2021 ARCHIVES
December
Blinn places third overall at Griswold Cattle Classic livestock judging contest
Waco sophomore Kase LeRow places 11th in individual competition
Ten Blinn students earn certificates of completion in mediation
Paralegals earn a median salary of $52,920 per year
Blinn hosts 10th annual Early Childhood Intervention Christmas party
Blinn students and faculty help bring holiday cheer to Brazos Valley children and families
Blinn engineering students put creativity and collaboration to work during robot battle
Blinn Engineering Program introduces students to the latest technology and lays groundwork for transfer opportunities
Blinn honors Teddy Boehm's eight years on the Board of Trustees
Trustees also receive the final fall 2021 enrollment report
Blinn music student wins spot in prestigious symphonic band
Clarinetist Sarah Grace Fairman wins Texas Community College Band Directors Association Concerto Competition
Blinn to honor 540 graduates at its fall 2021 commencement ceremony
Registration currently available for Blinn’s winter minimester and spring semester
Four local companies supporting the 2022 Blinn College District Clay Shootout
Stylecraft is underwriting this year’s fundraiser with support from Blue Bell, Brenham National Bank, and Bank of Brenham
Blinn College Foundation reaches endowed scholarship milestone
Gift from First Financial Trust, Bryan Family establishes 300th endowed scholarship
Blinn recognizes 40 Associate Degree Nursing graduates with pinning ceremony
Blinn ADN graduates rank among the state leaders on the national licensure exam
Student Jaycob Steels brings passion for music to his studies at Blinn
Vocal performance major hopes to move audiences as a professional singer
November
Blinn-Bryan Theatre Troupe brings the holiday spirit to downtown Bryan with a magical retelling of the Nativity
'The Second Shepherd’s Play' runs at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Dec. 1-3
Six students graduate from Blinn College Certified Nurse Aide Program
Program prepares students for in-demand roles as essential caregivers
Seventeen Blinn-Brenham students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa honor society
Keynote speaker urges inductees to become leaders
Blinn College Physical Therapist Assistant Program posts perfect licensure pass rate for the eighth consecutive year
Based at the RELLIS Campus, Blinn’s 60-credit-hour PTA Program prepares students for employment in high-demand healthcare field
Blinn College livestock judging team places sixth at North American International Livestock Exposition
Sophomore Kase LeRow places sixth overall
GFOA awards Blinn its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Blinn recognized for transparent financial management and planning
Through reverse transfer, Blinn College District students can earn their associate degree after transferring
Students can apply for reverse transfer through a simple online application
Blinn Board of Trustees authorizes architectural services for new Bryan Campus administration building
Board also names new Brenham Campus student housing complex Prairie Lea Hall
Blinn named a finalist for two prestigious Bellwether Awards
Blinn receives national recognition for its orientation course for online students and for a partnership to reduce inmate recidivism in Brazos County
Blinn College livestock judging teams earn individual honors at Southern Stockman contest
Gunnar Coburn places second overall in the freshman division
Blinn inducts 82 Bryan Campus students to national honor society
To earn membership, Phi Theta Kappa inductees must earn a 3.5 GPA with 12 transferable credit hours
Texas 10th Court of Appeals to hear two cases at Blinn-Bryan Campus
Court visit allows student to witness the law in action, meet judges, and ask questions
Award-winning author dedicates book proceeds to Blinn College endowed scholarship
Elaine Thomas’s 'Stories I've Been Told' tells tales of Fayette County residents
October
Guest artists offering master classes to Blinn College music students
Axiom Brass and renowned singer Anton Belov each will hold sessions with students
AcademicInfluence.com ranks Blinn's online graphic design associate degree program No. 1 in the nation
Program prepares graduates for careers as graphic artists, graphic illustrators, and desktop publishers
Blinn student building dream business with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in HVAC
Program provides graduates with valuable credentials and hands-on skills to excel in the industry
Eight students graduate from Blinn College Certified Nurse Aide Program
Texas ranks among the top states in the nation for nurse aide employment
Blinn College Foundation raises more than $50,000 in emergency aid for Blinn students
Blinn College Foundation raises more than $50,000 in emergency aid for Blinn students
Blinn supports Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo by welcoming high school welding students from across Texas
RELLIS Campus hosts more than 70 students seeking their level 3 and 4 certifications
Blinn trustees appoint new member to the board
Board also approves purchase of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for Leroy Dreyer Field and an esports arena at Mill Creek Hall
Blinn-Bryan Theatre Troupe to span the ages and the Brazos Valley during 2021-22 season
The Troupe will perform at the Blinn-Bryan Student Center, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Texas A&M, and the Lick Creek Park Amphitheatre
