Blinn vocational nursing programs to host information sessions
Blinn’s Brenham, Bryan campuses each offer face-to-face and online information sessions
Blinn College trustees approve two leases for space at the RELLIS Campus
Board adopts a 2017 Washington County tax rate of $0.0601 per $100 valuation
Blinn enrolls 18,977 students for Fall 2017 semester
Despite the challenges presented by Hurricane Harvey during the final week of registration, the Blinn College District enrolled 18,977 students for the Fall 2017 semester.
Blinn alumnus reflects on experiences as a first responder during Hurricane Harvey
Houston firefighter Joseph Gamez used skills acquired through Blinn’s Fire Science Program to aid in rescue efforts
Blinn names its 2017 Teaching Excellence Award winners – June 2017 and August 2017
Wagner, Lanfrey, Vrooman, and Vavra are recognized for their commitment to student success
Grammy Award-winning Asleep at the Wheel to kick off Blinn’s Performing Arts Series.
The eight-piece country band performs at the O’Donnell Center Sept. 24
Blinn-Schulenburg offers a variety of non-credit courses this fall
Preserving Your Family Story II, Adobe Photoshop, and Digital Photography among choices offered
Blinn welding instructor’s innovative methods equip students for success
Live demos and shared ideas from the industry’s best keep Blinn’s welding program on the cutting edge
Blinn College Paralegal Program invites prospective students to learn about variety of legal careers
Program graduates are qualified for careers in law firms, courts, government, insurance, and administrative agencies
Blinn celebrates 20 years of educational excellence at its Schulenburg Campus
The Blinn-Schulenburg Campus celebrates its 20th anniversary with community gathering
Blinn College health clinics extending medical services this Fall
Campus health clinics contracted out to local hospitals expand treatment options
State Rep. Dan Flynn received a first-hand look at the variety of educational and career training services offered at Blinn College’s Brenham and Bryan campuses.
Blinn College Board Policy Updates – June 2017 and August 2017
Trustees approve updates to several policies at June and August board meetings
Blinn Alumni & Friends Association names five to its Hall of Honor
Gus Mutscher, John Sharp, Ron Alfred, Becky Krebs, and Milton Tate are each honored
Blinn-Schulenburg celebrates 20 years of changing lives
Current students, alumni praise Blinn-Schulenburg’s personal and community impact
Blinn College offers variety of September career training courses in Brenham
Course offerings include specialty welding, industrial safety, first aid, customer service, and word processing
Blinn College welcomes students for start of the Fall semester
Campus life is back in full swing with the arrival of students
College’s Electrical Apprenticeship Program works directly with local employers to meet growing demand for electricians
Blinn College partners with the community to assist with hurricane recovery efforts
Donation sites have been established at Bryan’s Tejas Center and Health Science Center, and the Brenham Campus Student Center
Blinn postpones board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 29
Sept. 7 meeting remains as scheduled
Blinn College to open all campuses Wednesday, Aug. 30
Students are encouraged to use best judgment regarding travel
All Blinn College campuses will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 28-29
College officials continue to monitor
Blinn College closes all campuses Monday, Aug. 28
College officials will continue to monitor storm and road conditions and will make a decision regarding Tuesday as quickly as possible
Blinn College continues to monitor Harvey, local weather conditions
Blinn will announce status of its Monday campus operations by 4 p.m. Sunday
Blinn College has closed operations on its Schulenburg and Sealy campuses Friday, Aug. 25, due to the approach of Hurricane Harvey.
Blinn College-Schulenburg invites the community to celebrate 20 years of educational excellence
The Blinn-Schulenburg Campus will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a Sept. 7 celebration
Blinn certifies its largest electrical apprenticeship class in eight years
College’s Electrical Apprenticeship Program works directly with local employers to meet growing demand for electricians
Blinn SBDC offers basic QuickBooks course
All-day workshop teaches small business owners to get the most from their desktop accounting software
Board of Trustees proposes maintaining Blinn College’s current tax rate
College will host public hearings regarding the tax rate on Aug. 29 and Sept. 7
1,199 Blinn students earned their associate degrees in 2016-17 via reverse transfer
Blinn opens new sections for high-demand Texas History course
HIST 2301: Texas History is part of the core curriculum
Blinn College computer science course offers a comprehensive introduction to computer programming
COSC 1436: Programming Fundamentals I is available on the Brenham and Bryan campuses this Fall
Blinn College Alumni & Friends Association ramps up its community service efforts
Alumni & Friends partners with Texas Ramp Project to build wheelchair ramps for those in need
Blinn College offers diverse selection of online programs this fall
Students can complete 22 different degrees and certificates without ever stepping foot on campus
Blinn chemistry course instrumental to students pursuing STEM careers
CHEM 1411 provides students the foundation they need for a variety of fields
Blinn College-Brenham Theatre unveils a season of dark tales
This year’s productions explore the dark side of popular plays
Bryan Theatre to bring a world through time to the stage
2017-18 season kicks off with Tom Wright’s mystery drama, ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’
Education website names Blinn a top transfer college
SuccessfulStudent.org highlights Blinn’s success transferring students to Texas A&M
Blinn College Paramedic Program recognizes 18 graduates with pinning ceremony
State-of-the-art simulation training prepares students to save lives
Blinn names new Dean of Health Sciences
Thomas Lescarbeau brings 13 years of educational leadership and 21 years of experience in patient care
Blinn’s Introduction to Engineering hones students’ problem-solving skills
ENGR 1201 provides an introduction to the engineering profession
Skills Development Fund grant will provide training for 140 FUJIFILM employees
Blinn statics course investigates the forces that keep the world in balance
ENGR 2301 further develops the analytical skills so crucial to engineers
Blinn College officials expect business as usual as campus carry law goes into effect
Campus carry, legal at Texas public universities since August 2016, goes into effect at Texas public community colleges Tuesday, Aug. 1
Guest speaker to answer the question: What makes people happy?
