2022 ARCHIVES
December
Blinn celebrates 575 fall 2022 graduates
Registration currently available for Blinn’s winter minimester and spring semester
Blinn College engineering students make suggestions for improving Brenham park
Teams propose enhancements to Hattie Mae Flowers Park in public service project
Blinn Paramedic Program recognizes 20 graduates with pinning ceremony
Real-world scenarios prepare students to serve the community and save lives
Blinn recognizes 45 Associate Degree Nursing graduates with pinning ceremony
Blinn ADN graduates rank among the state leaders on the national licensure exam
Intelligent.com ranks Blinn’s online small business management degree the best in the south
Blinn offers its Associate of Applied Science degree and Level-2 certificate online and on the Brenham and Bryan campuses
Blinn College inducts 104 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
Ebony Club gifts $25,000 to establish new endowed scholarship
Club continues long history of service with gift to the Blinn College Foundation
Blinn highlights apprenticeship opportunities during Houston-area conference
Blinn partners with local employers to prepare students for high-demand, high-wage electrician careers
Blinn nursing student encourages fellow graduates to chase their dreams
Paige Friendshuh will graduate with her Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing this month
Former Blinn College District trustee Teddy Boehm honored with endowed scholarship
Boehm's children gift $15,466 to Blinn College Foundation
Blinn recognized for excellence in financial reporting for the third consecutive year
GFOA recognizes Blinn's transparent financial management and planning
November
Blinn students praised for their work on Performing Arts Series concert
Students managed lighting and staging during Billy McGuigan’s Pop Rock Orchestra concert at Blinn-Brenham’s O’Donnell Center
$180,000 grant will allow Blinn to expand student mentoring program
Blinn Navigators help students succeed in college and beyond
Blinn students see the law come to life during Texas 10th Court of Appeals visit.
2022 marks the court’s first visit to the Blinn RELLIS Administration Building at Texas A&M-RELLIS after holding court on the Blinn-Bryan Campus since 2012
Blinn College-Brenham honor society inducts 19 students
Students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa's Beta Alpha Chapter
Blinn Associate Degree Nursing Program students earn leadership roles in the Texas Nursing Students' Association
Mikaela Stephens was appointed Eastern Regional Director for Texas
Blinn-Bryan hosts Texas Junior College SGA Region IV fall meeting
Three Blinn College students serve on the Region IV Board of Directors
Blinn Board of Trustees adopts updated redistricting map
Redistricting map aligns with the Washington County commissioner precinct map
Blinn named a finalist for two national Bellwether Awards
For the second consecutive year, Blinn has been named a Bellwether Award finalist for two pioneering initiatives
Texas A&M Engineering at Blinn student gets the best of both worlds
Through the co-enrollment program, Cooper Bennett enjoys small class sizes at Blinn while pursuing his Texas A&M engineering bachelor's degree
U.S. Marine veteran continues dedication to service through Blinn's Associate Degree Nursing Program
Blinn graduate Donald E. Boston III works as an ICU trauma nurse at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center
Blinn offers other community college leaders tips to promote online student success
Blinn recently was invited to speak at the Association of Community College Trustees Leadership Congress in New York City
October
'I always knew it was in my nature to want to care for people'
Blinn College nursing student Megan Schreuder and paramedic student Trey Urech put their skills to the test during three-day emergency simulation exercise
Blinn College-Brenham Campus Theatre Arts instructor elected to lead Texas Educational Theatre Association
Erin Moore will serve as president-elect, president, and past president
Presentation to spotlight the last president of the Republic of Texas
Professor Chuck Swanlund presents ‘Anson Jones: Forgotten President of the Republic’ Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m.
