South Plains College is the first institution in Texas to receive national accreditation for the Diesel Service Technology Program from the Association of Equipment Dealers. The program has been working on getting […]
Every year, monarch butterflies travel more than 3,000 miles before winter for a warmer climate. The South Plains College Biology Club and Dr. Scott Starr, biology instructor, tagged 25 monarchs during their […]
by Geneva Natal One of a kind designs by the Graphics Arts Club are being made and put on t-shirts for sale. Each design is unique, created, screened, and printed by […]
The South Plains College men’s and women’s rodeo teams continue to post strong performances with only one rodeo left in the season. The teams competed at the West Texas A&M University Rodeo […]
John Stossel recently made an appearance in Lubbock to discuss freedom and its enemies. The Free Market Institute (FMI) and the College of Media and Communication at Texas Tech University (TTU), in […]
Texas leads the way in energy production and carbon emissions. If Texas were its own country, it would be ranked third in the world for gas production, yet first in the United […]
A Music Ensemble class is being offered for the first time to Homeschool students who are looking to further their instrumental knowledge. The all Homeschooled Music Ensemble class is being held at […]
by DEBRA MONTANDON A ribbon cutting ceremony recently was held for the new Culinary Arts program at the Lubbock Center campus of South Plains College. “You all coming today is an […]
The 2017 Clery Report, updates on the coding academy and the truck driving program, and possible additions to seating at the track and field facilities were among the topics discussed during the […]
Celebrating the history and contributions of Latino culture can empower a better understanding and appreciation for Hispanic-Americans and the positive influence they have within a community. The Hispanic Heritage event was held […]
The development of free speech, how the government works to protect our First Amendment rights, and recent controversies that have been seen on social media were the main topics discussed at the […]
An Agriculture Career Symposium is being held at South Plains College for those who are interested in the field of agriculture. The Agriculture Career Symposium will be held Oct. 15, from 9 […]
Across the country, 1.5 million students have experienced hazing throughout their time in grade school. That is one out of every five students who have struggled with bullying, and 47 percent of […]
Alan Worley recently was named as the new dean of arts and sciences at South Plains College. Worley attended high school in Eunice, New Mexico. He later received his bachelor’s degree from […]
With a goal of bringing more adventure to Lubbock, a local couple is building their own theme park. After the old abandoned Putt Putt Golf and Games caught fire in 2016, Kai […]
“The Imaginary Invalid” and “The Madrigal Dinner” are the featured events of the fall semester for the Theatre Program at South Plains College. “There was a very good turn out for auditions,” […]
The annual fall Fine Arts Showcase helps unify incoming music students. The showcase will take place on Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the atrium area in the Students Services Building on […]
The new Culinary Arts program recently opened its classroom doors and welcomed its first batch of students at the Lubbock Center campus. The Culinary Arts program offers two types of certificates, the […]
Ryan Fitzgerald is helping thousands of high school students in his new role. Fitzgerald recently was announced as the new Dean of Dual Enrollment and Distance Education, adding to his previous responsibilities. […]
Benjamin Alexander says his vision for South Plains College is to see students become successful and to share his love for education with others. At the beginning of the 2018 fall semester, […]
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