Dr. Hiroshi Ono will discuss findings from his book during guest lecture at Blinn College-Bryan
Topping out ceremony marks milestone in construction of Blinn’s new academic facility at RELLIS
Placement of the final steel beam marks symbolic completion of construction’s structural phase
Blinn’s Hodde Center offers August welding, machining courses
Course registration is available at 2910 South Blue Bell Road
Registration is available at Blinn’s Post Office Campus at 301 Post Office Street in Bryan
ARTC 1302: Digital Imaging develops students’ Photoshop skills, while ARTS 2313: Graphic Design provides instruction in Photoshop and Illustrator
Blinn College alumna earns best-of-show honors at Texas A&M architecture competition
Blinn Architecture Program prepared Nathanielle Sybico for success in structural design
Blinn seeks additional welding, plumbing, and carpentry instructors to meet local demand
College seeks welders with at least five years of experience and an associate degree in welding
Blinn College student benefits from partnership with local business accelerator
Jordan Murphy balances business venture with Startup Aggieland, studies in Blinn Computer Science Program
Welding courses lead to quick success for Hodde Center student
Milano native Jason Paniagua finds employment even before he completes Blinn welding program
Blinn summer camp introduces seventh and eighth graders to health science career options
Camp participants used Blinn’s start-of-the-art clinical simulation technology to learn basics of patient care
Blinn negotiating agreements to centralize its Brazos County locations
Blinn info sessions offer gateway to high-demand, high-wage dental hygiene careers
Dental hygienists earn median salary of $72,910
Blinn SBDC offers basic QuickBooks course
All-day workshop teaches small business owners to get the most from their desktop accounting software
Hardin-Simmons University, Blinn College partner to offer seamless transition program
More than 100 Blinn courses will transfer toward HSU bachelor’s degrees
Blinn board approves $112.6 million budget
FY 2018 budget includes 3 percent salary increase for staff and full-time faculty
Seventeen students complete family history writing course at Blinn College
New Preserving Your Family Story I course section begins Oct. 4
Course graduates are qualified to work on framing crews at local job sites
85th Legislative Session all about building relationships for Blinn College
Blinn maintains normal operations for crucial services such as the Star of the Republic Museum and Small Business Development Center
Blinn-Bryan Vocational Nursing Program pins 22 nursing graduates
Classroom, lab and clinical experiences prepare students for rewarding healthcare careers
Blinn welcomes 21 vocational nursing graduates to the profession with pinning ceremony
Local demand for vocational nurses is expected to increase 21.8 percent between 2012 and 2022
Blinn students participate in rigorous political campaign workshop
Blinn was the only two-year college to compete in the 2017 New Politics Forum Campaign Bootcamp
Blinn offers online pharmacy technician program
Local demand for pharmacy technicians expected to grow 23.8 percent by 2024
Masons celebrate Blinn College Kruse Center with cornerstone leveling ceremony
Recreation center is scheduled to open this Fall
Blinn education major aims to reach overlooked students
Blinn’s child development and education programs ensure graduates are well prepared for instruction and childcare
Blinn SBDC to host advanced QuickBooks course at the Hodde Center
One-day course teaches business owners to get the most from their accounting software
CRLA recertifies Blinn College Writing Center
Blinn College professor recognized for superior geography instruction
Texas State University awards Geography Professor Rhonda Reagan its prestigious Booth Award
This marks the third-highest percentage among 82 public two-year institutions in Texas
Bryan Collegiate High School graduates earn high school and college diplomas
Blinn College, Bryan ISD partnership prepares students for success in higher education
Blinn named one of 2017’s most promising places to work in community colleges
Award recognizes Blinn’s exceptional commitment to diversity
Blinn-Schulenburg showcases career options for area eighth graders
Sixth annual CareerQuest draws more than 300 Fayette County eighth grade students
Grant will make $4.3 million economic impact on the local community
Blinn, TEEX offer Carpentry Boot Camp beginning in June
Course provides all the skills necessary to succeed as the member of a framing crew on local job sites
Blinn recognizes 1,917 honors students
College names 841 students to the prestigious President’s Scholars List
Hodde Center offers June welding inspection, phlebotomy, and certified nurse aide courses
Course registration is available at 2910 South Blue Bell Road
Registration is available at Blinn’s Post Office Campus at 301 Post Office Street in Bryan
Blinn offers fire chemistry, safety courses in Brenham this Fall
Blinn’s Fire Science Program offers selected courses on the Brenham Campus each semester
Blinn Dental Hygiene students provide free dental care to local children in need
Blinn has provided more than $175,000 in preventive dental services since 2009
Texas education website expects Blinn students to save thousands in 2017-18
Out-of-district Blinn students save $3,700, or 42 percent, compared to average Texas public university rates
Blinn honors student takes winding path to associate degree
‘It was time to finish what I started,’ Jaclyn Doro says
Blinn Alumni & Friends Association gifts $1,000 to support Blinn choir trip to New York City
Association donates to the choir through grant program
Blinn College recognizes 14 future dental hygienists with pinning ceremony
Fourteen graduates are welcomed to the profession after completing rigorous two-year program
Blinn trustees elect new board officers, approve updated strategic plan
Board approves new mission statement, vision statement, core values, and goals
Blinn, TEEX accepting students for new carpentry and plumbing programs
Courses feature nationally recognized curriculum and will be offered beginning June 5
Blinn recognizes nine new veterinary technology graduates
Blinn offers one of just 10 accredited programs in the state
Blinn’s Merten, Caton build strong community bonds with local chambers of commerce
Merten serves as board chairman for Washington County Chamber, Caton is board president of Sealy Chamber
Blinn invites prospective, current Sealy Campus students to apply for up to $8,000 in scholarships
Application deadline is Wednesday, May 31
Wells Fargo Foundation donates $20,000 to establish Blinn College endowed scholarship
Blinn will make an additional $5,000 contribution to the scholarship fund
