2018 ARCHIVES
December
Record 2,171 students register for Blinn’s Winter Minimester
First-day-of-class figure represents a 10.7 percent increase over last year
Mapping out the future: Blinn Geography Program builds on success of fall GIS pilot course
GEOG 2470: Introduction to GIS transfers to university GIS degree programs
Blinn and TEEX partner to offer cybersecurity workshop for small businesses, executives
Workshop helps executives and business owners protect their business from cyber threats
Blinn partners with local child development program to host eighth annual children’s Christmas party
Blinn students and faculty volunteer to serve Early Childhood Intervention children and their families
Blinn's inaugural Land Surveying Program class celebrates graduation
Graduates are on the fast track to becoming Registered Professional Land Surveyors
Blinn alumnus, former professor donates $30,000 to establish two endowed scholarships
Dr. Wilfred Dietrich establishes two scholarships in honor of siblings Nevi Lee Dietrich Lauter and Raymond Dietrich
Wells, Gatewood are sworn in as Blinn College District trustees
New board members will serve unexpired terms through May 2021
Blinn recognizes 35 Associate Degree Nursing graduates with pinning ceremony
Blinn ADN graduates rank among state leaders on national licensure exam
Blinn Health and Kinesiology Program to introduce certified personal training course this spring
PHED 1338: Concepts of Physical Fitness will be offered at the Brenham and Bryan campuses
Blinn College District Music Program to host holiday concert series at the O’Donnell Center
Blinn’s Brass Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Symphonic Band will offer free performances
Announcement From the Chancellor Regarding the Blinn College District’s Bryan/College Station Operations on Thursday, December 6th
Announcement From the Chancellor Regarding the Blinn College District’s Bryan/College Station Operations on Thursday, December 6th
November
Blinn Veterinary Technology Program to host information session on Saturday, Nov. 23
Students receive hands-on training in wide-ranging field through partnership with Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Blinn to host registration sessions for ESL and high school equivalency courses
Registration available Monday, Dec. 3, in Brenham and Thursday, Dec. 6, at Workforce Solutions in Hearne
Blinn alumna overcomes obstacles to earn degree, land dream career at Texas Attorney General's Office
'She has become one of the state's top legal assistants through her outstanding knowledge of the legal process, investigative skills, and caring heart,' says Program Coordinator Robert Stanberry
Blinn English professor named fellow of prestigious research award at University of Texas at Dallas
Heather Almanza will use scholarship to research and write dissertation at Princeton University
Blinn student finds her gateway to the perfect healthcare career through the Surgical Technology Program
‘Blinn’s Surgical Technology Program has given me the opportunity to pursue a passion I have had for a long time,’ says Hayley Fernandez
Blinn welcomes two new members to its Board of Trustees
The Rev. Randy Wells will represent Precinct 1 and Dan Gatewood will represent Precinct 4
Blinn introduces new Fire Safety and Health Associate of Applied Science degree
Two-year degree plan prepares graduates for careers as safety specialists with a median salary of $67,720 per year
Blinn resolution honors late Trustee Richard Powell
College District recognizes Powell’s life and legacy with a resolution honoring his service and leadership
Blinn to host public speaking contest at the Bryan Campus
The public is invited to judge Blinn speech students in informative and persuasive speaking
Blinn inducts 24 Bryan Campus students to national honor society
To earn membership, Phi Theta Kappa inductees must earn a 3.5 GPA with 12 transferable credit hours
SBA Houston District hosting Small Business Lending Roundtable at Blinn
Event is free and open to those looking to start or expand their business or farm
Blinn reaches new heights with musical ‘Roald Dahl’s Jack and the Beanstalk’
The curtain rises Nov. 15-18 at Blinn-Brenham’s Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center
October
Blinn offers professional truck driving training in November
Certified medication aide refresher and electrician license renewal course also available
Blinn College District Chamber Choir accepting holiday performance bookings
All proceeds benefit the choir’s upcoming trip to study music in Spain
New beginnings: Blinn student finds niche at the RELLIS Campus
Raven Tillman is pursuing her Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Hodde Center’s Manufacturing Technician OSA prepares students for manufacturing and production careers
