2017 ARCHIVES
December
Blinn College proves a strong launching point for MCAS Yuma commanding officer
Col. David Suggs has been awarded the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Air Medal, and Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medals
Blinn College partners with nonprofit to host seventh annual children’s Christmas party
Students and faculty volunteer to serve Early Childhood Intervention children and their families
Blinn College’s Hodde Center introduces 200-hour carpentry and plumbing courses
Successful graduates can earn OSHA, NCCER Core, NCCER Level 1, and Blinn College certifications
Blinn College Dental Hygiene Program promotes oral health during local Christmas parades
Students, faculty continue 19-year tradition of distributing toothbrushes to parade goers
Blinn’s reputation for academic excellence proved key attraction for this year’s Homecoming king and queen
‘Blinn has a reputation as the premier junior college in Texas,’ Homecoming king Josh Evans says
Blinn College faculty demonstrate commitment to quality online courses
Ninety Blinn instructors earn internationally recognized Quality Matters certification
Blinn Board of Trustees approves agreement to bring industrial skills training to Grimes County
First 40-hour boot camp will begin Feb. 5
Blinn College recognizes 27 Associate Degree Nursing graduates with pinning ceremony
Blinn graduates rank among state leaders on national licensure exam
Blinn College to celebrate 802 graduates at Fall graduation
Total includes 458 reverse transfers
Blinn College Engineering Program hosts inaugural robotics demonstration
Blinn engineering students showcase robots in simulated obstacle course
Blinn College to offer online Spanish program in Spring 2018
Online courses feature innovative tools, interactive instruction to maximize student engagement
Blinn College-Brenham architecture students explore the Houston Museum District
Blinn students get first-hand look at techniques discussed in the classroom
Six students learn to preserve family history through Blinn College-Schulenburg course
The eight-week continuing education course guides students through goal setting, researching, organization, and production of family stories
Blinn College students, employees donate 570 pounds of food to the Brazos Valley Food Bank
Blinn-Bryan’s Office of Student Leadership and Activities sparks widespread donation effort
Blinn College, College Station ISD partnership prepares students for the biotechnology industry
Students earn college credit toward Blinn Therapeutics Manufacturing degree while in high school
Blinn College celebrates Kruse Center grand opening
Blinn thanks the Kruse family for the generous gift that made the facility possible
Blinn College to host four musical performances in six days
Blinn’s Percussion Ensemble, concert bands, Jazz Ensemble, and choirs will showcase free performances
November
Blinn College nominates Communication Professor Deborah Vavra for Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award
Vavra was Blinn’s 2017 Teaching Excellence Award winner for the Brenham, Schulenburg, and Sealy campuses
Blinn College inducts 28 Bryan Campus students to national honor society
To earn membership, inductees must earn a 3.5 GPA with 12 transferable credit hours
Blinn College-Bryan Campus Theatre focuses on family with upcoming Thornton Wilder one-act plays
‘The Happy Journey to Trenton and Camden’ and ‘The Long Christmas Dinner’ run Nov. 30-Dec. 3
Blinn College livestock judging team places second at North American International Livestock Exposition
Kylie Patterson and Grayson Gilbraith each earn top-10 individual finishes
Blinn College alumnus gifts $15,000 for endowed scholarship
Charles Thielemann establishes scholarship in honor of his wife, former Blinn cheerleader and Class of ‘54 Margaret McAlpine Thielemann
Aerospace scientist and Blinn alumnus to speak about newest space telescope
Brenham native Michael Harrison will speak about the telescope that will succeed Hubble
Blinn professor recognized for her positive impact on readers
Audrey Wick selected for teacher scholarship to attend Key West Literary Seminar
Blinn College features ‘Snowkus Pocus’ Sunday, Nov. 26
This winter tale for the entire family features cirque, ballet, and acrobats
Blinn College, TEEX add carpentry and plumbing night courses to slate of workforce course offerings
Courses will feature nationally recognized curricula and be offered at the RELLIS Campus
Blinn, TEEX introduce full slate of job training boot camps
Camps quickly train workers for entry-level positions as carpentry, electrical, facilities maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, and welding assistants
Blinn College District Board of Trustees authorizes contracts for new parking lot, real estate consulting services
During its regular meeting Tuesday, the Blinn College District Board of Trustees authorized the administration to award and execute a contract with Collier Construction Company for the development of a parking lot adjacent to the new student housing facility currently under construction at the Blinn-Brenham Campus.