Blinn-Schulenburg to offer certified medication aide refresher course on June 16
Students who successfully complete the course receive an updated medication aide permit
Event showcases student work presented at national conferences
Blinn recognizes radiologic technology graduates with pinning ceremony
Program has 100 percent registry exam and job placement rate since 1994
Blinn recognizes 50 nursing graduates with pinning ceremony
Blinn graduates rank among state leaders on national licensure exam
Blinn College to recognize more than 700 graduates at Spring graduation
Total includes more than 250 ‘reverse transfers’
Students provide free health screenings for approximately 150 people
Blinn-Schulenburg opens new certified nurse aide course section in June
Demand for certified nurse aides expected to grow 26 percent across Texas
Blinn-Bryan art exhibit to fund student scholarships
Fundraising event will feature photos, printed digital art, paintings, ceramics, and jewelry available for purchase
Blinn honor society chapter recognized among the top 30 internationally
Blinn’s Phi Theta Kappa Beta Alpha chapter honored for peer mentoring and campus carry projects
Registration open for Blinn’s fourth annual Health Science Center Summer Camp
Camp introduces 7th and 8th graders to variety of health science career options
Blinn to display student research, innovations with second annual Student Research Celebration
Public is invited to view original work from student researchers
Blinn-Schulenburg names Emerging Writers Contest winners
Seven student writers earn recognition for academic writing, fiction, non-fiction, and poetry
Course registration is available at 2910 South Blue Bell Road
Registration is available at Blinn’s Post Office Campus at 301 Post Office Street in Bryan
Blinn-Brenham students give back to community through Buccaneer Big Event
Over 60 students worked on projects in the Brenham area
Blinn Agricultural Mechanics Show draws students from record 92 Texas schools
16th annual showcase draws 201 entries from high school FFA chapters and 4-H clubs
Class assignment challenges Engineering Academy students’ problem-solving abilities
Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn-Brenham students design robots to simulate water purification
Ana Walicki, Goran Sabljic discover new career paths in Blinn’s Therapeutics Manufacturing Program
Czech language class at Blinn-Schulenburg connects students with their ancestors
Instructor Thadious Polasek is fifth-generation Czech
Blinn-Sealy student overcomes kidney failure en route to her associate degree
Robbie Gay received a life-saving new kidney on Sept. 27, 2016
Blinn-Bryan theatre ends season with dramatic finish
Historical drama, “These Shining Lives,” sheds light on women’s work conditions in early 20th century
Blinn expects to begin both programs in June 2017
Blinn encourages eligible students to apply for Summer semester Perkins Grant funds
Online application for textbook and transportation assistance is open through 10 a.m. on May 1
Blinn celebrates Doyle Coatney Center grand opening
New athletic training facility was funded entirely through private donations
Local paralegals share legal experiences, offer advice at Brazos Valley Paralegal Forum
‘Go into the profession with an open mind and be a team player’
Blinn’s 2017-18 Performing Arts Series to feature toe-tapping tunes and breath-taking ballet
Next season’s Performing Arts Series will include Asleep at the Wheel, “Snowkus Pocus,” “Million Dollar Quartet,” and m-pact
Blinn hosts Brazos Valley Veterinary Medical Association meeting
College shares information with local veterinarians about its Veterinary Technology Program
Blinn College board approves policy regarding campus carry
Senate Bill 11 goes into effect for Blinn and other Texas community colleges on Aug. 1
Board authorizes second phase of Bryan Campus landscaping improvements
Shootout continues to grow in participants and money raised
Blinn-Schulenburg freshman named Texas Junior College Student Government Association state secretary
Blinn-Brenham Student Government Association awarded ‘most professional’ at state convention
Blinn Paralegal Program, Legal Assistant Student Organization to host Brazos Valley Paralegal Forum
Local veteran paralegals to share legal experiences, answer questions at the Blinn-Bryan Campus
Blinn Alumni & Friends invites community to holiday trip to New York City
Highlights include visits to the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, the 9/11 Memorial, Radio City Music Hall, and a Broadway show
Blinn inducts 10 students into Sigma Kappa Delta honor society
English honor society welcomes full-time students with 3.0 GPA
Blinn SBDC offers basic QuickBooks course
Workshop to teach small business owners to get the most out of accounting software
Blinn Therapeutics Manufacturing Program to showcase educational, career opportunities
Information session will detail certificate, degree and career options
Blinn prepares students to work in growing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry
College’s HVAC Program offers hands-on learning experience, qualified instructors
German choral group ‘The Late Night Singers’ to hold free concert in Brenham
Choir director for Late Night Singers to hold master class for Blinn College choir
Blinn-Bryan students volunteer to help local resident as part of community service project
Blinn Dental Hygiene Program, Student Veterans Association spend hours cleaning house, yard of Bryan homeowner
Blinn livestock judging team earns reserve champion honors at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Team captured the championship at five competitions in 2016-17
Blinn College, Texas A&M University System celebrate RELLIS Campus groundbreaking
Blinn’s 83,000-square-foot facility will open in time for the Fall 2018 semester
Eleven Blinn students, advisors are inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Hall of Honor
Blinn’s Beta Alpha chapter is elected District 5 vice president
Drunken driving crash victim shares story with Blinn College students
Sean Carter suffered traumatic brain injury in alcohol-related vehicle accident
Blinn board approves revised resolution approving financing for Brenham student housing project
Resolution keeps project on schedule for Fall 2018 opening
Blinn, Texas A&M University System announce March 31 groundbreaking ceremony for Blinn-RELLIS Campus
83,000-square-foot facility will open in time for the Fall 2018 semester
Blinn names new Dean of Technical & Community Education
Anderson brings more than 15 years of experience developing quality programs that meet local training needs
Blinn asks state legislators to support the Small Business Development Center
Trustees vote to add SBDC funding to its list of state legislative priorities.