Blinn's Kase LeRow takes individual honors at American Royal Livestock Judging Contest
Blinn places sixth overall in team standings
Blinn College-Schulenburg to host 'Unique Cards' art class
Two sessions will be offered Wednesday, Oct. 20
Rodriguez, Thornton selected Blinn College homecoming queen, king
Announcement made Saturday at Blinn-Trinity Valley football game
Blinn Alumni and Friends Association honors six civic leaders with Hall of Honor induction
Blinn alumni honor Matt Bentke, Dr. A.C. "Buddy" Krizan, Hunter Goodwin, Kenneth Mutscher, Dathan C. Voelter, and Steve Westbrook
Blinn College livestock judging wins honors at Tulsa State Fair, State Fair of Texas
Blinn students take home individual honors at State Fair of Texas
Nominees for Blinn College homecoming king and queen announced
Winners will be announced at halftime of Saturday's football game
Blinn English Department invites student entries in short story contest
Blinn English Department invites student entries in short story contest
Seventeen students graduate from Blinn College Pharmacy Technician Program
Graduates are eligible to take national certification exam
Nursing Schools Almanac ranks Blinn among the best associate degree nursing programs in Texas
Blinn's NCLEX-RN success rate and academic prestige contribute to No. 6 statewide ranking
Blinn students and employees can now access free reading software on their personal devices
Blinn students and employees can now access free reading software on their personal devices
September
Blinn Alumni and Friends Association names six to its 2021 Hall of Honor class
Matt Bentke, Dr. A.C. 'Buddy' Krizan, Hunter Goodwin, Kenneth Mutscher, Dathan C. Voelter, and Steve Westbrook will be recognized during a special luncheon on Friday, Oct. 15
Blinn, five partner school districts awarded $842,780 Greater Texas Foundation grant to support rural student success
Collaborative partnership will establish seamless pathways toward postsecondary awards and credentials
Blinn Board of Trustees takes first step toward a new Bryan Campus administration building
Trustees also authorize the College to negotiate the sale of property on Leonard Road in Bryan and receive a preliminary fall enrollment report
Blinn's Kase Lerow wins top honors at the National Barrow Show livestock judging competition
Contest in Minnesota kicks off a busy fall schedule for Blinn's judging team
Blinn Overwatch team sweeps Oklahoma City University
Thursday's 3-0 win moves season record to 2-1
Blinn engineering students have seamless transfer pathway to UTSA
Transfer Academy for Tomorrow's Engineers (TATE) offers students a seamless pathway to six UTSA engineering degree programs
Washington Soil and Water Conservation District honors Blinn professor Doug Pierce
Agricultural Sciences Department instructor receives Conservation Teacher of the Year honor
Alfred Levien honored with new endowed scholarship at Blinn College
Scholarship will be awarded annually to students in the Agricultural Sciences Program
Seven students complete Blinn College Phlebotomy Technician Program
Coursework includes 96 hours of classroom instruction, 116 hours in clinical setting
August
Eight students complete Blinn College online-blended Vocational Nursing Program
Blinn's online-blended format is designed for individuals balancing a job and nursing studies
Spiesses endow scholarship in honor of A.W. Hodde, Jr.
Hodde was a benefactor of Blinn College’s A.W. Hodde, Jr. Technical Education Center
Blinn celebrates grand opening of new Science, Technology, Engineering, and Innovation Building
$35.5 million facility marks the largest single capital improvement investment in the history of the Blinn-Brenham Campus
Blinn College District recognizes Surgical Technology Program graduates with pinning ceremony
Program trains graduates for a high-demand field in the healthcare industry
The Blinn College District names its 2021 Teaching Excellence Award winners
Shelly Peacock, Jamie Speck, and Lea Williamson are recognized for their dedication to Blinn students
Brenham Masonic Lodge adds to legacy of helping students with fourth endowed scholarship at Blinn College
Scholarship honors Masons who have served as administrators, educators, or board members at Blinn
Blinn Board of Trustees adopts resolution setting 2021 tax rate
At 5.13 cents per $100 valuation, Blinn's tax rate is expected to remain the lowest in the state
Eleven students graduate from Blinn College Certified Nurse Aide Program
Program prepares students for in-demand roles as essential caregivers
NOTICE OF MEETING TO VOTE ON TAX RATE
NOTICE OF MEETING TO VOTE ON TAX RATE
Blinn College-Brenham Theatre Arts Program announces 2021-22 season performances
Productions will again be staged in front of live audiences at the Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center
Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Blinn College partner to offer seamless bachelor's degree pathways
Agreement provides eligible Blinn students admission to select Texas A&M degree programs
July
Blinn College student Casey Prowell awarded $1,000 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholarship
Prowell recognized for work with Phi Theta Kappa chapter, scholastic achievements, community service
Small Business Development Center assists in the launch of Country Dome Suites
Small Business Development Center assists in the launch of Country Dome Suites
Seven complete Blinn College-Schulenburg Certified Medication Aide Program
Graduates are now qualified to take the state-mandated licensure exam