Students who take a series of three machining courses will earn the Occupational Skills Award
Canadian Brass hosts master class for Blinn brass ensemble
'To have this opportunity at a two-year college truly is wonderful,' says Blinn trumpeter Juan Romero
Blinn College Alumni and Friends celebrate five new Hall of Honor inductees
Luncheon celebrates the lives and accomplishments of Nancy Berry, M. Scott Gilpin, Susan Myers, Walt Schoenvogel, and Dr. Robert A. Winkelmann
Blinn sophomore turns passion into a career through Graphic Design Program
Internship at AlphaGraphics turned into a career opportunity for Johnathan Murphy
Blinn mourns the passing of Board Vice-Chair Richard Powell
Powell oversaw tremendous growth and development during four years on the Blinn board
Blinn students present research at world’s largest chemistry conference
Schylar Clark and Viet Ha Pham selected to showcase findings at American Chemical Society National Meeting in Boston
Blinn HVAC Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program launching new section Monday, Oct. 15
Program quickly trains workers for entry-level positions as HVAC assistants
Alumni and Friends awards over $39,000 in grants to the Blinn College District
The Alumni and Friends Association serves all students, alumni, and friends of the Blinn College District
September
Blinn-Brenham opens its 2018-19 theatre season with ‘The Island of Dr. Moreau’
Play will explore thought-provoking topics through on-stage performance and projection screens
Local vocational nurse hones skills through Blinn’s Phlebotomy Technician Program
Phlebotomy specialization will increase Jared Cravens’ employability in the medical industry
Blinn names its 2018 Teaching Excellence Award winners
Karen Killion, Patrice Poage, and Dana Wood are recognized for their commitment to student success
Stacy Aschenbeck announces resignation after three years on the Blinn College District Board of Trustees
During Aschenbeck’s tenure, Blinn established a new partnership with The Texas A&M University System at RELLIS and introduced modern, high-tech facilities
Blinn’s 2018-19 Performing Arts Series brings comedy, music, and a holiday classic to the O’Donnell Center
The Blinn College District is bringing comedy, music, and a holiday classic to Brenham during the 2018-19 Performing Arts Series.
Blinn to host Constitution Day lecture at Bryan Campus
University of Oklahoma Professor Keith Gaddie will explore the pros and cons of gerrymandering
Blinn offering online/blended Vocational Nursing Program beginning this fall
New online/blended program is the first of its kind in Texas
Blinn Alumni and Friends Association names five to its 2018 Hall of Honor class
Nancy Berry, M. Scott Gilpin, Susan Myers, Walt Schoenvogel, and Dr. Robert A. Winkelmann will be recognized for their service to the community
Blinn announces launch of new five-week Land Surveying Program
Surveyors earn median pay of $61,140 and demand is expected to grow 11% between 2016 and 2026
Classic Flowers in Acrylic course comes to Blinn-Schulenburg this Fall
New community education course teaches students the acrylic painting process
August
Blinn’s Walter C. Schwartz Building at the RELLIS Campus opens its doors
More than 1,500 students are enrolled for the 2018-19 academic year
Blinn shatters expectations with 1,509 students enrolled at the RELLIS Campus
Registration remains open through Tuesday for the Fall 2018 semester
Blinn celebrates grand opening of the Walter C. Schwartz Building at RELLIS
The 83,000-square-foot facility will host its first classes Monday
Board of Trustees proposes maintaining Blinn College District’s current tax rate
Blinn will host public hearings regarding the tax rate Sept. 4 and Sept. 13
Blinn opens doors to new Brenham Campus residence hall
Mill Creek Hall can accommodate 464 residents
Blinn alumna earns degree, lands dream career as a legal assistant at her alma mater
Ravin McFarlane provides legal assistance to Blinn’s Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and General Counsel
Blinn’s LVN-Transition Program to offer new blended and evening courses this fall
Courses offer greater scheduling flexibility for licensed vocational nurses looking to become registered nurses
Blinn, Texas A&M alumnus opens doors for the next generation of college students
Blinn, Texas A&M alumnus opens doors for the next generation of college students Cleveland Jones guides prospective students as Admissions Coordinator at the RELLIS Campus
Blinn Paramedic Program recognizes 22 graduates with pinning ceremony
State-of-the-art simulation training prepares students to save lives
July
Valedictorian finds career path through Hodde Center welding program
‘I am looking forward to learning the different processes of welding and one day becoming a structural welder,’ says James Anderson