Bill Thienes gifts $25,000 for Blinn College District nursing programs to introduce virtual-reality training
Technology is increasingly valuable in training the next generation of nursing professionals
Blinn College livestock judging teams earn top finishes as 2022-23 season begins
Blinn places second overall at Cimarron Classic, takes top spot in State Fair of Texas freshman division
Board of Trustees authorizes Blinn to develop partnership with Sealy ISD that would relocate Sealy Campus programs
Blinn is exploring moving its Sealy Campus operations from Outlet Mall Drive to a Sealy ISD facility
Blinn College opens winter minimester and spring semester course registration
Winter minimester begins Dec. 19 and spring classes begin Jan. 17
Larry and Mary Whigham, Blinn College Foundation gift Blinn Music Department a grand piano
Blinn Music Department offers associate degrees and ensemble performance opportunities
Blinn College-Brenham Theatre Arts Program earns awards
'Houdini' receives seven honors from Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
Blinn student pays it forward through the Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Emily Johnson plans to work in pediatrics after completing Blinn’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program. The application cycle for fall 2023 admission to the PTA Program opens Oct. 1
Blinn-Bryan math major finds his voice through theatre
Michael Colonica plays an ensemble of characters in the Blinn-Bryan Theatre Troupe's upcoming production, 'The Baltimore Waltz'
Blinn College Band hosting 47th annual Buccaneer Marching Festival on Saturday
Bands from seven high schools expected to participate at Cub Stadium in Brenham
Blinn College District encourages eligible students to apply for spring 2023 Perkins Grant funds
Online application for textbook assistance is open through 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10
Garrison Rutledge finds room to grow in Blinn-Brenham Theatre Arts Program
Self-described as a ‘terrible actor’ when he started, sophomore will play the lead role in upcoming ‘Houdini’
September
Blinn College environmental science class witnesses earthquake via seismograph
Geology Professor Michael Dalman was lecturing on quakes when one hit in Mexico
Blinn College-Brenham hosting performance by acclaimed tenor Christopher Pfund
Recital will be held Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Finke Recital Hall
This Blinn College sophomore is building more than robots as he pursues his mechatronics degree. He's also building a career.
Garcia appreciates the program’s hands-on learning opportunities, affordability, and small class sizes
Blinn Board of Trustees receives positive fall enrollment report
Preliminary figures show a 2.52% increase over last year
Blinn alumna finds pathway to her dream job through Blinn Surgical Technology Program
Recent graduates maintain a perfect national certification pass rate and employment rate
Nancy Berry elected Chair of the Blinn College Foundation Board of Directors
Sam Sommer will be vice-chair and Kevin Mutscher was elected secretary/treasurer
More than 150 high school students take part in the inaugural Buccaneer Band Experience
Day culminates with performance with Blinn band at halftime of football game
A California nomad finds her home in Blinn's Welding Technology Program
Associate of Applied Science degree provides universally recognized credentials and training to succeed in the welding field
Blinn graduate presents research at national psychology conference
Dylan Franke was one of only six community college participants to showcase their findings at the American Psychological Association’s Annual Convention in Minneapolis
Bill Thienes Engineering Endowed Scholarship established at Blinn College
Retired engineer seeks to help future Blinn engineering students
Blinn Alumni and Friends Association to induct five new members into Hall of Honor
Ray Daugbjerg, Eunice Kelm, Lawrence Hemann, F.C. "Sonny" Schulte and the Rev. Randy Wells will be recognized Friday, Sept. 30
Three Blinn faculty will hold TCCTA leadership roles this year
Dr. Patrick Gilbert, Dr. Leslie Janac, and Kwohn Whitaker will represent Blinn
Dr. April Kinkead named new Dean of Humanities
Kinkead has been elected Faculty Senate President three times
August
Seven graduate from Blinn Vocational Nursing Program
Students completed Blinn’s blended online program
Blinn provides the community with more opportunities to grow careers and earn nationally recognized trade credentials
Blinn becomes National Center for Construction Education (NCCER) Accredited Training Sponsor (ATS)
