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July, 2021

Jul 15 In-person student services resume as threat of Delta variant looms

June, 2021

Jun 23 As the college celebrates 2021 Aspen Prize, another surprise — $15 million donation

May, 2021

May 22 College selects armadillo as new mascot

May 06 Alamo Colleges to offer free Covid-19 testing

April, 2021

Apr 24 Students could be eligible for SNAP benefits, find out if you meet the criteria

Apr 06 Distribution of $11.3 million in student emergency aid begins in April

March, 2021

Mar 22 Texas Intercollegiate Press Association to host conference virtually

Mar 04 Nursing bachelor’s degree added to Alamo Colleges

Mar 03 Faculty Senate proposes selling personal, sick days

February, 2021

Feb 06 Enrollment in Alamo Colleges grew almost 1% in the fall despite pandemic

Feb 01 Laptop lending program still available for students

December, 2020

Dec 11 Welcome center helps prospective students enroll for college

Dec 08 Cleaning crew disinfects the college

Dec 08 Despite pandemic, Eco Centro continues its mission in sustainability

Dec 02 Votes are needed to decide who composes the board of the Alamo Colleges

November, 2020

Nov 23 Early childhood studies helps students, care providers

Nov 19 College among finalists for Aspen Institute award

Nov 18 Food Bank in need of volunteers

Nov 13 Bond projects under way at college

Nov 13 Race for Districts 4 and 9 will continue in a December runoff

Nov 09 Empty campus a new reality for allied health students

October, 2020

Oct 13 Loss of core credit could mean further job loss in kinesiology

Oct 12 Alamo Promise pays college tuition for qualifying seniors

Oct 09 BioSig ensures safety, security of online classes

Oct 09 Bachelor’s degree in nursing coming fall 2021

September, 2020

Sep 09 Early voting for board of trustees elections starts Oct. 13

July, 2020

Jul 14 Unanimous vote removes Ranger mascot

Jul 07 College representatives agree — mascot must go

June, 2020

Jun 30 More than a mascot — how the Ranger name echoes a racist past

May, 2020

May 12 Alamo Colleges and Tobin Lofts see a deadly 5-hour span

April, 2020

Apr 25 Crime at Tobin Lofts continues unabated by virus prevention measures

Apr 17 Deadlines for dropping classes

Apr 13 “We’ve had a member of our family test positive”

Apr 09 Alamo Colleges’ administrators postpone board of trustees general, special elections

Apr 06 Remote teaching began March 23 across the district: here’s what you need to know

Apr 05 College 3D printers join fight against COVID-19

Apr 01 May 9 graduation postponed until December

March, 2020

Mar 30 College shutdown cancels five student trips

Mar 11 COVID-19 concerns extend Alamo Colleges’ spring break until March 23

Mar 05 District cancels travel until August over COVID-19 concerns

Mar 04 Veteran photojournalist emphasizes importance of the press

Mar 02 Victory Center helps student veterans succeed

February, 2020

Feb 27 Hypocrisy topic for Hot Potato series

Feb 26 Civic engagement leads to community engagement

Feb 19 Upcoming Black History Month events that focus on culture and voting

Feb 13 Rodeo vets focus on healthy herds

Feb 10 Testing shows air quality in Gonzales, McCreless meets health standards

Feb 07 Math chair to step down

January, 2020

Jan 22 The fight for equality never ends for marchers

December, 2019

Dec 03 Smoke in visual arts leads to relocating classes

November, 2019

Nov 26 New Challenger Learning Center coordinator seeks diverse workforce

Nov 25 Alamo Colleges administration to use spring to research lowering international tuition

Nov 19 TRAC will host Career Fair Nov. 20

Nov 12 Arson causes Moody evacuation, evening class displacements

October, 2019

Oct 31 Student activity fee generates $120,000 less than last year

Oct 17 Body found in car at Tobin Lofts parking garage

Oct 15 Student life sponsors blood drive

Oct 09 Launch of Alamo Promise will pay tuition of graduates from 25 local high schools

Oct 07 Offices moving into Moody Learning Center to allow for welcome center relocation

Oct 01 Mars event may launch students into space careers, director says

September, 2019

Sep 27 Advisers to register students in Flex 2 event

Sep 26 Doctor says split-second decisions can be life-changing

Sep 19 Panel encourages nursing students to make transfer plans early

Sep 17 Real estate coordinator wants personal finance course for all students

Sep 17 Former student tells newspaper staff what it’s like to work in TV news

Sep 03 Returning students praise teachers, classes, welcoming atmosphere

August, 2019

Aug 28 Old hands direct new students to favored services

June, 2019

Jun 26 College seeks participants for pride parade

May, 2019

May 15 Former Ranger staffer named Reporter of the Year

May 10 Popular psychology course will return in the fall

May 06 KSYM general manager retires after 37 years

May 06 Mega lab open for students to study for finals

May 02 Tutors from BioSpot and SLAC give tips on studying for finals.