Bryan Collegiate High School grad looks forward to studying health sciences at RELLIS
Citlaly Rivera will pursue her health science degree from West Texas A&M at the RELLIS Campus
Blinn’s new Clinical Medical Assistant Program offers Bryan resident a convenient pathway to a new career
‘It was the perfect opportunity at the right time in my life,’ says Brenesha Robinson
Blinn College District to host two-day financial planning workshop
Financial professionals Stephen McGee and John Anderson will share preparation and planning tips
Blinn agricultural sciences graduate headed to Oklahoma State University
After two years on the Blinn livestock judging team, Ag Club, and Phi Theta Kappa honor society, Patterson will pursue a bachelor’s degree in animal science
Coming full circle: Bryan couple undergo reverse transfer process to earn Blinn associate degrees
Kyle and Dee Ann Jones were inspired by their daughter to transfer credits toward their associate degrees
KJT donates $1,000 to support students studying Czech at Blinn-Schulenburg
Fourteen students taking Czech benefitted from the donation
Local firefighter discovers passion for emergency medical services through Blinn's Paramedic Program
'This program teaches us to care for patients as though they were our family,' says Schuyler Holcomb
June
University engineering student enhances skills with Blinn, TEEX pre-apprenticeship training
Safety training and hands-on projects complement Ahmed Harhara’s graduate studies at Texas A&M University
Blinn-Schulenburg Lunch and Learn event will show local businesses how to apply for grants that fund customized employee training programs
Blinn’s Division of Technical and Community Education partners with companies to apply for Texas Workforce Commission grants
Blinn announces program’s new name: Biotechnology Laboratory Sciences
Program prepares students for a variety of high-demand careers in growing biotechnology industry
Blinn enrolls its 1,000th student at RELLIS
RELLIS Academic Alliance offers students affordable, convenient bachelor’s degree pathways
Blinn Physical Therapist Assistant students offer medical care abroad
Nevah Evans, Ruth Lee, Nicole Lopez, Molly Sanford, and Hannah Waddell spend summer break on a medical mission trip in Peru
Tarleton State Criminal Justice Program at RELLIS offers convenience, affordability for Caldwell resident
Antonio Garcia can now pursue a criminal justice degree from Tarleton without leaving the Brazos Valley
Blinn Vocational Nursing Program pins 23 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
Blinn graduates rank among state leaders on national licensure exam
BVEDC, Blinn, The Texas A&M University System, and TEEX have partnered to provide high-demand skills training to Bryan/College Station
BVEDC, Blinn, The Texas A&M University System, and TEEX have partnered to provide high-demand skills training to Bryan/College Station
Hodde Center staff and students are restoring Washington County veterans’ F-111 aircraft
Humes and McGee headed a project including the construction of a new Pitot tube for the plane
Blinn student selected to participate in NASA summer program
Luis Garduno will interact with NASA engineers and develop a space vehicle at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi
Star of the Republic Museum invites visitors to unlock history with new Texas-themed escape room
‘Runaway Scrape Escape’ challenges players to a series of timed logic games
Blinn professor recognized by alma mater for professional excellence, community service
Essie Childers named Longview ISD’s 2018 Distinguished Alumni
May
Registration open for the Blinn College District’s fifth annual Health Sciences Summer Camp
Three-day camp introduces 7th and 8th graders to a variety of health science career options
New TEEX, Blinn partnership teaches business executives to protect their companies from cyberattack
June 22 course provides executives the steps they need to protect customer and employee data
Alumnus treasures family memories on the Blinn-Brenham Campus
Raeke family’s history at Blinn dates back to 1906
More than 1,800 Blinn College District students earn academic honors
Blinn names 776 students to its prestigious Chancellor’s Scholars List
Blinn College District’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program to host information sessions
PTA Program prepares students for high-paying, high-demand healthcare careers
Blinn College-Schulenburg honors Emerging Writers Contest winners
Eight student writers earn recognition for academic writing, fiction, non-fiction, and poetry
Building for the future: Blinn College District students design and construct wall sections from scratch
Architectural Technology course offers hands-on learning and job site simulation
