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Lone Star College-North Harris receives 2021 Star Award for response to COVID-19

HOUSTON – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recognized Lone Star College-North Harris as a recipient of the 2021 Star Award on Thursday, Dec. 2, at this year’s Leadership Conference. LSC-North Harris is one of 10 higher education institutions across the state selected for the Star Award because of its outstanding response to COVID-19. The …

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Lone Star College nursing students help address COVID-19 health care shortage

Education, Featured, Local / By aframnews

HOUSTON – Lone Star College first- and second-year nursing students are being recruited to assist local hospitals impacted by the overwhelming demand for health care due to the COVID-19 surge. “Since the beginning of the pandemic, Lone Star College has been actively involved in helping our community,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “From …

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Lone Star College named Outstanding Diverse Organization

Community, Education, Featured, Local, News / By aframnews

Lone Star College received the 2021 Diversity in Business Award from the Houston Business Journal for promoting and advancing diversity. The award honors organizations and individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to promoting practices that advance diversity and inclusion.

Lone Star College named Distinguished Delegation at National Model United Nations

Community, Education, Local / By aframnews

Lone Star College students from LSC-Kingwood and LSC-Tomball received recognition as Distinguished Delegation at this yearâs National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference. The event, which was held virtually this year, took place Nov. 6 â 8.

Students can win with fall registration at Lone Star College-North Harris

Education, Local, School / By aframnews

To encourage students to think about fall registration during the sunny days of summer, LSC-North Harris is hosting a weekly prize drawing for students who register for fall courses during June and July. The lucky students’ prize will be a pair of LSC-North Harris branded sunglasses, because their future is so bright, they’re going to need shades.

Lone Star College history professor relates COVID-19 with 1918 flu epidemic

Community, Education, Health, Local, National, News / By aframnews

The outbreak of COVID-19 has many historians drawing comparisons to the 1918 flu epidemic. Much like the coronavirus, authorities in 1918 responded to the epidemic with a combination of church, school and theater closures, cancellations or prohibitions of public gatherings in attempts to quarantine the ill.

Lone Star College waiving fees for classes moving online

Community, Education, Local, News / By aframnews

Lone Star College announced it will waive fees for courses which are moving online due to the coronavirus and delay a planned tuition increase. The waived fee also applies to the 8-week term, any remaining Next Start classes, May Mini-Mester, Summer I and Summer II distance learning classes.

“Heathers the Musical” takes center stage at Lone Star College-North Harris

Arts, Entertainment, Events / By aframnews

The story of a shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing clique of three girls ruling Westerberg High takes the stage at Lone Star College-North Harris as the LSC-North Harris Drama Department presents Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe’s “Heathers the Musical” beginning Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Free Events: Black History Month celebrated at Lone Star College-North Harris

Education, Events / By aframnews

Throughout the month of February, Lone Star College-North Harris is celebrating Black History Month with various events and informative discussions to highlight the history and achievements of African Americans throughout American history. The events are designed to be educational and engaging for the attendees. All events hosted by the college are free and open to the public.

Lone Star College recognized among Top Employers 2020 by DiversityJobs.com

Education, Local, News, Texas / By aframnews

Lone Star College recognized among Top Employers 2020 by DiversityJobs.com HOUSTON (Jan. 28, 2020) – DiversityJobs.com has named Lone Star College a Top Employers 2020 for dedication and commitment to building a diverse workforce and culture. “Diversity, inclusion and opportunity are the foundations of Lone Star College,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “One …

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