May 02 Authors highlight Latino stories in ‘Literature as Free Speech’ event

April, 2019

Apr 23 Multicultural conference promotes voices with ‘Literature as Free Speech’ presentations

Apr 22 Psychology to introduce virtual reality in lab in fall

Apr 22 Anti-abortion demonstration draws students on both sides

Apr 22 Administration celebrates national Baldrige award for college district

Apr 22 New director proposes cutting allotment for student activity fee

Apr 22 EFC framework will be presented to board in May

Apr 22 Lower online-only tuition rate coming in fall

Apr 15 Texas Lottery Commission agrees to fix website wording

Apr 08 Motorsport team beats personal record, places fourth in competition

Apr 08 Statistics classes find problems with lottery — again

Apr 05 Motorsport’s Odyssey passes all of its inspection

Apr 03 Motorsport Team faces disadvantage after first day at competition

Apr 01 Civic-duty leave approved for adjuncts, part-time staff

March, 2019

Mar 22 Alamo Colleges approves raise for full-, part-time staff and work-study students

Mar 22 Co-founder of PEACE shares advice on how to stop abuse

Mar 22 International student enrollment has decreased

Mar 08 Board to consider raise to living wage for full-, part-time staff and work-studies

Mar 08 Public administration offers Flex 2 classes

Mar 08 INRW moves Friday tutoring to Loftin

Mar 08 Transfer fair helps students see options

Mar 08 Morning class trains for Backyard Beast

Mar 08 Women’s History Month opens with poster exhibit

Mar 08 County Commissioner warns students of future job replacement

Mar 05 Construction for this college’s third parking garage begins

Mar 04 District approves Fresh Start

February, 2019

Feb 25 College offers resources to combat depression

Feb 25 Move-in date for new district support offices delayed

Feb 25 Panel discusses social media practices for journalists

Feb 25 District to review removing financial holds for former students

Feb 20 Tech Store will host trade-in event

Feb 19 Concert hopes to inspire with ‘Songs of Triumph’

Feb 18 Students and faculty get a taste of soul

Feb 18 Faculty Senate discusses proposal to revive tenure

Feb 18 Students say Alamo Promise unfair to the current hard-working ones

Feb 14 EDUC 1300 develops good habits, coordinator says

Feb 12 Director hopes ‘Never the Sinner’ reflects leadership

Feb 11 Political science coordinator wants to add Mexican-American politics to field of study

Feb 11 Free tuition for seniors coming in fall 2020

Feb 08 Black History Month opens with photo exhibit

Feb 04 Alamo Colleges administration gathers student feedback

Feb 01 Eco Centro open house provides a taste of sustainability

January, 2019

Jan 30 Alamo Colleges gets free rides on VIA buses

Jan 28 Campus placed on lockdown after nearby shooting

Jan 28 Administration encourages faculty to recruit, retain students

Jan 23 ‘Unprecedented’ pair of awards announced at welcome back staff gathering

December, 2018

Dec 14 Mortuary science to visit museum, body farm

Dec 14 Dean to remain acting chair of fine arts in spring

Dec 11 Speakers tell stories of recovery at Human Services Club meeting

Dec 05 Internationals seeking 2K signatures by December’s end

Dec 04 Unofficial hydroponics, horticulture club to become official in the spring

Dec 03 Campus Activities Board elects new officers for spring 2019

November, 2018

Nov 28 ASL Glee Club to showcase sixth annual Christmas performance

Nov 26 International students begin effort to voice complaint

Nov 26 Student Ambassadors volunteer for 38th Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner prep.

Nov 21 Students volunteer at Catholic Worker House soup kitchen

Nov 20 Drop dates coming up for Start 2, Flex 2 classes

Nov 19 Funeral service Nov. 18 for short-term employee

Nov 16 Alamo Colleges is awarded national excellence award

Nov 12 Victory Center celebrates Veterans Day

Nov 12 Department quietly loses chair; administration mute on details

Nov 12 Five enduring values keep people united, former president says

Nov 09 Tobin Lofts offers credit building service to residents

Nov 05 New center to host rotating classes

Nov 05 Monetary border wall for internationals

Nov 05 College receives over $636,000 for cybersecurity

Nov 04 Temple Beth-El holds memorial service for Pittsburgh victims

Nov 03 Psychology students disprove common misconceptions

October, 2018

Oct 29 College to add parking garage by spring 2020

Oct 29 New division tracks performance excellence

Oct 29 ‘Little Figures’ win national competition, meet book author

Oct 22 NPR’s Nina Totenberg warns of increased division in country over Supreme Court