Blinn biology professor discusses forensic science with the John Openshaw Society of Houston
Dr. Kelly Kissane shares the science behind Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes
Blinn College Alumni and Friends Association seeks Hall of Honor nominations
Nomination deadline is Friday, June 15
Blinn College District recognizes 10 new veterinary technology graduates
Blinn College District offers one of just 10 accredited programs in the state
Blinn freshman will stay close to home as she pursues criminal justice degree from Tarleton at RELLIS
‘I have nine universities in my backyard offering me bachelor’s degree options,’ says Rykeysha Dill
Warren Masonic Lodge donates over $15,000 for second Blinn scholarship
Caldwell ISD students to benefit from new endowed scholarship
Blinn College District recognizes 15 future dental hygienists with pinning ceremony
Fifteen graduates are welcomed to the profession after completing rigorous two-year program
Blinn’s newest residence hall to blend the comforts of home with advanced classroom technology
Mill Creek Hall will open on the Blinn-Brenham Campus in Fall 2018
Blinn College District recognizes 56 Associate Degree Nursing graduates with pinning ceremony
Blinn College graduates rank among state leaders on national licensure exam
Blinn College-Brenham Campus biology students partake in first biodiversity study focused on Washington County
Larry Joe and Joanne Doherty open Long Star Ranch to Blinn College students for hands-on learning opportunity
Blinn College District students display original research and innovations at third annual Student Research Celebration
Event showcases student work presented at national conferences
April
Blinn College District bands to conclude semester with four concerts
All musical performances are free and open to the public
Marine veteran translates military experience into a career through Blinn College's Pharmacy Technician Program
Program's flexible scheduling offers perfect fit for Blinn College alumna Emmie Eisenhauer
Former Blinn College welding student transitions into successful career with Valmont Industries
‘Blinn is a good college with phenomenal instructors, and they helped me get a job at Valmont,’ says Patrick Miles
Sealy business owner’s annual donation helps Blinn-Sealy students thrive
The Ryan Auto Group Scholarship has provided financial aid for eight students since 2015
Texas A&M University-Texarkana officials to share RELLIS Campus biology degree information at Blinn College-Bryan
A&M-Texarkana officials will be on the Blinn-Bryan Campus on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 1-2
Blinn College engineering students take research beyond the classroom
Risheil Ortiz, Celine Torres, and Kaitlin Warnke selected to showcase findings at American Chemical Society National Meeting in New Orleans
Smiles on the go: Blinn College Dental Hygiene Program awarded portable dentistry system
Blinn, Texas Oral Health Coalition, Midwest Dental partner to bring dental services to the community
Blinn inducts 84 new members into Mu Alpha Theta
The honor society recognizes superior mathematical abilities
Blinn College Agriculture Sciences Program to host 18th annual Ag Mechanics Show
Approximately 80 high schools will showcase agricultural mechanics projects on Wednesday, April 25
Blinn College-Bryan Theatre closes season with comedic family drama, ‘Bad Jews’
‘This is a gripping story about family at its core,’ says theatre student Chelsea Mansker
Blinn College to host information sessions regarding RELLIS Campus criminal justice, public administration programs
Officials from Blinn, Tarleton State will meet with students Wednesday, April 25, and Wednesday, May 2, at the Blinn-Bryan Campus
Blinn SBDC offers basic QuickBooks course
All-day workshop teaches small business owners to get the most from their desktop accounting software
Blinn College District Board of Trustees honors Gus Mutscher in recognition of his many contributions to Blinn College and the State of Texas
Former Texas House Speaker has made a lasting impact upon the Blinn College District
Blinn College nursing graduates achieve 100 percent pass rate on national exam
Blinn Associate Degree Nursing Program credits interactive learning, student and faculty dedication for licensure success
Rudder High School graduate looks forward to joining the RELLIS inaugural class
Gutierrez will pursue her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Blinn College police officer named Sexual Assault Resource Center’s ‘Professional of the Year’
Blinn College police officer named Sexual Assault Resource Center’s ‘Professional of the Year’
Blinn College’s fourth annual Clay Shootout raises more than $60,000 for Blinn students
Proceeds benefit student scholarships and athletic equipment
