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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Student finds path expressing himself through artwork
With marks of a pencil and strokes of a brush, Christian Garcia fills a blank canvas with his colorful view of the world. Christian Garcia, sophomore art major at South Plains College, […]
Professor encourages students to be better comunicators
Hilary Nixon pushes each of her students to be better communicators in their daily lives. Nixon, instructor of speech on the Levelland campus of South Plains College, has taught at SPC for […]