Blinn increases tuition and fee rates to offset rising insurance costs and decreased state funding
Board approves cancellation order for three unopposed trustee positions
Blinn students earn top honors at state play festival
Four Blinn educators recognized with coveted excellence award
NISOD Excellence Award recognizes educators for outstanding teaching and leadership
Former Texas House Speaker honored at Star of the Republic Museum exhibit reception
Gus Mutscher recognized for his contributions to museum, Blinn Colleg
The Second City hosts workshops at Blinn’s Brenham, Bryan campuses
Chicago-based troupe teaches improvisational techniques to Blinn students, faculty
Blinn to host ‘Women of Ireland’ at the O’Donnell Center
Ticket sales will benefit the Brenham Children’s Chorus
American Brahman Breeders Association honors Blinn Agricultural Sciences professor
Doug Pierce was named ABBA’s 2017 Brahman Friend of the Year
Blinn-Sealy students volunteer at local food pantry
Student Government Association volunteers to help an average of 100 families each week
Blinn College Alumni & Friends, Lettermen Association to host 2017 Clay Shootout
Annual fundraising event supports academic scholarships and athletic equipment
Blinn visits State Capitol to celebrate Blinn College Day
Approximately 50 faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community leaders speak with state lawmakers regarding Blinn’s legislative priorities and the future of Texas community colleges
Blinn students, professor work together to synthesize cancer-fighting drug
Research to be submitted to National Cancer Institute, presented at American Chemical Society National Meeting
Blinn courses, faculty prepared Jabot’ Colvin for career in public service
Blinn’s Health Information Technology Associate Degree Program earns national accreditation
HIT Program prepares students for technical career in health-care industry
Phi Theta Kappa honor society’s Blinn-Bryan chapter inducts 73 students
To be eligible, students must carry at least a 3.5 grade-point average
Star of the Republic Museum to feature heirloom genealogy exhibit
Donated artifacts include child’s buckskin suit, grand piano
Community leaders, colleagues of Pete Rodriguez gift $15,000 in support of Blinn College students
Blinn College Foundation, Hispanic Forum of Bryan/College Station partner to honor local leader
Blinn vocational nursing programs rank among the state’s best
PracticalNursing.org recognizes Brenham, Bryan programs for training high-quality healthcare professionals
Blinn, Texas A&M-Kingsville sign engineering transfer agreement
Blinn engineering students will seamlessly transfer into Texas A&M-Kingsville’s Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering
Nine Blinn College students named to TMEA All-State Choir
Students performed at special at special TMEA Convention concert earlier this month
Blinn students showcase their skills for four-year universities at TheatreFest
Texas Educational Theatre Association event helps Blinn Theatre Program recruit new students
Blinn Student of the Month brings years of information technology experience to the classroom
Army veteran Logan Halloran balances career, studies in Blinn Information Technology Program
Both degrees offer path to high-demand construction management positions
Blinn alumnus offers criminal justice students career advice during campus visit
‘You have to find out what is important to you,’ College Station Police Department recruiting coordinator says
Blinn’s Academic Student of the Month finds success with busy schedule
Sophomore is involved in Phi Beta Kappa and Student Government Association
Blinn invites businesses and students to take part in Career Fair
Career fair will be beneficial to businesses and students alike
Brazos County appointee Tammy Spohn is sworn in as Blinn’s newest trustee
TACC represents the more than 750,000 students attending Texas community colleges
National Weather Service to offer SKYWARN® training at Blinn-Bryan Campus
SKYWARN® volunteers keep their communities safe by reporting severe weather to the National Weather Service
Blinn Criminal Justice Program offers diverse options for students seeking to serve their community
Internship turned into a career opportunity for Blinn alumnus Long Le
Blinn professor selected as keynote speaker at national education conference
Essie Childers to speak on importance of creativity, diversity in classroom
Star of the Republic Museum announces history fair winners
Approximately 250 students participate in 2017 Brazos Valley Regional History Fair
Blinn – Brenham theatre to present Lee Harvey Oswald play
The audience will follow the unsettled and drifting life of Oswald
Blinn recognizes donors of 13 endowed scholarships
Blinn offers 243 endowed scholarships valued at more than &16 million
Blinn – Brenham inducts 68 students into Phi Theta Kappa honor society
To earn membership, inductees must earn a 3.5 GPA with 12 transferable credit hours
Blinn-Schulenburg invites star gazers to Schaefer Observatory for spring ‘star parties’
Visitors will receive guided tour of the constellations
Blinn joins community leaders in advocating for local concerns at the State Capitol
Topics include energy and natural resources, economic development, education, healthcare, regulations and taxes, and transportation
Blinn students visit state Capitol as part of Texas Community College Day
More than 30 Blinn students speak with state lawmakers regarding the value of community colleges
Blinn College Alumni & Friends Association to host recruiting event in downtown Brenham
Public is encouraged to attend to meet and greet with Alumni & Friends
Blinn Physical Therapist Assistant Program students offer medical care abroad
Haley Hereld, Maribel Lara, Britney Lee, and Jill Moreland spent winter break on a medical mission trip in Mexico
Blinn play brings the terror of romantic obsession to the stage
“Boy Gets Girl” runs Feb. 16-19 on College’s Bryan campus
‘Education is crucial to our state’s economy,’ he says
Blinn sees slight enrollment dip for Spring 2017 semester
Despite overall decline, registration increases for Blinn’s Brenham, Schulenburg, dual credit, and online courses
Blinn cheer, dance, and band students participate in Super Bowl LI Halftime Show
Blinn supplied more student performers for the show than any other area college
Area students to showcase their knowledge at Brazos Valley Regional History Fair
Students will display historical papers, exhibits, documentaries, performances, and interpretive websites