Oct 22 College holds back part of operational budget, waits for spring

Oct 19 Bells will ring on campus in Salvation Army drive

Oct 18 Students and faculty walk to end domestic violence

Oct 11 Advocacy center expands services in new space

Oct 11 Police officer stresses survival mindset in active shooter situations

Oct 09 Dean of student success candidate emphasizes professional development

Oct 09 Candidate for dean position has experience coordinating academics with employers

Oct 08 Executive Faculty Council looking for 2019-20 fellow

Oct 08 E-scooters provide students with fast transportation

Oct 04 Public Administration program and Empowerment Center offer leadership workshops

Oct 01 The $55 million district building nears completion

September, 2018

Sep 28 Mortuary science sponsors trip to New Orleans

Sep 28 Alamo Colleges will be evaluated for national award

Sep 28 KSYM 90.1 provides access to school president

Sep 24 Board approves 2018-19 property tax rate

Sep 21 Tech store plans move to Moody in spring

Sep 21 Raza Heritage Month kicks off with mariachi performance and author

Sep 20 Moment of silence scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Sept. 20 for late plumber

Sep 20 Maintenance worker dies after being found unresponsive on campus

Sep 17 Alamo Colleges official addresses concerns about proposed communication policy

Sep 17 MOVE Texas will sign up voters Sept. 25

Sep 15 Beach clean-up trip canceled because of weather

Sep 12 Reception and lecture open ‘Mediated Garden’ exhibit

Sep 11 Officer encourages students, faculty and staff to register bikes

Sep 11 TRAC sponsors sessions to help students transfer

Sep 06 Arrive early, keep up and seek help to succeed in college

Sep 05 Students choose majors to lead to dream careers

August, 2018

Aug 28 Faculty Senate president proposes exploring better communication with departments

Aug 23 Ph.D. from delinquent youth encourages faculty to be friendlier, more empathetic

July, 2018

Jul 20 Candidate wants to work with high schools to improve dual credit

Jul 20 Candidate wants to improve college access

May, 2018

May 31 Board of trustee District 5 moves on to the runoff election

May 17 Executive Faculty Council proposes better pay for lab hours, receives poor response

May 04 Vietnam veteran presented with POW/MIA flag to hang in Victory Center

May 04 College’s Victory Center is now open

April, 2018

Apr 26 Hispanic icon shares passion for art at brunch fundraiser

Apr 25 Know Your Rights training keeps immigrants safe with police

Apr 21 Eco Centro helps students go green

Apr 20 Plan offers up to two tuition-free classes

Apr 20 SAC Motorsport to compete with new vehicle in California

Apr 20 Art supply store to donate Fiesta medal proceeds to scholarship

Apr 16 Fredstock becomes Fiesta event

Apr 16 Vice chancellors talk change management, transition of power

Apr 11 Support groups to meet during the summer

Apr 10 Textbooks will remember Sen. Warren, UTSA historian says

Apr 09 SPJ panel on plagiarism: Cite unoriginal ideas

Apr 09 Promise programs provide free college

Apr 09 Pizza with President, sans president

Apr 02 New degree and Level 2 social work certification coming in fall

Apr 02 Student activity fee triples to fund clubs, teams, wages

Apr 02 Student activity fee triples to $3 per credit hour

March, 2018

Mar 28 Faculty Senate nominations due March 29

Mar 26 Campus Activities Board sponsors events in upcoming months

Mar 20 Student District Council proposes student activity fee increase

Mar 15 Event shows students benefits of open educational resources

Mar 09 Student life will reintroduce student ambassador program in fall

Mar 06 Graduation Push Week reminds students to apply

Mar 05 Students debate protest content

Mar 05 Alcohol awareness event March 7

Mar 04 New album released by academic chair’s band, Dream Catcher

Mar 03 SLAC lab coordinator wants students to get tutoring there

Mar 02 KSYM annual pledge kicks off March 5

February, 2018

Feb 28 Chancellor finalist addresses employees at Town Hall meeting

Feb 27 Alamo Colleges one of four Texas districts providing free dual credit

Feb 26 Student almost arrested as others debate abortion rights

Feb 26 Fluorescent markers replace chalk in lectures using lightboard

Feb 23 Chancellor finalist to share vision in coming months

Feb 21 Finalist to address faculty, staff at Chancellor’s Town Hall Thursday

Feb 19 Advocacy center to give away clothing for all ages

Feb 19 EFC pushes equal pay for lab, lecture hours

Feb 19 Bachelor’s degree could be by 2019

Feb 19 McNay presents voices of African-Americans

Feb 14 Valentine’s Day opportunity to give treats to friends, self

Feb 12 20 colleges will be represented at Transfer Fair

Feb 12 Getting to know the cast of ‘Bug’

