Medals eluded six Texas State Technical College Harlingen students at the national SkillsUSA competition, but each participant learned lessons applicable toward their education and careers.

Dr. J. Gilbert Leal announced his retirement from Texas State Technical College Harlingen on July 3, which ends a 30-year era of distinguished service and success as president. He is the third president of TSTC Harlingen since its inception in 1967.

A new articulation agreement between Texas State Technical College Harlingen and Texas A&M-Kingsville will allow students to simultaneously enroll at both institutions of higher education.

A new articulation agreement between Texas State Technical College Harlingen and the University of Texas-San Antonio provides more higher education options as UTSA will accept 60 to 70 transfer credits from TSTC students or graduates.

Three artists brought their creations together for the Noche de Gala scholarship fund-raiser reception at Texas State Technical College Harlingen. The distinct selections represent themes from the wall the United States will build along its border with Mexico to contemporary personal messages to folk humor to serene scenery. The exhibit remains open to the public. Twenty percent of the revenues from art sales will go to the college’s student scholarship fund.

“This Lyford Elementary student is college bound!” The slogan printed on the back of shirts worn by Lyford Elementary School students who toured Texas State Technical College Harlingen on May 2 seemed prophetic.

Technology teachers from several Rio Grande Valley high schools underwent role reversal as they became students during the VEX Robotics Training Seminar at TSTC. The group assembled and programmed robots to improve their teaching techniques for projects that could allow students to work on automated manufacturing processes.

Tech Day matched new G Force members and college volunteers from TSTC with an estimated 600 students from nine high schools visiting the campus. Three G Force members said they are excited about providing information and perspectives for potential students of all ages.

Seniors from nine high schools took an up-close look at more than 30 programs leading to careers at Texas State Technical College Harlingen during Tech Day.

High schools that participated in the campus tours included Los Fresnos, Port Isabel, La Villa, Progreso, Raymondville, Roma, The Academy in Kingsville, Valley View and Moody in Corpus Christi.

Tuition-free Adult Basic Education classes are under way at Texas State Technical College Harlingen. Jack Damron, executive director of Region One, based in Edinburg, said that General Equivalency Diploma and pre-GED classes through the agency do not require a fee or costs other than a TSTC parking permit.

Sunny, refreshing Sunday afternoons generally lure people outdoors, but about 30 prospective students interested in financial aid applications attended College Goal Sunday in the Learning Resource Center at TSTC. The event linked Financial Aid Office personnel with individuals and families seeking assistance in filing data for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.