Blinn College to host information sessions about business offerings with A&M-Corpus Christi
Blinn College’s Business Department will offer Associate of Science degrees in business and accounting at the RELLIS Campus, providing comprehensive pathways for students en route to their BBA from A&M-Corpus Christi.
Blinn College Geographic Society to host fourth annual GIS Day
Public invited to learn about careers, everyday uses of geographic information systems
Blinn SBDC teaches basic QuickBooks course in all-day workshop
The course covers all the basics of the desktop accounting software
Blinn College assists Marine veteran in preparation for new career path
Sophomore Christopher “Mack” McLaughlin is president of Blinn’s Student Veterans Association
Blinn College professor recognized for excellence in developmental education
Essie Childers honored with Carol Dochen Professor of the Year in Developmental Education Award
Texas 10th Court of Appeals hears first case of its kind in Texas during session at Blinn College
This marks the sixth consecutive year the Texas 10th Court of Appeals has held session at Blinn-Bryan Campus
Blinn College-Brenham Theatre brings ‘Hansel and Gretel’ to life
The classic children’s tale with a humorous twist comes to the O’Donnell Center, Nov. 16-19
Blinn College faculty, staff raise more than $1,800 for Habitat for Humanity
Blinn professors participate in wall-raising ceremony benefiting Bryan family
Blinn College-Schulenburg welcomes author Annette McGivney for book discussion and signing
McGivney will discuss her new book, “Pure Land,” Monday, Nov. 6
Texas 10th Court of Appeals to hear three cases at Blinn-Bryan Campus
Court visit allows students to witness the law in action, meet judges, and ask questions
Blinn-Brenham nursing students deliver pumpkins to Kruse Village residents
Vocational Nursing students participate in various community service events each year
Blinn freshman to serve as 2017-18 Blinn-Bryan Student Government Association president
‘My goal is to work with students to make Blinn the best it can be,’ says Danielle Duncan
Blinn College livestock judging team claims title in season’s first national competition
Blinn wins the prestigious American Royal Livestock Judging Contest for the second time in school history
Blinn College production of ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ draws sellout crowds
Blinn-Bryan theatre season continues with Thornton Wilder one-act plays Nov. 30-Dec. 2
October
Blinn College invites prospective students to surgical technology information sessions
Demand for surgical technologists is skyrocketing locally and nation-wide
Blinn College Alumni and Friends names Gus Mutscher the 2017 Person of the Year
Luncheon celebrates the induction of Mutscher, Sharp, Alfred, Krebs, and Tate to the Blinn College Hall of Honor
Community leaders share leadership tips with Blinn College students
McDonald, Whitehead, and Hill discuss leadership with student government leaders at Blinn-Schulenburg
Blinn College’s Hodde Center offers specialty welding, machining, and industrial safety workforce courses in November
To register, visit the Hodde Center at 2910 S. Blue Bell Road in Brenham
Blinn College offers professional truck driving training throughout November
Certified medication aide refresher and electrician license renewal courses also available
Blinn College to offer Saturday biology courses in Spring 2018
Saturday courses offer greater scheduling flexibility, convenience for students
Blinn College-Brenham improvisation troupe Slaphappy to perform Thursday
Audience helps set the stage in an evening of improvisation at the O’Donnell Center
Blinn opens registration for Winter Minimester, Spring semester
Blinn’s academic transfer rate, affordability make it a destination for students across the state
Blinn College production of 'Zombie Prom' attracts 1,100 attendees
Blinn hosts special preview performances for more than 500 local junior high and high school students
Blinn, TEEX partnership prepares Blinn College student to carry on family legacy
Lago Vista native Tim England graduates with top honors from TEEX Fire Training Academy
Blinn College graduate selected as apprentice at the Portland Playhouse
Blinn set the stage for former student’s journey into the theatre profession
Blinn College Board Policy Updates – October 2017
Trustees approve updates to policies at October board meeting
Blinn College choirs to collaborate with Houston Camerata
Choirs will perform in a two-concert series starting at the O’Donnell Center Saturday
First-generation student overcomes challenges in pursuit of Blinn College degree