Feb 12 Tuskegee airman explains early training of black pilots

Feb 09 Board selects PAC president as finalist for chancellor

Feb 05 Student Government Association and risk management introduce active shooter training session

Feb 05 ‘Bug’ crawls to stage Feb. 15

Feb 05 Faculty-student mentorship program formalizes connections

Feb 05 Amendments made to PGR standards

January, 2018

Jan 25 Information session planned Jan. 30 for undocumented students

Jan 23 Students list attributes of great teachers

Jan 19 Marchers unite to stand against racism at MLK event

December, 2017

Dec 14 Gun threats force lockdown at Travis Early College High School

Dec 13 Board appoints 23 members to chancellor search committee

Dec 13 Board appoints new vice chancellor of academic success

Dec 12 Dean and VPs will be relocating in spring

Dec 11 Car slams Tobin Lofts parking garage

Dec 08 Local rock bands and campus radio station help put food on table for charity

Dec 05 All Alamo Colleges are officially accredited

Dec 04 SACSCOC decision expected Dec. 5

Dec 04 Scobee receives nearly $30,000 in grants

November, 2017

Nov 13 Former Harlandale administrator named District 9 trustee

Nov 13 Board chair refuses to release survey

Nov 07 District 9 trustee to be appointed tonight

Nov 06 Drag queen wants youth to know AIDS is still a threat

Nov 06 PIN holds encourage students to see advisers to register

October, 2017

Oct 30 Board defends closed session interviews

Oct 30 Update: Chancellor to retire after collecting incentive bonus

Oct 24 Chancellor to retire after collecting incentive bonus

Oct 23 Campus police searched student, possibly no consent

Oct 20 Trustee candidate interviews to be in private

Oct 20 Board says dual credit is important, warns against rapid growth

Oct 16 Trustees debate dual credit, tuition increase

Oct 16 College could add health clinic

Oct 16 Drug addiction up; need for counselors climbs

Oct 12 Broken window interrupts the Rangers men’s basketball game Oct. 11

Oct 04 Alamo Colleges police, SAPD respond to report of handgun, find no threat

Oct 02 Faculty morale on the fence

Oct 02 Trilingual interpreters in demand

September, 2017

Sep 29 Political science coordinator sees ‘Dreamers’ as the future

Sep 25 Interim trustee search begins

Sep 25 Chancellor, trustee rationalize incentive bonus

Sep 25 Faculty to have candid discussion about morale

Sep 18 Board opposes DACA dismissal, writes Congress

Sep 18 Chancellor contract has pay raise, new incentive bonus

Sep 12 Board to vote on DACA opposition letter

Sep 11 Bexar County resident questions ACCD tax rate

Sep 01 College community reacts to Hurricane Harvey, pitches in to help

August, 2017

Aug 24 Alamo Colleges closed this weekend due to inclement weather

Aug 16 Longtime trustee Jim Rindfuss dies; board members share memories

Aug 14 District tax rate may not change; property values increase

Aug 14 District changing federal financial aid procedure; colleges will apply individually