Blinn invites students to apply for 2017-18 scholarships
More than &350,000 in scholarships available to qualifying Blinn students
Blinn showcases its Veterinary Technology Program for prospective students
Partnership with Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences makes the program unique statewide
Blinn’s Hodde Center offers full slate of courses starting in February
Courses range from welding to health professions
Schedule also includes certified medication aide, phlebotomy, maintenance and farm welding, computer-aided design, CPR/first aid, and forklift operation
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater brings talented pets, laughs to Blinn’s O’Donnell Center
Show has been featured on Jay Leno, David Letterman, Animal Planet, CNN, and ‘America’s Got Talent’
Blinn-Bryan student named Blinn’s January 2017 Academic Student of the Month
Julie Hancock overcomes personal challenges to continue her education at Blinn
Johnnie Schroeder retires after 46 years with Blinn’s Agricultural Sciences Department
Schroeder impacted countless students en route to becoming Blinn’s longest-tenured employee
Blinn invites community input regarding new strategic plan
Brief online survey will help College develop priorities for 2017-20
Blinn hosts more than 500 FFA students and instructors during full week of activities
Mid-Winter FFA conference brings approximately 365 Area III instructors to the Brenham Campus
Bryan Collegiate High School senior overcomes dyslexia to achieve early collegiate success
Blinn, Bryan ISD partnership places students on the fast track to a college degree
Blinn welcomes Spohn to its Board of Trustees
Spohn is Chief Nursing Officer at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station
Internationally-acclaimed Spanish Brass to teach master class at Blinn
Spanish Brass previously taught a master class in 2015
Blinn student-athletes balance softball, studies in Engineering Academy
Pioneering engineering program allows Edwards, Boucher, and Taylor to co-enroll at Texas A&M
Blinn board orders general election for three trustee positions
Precincts 2 and 3, At-Large Position 1 will be up for re-election on May 6
Blinn faculty, staff celebrate completion of Habitat for Humanity home
Blinn divisions and departments raised more than &5,600 in support of Rojo family home
Blinn-Bryan theatre makes mid-season change
“Boy Gets Girl” will run February 16-19 on College’s Bryan campus
Blinn seeks community input regarding campus carry implementation
Online survey will inform Campus Carry Task Force as it provides recommendations to the District President/CEO
Blinn, TEEX partner to train the next generation of Texas firefighters
Recent graduate Paxton Densmore: ‘What they do is a calling’
Blinn-Schulenburg offers full slate of workforce, continuing education courses
Classes for Spring 2017 include basic computer series and Czech language classes
Blinn College Alumni & Friends Association gives back with grant program
Association donates funds to Housing and Residence Life, Phi Theta Kappa, and Bryan Campus Library
Blinn posts record enrollment during 2017 Winter Minimester
College sees 8.4 percent enrollment, 10.9 percent contact hour increase over 2016 totals
More than 2,200 Blinn students earn academic honors
Blinn names 908 students to its prestigious President’s Scholars List
Waldo E. Moeller Foundation gifts five endowed scholarships in support of Blinn College students
Moeller family donates &98,610 towards scholarships
Bingham’s commitment to public service leads her to launch Blinn’s Surgical Technology Program
New program will meet local, state-wide, and even national demand for surgical technologists
Blinn partners with nonprofit to host sixth annual children’s Christmas party
Faculty and students volunteer to serve Early Childhood Intervention Services children and their families
Blinn invites community to its Bryan campus
Community Orientation Days will give local organizations opportunity to meet students
Blinn recognizes 40 associate degree nursing graduates with pinning ceremony
Fall 2016 graduating class includes seven members of the national nursing honor society
Blinn board authorizes GMP for RELLIS Campus, thanks Trustee Nancy Berry for service
Per attorney general’s opinion, Berry unable to serve simultaneously as Blinn trustee, Brazos County commissioner
Blinn to recognize approximately 300 graduates during Fall commencement ceremony
Fall graduating class includes 84 honors graduates
TEEX, Blinn announce partnership to meet growing demand for workforce training programs
MOU outlines plan to provide high-skill training programs at the RELLIS Campus
Ten students complete Preserving Your Family Story course at Blinn – Schulenburg
Preserving Your Family History II set to begin in March 2017
Blinn faculty, staff donate 260 pounds of food to Brazos Valley Food Bank
Blinn’s FutureWorks Academy sparks widespread donation effort
Blinn offers community education strings course for musicians 18 and under
16-week course meets at 5 p.m. Tuesdays on the Blinn-Brenham Campus
Blinn-Bryan students, faculty, and staff make the holidays brighter for local foster children
Blinn programs, student organizations fulfill 38 Christmas wish lists
Berry resigns from Blinn Board of Trustees to serve on Brazos County Commissioners Court
During Berry’s tenure, Blinn entered historic partnership with The Texas A&M University System at the RELLIS Campus
Blinn band and percussion ensemble will end semester with two performances
Percussion ensemble will feature world-renowned marimba musician She-e Wu
Attendees include Sen. Charles Schwertner, Sen. Lois W. Kolkhorst, and Rep. Leighton Schubert
Blinn’s Hodde Center offers welding, safety, and healthcare courses in December
Four industrial safety courses will be offered in December
Blinn works with job seekers and employers to meet growing demand for electricians
College’s Electrical Technician Program trains job seekers, while the Electrical Apprenticeship Program works directly with local employers
Blinn Agricultural Sciences Program hosts recruiting event and FFA competitions
More than 1,200 high school students see what Blinn has to offer
City of Brenham honors Blinn College Theatre Arts Program
Brenham Mayor Milton Y. Tate presents proclamation to program leaders
Blinn inducts seven students into Associate Degree Nursing honor society
Each inductee participated in a capstone project regarding cardiac, respiratory, and neurological focused assessments.