Blinn College District partners with Royal ISD's early college high school
Through dual-credit courses, students can earn their associate degree as they complete their high school diploma
Bryans gift endowed scholarship for Blinn students from Washington County
Chip Bryan says scholarship aided him when he attended college
The Blinn College District names its 2022 Teaching Excellence Award winners
James Lanfrey, Tracy Matthies, Melissa Meek, and Trixy Roy are recognized for their commitment to Blinn students
Blinn Board of Trustees lowers tax rate to $0.0377 per $100 of property value
The College's most recent economic impact study shows that taxpayers gain $5.80 in value for every dollar they invest in Blinn
Blinn's Performing Arts Series returns with music, magic, and acrobatics
Season tickets are now available
Blinn to open its second building at Texas A&M-RELLIS this fall
The Blinn RELLIS Administration Building features 19 classrooms, an esports arena, engineering and technology labs, and a 5,500-square-foot banquet room
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Blinn celebrates the grand opening of a new Brenham Campus residence hall
Prairie Lea Hall offers rooms for more than 500 students
Blinn graphic design students use their artistic talents to support Habitat for Humanity
Students created a new logo and T-shirt design to commemorate the 15th build of Bryan’s Circle of Women
Cloud computing courses place Blinn students on the path to high-wage careers with Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and Google
Students who earn cloud computing certifications can earn six-figure salaries in this high-demand field
Blinn recognizes Surgical Technology Program graduates with pinning ceremony
Program prepares students for high-demand field in the healthcare industry
July
Public welcome at Blinn’s Moody Library
W.L. Moody Jr. Library offers services to everyone, including computers, books, DVDs, and even video games
Lifelong teacher honored with endowed scholarship at Blinn College
Ellie Vanderwerth’s career included volunteering as a bus driver so rural students could attend high school
June
Approximately 250 campers from across the nation attend Blinn livestock judging camps
Blinn Agricultural Sciences Department and livestock judging team host annual camps
Blinn celebrates 38 vocational nursing graduates with pinning ceremony
Vocational nurses earn a median salary of $48,070 and employment is growing nationwide
Blinn Board of Trustees adopts approximately $121.3 million budget
FY 2023 budget includes pay raises for full-time faculty and staff
STEI Summer Camp participants get behind-the-scenes look at healthcare technology
Three-day camp packed with activities, including 3-D printing, drone display, and EMS visit
Blinn Health Sciences Summer Camp introduces students to health science career options
7th and 8th graders used Blinn’s state-of-the-art clinical simulation labs to learn about real-world emergency scenarios
Houston-area native pursuing childhood dream through Blinn Fire Science Program
David Noltensmeyer left business school to earn Associate of Applied Science degrees in Fire Safety and Health and Fire Science Technology
Endowed scholarship established in memory of Blinn veterinary technology student
Chase Stone had a passion for caring for animals
Citizens State Bank sponsoring Blinn SBDC QuickBooks course
All-day workshop teaches small business owners to get the most from their desktop accounting software
Blinn summer camp allows high school students to explore careers in the construction industry
Introduction to Construction Summer Camp runs June 20-July 1 on the RELLIS Campus
Germania Insurance gifts second endowed scholarship to the Blinn College Foundation
Endowed scholarship celebrates Germania’s 125th anniversary
May
Nursing website ranks Blinn ADN Program No. 2 in the southwestern United States
NursingProcess.org rankings were developed based upon academic quality, NCLEX pass rate, affordability, and reputation
Six Blinn College District faculty and staff recognized with 2022 NISOD Excellence Awards
Recipients will be honored with medallions recognizing their service to students and the community
LeRow finds success as member of Blinn College's livestock judging team
Sophomore credits coaches, teammates for individual accolades
Brenham Junior High School eighth graders explore Blinn College programs, facilities
Students tour the A.W. Hodde, Jr. Technical Education Center and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Innovation Building