Wayne Duddlesten Foundation awards $100,000 grant to support trades scholarships at Blinn College
Gift will be used for workforce training scholarships
Blinn College esports aim for national titles after first-year successes
Tryouts for 2021-22 teams will be held Aug. 22 through Sept. 1
Britt and Errin Bullard establish annual scholarship to Blinn College
Scholarship will go to students from Bryan ISD
Blinn Veterinary Technology Program recognizes 15 graduates with virtual pinning ceremony
Graduates' first-time national board examination pass rate remains No. 1 in Texas
Blinn Health Sciences Summer Camp introduces students to health science career options
Local 7th and 8th graders used Blinn's state-of-the-art clinical simulation labs to learn about real-world emergency scenarios
June
Blinn College District celebrates 36 nursing graduates with pinning ceremony
Vocational nurses earn a median salary of $48,820 and employment is growing nationwide
Seven students complete Blinn College Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program
Certified clinical medical assistants earn $17.23 per hour and employment is climbing rapidly
Twenty-seven students complete Blinn electrical technician, HVAC technician, and plumbing programs
All three careers earn median salaries exceeding $50,000 per year
Livestock judging camps return to Blinn College-Brenham Campus
Sessions being held for junior high and high school students
Nine students graduate from Blinn College Pharmacy Technician Program
Graduates are eligible to take national certification exam
Blinn College foreign language classes open world of opportunities
Blinn offers Spanish, Czech, French and American Sign Language classes
Nine students graduate from Blinn College Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program
Program prepares students for in-demand roles in the healthcare field
Chance meeting with Blinn Veterinary Technology Program Director led to a new career path for recent graduate
'They went above and beyond what they needed to do to make sure we were the best techs that we could be,' said Brian Okosun
Blinn Board of Trustees adopts $121 million budget, authorizes Old Main Building improvements and repairs
Trustees also authorize bids for RELLIS Phase II building furniture, fixtures, and equipment
Students earn valuable construction skills credentials through Blinn’s Integrated Education and Training Program
Twenty-two students recently received certificates of completion in the fundamentals of construction
Blinn students will save 43% in tuition and fees compared to students at state universities in 2021-22
Out-of-district Blinn students taking 30 credit hours will save $4,335 in tuition and fees compared to the average Texas public university
Blinn College offering architectural graphics studio course on the Brenham Campus this fall
Architectural Graphics I will be offered in Brenham for the first time
Twenty students graduate from Blinn College Pharmacy Technician Program
Graduates are eligible to take national certification exam
May
Blinn Vocational Nursing ranked No. 2 among Houston-area programs
Blinn vocational nursing graduates posted a 100% national licensure pass rate in 2020
Four students graduate from Blinn College Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program
Classes held at A.W. Hodde, Jr. Technical Education Center in Brenham
Blinn names 2,203 students to its spring 2021 chancellor's and deans' scholars lists
1,033 students earn Chancellor's Scholar honors with GPAs of at least 3.75
Registration open for Blinn Health Sciences Summer Camp at the RELLIS Campus
Camp introduces 7th and 8th graders to a variety of in-demand health science career options
Blinn Dental Hygiene Program partners with United Way of Brazos Valley to promote oral health
Students promoted the important tips through care bundles and virtual story time
Blinn Board of Trustees approves naming the Ann Gardner Livestock Annex in honor of longtime Washington County resident
The Gardner family developed and owned the world-famous Willow Springs Ranch
Blinn ranked seventh in the state for health and medical administrative services education
TradeCollege.org ranks Blinn's Health Information Technology Program among the state leaders
Texas Workforce Commission awards $287,500 grant to Blinn, FUJIFILM, G-CON Manufacturing, Koppers, and Silversage
Funds provide training for 187 employees in direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Blinn, Tarleton partnership offers scholarships for transfer students
Blinn, Tarleton partnership offers scholarships for transfer students
Blinn's associate degree in economics ranked No. 10 in the nation
BestValueSchools.org lists Blinn’s as one the best based upon tuition and enrollment size
April
Keith and Elizabeth Twiggs establish second endowed scholarship at Blinn College
Scholarship is designated for nursing students from Washington County
Dusold family establishes new Blinn College endowed scholarship benefiting A&M Consolidated High School students
Scholarship supports students pursuing degrees in Blinn's technical and community education programs
Blinn inducts 136 Bryan Campus students to national honor society
To earn membership, Phi Theta Kappa inductees must earn a 3.5 GPA with 12 transferable credit hours
Blinn wins two Collegiate Advertising Awards
Blinn wins Gold and Silver Award for projects promoting its athletics and engineering programs
Blinn board approves naming of STEI building health sciences wing