Michael Harrison has worked on the Webb Telescope, the successor to Hubble
LeAnn Statham discovered a love of CNA work while caring for her late husband
Blinn-Sealy helps former Marine overcome college admissions obstacles
Blinn staff helped Travis Bush obtain his financial aid benefits and enroll in school
Blinn launches new Surgical Technology Program on its Bryan Campus
Demand for surgical technologists skyrocketing locally and nation-wide
Blinn encourages eligible students to apply for Perkins Grant funds for Spring semester
Online application for textbook and transportation assistance is open through 10 a.m. on Nov. 21
Blinn Geographic Society to host third annual GIS Day
Public invited to learn about careers, everyday uses of Geographic Information Systems
Blinn earns federal government’s highest recognition for community service and civic engagement
This marks the sixth time Blinn has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
Schulenburg invites public to vote on photography contest
Surrounding community to take part in second annual photography judging
Blinn nursing program credits interactive learning for national licensure success
Blinn Associate Degree Nursing students’ 96.2 percent pass rate in 2016 ranks among state leaders
Blinn to celebrate 50 years of theatre with ‘Glitter and Gold’
Program will celebrate with performances from current and former students and faculty
Blinn Student Veteran Association to honor military veterans with special ceremony
Bryan City Councilman, 22-year Army veteran Mike Southerland will serve as guest speaker
Blinn SBDC offers basic QuickBooks course
All-day workshop teaches small business owners to get the most from their desktop accounting software
Blinn Foundation takes part in National Day of Giving
Friends of Blinn College can donate online, via phone, or by text
Former Texas Supreme Court chief justices argue case at Blinn College-Bryan
This marks the fifth consecutive year the Texas 10th Court of Appeals has held session at Blinn
Blinn offers students two study abroad opportunities this summer
Students can study Spanish in Granada, Spain, or art and literature in Paris and London
Dr. Diane Lovell will present love letters discovered in a small village in England
Blinn names former police chief its Emergency Management/Safety and Risk Manager
Dr. William Griffith brings 27 years of emergency management and law enforcement experience
Blinn Foundation invites alumni, friends to become part of Blinn College history
Commemorative bricks will be placed at the entrance to the new Kruse Center
Texas 10th Court of Appeals to hear four cases at Blinn-Bryan campus
Court visit allows students to witness the law in action, meet judges and ask questions
Blinn Paralegal Program’s flexible scheduling offers perfect fit for non-traditional students
Internship turned into a career opportunity for Blinn alumnus Melissa Moorehead
Registration opens for Blinn’s Winter Minimester and Spring 2017 semester
Blinn courses offer high academic standards and affordability
Star of the Republic brings history to life with annual night at the museum
Exhibits include characters in period dress during night of educational fun
Blinn-Schulenburg helps Flatonia man keep 27-year-old promise to his mother
When Stuart Mica joined the military, he pledged to earn a college degree
Blinn enrolling truck driving, welding, and medication aide students for November courses
Courses place students on the pathway to high-wage, high-demand careers
Hodde Center offers November courses in forklift operation, oilfield safety, and CPR/first aid
One-day courses provide the safety and skills training local employers value
Blinn trustees approve 20-year tenancy lease with Brenham EDF regarding Hodde Center
Expanded facility will allow Blinn to develop and expand its career and technical training programs
Texas Workforce Commission awards Blinn, Kaemark &221,699 training grant
Skills Development Fund grant will provide safety and skills training for approximately 100 local workers
Blinn instructors attend TCCTA Faculty Leaders Conference
Seven Blinn College instructors attended the Texas Community College Teachers Association
Pat Hazell brings the laughs with ‘The Wonder Bread Years’ at Blinn’s O’Donnell Center
One-man show starring former ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Tonight Show’ writer will delight baby boomers
State Historian of Texas to visit Blinn, discuss Sam Houston’s leadership style
Bill O’Neal will visit the Blinn-Bryan campus on Thursday, Oct. 20
Blinn names Bryan welding student its Technical & Community Programs Student of the Month
Michael Wilkerson plans to use his AAS welding degree to establish a recovery center in the Brazos Valley
Program will show K-12 students hands-on applications for STEM and ICT education
Star of the Republic Museum’s new curator seeks to share Texas history with an even wider audience
Lisa Berg previously served as historic sites supervisor for Kansas State Historical Society
Blinn alumni, lettermen each pledge &25,000 toward Kruse Center weight and cardio room
36,000-square-foot facility is expected to open by Fall 2017
Blinn faculty and staff raise more than &5,000 for Habitat for Humanity
Blinn professors participate in wall-raising ceremony benefiting Bryan family
Blinn-Brenham to host presidential election forecasting presentation
University of St. Thomas professors have been predicting elections at Blinn for over a decade
Blinn – Brenham to present adaptation of old favorite with ‘Jungalbook’
‘Jungalbook’ is adapted from the same stories that inspired Disney’s ‘The Jungle Book’
Blinn-Bryan theatre opens new season with Agatha Christie murder mystery
‘The Mousetrap’ is the longest continuously running play in history
Student discovers new career pathway through Blinn’s Therapeutics Manufacturing Program