July, 2017

Jul 27 Board adopts nine policy, procedure changes

Jul 20 District faces revenue risks

Jul 20 Bachelor degrees at community colleges unclear

Jul 13 District’s budget expected to decrease FY 2018

June, 2017

Jun 01 Board approves compensation adjustment schedule

May, 2017

May 12 A letter to readers

May 11 CIP passes by two-thirds of voters

May 10 Texas Senate approves bill benefiting returning students

May 10 Salwey, Meyer win top SGA officer positions

May 08 Empowerment center hosts 16th annual Women Empowered Conference

May 05 The board to review programs’ value

May 05 Anonymous flier against district bond issue found in Ranger newsstand

May 05 Finals survival guide

May 04 Senate committee discusses bachelor’s degrees in community colleges

May 04 Student trustee and alternate appointed

May 04 Board develops policy incentive

May 02 Incentive plan impacts international students

April, 2017

Apr 27 Voting in SGA election begins today

Apr 27 Salwey seeks student success

Apr 27 Vela wants to bring students together

Apr 27 Longoria seeks top position in SGA

Apr 26 Road rage common, particularly among young adults

Apr 25 Spring 2017 finals schedule

Apr 17 Walk raises heels, voices against violence

Apr 17 Son’s death demonstrates need for diabetes testing

Apr 17 Board encourages male student success

Apr 10 Poor grade rates can hurt teachers

Apr 10 Transgender students safeguard civil rights

Apr 10 Administration raking in salaries, raises

March, 2017

Mar 30 Senate Committee passes two tuition-related bills

Mar 27 Board questions enrollment, CIP and capacity

Mar 27 Board votes for new tuition schedule

Mar 27 Board reviews campus carry policy

Mar 20 Board pushes to reduce high-risk courses

Mar 20 Board discusses tuition changes

Mar 06 Longwith burgled; equipment safe

Mar 06 Reading between the lines

Mar 06 Campus-carry policy still under discussion

Mar 06 PAC helps DSS students gain employment

Mar 03 Student Activity Fee survey

February, 2017

Feb 27 Mortuary science getting funeral home

Feb 27 TCCTA vigilant as bill seeks to repeal the TSI

Feb 27 I-BEST coming to colleges

Feb 20 Maintaining compliance with Title IX

Feb 20 Transcripts now issued in sets

Feb 20 Men’s basketball coach ejected from job

Feb 13 Consistent, inconsistent custodial services

Feb 13 Cleaning levels, prices for 9 college buildings

Feb 13 Professor history after 47 years

Feb 13 District works with vague offices, costs

Feb 13 New security devices added

Feb 06 NLC accreditation site visit Tuesday-Thursday

Feb 06 New position for student safety, risk management

Feb 06 Leadership coach hired for Follins

Feb 06 Lowe’s threatens Bexar County with higher taxes

January, 2017

Jan 30 Follins’ absence, leadership led to termination

Jan 25 Faculty and staff seek autonomy

Jan 23 Citizens upset with board and chancellor

Jan 23 Board not on same page with accreditation

Jan 23 Armed robbery at mall leaves one dead, three injured

Jan 23 Board calls for a May bond election

Jan 13 Board seeking CIP confidence

Jan 13 Board to add ‘Alamo Colleges District’ to policy

Jan 13 Board pushes for quick accreditation resolution

Jan 09 Board committee meeting Tuesday to get accreditation update

Jan 09 Board still unable to finalize CIP recommendations

December, 2016

Dec 20 ‘7 Habits’ struck from policy

Dec 20 Board of trustees unable to compromise on bond projects

Dec 12 Board of trustees to consider leadership policy change

Dec 12 PAC proposes healthcare and brewing programs

Dec 08 College presidents make their case for bond funds

Dec 08 Citizens bond committee favors Southside, Westside centers

Dec 06 SACSCOC puts three colleges on notice

Dec 06 VP finalists visit for interviews

Dec 02 Free walk-in counseling services available for students

November, 2016

Nov 30 Citizens bond committee considers projects

Nov 28 Fall 2016 final exam schedule

Nov 23 Three new VP finalists to visit

Nov 21 Drive and sculpture contest collects over $1,000 worth of food for the new food pantry

