With plans for the future, James Belcher is retiring after working for South Plains College’s Library for 10 years. Belcher, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, living there until he was about 6 years old. His […]
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Lopez retiring after 41 years in nursing, health occupations
When she was growing up, Sue Ann Lopez could never remember wanting to do anything else besides being a nurse. Lopez is retiring from serving as the Dean of Health Occupations after 24 years at […]
Despite challenges, alum balances school, work, family
Finishing college and getting a degree seemed like a stretch to Fabiola Muñoz. But it is now a goal within her reach. Muñoz graduated from Levelland High School in the top 20 of her class […]
Instructor values music after overcoming hearing disorder
Devin Collins recalls finding his passion for music at a young age, after overcoming a hearing disorder for the first three years of his life. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction happens if the Eustachian tube becomes blocked, […]
Alum achieves goal of becoming law enforcement officer
Weapon drawn, preparing to apprehend a criminal, Blake Blanscett’s first-ever traffic stop turned into a situation you would only see in the movies. Blanscett is a police officer for Midland Police Department. He began working […]
New Math Department Chair planning on expanding STEM programs
Dr. Sheyleah Harris-Plant shares fundamental lessons with her students by providing insights through the use of mathematics. Dr. Harris-Plant is an Alabama native and a military dependent whose father served in the United States Army. […]
Veteran uses past experiences as guide to success
by Geneva Natal College is a time to find yourself. But for Sebastian Livermore, he is ready to start his new chapter and new career with the help of his past experiences that shaped […]
Romance author finds ideas through daily living
Jodi Thomas says she has been telling stories ever since she was a young girl. South Plains College is hosting the New York Times and USA TODAY best-selling author at the Library on the Levelland […]
Former student enjoying job as morning meteorologist
Having always had a passion for meteorology, Bobby Johnston is now living it with a positive and determined outlook on life. Johnston, a meteorologist for Fox 34 (KJTV) station in Lubbock, grew up in the […]
New director encouraging students through Baptist Student Ministry
Having grown up with helping at the Baptist Student Ministry, Matt Bery has become the director there. “I have always wanted to do ministry work with college students,” said Bery, the new director of the […]
Student pursues dream of piloting planes
by GENEVA NATAL Rebeccah Brown works hard, even when she is unsure of her outcome, to one day find her passion and become someone she is proud to be. Growing up in her childhood […]
Metalsmithing instructor forges successful students
Professor Allison Black encourages originality in the studio and teaches her students how to appreciate art. Black is a professor of Art and Fine Arts who teaches at both the Reese and Levelland campuses of […]
Exemplary student involved on campus, encourages others
During the course of five semesters, Sophia Barnett has demonstrated what it truly means for students to step out of their comfort zone and be involved with activities attending at South Plains College. Barnett had […]
Survive freshman year with helpful advice
by GENEVA NATAL Every year, incoming freshmen have difficulty adjusting to the changes in their life. Lost and confused, they have to find help themselves or struggle alone until they learn the hard way. However, […]
Alum serves community through career, volunteering
by DEBRA MONTANDON When life doesn’t go as you plan, it’s not too late to plan again. Sometimes people give up, but not Clifton Smith. Life obstacles were not seen as negative, just a […]
Professor helps students feel part of history
Christina Bearden-White encourages her students to feel like they are part of history. Bearden-White, an assistant professor of History at South Plains College, graduated from Johnston City High School in Southern Illinois. She was a […]
Professor applies unique method of helping students toward independence
It’s hard to miss an instructor wearing a kilt on the first day of class. Brant Farrar, associate professor of Sociology at South Plains College, attended Wellman High School, before coming to Levelland to attend […]
Alum expresses fondness for home away from home
From the beginning, Stephanie Smith always knew that South Plains College would be her home away from home. Her journey began when she graduated from Levelland High School in 2009, and went on to attended […]
Nursing student perseveres despite uphill battle
Daphne Sonnenburg demonstrates an incredible amount of effort while reaching for her dream of becoming a nurse practitioner. Sonnenburg grew up in Pasadena, Texas, before moving to Lake Charles, Louisiana with her dad for work […]
Alum plans to teach abroad after accomplishing academic goals
Nothing was like Amanda Anders thought it was going to be. But with the help of professors and self-motivation, she has accomplished her goals. Anders came from a loving home, but things weren’t always so […]