Sophomore Mario Sanchez uses personal experiences to help others find success
Blinn College Board of Trustees considers capital improvement projects
Proposals under consideration would be funded using 2016 bond revenue
Blinn College livestock judging team wins Tulsa State Fair competition
Kylie Patterson’s first-place finish leads sophomore division to championship
Blinn College Architecture Program enjoys 52.3% enrollment surge
Program provides a pathway to bachelor’s degrees from Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Sam Houston State, and others
Famed artist Jeff Soto to speak at Blinn College-Brenham
Soto will discuss his road to success in the Student Center Conference Room at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19
Blinn-Bryan opens new theatre season with thrilling drama
'Picnic at Hanging Rock' makes its U.S. premiere Oct. 19-22
Alumni & Friends and Buccaneer Lettermen associations give back to Brazos 4-H Sportsman Club
Blinn associations thank Sportsman Club for assistance at annual Clay Shootout
Blinn College-Brenham Theatre presents 'Zombie Prom'
A comedy spoofing 1950s horror films comes to the O’Donnell Center Oct. 12-15
Blinn College livestock judging team earns Mid-American Classic championship
Sophomore Jaci Burgin earns two first-place finishes for the sophomore division
Blinn College-Brenham inducts 25 students into Phi Theta Kappa honor society
To earn membership, inductees must earn a 3.5 GPA with 12 transferable credit hours
Blinn College Foundation honors Blinn’s partnerships with The Texas A&M University System and Brazos County
Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp and late Blinn Foundation Board Chairman Walt Schoenvogel are recognized with endowed scholarships in their honor
Blinn College band provides personal instruction, great performance opportunities
43rd Annual Blinn Buccaneer Marching Band Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 7 at Cub Stadium
Star of the Republic adds new features to its annual Night at the Museum
New components include sundown wagon ride, tavern tales, and new interacting exhibit characters
September
Blinn offers October training courses in truck driving, phlebotomy, and welding
Course offerings include specialty welding, industrial safety, first aid, customer service, and word processing
Blinn College’s Hodde Center offers October workforce courses in specialty welding, basic machining, and business skills
To register, visit the Hodde Center at 2910 S Blue Bell Road in Brenham
Blinn students volunteer 1,400 hours at Washington County Fair
Agricultural Science and Veterinary Technology students gain valuable experience in support of the oldest county fair in Texas
Blinn students lend a hand in Hurricane Harvey aftermath
Students in Blinn’s Physical Therapist Assistant, Veterinary Technology, and Vocational Nursing programs put skills to work in hurricane recovery, rebuilding
Blinn alumnus finds his niche in the local art community
‘Blinn helped me discover my passion,’ says Brenham native Kevin Newsome
Blinn College Veterinary Technology Program partners with the Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley for Barks ’N Books
Sept. 30 event to feature story time, pet crafts with Blinn Vet Tech students
Blinn vocational nursing programs to host information sessions
Blinn’s Brenham, Bryan campuses each offer face-to-face and online information sessions
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 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 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 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
Blinn-Schulenburg offers a variety of non-credit courses this fall
Preserving Your Family Story II, Adobe Photoshop, and Digital Photography among choices offered
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 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
Texas District 2 Rep. Dan Flynn gets first-hand look at Blinn College’s diverse educational and career training opportunities
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
August
Blinn offers September training courses for electricians, truck drivers, nurse aides, and pharmacy technicians
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
All Blinn College campuses will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 28-29
College officials continue to monitor
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 closes Schulenburg, Sealy campuses Friday, Aug. 25, due to approach of Hurricane Harvey
Blinn College has closed operations on its Schulenburg and Sealy campuses Friday, Aug. 25, due to the approach of Hurricane Harvey.