Nov 21 Visual memories captured through silk-screen demonstration

Nov 18 Locals unite against Dakota Access Pipeline

Nov 17 Women in the World brings inspiration at summit

Nov 15 Weekend anti-Trump protests allow voices to be heard

Nov 14 Faculty voice concerns at round table

Nov 11 Follins files motion for new trial

Nov 10 Ceremony to salute veterans

Nov 09 Students said administrators should communicate better with them

Nov 07 Degrees awarded limited

Nov 07 SACSCOC recommends autonomy

Nov 02 SACSCOC letters

October, 2016

Oct 31 Legislative agenda assembled among three

Oct 31 District requires EDUC 1300

Oct 31 Distinguished grads get head start

Oct 31 Faculty Senate clarifies anti-poverty initiative

Oct 28 Students arrive to find empty, locked buildings

Oct 24 Tuition increases this spring

Oct 24 Registration requires PIN number

Oct 24 Board passes legislative agenda

Oct 24 Alamo Colleges pushes options for training

Oct 24 Students are the missing voice in local elections

Oct 21 Ranger wins at journalism conference in Houston

Oct 20 Students finally meet college president after event rescheduled

Oct 17 SGA expresses doubts about tuition proposal

Oct 13 Tuition schedule moved forward for board approval

Oct 10 Accreditation visit successful, Cleary says

Oct 10 Tax base, population affect tuition

Oct 04 Pizza with the President set for Wednesday

Oct 03 Alamo Colleges pricier than counterparts

Oct 03 Faculty Senate president steps down

Oct 03 Judge rules Follins can’t claim damages

September, 2016

Sep 28 SACSCOC site team cancels scheduled meetings at last minute

Sep 26 Board approves tax rate

Sep 26 District surpasses graduation goal

Sep 26 Committee to award $33,479 to organizations

Sep 23 Bookstore to get makeover

Sep 19 In-district tuition hike on hold; needs student input

Sep 19 NVC faculty revive no-confidence in Leslie

Sep 19 Dual credit pay discussed

Sep 19 3 VP finalists rejected

Sep 15 Pathways intended to minimalize risk in transferring

Sep 13 Students, faculty gather for 9/11 ceremony

Sep 12 Chancellor pay up 6 percent

Sep 12 Chancellor pushes transfer success

Sep 12 Student 101: Student clubs offer valuable experience

Sep 12 Student 101: College can be challenging

Sep 12 Student 101: Making sleep a habit

Sep 12 Student 101: Students eligible for VIA bus pass

Sep 09 FotoSeptiembre exhibit promises viewers a journey through time

Sep 09 Civic engagement planning baby shower

Sep 08 FotoSeptiembre exhibit opens today

Sep 01 Vice president position search continues

Sep 01 Employees manage busy first week of classes

Sep 01 Future Teachers connect

August, 2016

Aug 26 Students detail problems, challenges and successes in starting semester

Aug 24 SGA officers sworn in

Aug 19 President expects a difficult decision on vice president hopefuls

Aug 18 NLC finalist for president dismissed from previous position

Aug 16 Chairs moved to 12-month positions in updated job description

Aug 02 Senator wants housing for veterans in Victory Center

July, 2016

Jul 26 President upset with request for report on autonomy

Jul 26 Concept designs for future district headquarters are lackluster, trustee says

Jul 21 Board approves $30 million increase to the budget

June, 2016

Jun 28 Searches winding down for two vice presidents

Jun 20 Questions of autonomy put college’s reaccreditation reaffirmation on hold

May, 2016

May 24 New catalog shirks majors in favor of associate of arts degree

May 18 Board approves pay raise

May 12 All four incumbents sweep trustee election

May 12 Faculty Senate hears decision-making model recommendations

May 12 Final department chair selected

April, 2016

Apr 29 Board approves faculty decision-making model

Apr 25 11 department chairs selected, one to go

Apr 25 Ever-evolving field of modern journalism

Apr 25 EXTRA! EXTRA!

Apr 25 Ranger’s print future uncertain

Apr 25 Memorable Ranger stories

Apr 21 Four Alamo Colleges trustee positions up for election

Apr 21 District 1 candidate: Joe Alderate

Apr 21 District 1 candidate: Adan Hernandez

Apr 21 District 2 candidate: Elmo Murry Aycock III

Apr 21 District 2 candidate: Marc Deadrick

Apr 21 District 2 candidate: Denver McClendon

Apr 21 District 2 candidate: Viviana Valdez Sandoval

Apr 19 Faculty Senate invited to review faculty decision-making model before vote

Apr 11 Official model for faculty decision-making created in private

Apr 11 Late VP’s duties split among 4

Apr 11 64 dance courses to be deleted under appeal

Apr 11 Pledges $60k record

Apr 11 Counseling center offers wide range of services

Apr 11 Tech store set to sell Apple, Dell

Apr 06 Tuition rates increase put on hold, for now

Apr 06 Interim plans for vacant VP position to be discussed Wednesday

March, 2016

Mar 28 Follins files lawsuit against Alamo Colleges and AG

Mar 28 Trustees pull tuition increase from agenda

Mar 28 Roof leak in McCreless raises concern

Mar 28 Department restructuring finalized

Mar 28 Human trafficking in the US is a hard truth

Mar 28 College increases number of courses assessed by more than 100 percent

Mar 21 Vice president of college services dies after long cancer battle

Mar 11 Daylight saving begins Sunday

Mar 09 Tuition increase due to compliance issue with VA

Mar 09 Faculty Senate looking for solution to improve productive grade rates

Mar 08 Dual credit task force confronts removal of standards

Mar 08 Tuition increase set for discussion at committee meeting tonight

Mar 07 NLC has successful on-site candidacy visit from SACSCOC

Mar 07 Developmental classes will be reorganized in accordance with latest TSI rules

Mar 07 Ask questions, panel says

Mar 02 Attorney General rules in favor of open records request

February, 2016

Feb 29 11 file in four district races

Feb 29 AlamoInstitutes reorganize departments

Feb 29 Trustees pleased with D.C. trip

Feb 29 Active shooter drill Feb. 11 left faculty, students vulnerable

Feb 29 The tax man cometh

Feb 26 Board approves equality amendments

Feb 26 SGA determined to increase student activity fee

Feb 25 Victory Center gives veterans what they already fought for

Feb 24 Lack of communication about building closure left students upset, confused

Feb 23 This college to host vigil for student killed Valentine’s weekend.

