Category Archives: Blinn College District
Blinn Launches New Virtual Assistant to Answer Student Questions
Blinn recently launched a virtual assistant named “Buc” on the admissions, advising, and financial aid pages of Blinn’s website, as its newest tool to provide students access to a comprehensive and efficient student support system.
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Blinn Names Former Pro Gamer Its New Esports Coach
Blinn College’s new esports coach brings a wealth of video gaming experience and a desire to build a program that will compete at the highest level.
Read moreBlinn Board of Trustees Authorizes College to Proceed with Design of a New, Phase II RELLIS Campus Building
Construction would begin in February 2021 and be completed in time for the College to offer classes in the facility in Fall 2022.
Read moreEunice Kelm gifts 186-acre farm for use by Blinn College Agricultural Sciences
Blinn plans to use the property to provide hands-on learning opportunities on an active, operating ranch.
Read moreFormer Blinn Quarterback Michael Bishop on College Hall of Fame Ballot
Former Blinn College quarterback Michael Bishop is listed on the 2021 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame released this week.
Read moreBlinn College Women’s Soccer Players Destianna Manning and Jillian Jackson Sign with Four-Year Programs
Blinn College women’s soccer players Destianna Manning (Houston) and Jillian Jackson (Austin) signed letters of intent to continue their academic and playing careers with four-year programs.
Read moreBlinn Launches New Cybersecurity Program to Prepare Students for High-Paying, High-Demand Information Security Careers
The Blinn College District is providing a new academic pathway into the high-demand cybersecurity field, which is estimated to have 3 million unfilled jobs worldwide by 2021, according to Cybercrime Magazine.
Read moreBlinn College Outreach Program Connected with Thousands of Students
Blinn College District employees made sure students knew they hadn’t been forgotten after the College moved to online classes in March due to COVID-19.
Read moreBlinn Names 2,417 Students to its Spring 2020 Chancellor’s and Deans’ Scholars Lists
Blinn named 1,144 students to its Chancellor’s Scholars List (3.75 GPA) and 1,273 to the Deans’ Scholars List (3.25 GPA).
Read moreBlinn Posts Record May Minimester Enrollment with 15% Increase
Blinn’s May Minimester enrollment included 11 high school dual credit students. May Minimester contact hours increased 15.1% to 70,416.
Read moreTexas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn-Brenham Accepting Applications Through June 30
The Blinn College Engineering Department and Texas A&M University College of Engineering, which recently announced that they would expand the program to accept 150 students this Fall, will accept applications through Tuesday, June 30.
Read moreBlinn Cheerleader Bailey Rubal wins Atkinson Cup
A sophomore from Missouri City, Rubal maintained a perfect 4.0 grade point average (GPA) throughout her two years at Blinn.
Read moreBlinn Providing Local Businesses and Individuals Grant-funded Training in Response to COVID-19
The Blinn College District invites businesses and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for specialized training opportunities available through its Corporate Training Program.
Read moreBlinn Names 174 Students to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll
To be eligible, student-athletes must post a 3.0 or better grade point average (GPA) and pass a minimum of 12 credit hours of college-level courses. Of 334 athletes, 52% made the honor roll.
Read moreBlinn Presents $105 million FY 2020-21 Budget Proposal to the Board of Trustees
Blinn College administrators presented a proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget of $105 million to the Board of Trustees during a workshop held Tuesday.
Read moreBlinn College Virtual Art Show Creates New Forum to Showcase Student Art
Blinn College District art students are displaying their latest works as part of a virtual art show raising money for student scholarships.
Read moreBlinn to Host its First Virtual Livestock Judging Camp June 8-10
Blinn’s virtual livestock judging camp, taking place June 8-10, is believed to be one of the first of its kind in the nation.
Read moreBlinn Endowed Scholarships Still Available
Endowed scholarships are available to incoming and returning students from a wide range of backgrounds, majors, and experiences. Students are considered based on high academic achievement, participation in student activities, and community involvement.
Read moreBlinn Marks a Special Place in Josh Nurse’s Road to the NFL
Former Blinn College football player Josh Nurse recently signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Baltimore Ravens and immediately jumped back to all the memories that led up to the moment.
Read moreThe 2019-20 Blinn College Band Gives One Final Performance Thanks to a Bit of Digital Wizardry [VIDEO]
Dr. Sarah Burke, Director of Bands, started a virtual band project shortly after Blinn discontinued face-to-face classes in March and moved to a totally online format as a health and safety precaution.
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