 hurricane marked the start of Mary Lindsay’s remarkable career at San Jac.  “It’s kind of a joke that I flew in with Hurricane Alicia,” Lindsay said. “I came to work at the Central Campus after the...

Rear Adm. William W. “Bear” Pickavance Jr., U.S. Navy, was honored in a ceremony March 6 at the San Jacinto College Maritime Campus for his contributions to the campus’ establishment and construction. “I’m awestruck by this honor,” said Pickavance. “I never thought something like this would happen. There are so many people who put their efforts into building this program, and...

May 3 Piano Area Recital 3:30 p.m. Free | Central Campus, Blue Music Building, Corbin Hall (C5.151) “Dancing on Steel” 7 p.m. Free | Central Campus, Slocomb Auditorium (C13) May 4 “Dancing on Steel” 8:15 p.m. Free | Miller Outdoor Theatre May 14 Spring Commencement 7 p.m. NRG Stadium May 17 Summer Hours Begin College offices close every Friday at noon through Aug....