Feb 22 VP position remains unfilled

Feb 22 Groundbreaking for Victory Center Wednesday

Feb 22 Trustee seeks to clarify language

Feb 22 Parents welcome to join push for college for their children

Feb 22 Top two NVC SGA officers transfer, leaving posts empty

Feb 22 Two Northwest Vista College degree plans go to board

Feb 22 Protect bank account against catphishers

Feb 18 Four incumbents sole applicants for May election

Feb 15 Departments play musical chairs

Feb 15 Panelists: Proper prep can end ‘S.A. swirl’

Feb 15 Chancellor talks of ‘initiative fatigue’

Feb 15 President proud of increased graduation rates

Feb 15 Trustee faces class conflict

Feb 12 SGA seeks applicant for board

Feb 12 Staff Council hopes to ignite employee of the month award

Feb 08 Access, STEM hot Pizza topics

Feb 08 Aspen Institute’s draft report recommends focus for Alamo Colleges

Feb 08 South San High School joins 10 early college partners

Feb 08 Adjuncts hope to raise awareness over handbook

Feb 08 SPC students rustle up Cowboy Breakfast tacos

Feb 05 National media dilutes message, S.C. photojournalist says

Feb 01 President not worried about $4 million loss

Feb 01 Controversial policy change expected to return

Feb 01 Alamo Colleges election process now open

January, 2016

Jan 22 Board unanimously approves two new degree programs

December, 2015

Dec 17 Board approves private agreement with former NLC president

Dec 17 Board unanimously approves pursuit of applied bachelor degree authorization

Dec 16 Committee allots spring funding to student clubs

Dec 11 Campus technician sculpts 3-D models for science classes

Dec 11 Alamo Colleges seeks to become the fourth Texas community college to offer bachelor degrees

Dec 04 Participatory budgeting empowers Palo Alto students and faculty

Dec 04 SGA announces proposal for clubs to have common space on or near campus

November, 2015

Nov 19 Campus reacts to terrorist attacks in Paris

Nov 12 T-bone accident by Tobin Lofts

Nov 09 Trustees pass tuition hike three weeks before spring registration

Nov 09 St. Philip’s College founder elevated from savior to saint

Nov 09 Speech policy reviewed

Nov 02 Northeast Lakeview president vacates his position

October, 2015

Oct 26 Discussion regarding degrees coming to a close

Oct 26 District checks McMcreless Hall air quality

Oct 26 Tuition increase forwarded to board

Oct 24 Police detain man wandering near this college

Oct 19 Proposals limit student, employee access to trustees

Oct 19 President says accrediting team visit was positive

Oct 19 Illinois senator pushed to end college textbook costs

Oct 19 Student videos give campus how-tos

Oct 12 Alamo Colleges extends copyright to student works

Oct 12 National Night Out unites police, students, ‘hood

Oct 12 Oregon Community College shooting reminder of campus dangers

Oct 06 Hostages are now safe with relatives, police say

Oct 06 District’s emergency notification system keeps campus informed about hostage incident

Oct 05 Consultant hired for decision-making

Oct 05 Employers struggling to find workers with needed skills

Oct 05 Student claims lofts ignored drug reports

Oct 01 Decision-making consultant hired

September, 2015

Sep 28 College spokesperson tells TV news she is verifying Tobin crime stats

Sep 28 New center puts vets, pups at ease

Sep 28 Celebrate the freedom to read

Sep 28 District police seek to return missing property

Sep 21 Higher tax roll increases tax revenue

Sep 21 Committee approves Playland Park for headquarters

Sep 20 Northeast Lakeview achieves accreditation milestone visit

Sep 18 Children’s book author, physicist to speak at STEM-mania Saturday

Sep 16 Student life fair to promote health and wellness lifestyle

Sep 15 New company provides dining services at colleges

Sep 14 Gym 2 closed this semester during roof construction

Sep 14 Tobin Lofts crime spikes in 2015

Sep 11 Alamo Foundation Scholarship deadline approaches

Sep 03 Faculty, staff asked to read with second graders

Sep 01 Staff, faculty guide students through first week of classes

August, 2015

Aug 31 Faculty, staff mentor fifth graders

Aug 26 Man shot in the head at nearby apartment

Aug 25 Gender discrimination training to become mandatory for new students this fall

Aug 21 Library director loved helping others, giving back to the community

Aug 21 Property tax rate should stay the same, trustees agree

Aug 12 Astronauts in space calling Scobee

May, 2015

May 28 College welcomes Welcome Center

May 19 Pathways model prevents students from taking courses that do not transfer

May 19 SLAC lab coordinator recommends Brainfuse as a study supplement

May 19 Civic engagement office teaches the benefits of service

May 18 Go Print saves paper

May 15 Activity Fee Committee approves decreased budget for student life

May 13 The college presidents’ and vice presidents’ offices undergo ‘facelift’

May 12 College leases Koehler grounds as playground

May 08 Former trustee chosen as interim on Alamo Colleges board

May 08 Catholic campus minister is terminated

May 05 Midnight Madness at NLC livens up library

May 04 New student trustee chosen at board meeting

May 04 Students must defend two-year colleges to state benefactors, president says

