2022 ARCHIVES
October
Blinn College Band hosting 47th annual Buccaneer Marching Festival on Saturday
Bands from seven high schools expected to participate at Cub Stadium in Brenham
Billy McGuigan returns to Blinn's O'Donnell Center on Thursday, Nov. 3
Inspired by Elvis, the Moody Blues, and Electric Light Orchestra, McGuigan will navigate decades of classics backed by an energetic rock orchestra
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-Schulenburg hosting quilt block painting class Friday, Oct. 7
Students will learn techniques used in an art form that is growing in popularity
Blinn-Bryan Theatre Troupe takes audience on whimsical romp across Europe in Paula Vogel's 'The Baltimore Waltz'
Performances run Oct. 13-16 at the Blinn-Bryan Student Center with a post-show discussion featuring the Pride Community Center on Oct. 13
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
Blinn College-Brenham Theatre Arts Program opens 2022-23 season with 'Houdini' Oct. 6-9
Play about the life of the famous escape artist will be held at the Dr. W.W. O'Donnell Performing Arts Center
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 College offers students an immersive study abroad opportunity in Granada, Spain, next summer
Students earn college credit and gain a global perspective during once-in-a-lifetime experience
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
Blinn names Graves Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
Role provides leadership, coordination, and strategic planning to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive college
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
Blinn College-Schulenburg offering fall classes for growing gardens and trees
Instructor says plant-related courses growing in popularity
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 College-Brenham Theatre Arts Program announces its 2022-23 schedule
Blinn students will stage 'Houdini,' 'The Day Before Christmas,' 'Vinegar Tom,' and 'Ladies at the Alamo'
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
Blinn-Bryan Theatre Troupe embraces change and collaboration for its 2022-23 season
The Troupe's productions will feature community partnerships and performances at the Blinn-Bryan Student Center, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Stephen C. Beachy Central Park, and Texas A&M University
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
Blinn kicks off Performing Arts Series season with 'The Greatest Piano Men'
Classic rock tribute show hits the O'Donnell Center stage Tuesday, Sept. 20
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
Blinn invites prospective engineering students to attend Zoom information sessions
Tailored sessions will focus on Blinn's Associate of Science Degree in Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn-Brenham, and Texas A&M Engineering at Blinn
Blinn Surgical Technology Program accepting applications for the spring 2023 application cycle
Program prepares students for high-demand jobs as surgical team members
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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NOTICE OF MEETING TO VOTE ON TAX RATE
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
Scholarships available for Blinn College-Sealy students
Applications being taken for Ryan Ford and Boots and Blue Jeans scholarships
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 recognizes 35 students with GED graduation ceremony
Blinn’s Adult Education and Literacy Program is offered in partnership with the Brazos Valley Council of Governments and Texas Workforce Commission
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
Blinn summer camp introduces participants to high-demand, high-wage electrician careers
Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Summer Camp runs July 11-22 on the RELLIS Campus and is open to individuals 17 and older
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
'The teachers are the best that I have had in my entire life'
Blinn Adult Education and Literacy Program offers life-changing educational services
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
Blinn College District, the RELLIS Academic Alliance, and Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley hosting truck driving career fair on May 21
Regional and statewide employment opportunities abound for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
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
Blinn-Bryan concert choir enrolling students for fall 2022
Participants learn proper vocal techniques and no experience is required
Blinn College-Schulenburg hosting Preview Night on Wednesday, May 4
Blinn staff will assist future students with Blinn and federal student aid applications
April
Blinn Music Department closing the semester with five instrumental concerts
Free performances will be held at the Dr. W.W. O'Donnell Performing Arts Center
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
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 College District communications workshop teaches guests to maximize the power of their voice
Theatre Arts Professor Greg Wise will share tips and techniques online and in person
Blinn College choirs will present final concert of the season on Tuesday, May 3
Selections will include Vivaldi’s 'Gloria'
Blinn College District to host annual student art show
Exhibit runs May 2-5 on the Blinn-Bryan Campus with a special reception on Tuesday, May 3, at 6:30 p.m.