Blinn SBDC offers basic QuickBooks course
All-day workshop teaches small business owners to get the most from their desktop accounting software
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 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
Through reverse transfer, hundreds of Blinn College students are earning associate degrees while attending four-year universities
1,199 Blinn students earned their associate degrees in 2016-17 via reverse transfer
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
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 opens new sections for high-demand Texas History course
HIST 2301: Texas History is part of the core curriculum
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 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 chemistry course instrumental to students pursuing STEM careers
CHEM 1411 provides students the foundation they need for a variety of fields
Education website names Blinn a top transfer college
SuccessfulStudent.org highlights Blinn’s success transferring students to Texas A&M
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’
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
Texas Workforce Commission awards Blinn College, FUJIFILM Diosynth a $289,395 safety and skills training grant
Skills Development Fund grant will provide training for 140 FUJIFILM employees
Blinn’s Introduction to Engineering hones students’ problem-solving skills
ENGR 1201 provides an introduction to the engineering profession
Blinn English courses offer a gateway to the classics
In addition to studying British and American Literature, students can channel their own inspiration with Blinn’s creative writing course
Blinn statics course investigates the forces that keep the world in balance
ENGR 2301 further develops the analytical skills so crucial to engineers
July
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
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
Blinn offers August career training courses for construction trade supervisors, truck drivers, certified nurse aides, and phlebotomists
Registration is available at Blinn’s Post Office Campus at 301 Post Office Street in Bryan
Blinn’s Hodde Center offers August welding, machining courses
Course registration is available at 2910 South Blue Bell Road
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
Courses in digital imaging and graphic design allow Blinn College students to flex their creative muscles this Fall
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 July 11, 2017
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 College to explore partnership with The Texas A&M University System for development of proposed RELLIS Campus workforce training and educational facility
Blinn negotiating agreements to centralize its Brazos County locations
June
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 June 20, 2017
Seventeen students complete family history writing course at Blinn College
New Preserving Your Family Story I course section begins Oct. 4
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, TEEX, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension celebrate inaugural Carpentry Boot Camp graduating class
Course graduates are qualified to work on framing crews at local job sites
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-Bryan Vocational Nursing Program pins 22 nursing graduates
Classroom, lab and clinical experiences prepare students for rewarding healthcare careers
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
Blinn College professor recognized for superior geography instruction
Texas State University awards Geography Professor Rhonda Reagan its prestigious Booth Award
CRLA recertifies Blinn College Writing Center
The Blinn College Writing Center has been approved for renewal of certification by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).
THECB report: 94.9 percent of Blinn technical students transfer their skills to a new job or additional training
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
May
Blinn named one of 2017’s most promising places to work in community colleges
Award recognizes Blinn’s exceptional commitment to diversity
Texas Workforce Commission awards $820,365 safety and skills training grant to Blinn College and NOV Grant Prideco
Grant will make $4.3 million economic impact on the local community
Blinn-Schulenburg showcases career options for area eighth graders
Sixth annual CareerQuest draws more than 300 Fayette County eighth grade students
Blinn recognizes 1,917 honors students
College names 841 students to the prestigious President’s Scholars List
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-Bryan offers full slate of June courses for plumbers, carpenters, welders, truckers, and others
Registration is available at Blinn’s Post Office Campus at 301 Post Office Street in Bryan
Hodde Center offers June welding inspection, phlebotomy, and certified nurse aide courses
Course registration is available at 2910 South Blue Bell Road
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 trustees elect new board officers, approve updated strategic plan
Board approves new mission statement, vision statement, core values, and goals
Blinn College recognizes 14 future dental hygienists with pinning ceremony
Fourteen graduates are welcomed to the profession after completing rigorous two-year program
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 invites prospective, current Sealy Campus students to apply for up to $8,000 in scholarships
Application deadline is Wednesday, May 31
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-Schulenburg to offer certified medication aide refresher course on June 16
Students who successfully complete the course receive an updated medication aide permit
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 students display original research and innovations at second annual Student Research Celebration
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’
Blinn nursing students showcase their skills at Brazos Valley Council of Governments Community Health Fair