Innovation Center seeing growing use as students, staff embrace technology
Engineering major Aanooalii Filoialii calls it ‘my favorite building on the whole campus’
A family bound by Blinn gets a special moment during the College's 145th commencement ceremony
Dean Brandon Franke presented his son, Dylan, with his graduation scroll
Blinn names 1,801 students to its spring 2022 chancellor's and deans' scholars lists
869 students earn Chancellor’s Scholar honors with GPAs of at least 3.75
Blinn introduces new Mexican American and African American history courses for fall 2022
All four courses can be applied toward the core curriculum American History requirement
Boots and Blue Jeans raises more than $20,000 to support Blinn College-Sealy Campus students
Total includes a $10,000 gift from the Mark Chapman Foundation
$500,000 pledge to Blinn College STEI health sciences fulfilled
Gift made by Sally Blackie-Sengel, BetsWest Foundation
Blinn Veterinary Technology Program celebrates 11 new graduates
Graduates honored at pinning ceremony
Blinn trustees authorize sale of 95 acres to Bryan ISD
Board of Trustees also authorizes the College to negotiate and execute painting and online proctoring contracts
Blinn's newest residence hall will feature larger rooms, group study pods, and even a community kitchen
Students can apply today for summer and fall housing on the Brenham Campus
Bill Thienes gifts $33,000 to the Blinn College Foundation for nursing student scholarships
Donation honors late wife, daughter-in-law who was a nurse
Blinn College District FutureWorks Academy celebrates new class of graduates
Leadership program looks to enhance personal growth, develop ways to help students, faculty, and staff
Blinn wins five national marketing awards
Blinn wins two gold awards for its soccer and volleyball recruiting guide and two silver awards for its spring registration guide
Blinn recognizes 62 Associate Degree Nursing graduates with pinning ceremony
Blinn ADN graduates rank among the state leaders on the national licensure exam
Retired Marine pursues dream by earning his Associate of Science in Business at Blinn
Michael Rocha, 46, will speak at Blinn’s 145th commencement ceremony in Brenham on Thursday, May 12
More than 200 Blinn College graduates to walk the stage at spring commencement
Altogether, approximately 900 Blinn students will earn degrees, certificates, and occupational skills awards
Blinn named a 2022 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges Award winner
Award recognizes Blinn’s inclusive learning and working environments and community engagement opportunities
April
Blinn announces the 2022 Agricultural Mechanics Project Show winners
More than 140 high school students and 4-H members from across Texas showcased their skills
Blinn Dental Hygiene Program provides more than $20,000 in free dental services to local children
Fifty-eight children received free dental care during the 12th annual Give Kids a Smile event
Clay Shootout raises $107,000 for Blinn College District programs
Event hosted by the Alumni and Friends and Buccaneer Alumni Lettermen associations
Blinn College-Schulenburg course offers organic pest and weed control solutions
Community education course will meet May 17 and 19
Blinn Board of Trustees recognizes students and authorizes new cloud computing and web programming degrees
The board also authorizes the College District to negotiate contracts for facilities upgrades
Blinn-Bryan honor society recognized again with three awards at international conference
Chapter reflects Blinn’s ongoing dedication to academic excellence by inducting 187 new Bryan Campus students
Blinn library displaying exhibit from Brenham Heritage Museum
Display features historical items from African American families, information on tracing ancestry
Endowed scholarship honoring Jose Gonzales, Jr. established at Blinn College
Scholarship will benefit carpentry students at Blinn
Five students graduate from Blinn College Certified Nurse Aide Program
Program prepares students for in-demand roles as essential caregivers and pathway into other healthcare fields
Blinn-Bryan honor society recognized with six awards at regional convention
Alpha Phi Lambda Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa received individual and group awards for their commitment to leadership and student success
Blinn-Bryan Student Government Association wins two statewide awards
Blinn-Bryan student SarahLynn McCord is elected to serve as 2022-23 state treasurer
Three from Blinn-Brenham Student Government Association elected to Region IV offices
Thornton, Powell, and Glaze elected at annual state convention