Blinn-Schulenburg to offer certified medication aide refresher course on May 27
Students who successfully complete the course receive an updated medication aide permit
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 to host soprano recital on Wednesday
Mikayla Wallis and Charis Wirtley will perform at 7 p.m. in the C.F. Schmidt Building
Blinn-Brenham Theatre Arts to present '25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' April 28-May 1
Performances will be staged at Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center
Blinn College-Schulenburg course offers organic pest and weed control solutions
Community education course will meet May 17 and 19
Blinn College District invites students to audition for its Music and Theatre Arts programs
Scholarships and performance opportunities are available on the Brenham and Bryan campuses
Blinn’s Dr. Kendall Prinz to present tuba recital Tuesday, April 26
Prinz will perform ‘Modernism & Traditions: Modern Composers, Divergent Paths'
Blinn-Bryan Theatre Troupe wraps its season with a family-friendly adaptation of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Performances run April 27-28 on the Blinn-Bryan Campus and April 29-30 at the Lick Creek Park Amphitheater
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
Agricultural mechanics show returning to the Blinn-Brenham Campus
Hundreds of 4-H, FFA members will compete in Wednesday, April 27 contest
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-Brenham Innovation Center hosting 3D printer workshop
Free program on Friday, April 29, will display potential of new technology
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, UTSA to host TATE information session for prospective engineering students on the Blinn-Brenham Campus
Co-enrollment partnership offers a seamless pathway toward an engineering bachelor’s degree from UTSA
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
Registration now available for Blinn's May minimester, summer, and fall terms
Blinn offers flexible course schedules and the state’s top academic transfer rate
Blinn College District, Blinn Foundation announce new scholarship program for Washington County residents
Scholarship provides up to $1,000 in tuition support for in-district residents for up to one year after they graduate from high school or earn their high school equivalency
March
Blinn College-Sealy's Boots and Blue Jeans to be held Saturday, April 23
Fundraiser will benefit scholarships, educational programs at Sealy Campus
Blinn Dental Hygiene Program to offer free dental services to local children during Give Kids a Smile event
Parents must call in advance to make an appointment for the April 14 clinic
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 Music Department to stage 'A Night of Oratorio' on Friday, April 1
Performance will include selections by composers Bach, Handel, and Mendelssohn
Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley, RELLIS Academic Alliance, and Blinn College District invite job seekers to Building Trades Career Fair on April 9
Job seekers can tour the RELLIS Agriculture and Workforce Education Complex and meet with local employers seeking to hire skilled tradespeople
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 District Music Program to present 'Opera or Jazz?' on Tuesday, March 29
Performance will feature the Blinn choir, women’s chorus, men’s chorus, concert choir, and chamber choir
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 Alumni and Friends, Lettermen associations to host 2022 Clay Shootout on April 8
Proceeds benefit student scholarships and athletic equipment
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
Scholarships available for basic construction safety course at Blinn College
Course begins March 22 at the A.W. Hodde Jr. Technical Education Center
Blinn's Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band to perform free concert on Sunday
Performance will be held at the Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center
February
Blinn College livestock judging team wins the San Antonio Livestock Exposition
Blinn places three individuals in top five at Saturday contest
Blinn's Blended Veterinary Technology Program extends application deadline through March 31
Applications for the traditional two-year program will be accepted through April 30
Eighteen Blinn students receive plumbing, electrical certificates
Graduates earn nationally recognized credentials and gain skills for immediate employment
Dark humor and optimistic drama take center stage in the Blinn-Bryan Theatre Troupe's upcoming production of 'Tigers Be Still'
Performances run Feb. 23-25 on the Blinn-Bryan Campus and March 2-4 at Texas A&M University
Blinn Music Department hosting award-winning soprano Lily Guerrero for Feb. 23 voice recital
Performance will be held at the C.F. Schmidt Building and be streamed live online
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
Blinn-Brenham Theatre Arts to stage 'Golden Boy' Feb. 17-20
Four performances will be held at O’Donnell Center
Six students graduate from Blinn Phlebotomy Technician Program
Students received support through Project Unity partnership aimed at providing training and employment opportunities
Aerospace scientist and Blinn alumnus to speak about new space telescope
Brenham native Michael Harrison to speak about James Webb Space Telescope in Feb. 8 presentation
Blinn Surgical Technology Program hosting online information sessions for prospective students
Texas has highest employment rate of surgical technologists in the nation
Blinn College District accepting applications for more than $400,000 in endowed scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a wide range of backgrounds, majors, and interests
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
Blinn SBDC to offer basic QuickBooks desktop accounting course on Friday, Feb. 11
All-day workshop teaches small business owners to get the most from their desktop accounting software
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-Bryan Theatre Troupe brings courage and comedy to life in 'The Revolutionists'
Performances run Jan. 27-30 on the Blinn-Bryan Campus
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-Schulenburg offering spring community and workforce education classes
Courses include career training, personal enrichment, continuing education
Blinn Radiologic Technology Program accepting applications for Fall 2022 admission
Program prepares graduates for the state licensure exam and high-demand careers as radiologic technologists
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