Steven Bravo has turned a 10-week summer internship into a job at iBio CMO
Blinn agricultural science students volunteer more than 1,100 hours at Washington County Fair
More than 100 students volunteer at special needs livestock judging, and 4H and FFA dairy judging
Senate Higher Education Committee Chair pays special visit to Blinn College
Blinn-Schulenburg offers community education course in customer service
Course is designed to help job seekers identify and thrive in a new career
Blinn’s AAS welding instructor prepares for program expansion
Blinn prepares to expand its welding training capacity in Bryan to meet increasing demand
Blinn vocational nursing programs to host information sessions
Blinn’s Brenham, Bryan campuses each offer online and face-to-face information sessions
Blinn invites students to learn about its Criminal Justice Program
Information session will describe program’s certificate and degree offerings, and allow for Q&A
Blinn invites the public to attend presidential debate watch parties
College will host four debate watch parties at the Bryan Campus Student Center
Blinn trustees authorize approximately &1 million in Bryan Campus improvements
Items include traffic improvements and a campus beautification project
Blinn offers professional truck driving training throughout October
Certified medication aide refresher and electrician license renewal course also available
Blinn’s Hodde Center offers October welding, industrial safety and healthcare courses
Courses teach employees and job seekers new skills; refresh current employees’ expertise
Blinn’s Fall enrollment slightly exceeds 2015 figures
Enrollment in online, dual credit courses continue to increase
Blinn Alumni & Friends Association names Howard Kruse its 2016 person of the year
Doyle Coatney, Dr. Bobbie Dietrich, Kay Boehm Fannin, and M. Houston McGaugh join Kruse in Hall of Honor
Blinn Paralegal Program invites students to learn about career options
Program graduates are qualified for careers in law firms, courts, government, insurance, and administrative agencies
Blinn-Bryan theatre to celebrate women’s voices in theatre
2016-17 season kicks off with Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, “The Mousetrap”
Brenham inducts 38 students into Phi Theta Kappa honor society
Members must have a 3.5 GPA and 12 transferable credit hours
Four Blinn College graduates awarded prestigious Terry Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded in recognition of leadership, character and scholastic ability
Blinn invites ITT students to meet with academic advisors
ITT Technical Institute announced last week that it is ceasing operations
Blinn board approves new design for Brenham Campus student housing facility
New design increases facility’s capacity to 465 students
Blinn-Brenham nursing graduates achieve 100 percent pass rate on national licensure exam
Last year, Blinn was one of just 13 programs statewide to reach perfection
Award-winning historians Allen C. Guelzo, Brian Jordan will discuss battle’s place in American history
Guest speaker will discuss birth of the presidential primary with Blinn College students
Geoffrey Cowan’s presentation is part of Blinn’s Constitution Week celebration
Blinn-Schulenburg to offer health, computer and language courses this Fall
Blinn’s 2016-17 Performing Arts Series brings music, comedy, and even performing pets
Individual and season tickets are available at the Blinn College Box Office
Blinn’s Hodde Center offers September machining, welding, safety, forklift and healthcare courses
Blinn offers inductor courses in shielded metal arc welding and forklift operator certification
Blinn offers September courses in truck driving, healthcare, welding and electrician technician
Registration available at the Bryan High School Blue Campus
Blinn – Brenham to open theatre season with ‘The Odd Couple’
‘The Odd Couple’ will kick off a season celebrating 50 years of theatre at Blinn
Blinn hosts American Brahman Breeders Association judging seminar
Event recently brought some of the nation’s leading cattle experts to Brenham
Blinn – Brenham to celebrate 50 years of theatre during upcoming season
Three of this year’s productions were written in the 1960s
Blinn-Schulenburg offers Fall courses in customer service, computers, photography
Students can develop computer skills through free course series
Blinn names new Vice President for Instruction, Executive Director for Bryan campus
Lee and Byrd bring combined 45 years of higher education leadership experience
Blinn sets legislative priorities in advance of the 85th Texas Legislative Session
Blinn seeks increased funding for community colleges to strengthen workforce training programs, keep student costs low
Blinn’s Ag Sciences Program presented Friend of 4-H Award
Agriculture Club totaled 5,500 hours of community service at more than 100 events last year
Blinn psychology honor society, student earn national recognition
Blinn’s Psi Beta chapter one of 14 nationwide to achieve Chapter Excellence
Seventeen Blinn College paramedic graduates recognized in pinning ceremony
State-of-the-art simulation training prepares students for career spent saving lives
Blinn-Bryan Vocational Nursing Program pins 19 nursing graduates
Classroom, lab and clinical experiences prepare students for rewarding healthcare careers
Blinn recognizes 23 Vocational Nursing graduates with pinning ceremony
Classroom, lab and clinical experiences prepare students for rewarding healthcare careers
Blinn College to induct five members to its Hall of Honor
Brenham businessman, philanthropist Howard Kruse named 2016 person of the year
Blinn-Schulenburg offers Certified Nurse Aide course
Two-part course includes classroom and clinical portions
Course serves as an introduction to the medical field while providing solid medical foundation
