San Jac receives Education Champion Award San Jacinto College has received the Education Champion Award as a part of the 41st annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards. This award honors the College’s commitment to service learning and its community service initiatives that provide students with hands-on experiences while benefiting the local community. The volunteer awards are presented...

At 82, Dean Lawther gets straight to the point. The one-time San Jacinto College student, former Deer Park city councilman, and longtime businessman became a Promise Partner for one simple reason: “Supporting San Jac supports local businesses.” As a Promise Partner, Lawther helps ensure debt-free college is available through the Promise @ San Jac Scholarship to every high school graduate...

Summer meals don’t have to be complicated to be memorable. If backyard grilling, a colorful salad, and a chilled dessert on a sunny day sound appealing, San Jacinto College chefs have you covered.  Chef Michael Schuster offers his easy-to-follow barbecue tips and a creamy homemade mac and cheese. Chef Melissa Menendez keeps it light and flavorful with a fresh cobb salad and zesty lemon...

Community colleges have long served as pillars in the community, contributing to workforce development, skills training, flexible learning, and the local economy. Launching its fourth bachelor’s degree in spring 2026, San Jacinto College provides innovative pathways for students seeking advanced education. “San Jacinto College aims to drive economic growth by transforming lives through...

San Jacinto College Online, the College’s newest campus, will launch in fall 2025.  The virtual campus represents a major shift in how the College will support online students, offering a streamlined, consistent learning experience across all virtual courses.  “Initially, the College explored launching the virtual campus in a single phase,” Dr. Ken Tidwell, chief officer for online...

San Jacinto College alumnus Romeo Robinson is an artist whose story is as vivid and textured as his work. Born and raised in New York City, Robinson has journeyed from the Air Force to art galleries, leaving a legacy of creativity and storytelling.  Growing up in New York City, Robinson crossed paths with an artist for the first time — a neighbor who painted, sculpted, and took photos for...

May 2-3 Kaleidoscope Spring Dance Concert 7 p.m. South Campus, Flickinger Fine Arts Center, Proscenium Theatre (S15.151) May 16 Spring commencement 7 p.m. NRG Stadium, 8825 Kirby Dr., Houston, Texas 77054. May 26 Memorial Day Closed All campuses and online June 2 Summer classes begin June 19 Juneteenth National Independence Day Closed All campuses and online July 4 Independence...