Southwest Texas Junior College News
SWTJC clears a path for Uvalde high school freshman to earn engineering degree in half the time
November 5, 2019
A new articulation agreement signed by Southwest Texas Junior College President Dr. Hector Gonzales, Angelo State University Vice President for Student Affairs Javier Flores and Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Hal Harrell on Friday (Nov. 1) in Uvalde has made it easier for students of Uvalde High School to attain an engineering degree.
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Aspen Institute Names Southwest Texas Junior College as a Top 150 U.S. Community College Eligible for 2021 Aspen Prize
November 5, 2019
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today named Southwest Texas Junior College as one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America's community colleges.
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SWTJC rodeo team has successful weekend
November 5, 2019
The Southwest Texas Junior College Cowboys landed a big performance last weekend during their third collegiate competition of the season.
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News Archive
June 2019
College board of trustees approve 2019-2020 budget, including salary increases
SWTJC cowboy finishes second in the nation at the College National Finals Rodeo
SWTJC president's and dean's list announced for Spring 2019 semester
Top faculty and staff honored during annual vice president's breakfast
Law enforcement academy recognizes spring 2019 graduates
SWTJC honor student earns prestigious Jack Kent Cooke transfer scholarship
May 2019
Uvalde campus announces Who's Who and Leadership recipients
SWTJC awards over 600 degrees in 72nd commencement ceremony
SWTJC commencement ceremonies slated for Friday and Saturday in Uvalde
Del Rio campus announces Who's Who and Leadership recipients
West represents SWTJC at College National Finals Rodeo in Wyoming
Gala raises approximately $29,000 for scholarships to SWTJC
Phi Theta Kappa inducts new members in spring ceremony
Creative arts winners announced during annual awards ceremony
April 2019
College rodeo team hosts annual exhibition rodeo for kids in Uvalde
SWTJC's Randa Schell selected as a Texas Success Center research fellow
March 2019
College rodeo team hosts annual exhibition rodeo for kids in Uvalde
February 2019
Bandera team takes first place at robotics tournament at SWTJC
SWTJC hosts third annual robotics tournament
January 2019
Entries being sought for annual college creative arts contest
New chief of SWTJC police department named
Students can now access 1098T form online on the college website
SWTJC President's and Dean's list announced for fall 2018 semester
December 2018
College alumni network raises 10K for scholarships
King, Flores address upcoming state legislative session
Turkey Trot draws big crowd of runners, spectators on Nov. 17
La Pryor, Knippa win titles in 59th annual high school tournament
November 2018
State representative and senator scheduled to speak at SWTJC
College kicks-off holiday season with Christmas event
Turkey Trot scheduled this Saturday, Nov. 17 at Uvalde campus
Flu shots available at Del Rio and Uvalde campuses
College kicks off holiday season with tree lighting ceremony, arrival of Santa Claus
SWTJC awarded $2.7 million STEM grant
October 2018
SWTJC Rodeo Team shines in Lake Charles
Tickets being sold for annual raffle to benefit FAN scholarship fund
College and career fair draws large crowd
Longtime college rodeo coach retires
Phi Theta Kappa inducts new members in fall ceremony
SWTJC Rodeo team kicks off season with a big win
September 2018
College adopts current tax rate, see increase in fall enrollment
SWTJC Rodeo rides into town Oct. 5
Regional GED graduates recognized
Phi Theta Kappa members host a summer camp for local kids
August 2018
July 2018
College rodeo team wraps up season at nationals in Wyoming
June 2018
High School students get to experience College
SWTJC president's and dean's list announced for Spring 2018 semester
Del Rio campus announces Who's Who and Leadership recipients
SWTJC offering free summer science camps for youth
SWTJC faculty recognized for excellence
SWTJC rodeo team sends students to College National Finals Rodeo
May 2018
Qualified students may be eligible for additional summer financial aid
Board members take oath of office, board keeps same officers for coming year
Top faculty and staff honored at annual Dean's Breakfast
SWTJC awards over 600 degrees in 71st commencement ceremony
Creative arts winners announced during annual awards ceremony
Uvalde campus announces Who's Who and Leadership recipients
SWTJC commencement ceremonies slated for Friday and Saturday in Uvalde
April 2018
Stevens High School team places first in criminal justice competition
Uvalde college library opens Educator Resource Room
SWTJC psychology club attends seminar on anxiety disorders
Gala raises approximately 27K for scholarships to SWTJC
Eagle Pass Fine Arts Company hosts Rabbit Hole performances
Annual college gala slated for April in Uvalde
SWTJC Eagle Pass spring college day attracts big crowd
March 2018
SWTJC offers new Patient Care Technician Program
Kinesiology club named grand champion at annual college cooking event
College rodeo team hosts annual exhibition rodeo for kids in Uvalde
Phi Theta Kappa holds spring induction ceremony at SWTJC Uvalde
February 2018
SWTJC spring college day attracts big crowd
Cowboys lose to Northwest Vista on the road
Catholic club hosts Ash Wednesday mass
Students, faculty and staff mourn loss of counselor
Area students test their STEM skills at robotics competition
January 2018
Entries being sought for annual college creative arts contest
SWTJC hosts second annual robotics tournament
SWTJC students dress to impress
Faculty report back on Jan. 9 to begin spring convocation
December 2017
Large crowd enjoys college holiday luncheon
Law enforcement academy graduates 41 in Uvalde
Brackett, Nueces Canyon win titles in 58th annual high school tournament
Student Engagement and Success team named 4DX top performer
College Christmas event draws large crowd
Board takes action on broad range of topics at November meeting
November 2017
High school basketball tournament begins today in Uvalde
College tree lighting ceremony and arrival of Santa Claus set for Nov. 28
Turkey Trot draws big crowd of runners, spectators on Nov. 18
Turkey Trot scheduled for Nov. 18 on Uvalde campus
Eagle Pass departments achieve 4DX bronze certificates
Eagle Pass campus recognizes 4DX top performing teams
Developmental Studies Division team named 4DX top performer
October 2017
STEM clubs complete service project benefiting Devils River
SWTJC basketball teams host Palo Alto College in home opener
SWTJC named in 150 top US Community Colleges; eligible for $1M Aspen Prize
Annual college cross-country meet draws over 600 runners
Del Toro earns service-learning scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa holds fall induction ceremony at SWTJC Uvalde
September 2017
College adopts effective tax rate, see increase in fall enrollment
College rodeo rides into town on Oct. 6
SWTJC cross country kicks off 2017 season
Local American Legion post shows appreciation to police academy cadets
College donates supplies for Hurricane Harvey victims
Palomino Fest draws record crowd, presents $25,000 check to SWTJC
August 2017
College encourages civic engagement for students, faculty and staff