Trustees also approve new AAS degree in mechatronics
Endowed scholarship established at Blinn College in honor of Donald and Jo Strickland
Wayne Giese and Clarence Gerke gift $15,000 to the Blinn College Foundation
Marine Corps veteran pursues career in the medical field through Blinn Radiologic Technology Program
'There is a new challenge every day,' says William Fontana
Website ranks Blinn's accounting, business programs among the best values in the State of Texas
BusinessDegreeCentral.com ranks Blinn the third best value among statewide accounting programs and fourth among business programs
Nine students graduate from Blinn College Certified Nurse Aide Program
Program prepares students for in-demand roles as essential caregivers
March
Hal and Allyne Machat establish Blinn College endowed scholarships in honor of their parents
Couple, who met at Blinn, gift $42,341 to Foundation
Blinn dental hygiene student awarded Long Memorial Scholarship at state meeting
Blinn students learned about the dental hygienist profession and its future at virtual conference
‘At the end of the day, good teaching is good teaching’
Dr. Joyce Langenegger and the Center for Teaching and Learning provide a wealth of resources to help Blinn professors inspire student achievement
Blinn College partners with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) to train skilled power line workers
Partnership creates pathway for TEEX Lineman Academy graduates to earn their AAS degree at Blinn
Seven Blinn College District faculty and staff recognized with excellence awards
Seven Blinn College District faculty and staff recognized with excellence awards
Blinn launching new AAS degrees in Simulation and Game Programming and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician
Blinn launching new AAS degrees in Simulation and Game Programming and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician
Blinn Board of Trustees approves new tuition and fee rates for 2021-22
Trustees receive preliminary Spring enrollment report, establish Star of the Republic Museum Advisory Committee
February
Another nursing website ranks Blinn ADN Program among state leaders
RegisteredNursing.org ranks Blinn No. 7 among Texas nursing schools based upon high national certification pass rates, affordability, pathways, and partnerships
Blinn-Brenham student government president immerses himself in campus activities
'There seems to be something for everyone,' says Devin Smith
Washington County Abstract funds first endowed scholarship with Blinn College Foundation
Washington County Abstract funds first endowed scholarship with Blinn College Foundation
Blinn Board of Trustees adopts emergency resolution designed to streamline campus repairs
Freezing temperatures resulted in water damage to facilities in Brenham and Bryan
Blinn Veterinary Technology Program clinical coordinator named Licensed Veterinary Technician of the Year
Leigha Wright recognized by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association for her dedication to students and innovative teaching techniques
Brenham Masonic Lodge establishes third endowed scholarship at Blinn College
Graham Lodge No. 20 honors Masons who have served as administrators, educators, or board members at Blinn
19 Igloo Products Corp. employees gain valuable skills training through Blinn's Corporate Training Program
Igloo employees upgrade skills through Blinn's Corporate Training Program
Schoenvogel family adds another endowed scholarship to its legacy of support for Blinn College
Schoenvogel family adds another endowed scholarship to its legacy of support for Blinn College
Blinn Veterinary Technology Program recognizes 12 graduates with virtual pinning ceremony
Graduates' first-time national board examination pass rate remains No. 1 in Texas
January
Blinn nursing students post 100% pass rate on national certification exam
Associate Degree Nursing students post 100% pass rate on national certification exam
Twelve students graduate from Blinn College Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program
Program prepares students for in-demand roles in the healthcare field
Blinn College Pharmacy Technician Program graduates 34 students
Thirty-four students graduate from Pharmacy Technician Program
Blinn College experience inspires alumnus to a career in higher education administration
Daniel Villanueva has been named Vice President of Enrollment Management at the University of Houston-Downtown
Nathan, Darla Winkelmann establish new endowed scholarship at Blinn College
Nathan and Darla Winkelmann establish a new endowed scholarship for Blinn education majors and softball players.
Blinn trustees authorize guaranteed maximum price for new Phase II RELLIS Campus building
Board also approves purchase of equipment for the new Brenham Campus science, technology, engineering, and innovation building
Blinn Associate Degree Nursing Program ranks among the best in the Southwest
NursingProcess.org has ranked Blinn's Associate Degree Nursing Program among the best in the Southwest United States
Blinn names 2,486 students to its Fall 2020 chancellor's and deans' scholars lists
Congratulations to the approximately 2,500 students who earned academic honors in Fall 2020!
Blinn College art instructor's work featured at Corpus Christi gallery
Jamie Speck uses everyday items to create works of art
Blinn College recognizes four truck driving program graduates
Program prepares students for immediate employment as in-demand essential workers