Hodde Center offers machining, welding, safety and health courses in August
Blinn offers introductory courses in CNC machining, gas metal arc and shielded metal arc welding
Blinn-Bryan opening August courses in truck driving, welding and first aid
Professional truck driving prepares students to earn their CDL, begin high-demand career
Blinn to students, campus visitors: no guns on campus this year
Campus Carry law does not take effect for community colleges until August 1, 2017
Blinn alumni, lettermen associations donate &1,000 toward championship rings
Blinn cheer and dance teams each won their third consecutive title in 2016
Blinn names Dean of Agricultural & Natural Sciences
Dr. Elmer Godeny brings 30 years of higher education experience
Blinn Board of Trustees approves &107.9 million budget
2016-17 budget includes 3.5 percent salary increase for full-time faculty and staff
Blinn encourages eligible students to apply for Perkins Grant funds for Fall semester
Online application for textbook and transportation assistance is open through 10 a.m. on July 26
Blinn SBDC offers basic QuickBooks course
All-day workshop teaches small business owners to get the most from their accounting software
Five Bryan campus Writing Center instructional assistants complete certification levels
The Blinn-Bryan Writing Center assists more than 3,500 students each year
Schmid establishes new endowed scholarship for Blinn-Schulenburg students
Scholarship will be available to students from Fayette, Lavaca or Austin counties
Blinn introduces 7th and 8th graders to variety of health science career options
Participants used Blinn’s state-of-the-art clinical simulation technology to learn the basics of patient care
Blinn’s Hodde Center offers wide variety of July workforce classes
Classes range from blueprint reading/sketching to pharmacy technician
Prospective students invited to attend info sessions for professional truck driving certification
Course a partnership between Blinn College, Workforce Solutions and Community Action
Blinn offers free taxpayer business seminar
State enforcement officer explains record requirements and taxpayer responsibilities
Blinn students use classroom project to affect change in state education system
Students establish interest group, make presentation to State Board of Education on college readiness
Blinn-Bryan’s July career and technical courses include pharmacy technician, truck driving courses
Blinn’s pharmacy technician courses are now available online
Pre-teen students enjoy superhero-themed Kids College at Blinn-Schulenburg
Students build science, technology, math and leadership skills at weeklong educational camp
Blinn College board votes to extend District President/CEO’s contract
Hensley’s first year includes RELLIS Campus partnership, expanded co-enrollment opportunities for students
Blinn Paralegal Program invites prospective students to learn about career options
Program graduates are qualified for careers in law firms, courts, government, insurance and administrative agencies
Blinn awarded approximately &400,000 for science, tech, engineering and math scholarships
T-STEM Challenge Scholarship Program encourages students to pursue high-demand fields
Blinn board reviews proposed &107.9 million budget for Fiscal Year 2016-17
Board authorizes administrators to negotiate and award contracts for RELLIS Campus services
Schulenburg to host inaugural cheer camp
Camp will be taught by former Baylor University and Indianapolis Colts cheerleader
Blinn’s Computer Repair Fair offers solutions for computer errors
PC and network troubleshooting students will fix bugs, boost performance
Blinn brings the innovation, energy of TED Talks to Bryan-College Station
TEDxBlinnCollege will feature six speakers coving topics that include leadership, health care and political discourse
Blinn nursing grad earns international award for exceptional patient care
Alissa Nelms receives prestigious honor five months into her nursing career
Bryan Collegiate High School graduate headed to MIT
Blinn College, Bryan ISD partnership prepares students for success in higher education
Mother, daughter find their calling through Blinn College’s Dental Hygiene Program
Magen Herrington follows in her mother’s footsteps to pursue career training
Bryan Campus Writing Center hosts International Writing Centers Association
Day at Blinn was part of a week-long seminar hosted by Texas A&M’s University Writing Center
Approximately 2,000 Blinn students earn academic accolades
College names 849 students to its prestigious President’s Scholars List
Tuition and fee gap between Blinn, state universities increases
Blinn students will save 44 percent on tuition and fees compared to average Texas public university in 2016-17
Blinn Fire Science Program to offer arson investigation course in Brenham this Fall
Blinn offers online and campus options for fire science students
Schulenburg completes successful preserving your family history course
New course will begin Oct. 5
Student selected to represent Blinn College, national honor society as district vice president
‘I can’t wait to see the person I become because of Blinn and Phi Theta Kappa,’ Carla Vinas-Yanez says
Blinn to host third annual Livestock Judging Camp in July
Camp will be split into two sessions based on students’ age and experience
Blinn College announces dental hygiene info session dates
Program prepares students for careers as dental hygienists or transfer toward a bachelor’s degree
Blinn College to Partner with The Texas A&M University System at RELLIS Campus
Blinn will develop facilities at new research and development campus
Blinn Alumni & Friends donates &1,000 to student organizations
Gifts thank student volunteers from the Veterinary Technology, EMS student associations
Blinn names 87 students to athletic director’s honor roll
Ten students achieve perfect 4.0 grade point average