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 […]
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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 pursues music while continuing education
Marcus “Banks” Fitzhugh has gone from sliding and dancing around on the kitchen floor to performing at the House of Blues. Fitzhugh attended South Plains College from 2014 to 2016, studying physical education, then continued […]
Law enforcement professor credits education for success
Law enforcement is more than just a career for Lance Scott. It is his passion. One could say it defines him. Born in Levelland but raised in Perryton, Scott, chairperson of the Professional Services and […]
Alum credits SPC for impacting his future
Jason Hartline says that he had a set plan for his time at South Plains College. But never did he imagine that the experiences would help sculpt his career and him as a person. The […]
Student pursues passion in film after soccer injury
After a devastating injury that ended his soccer career, Fabio Acosta traded in his soccer cleats for a camera and found a new passion for film at South Plains College. Acosta, a freshman film major, […]
Proud alum credits career accomplishments to SPC
Joni Granados uses her past experiences at South Plains College to guide her successful career as a laboratory supervisor. Granados began studying Biology from 2007 to 2009 at South Plains College. She also worked as […]
Professor imparts life lessons through history
Hard working, passionate, and charismatic are words that describe Dr. Corey Beene. The professor of history at South Plains College spreads her positive attitude and love for the subject throughout the classroom each day Born […]
Math professor keeps positive outlook despite setbacks
Despite experiencing setbacks, Alma Lopez keeps a positive perspective on life. Lopez spent her first six years of life growing up around Happy, Texas, eventually moving to Dalhart, where she started and finished school. Lopez […]
Alum follows dreams playing music around the world
Alum uses education to pursue music career, dreams Many musicians dream of touring other countries and performing with different bands. For one South Plains College alum, this dream is a reality. Aaron Smith, a SPC […]
English professor adores learning from diverse students
Margaret “Buffy” Rattan is best described as a fun and dedicated parent, wife, and professor. An instructor in English at South Plains College, Rattan was born in California, but has spent most of her life […]
Student elected delegate for state physical therapy association
Shelby Jan Nail plans to use her role as a delegate for the Texas Student Physical Therapy Association to promote physical therapy and help benefit future students studying the profession. The South Plains College student […]
Alum finds balance between her passions of fire fighting, photography
[Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing project in conjunction with the South Plains College Alumni Association. The project highlights former SPC students and their achievements.] Not only does Sussan Bell follow her […]
Dorris takes unexpected path to play basketball at SPC
Maddie Dorris never thought her basketball career would land her in West Texas. Having attended a 6A high school in Weatherford for four years, Dorris never thought she would be a member of the South […]
Passion for biology leads Mendóza to cancer research
Roberto Mendóza, a sophomore from Fort Worth, says his initial major was pre-law when he enrolled at SPC, but found his calling when he took his first biology class.
Nursing instructor recalls past struggles, immigrating to America
Acebedo has encountered many of the difficulties that a typical nursing student faces while also having experienced the hardships of moving to a new country and adapting to the countless changes.
Dream to work with NASA inspires alum to achieve goal
Following the semester he graduated from South Plains College, Day began a sixth-month internship with NASA’s Orion Cockpit Working Group at the Johnson Space Center.
Former sex slave recalls nightmare she lived
Human trafficking is believed to be the third largest criminal activity in the world. In January 2013, Sally Richardson’s worst nightmare would come true.
Professor uses experience to educate students
A lifetime of experiences has given Jay Hoes wisdom to educate his students.
Internship at national park brings student closer to dream
Ever since she was 10 years old, Antonieta Wescott has been pursuing her dream of becoming an interpretative park ranger.
