Del Mar College News

College can be rough for students, especially during midterms. Officials at Del Mar College East Campus brought in therapy dogs from Paws Up Inc to help students relieve some stress as they get ready for mid-term exams.

Two new books about U.S. history are readable works that both fill in the blank about a nation whose “official” past omits a lot. They also each depict the country as a multiple personality, a struggling contradiction, and a struggle.

Ava Gibbs-Kamaria is a makeup artist who has worked in film, TV and theatre. She took over the college's drama department makeup class to give out her tips and tricks for the perfect Halloween look.

Ghoulish looks are part of a day in the classroom for these makeup and design students.

Del Mar College is undergoing one of the most significant construction projects in its history. The college is getting a brand new academic and music building which because of a $157 million bond initiative passed by voters back in 2014.

Construction at Del Mar College beginning to take shape.

The Del Mar College Foundation kicked off their Over the Edge scholarship fundraiser Friday night to help students' dreams come true. Kiii News Reporter Michelle Pedraza went Live from the event with the details.

During a board meeting Tuesday, Del Mar College regents approved the four-phase master plan and schematic design for the college's expansion to the Southside of Corpus Christi.

Regents want the new southside campus to help propel students into the future of education.

Tuesday afternoon, Del Mar College’s Board of Regents approved the design for the first phase of the new South Side campus. Before the approval, project architects presented renderings and a virtual tour of the new campus to the Board of Regents.

Del Mar College, the Texas Workforce Commission and partner industries in the Coastal Bend gathered Friday to recognize the Commission's efforts in getting a $1 million grant from the state.

A $100,000 donation from Gulf Coast Growth Ventures in late August is helping expand industrial and technical programs through Del Mar College at seven school districts in San Patricio County.

There has been significant growth in the number of students with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions or autism, seeking higher education. Programs like the Del Mar College Disability Services are more than just providing services to students with disabilities, it’s about helping them reach their potential.

Members of the G.I forum and students from the Collegiate High School and Harold T Branch Academy were also in attendance to honor the Mexican-American rights advocate.

It was all done in celebration of local civil rights hero Dr. Hector P. Garcia, a local doctor who advocated for education equality and Hispanic veterans.

An additional on-site course focuses on leadership for supervisors. That program is administered through a partnership with Del Mar College's Workforce Training Department.

Representatives from Gulf Coast Growth Ventures (GCGV) announced at a news conference (Aug. 22) they are donating $100,000 to the San Patricio County Workforce Development Consortium to support Del Mar College’s (DMC) career and technical education programs in the county’s high schools.

If you are looking for a career. A change of scenery. Or just want a good paying job. Del Mar’s truck driver program is for you and there are tons of jobs available.

The Del Mar College Board of Regents approved phase one of the Southside Campus construction earlier this month.

Today, we give a Thumbs Up to Gulf Coast Growth Ventures (GCGV) for donating $100,000 to help support homegrown careers through Del Mar College. The money will help expand DMC’s career and technical programs at San Patricio County high schools.

The largest donation from an industry partner to date is for the San Patricio County Workforce Development Consortium, which is made up of seven school districts in the county. The donation was announced during a news conference Wednesday at Gregory-Portland High School.

Thanks to a $100,000 donation, seven school districts will be able to develop career and technical programs for students to take dual credit courses. The program is a partnership between the districts and Del Mar College and the San Patricio County Workforce Development Consortium.