Students provide free health screenings for approximately 150 people
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
Blinn-Bryan art exhibit to fund student scholarships
Fundraising event will feature photos, printed digital art, paintings, ceramics, and jewelry available for purchase
Blinn-Schulenburg opens new certified nurse aide course section in June
Demand for certified nurse aides expected to grow 26 percent across Texas
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’s May course offerings include training for truck drivers, certified nurse aides, and phlebotomy and pharmacy technicians
Registration is available at Blinn’s Post Office Campus at 301 Post Office Street in Bryan
Blinn-Schulenburg names Emerging Writers Contest winners
Seven student writers earn recognition for academic writing, fiction, non-fiction, and poetry
Hodde Center offers May courses in industrial technology, industrial safety, specialty welding, and business and technology
Course registration is available at 2910 South Blue Bell Road
Blinn to display student research, innovations with second annual Student Research Celebration
Public is invited to view original work from student researchers
April
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
Blinn-Brenham students give back to community through Buccaneer Big Event
Over 60 students worked on projects in the Brenham area
Class assignment challenges Engineering Academy students’ problem-solving abilities
Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn-Brenham students design robots to simulate water purification
Czech language class at Blinn-Schulenburg connects students with their ancestors
Instructor Thadious Polasek is fifth-generation Czech
‘Not your typical curriculum’
Ana Walicki, Goran Sabljic discover new career paths in Blinn’s Therapeutics Manufacturing Program
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-Sealy student overcomes kidney failure en route to her associate degree
Robbie Gay received a life-saving new kidney on Sept. 27, 2016
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
Texas Workforce Commission awards Blinn College $195,000 Building Trades Grant to establish plumbing, carpentry programs at the RELLIS Campus
Blinn expects to begin both programs in June 2017
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 board receives update regarding TEEX partnership, approves hire of new Vice President for Business and Finance
Board authorizes second phase of Bryan Campus landscaping improvements
Blinn College board approves policy regarding campus carry
Senate Bill 11 goes into effect for Blinn and other Texas community colleges on Aug. 1
Blinn hosts Brazos Valley Veterinary Medical Association meeting
College shares information with local veterinarians about its Veterinary Technology Program
Blinn-Schulenburg freshman named Texas Junior College Student Government Association state secretary
Blinn-Brenham Student Government Association awarded ‘most professional’ at state convention
Blinn’s third annual Clay Shootout raises more than $60,000 for student scholarships, athletic equipment
Shootout continues to grow in participants and money raised
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 SBDC offers basic QuickBooks course
Workshop to teach small business owners to get the most out of accounting software
Blinn inducts 10 students into Sigma Kappa Delta honor society
English honor society welcomes full-time students with 3.0 GPA
Blinn prepares students to work in growing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry
College’s HVAC Program offers hands-on learning experience, qualified instructors
Blinn Therapeutics Manufacturing Program to showcase educational, career opportunities
Information session will detail certificate, degree and career options
Blinn livestock judging team earns reserve champion honors at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Team captured the championship at five competitions in 2016-17
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
March
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
Drunken driving crash victim shares story with Blinn College students
Sean Carter suffered traumatic brain injury in alcohol-related vehicle accident
Eleven Blinn students, advisors are inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Hall of Honor
Blinn’s Beta Alpha chapter is elected District 5 vice president
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 students earn top honors at state play festival
The Blinn College Theatre Arts Program earned top honors for its recent performances at the Texas Community College Speech & Theatre Association (TCCSTA) 2016-17 Play Festival at the Blinn-Brenham Campus.
Four Blinn educators recognized with coveted excellence award
NISOD Excellence Award recognizes educators for outstanding teaching and leadership
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
Former Texas House Speaker honored at Star of the Republic Museum exhibit reception
Gus Mutscher recognized for his contributions to museum, Blinn College
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 students, professor work together to synthesize cancer-fighting drug
Research to be submitted to National Cancer Institute, presented at American Chemical Society National Meeting
Executive director of The Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley credits Blinn for accelerated path to success
Blinn courses, faculty prepared Jabot’ Colvin for career in public service
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
Blinn’s Health Information Technology Associate Degree Program earns national accreditation
HIT Program prepares students for technical career in health-care industry
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
Star of the Republic Museum to feature heirloom genealogy exhibit
Donated artifacts include child’s buckskin suit, grand piano
Nine Blinn College students named to TMEA All-State Choir
Students performed at special at special TMEA Convention concert earlier this month
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