Blinn launches new Paramedic-to-RN Transition Program for fall 2022
Streamlined degree plan allows paramedics to apply their knowledge and skills toward their Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing
March
Mary and Larry Whigham establish scholarship in honor of Blinn Professor John Dujka
John Dujka Excellence Scholarship will be awarded annually to a Blinn music student
Blinn launches new mechatronics program to begin this fall
Mechatronics blend electrical, mechanical, software, and computer engineering skills to meet the technological needs of 21st-century industry
Blinn College livestock judging team wins title at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Blinn’s John Reaves places fourth overall
Blinn-Bryan student plans a career helping others through social work
Blinn social work courses transfer seamlessly towards Tarleton State University's Bachelor of Social Work degree at the RELLIS Campus
Blinn to host two upcoming vocal performances
Dr. Diane Burt will perform March 23; Blinn student Mikayla Wallis and Professor Dr. Daniel Johnson will perform ‘The Telephone’ on March 25
Blinn Board of Trustees sets tuition and fee rates for 2022-2023 academic year
Board also approves items related to three upcoming renovation projects
High school dual credit student finding his spark in Blinn College's Welding Technology Program
Jonathan Jameson is pursuing his Associate of Applied Science Degree in Welding Technology at the A.W. Hodde, Jr. Technical Education Center
Ten Blinn students earn all-state band recognition
All-state honorees were invited to perform at the Texas Community College Band Directors Association annual convention
Blinn-Brenham Theatre Arts earns superior rating for 'Golden Boy'
Blinn hosts annual Texas Community College Speech and Theatre Association Play Festival
Blinn staff visiting senior English classes at Brenham High School to assist students preparing for college
Blinn staff will help students complete college and scholarship applications, explore degree plans, and answer questions
Eighteen Blinn students receive basic construction safety certificates
Graduates earn their NCCER CORE and can build credentials through other Blinn skilled trades courses
February
Blinn College livestock judging team wins the San Antonio Livestock Exposition
Blinn places three individuals in top five at Saturday contest
Eighteen Blinn students receive plumbing, electrical certificates
Graduates earn nationally recognized credentials and gain skills for immediate employment
Blinn College theatre arts major Madison McDonald loves working behind the scenes
Sophomore hopes career takes her to Broadway
Blinn board approves construction items for the Bryan and RELLIS campuses
Bryan Campus Administration Building will begin construction this summer while the RELLIS Administration Building will open for the fall semester.
Phi Theta Kappa honors Blinn Vice Chancellor Dr. Marcelo Bussiki with its Distinguished College Administrator Award
Bussiki will be honored at PTK’s annual convention in April
Blinn College livestock judging team places fourth at Dixie National Intercollegiate Beef Judging Contest
Blinn freshman team places third overall
Six students graduate from Blinn Phlebotomy Technician Program
Students received support through Project Unity partnership aimed at providing training and employment opportunities
UHV, Blinn College strike new partnership agreement
C.A.P.S. Program allows students to earn their associate and bachelor's degrees for under $25,000
January
Five Blinn students selected to All-Texas Academic Team
Chineyemba, Prowell, Tijerina, Thomas, Jaouhari recognized for leadership, civic contributions
Blinn's Blended Veterinary Technology Program creates unique pathway for working professionals to earn credentials and become licensed veterinary technicians
Application deadline for three-year blended program is Monday, Jan. 31
Blinn College livestock judging team places third at National Western Stock Show
Kelton Poe is top overall individual at contest in Denver
Blinn names 2,400 students to its fall 2021 Chancellor's and Deans' Scholars Lists
1,089 students earn Chancellor’s Scholar honors with GPAs of at least 3.75
Blinn accepts $400,000 gift in support of nursing scholarships
Wheeler Foundation has gifted $1 million toward Blinn scholarships in the past four years
Blinn's academic transfer rate once again ranks No. 1 among Texas community colleges
Blinn’s unique co-enrollment and transfer partnerships allow students to pursue bachelor’s degrees with Texas A&M and other universities