After 60 years of dedicating their lives to South Plains College, Earl and June Gerstenberger recently were honored with the dedication of Gerstenberger Hall. The South Plains College Board of Regents and […]
Enrollment, a new coding academy, and an update on bringing the CDL truck driving program back were among the topics discussed during the September meeting of the South Plains College Board of […]
The Board of Regents at South Plains College approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the college, the City of Lubbock, and Lubbock Economic Development Alliance to explore the possibility of using Lubbock […]
The Student Government Association at South Plains College recently has decided recycling bins needed to be placed around campus to improve recycling on campus. The idea came to Jeremiah Patterson, SGA delegate, […]
National TRIO Day acknowledges the importance of TRIO programs and their impact on students. For two South Plains College alums, this day marks their success as TRIO achievers. National TRIO Day, which […]
It came down to the last event on the last day. But that was just fine with the South Plains College men’s Track and field team. With Barton County (Kan.) ahead of […]
Unranked going into the National Junior College Athletic Association Region V tournament, the South Plains College men’s basketball team needed to perform at their best to advance to the national tournament. The […]
Financial equality, gun control and health care were among the topics discussed recently by Senator Bernie Sanders during a rally held for Lubbock residents. On March 10, Sanders spoke at the Lubbock […]
The Plainsman Press staff recently was recognized with 14 awards from the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. The awards were announced during the annual TIPA spring competition and convention, which was held March […]
For students who are looking to pursue an education and career in the hairstyling industry, the Cosmetology program at South Plains College program has openings for the summer III semester. Orientation for […]
Jolee Dietrich recently was hired as the new director for South Plains College’s Plainview Center. “I wanted to be the director of the Plainview Center so that I could help students realize […]
The new Culinary Arts Program at South Plains College recently received a significant donation from United Super Markets. United Supermarkets donated $750,000 to the newly-founded program. Not only will this money help […]
Many school programs allow students to improve their own learning experience. But with one program, two South Plains College students provide resources to encourage educational growth among their peers. University Innovation Fellows […]
An increase in tuition and fees, a project proposal for an in-house CDL driver school and emergency management were among the topics discussed during the March meeting of the South Plains College […]
A “happening” is a performance, event or situation meant to be considered art – usually performance art. Happenings can be staged anywhere such as at, galleries, theater settings or even on a […]
Recognizing what is factual news has become a little more difficult with the constant spreading of fake news and misinformation. But there are still journalists seeking to reveal the truth and factual […]
Shae Taylor and D’antae Johnson recently were crowned Homecoming King and Queen for South Plains College. “I am super excited,” said Taylor, a sophomore from Lubbock who was representing Smallwood Apartments. “It […]
Former addicts recently shared their stories and experiences with students to help inform and empathize with those who need it. “Ask an Addict,” a program offered by the Health and Wellness Center […]
The public’s trust in traditional news outlets has steadily eroded. But one organization is striving to gain back that trust and deliver accurate news. The Trust Project is a pro-transparency initiative with […]
NASA trip educates, prepares STEM students Most students strive to someday work alongside professionals within their field of study. For five South Plains College students, this goal was reached during a recent […]
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