A decade of dentistry: Blinn College Dental Hygiene Program hosts 10th annual Give Kids a Smile
Blinn Dental Hygiene students provide free dental care to almost 100 local children
Blinn College recognized for social media engagement
Texas Social Media Research Institute ranks Blinn fourth among the state’s 50 community colleges
Blinn College-Brenham theatre arts students recognized at state play festival
Blinn theatre students pick up numerous awards for production of Peter Shaffer’s “Black Comedy”
Blinn College nursing student sparks widespread donation effort
Ashlee Carter serves as Blinn student representative on Salvation Army B/CS Advisory Board
Blinn College international student finds ‘home away from home’ at Bryan Campus
Nigerian native Ugochukwu ‘Ugo’ Mozie credits Blinn for his academic success
Blinn College sophomore enjoys Music Program, student government activities in her pursuit of a business degree
‘Blinn had all the courses I needed to transfer to North Texas and the advisors were very helpful,’ says Carli Pritchard
March
Blinn College-Brenham Theatre Arts Program wraps season with Student Showcase
Students will provide a variety of entertainment at the O’Donnell Center, April 5-6
Phi Theta Kappa honor society’s Blinn-Brenham chapter inducts 35 students
Annual fundraising event supports student scholarships and new educational programs
Eight students earn their Navasota Industrial Boot Camp certification from Blinn College
Program was the product of a unique partnership between Blinn, the City of Navasota, and Workforce Solutions
Blinn College District names academic facility at RELLIS in honor of Walter Schwartz
Former Blinn president/chancellor, civic leader Walter Schwartz recognized for legacy of educational excellence and valuable service to the College
Blinn College inducts 24 students into Sigma Kappa Delta honor society
English honor society welcomes full-time students with 3.0 GPA
Blinn College SBDC helps Foundation Learning Academy open new location
‘It is a great relationship,’ owner Henna Allana says
Blinn College students give back to community through Buccaneer Big Event
More than 130 student volunteers complete area projects as a ‘thank you’ to Washington County
Five Blinn College District educators recognized with coveted excellence award
NISOD Excellence Award recognizes educators for outstanding teaching and leadership
February
Blinn College encourages Fayette County residents to apply for endowed scholarships
Blinn offers a variety of scholarships established specifically to support Fayette County residents
Blinn College encourages Austin County residents to apply for endowed scholarships
Blinn offers a variety of scholarships established specifically to support Austin County residents
Blinn College District and Blinn College Foundation recognize donors of 10 endowed scholarships
Blinn currently is accepting applications for a wide range of 2018-19 scholarships
Education leads to a life of advocacy for Blinn College alumna
Jody Schulz serves as executive director for NAMI-Brazos Valley
Blinn College partners with FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies on a $289,395 safety and skills training grant
Texas Workforce Commission grant will provide training for 140 FUJIFILM employees
Blinn College partners with Axis Pipe and Tube on a $469,880 safety and skills training grant
Texas Workforce Commission grant will provide training for 197 Axis Pipe and Tube employees
Blinn College’s Star of the Republic Museum announces history fair winners
Approximately 200 students participate in 2018 Brazos Valley Regional History Fair
Engineering Academy offers unique pathway to a Texas A&M engineering degree
Program allows students to pursue their engineering degree while co-enrolled at Texas A&M and Blinn
Blinn College invites prospective students to learn more about criminal justice, public administration offerings at the RELLIS Campus
Representatives from Tarleton State University will meet with Blinn College students Feb. 7, Feb. 20, and March 7
January
Estate of Blinn College alumna Sidney Dell Johnston Remmert establishes $1 million scholarship fund for Austin County students
Sidney Dell Johnston Remmert left Blinn College more than $2 million
Blinn College nursing students present original research at national conference
Emily Calk, Ashley Frei, and Brittany Torres selected to showcase findings alongside faculty and industry professionals in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Blinn Board of Trustees authorizes purchase of RELLIS Campus equipment
Blinn will open new academic facility at The Texas A&M System’s RELLIS Campus in Fall 2018
Blinn College welcomes Jason Jennings to its Board of Trustees
Jennings is President of Baylor Scott & White – College Station Region