May 01 On-campus B-Cycle postponed to fall

May 01 Students must defend two-year colleges to state benefactors, president says

April, 2015

Apr 30 Three trustees attend special committee meeting

Apr 29 Candidate forum draws small crowd, tough questions

Apr 29 Guide assistance offered to students with disabilities

Apr 28 Swimming pool reopens today after graffiti, fear of fecal contamination

Apr 27 Trim Tab nominations open for staff

Apr 22 Voters to decide salary increase for council, mayor

Apr 22 Registration starts with ApplyTexas application

Apr 20 Adviser-to-student ratios to improve

Apr 20 Low enrollment shrinks activity fund

Apr 20 Graduation preparation begins

Apr 20 Majors cause semester-hour loss, chancellor says

Apr 20 PAC starts petition to oust chancellor

Apr 20 Microsoft Office 365 available for free

Apr 20 Campus preps for summer, fall orientation

Apr 20 State SGA passes five resolutions

Apr 20 Alamo ADVISE adds 35,000 students, cohort

Apr 20 Summer enrollment down

Apr 15 Board meeting on faculty concerns April 16 at this college

Apr 15 Friday deadline to drop courses for 16-week semester

Apr 10 Pets Alive Volunteer Heals and Help Others During Off Time

Apr 09 SGA might have to raise student activity fee in fall

Apr 08 Student groups to meet with district administration

Apr 08 Cease-fire to end at college gun range

Apr 06 Grab a slice, ask questions of President Robert Vela

Apr 06 Methodists gain support from police, administration with smokers’ corner

Apr 06 ‘Survey says …’

Apr 06 Others make moonshine, Enactus project makes fuel

Apr 06 Inmates are building up on success

Apr 06 Interviews for student trustee set for April 7

Apr 06 Faculty Senate member discusses New York conference with trustees

Apr 06 Welcome center eases registration

Apr 06 Students in INRW courses progressing at higher rate

Apr 02 Ranger receives accolades at journalism conference

March, 2015

Mar 30 Students: Chancellor, change or face resignation

Mar 30 District receives state transparency award

Mar 30 New mosaic to be placed on McAllister

Mar 30 New college address to be 1819 N. Main Ave.

Mar 30 President Vela wants pilot test for a smokers’ area

Mar 27 Early childhood studies to submit self-assessment for reaccreditation

Mar 26 Hit-and-run driver flees to this campus

Mar 23 College council scrutinizes graduation process

Mar 23 Advisory Fee Committee awards funding to three student organizations

Mar 23 Students to protest at board meeting

Mar 23 Trustee says budget needs more transparency

Mar 23 Campus-to-park bridge proposal put on hold

Mar 23 Faculty Senate opposes $31,300 cost for new ID badges

Mar 23 Title 9 training available to students

Mar 23 Jami Keeton named student trustee nominee

Mar 23 Address change coming for this college

Mar 18 District 4 trustee submits resignation

Mar 16 SLAC encourages students to try Brainfuse

Mar 06 Enactus Club partners with Wal-Mart to empower women with job skills

Mar 04 Check weather hotline before going to school March 5

Mar 02 Holocaust survivor said kind people helped him survive

Mar 02 San Antonio B-Cycle expanding downtown

Mar 02 Police Blotter now online

Mar 02 No quorum, big problems

Mar 02 Panel discusses police use of force

Mar 02 Library cuts books, materials and databases

Mar 02 College’s ‘Top Brags’ paper cost 50 percent more

February, 2015

Feb 26 ‘Blueprints’ guide male minorities toward graduation

Feb 26 Trinity University panel expects more police brutality

Feb 23 PAC students: Resign, chancellor

Feb 23 Senate approves major proposal

Feb 23 Enactus Club creates aquaponics production system

Feb 23 Allied health students pilot iPad Air tryout

Feb 19 Phi Theta Kappa plans return to five-star rating

Feb 19 Castro and Doggett talk about judge’s decision

Feb 18 Three parking lots closed Thursday

Feb 17 NLC accreditation, food vendors on board agenda

Feb 16 Special runoff election

Feb 16 District to invest $43,000 more in Covey training

Feb 16 Students should admit own racism, minister says

Feb 16 PTK elects officer, discusses resignation controversy

Feb 09 Vice President for Academic Success Jothany Blackwood takes reins

Feb 09 Part-time employees pressured to complete Covey training

Feb 09 No freedom for students enrolled with child care

Feb 09 Trustees argue over I-BEST vs. developmental courses

Feb 09 Phi Theta Kappa elects three officers amid controversy

January, 2015

Jan 13 Assessment should focus on quality, not quantity, vice president says

Jan 13 Roof project and preliminary work on parking garage continue

December, 2014

Dec 18 Students and faculty suggest inclusion, improvements on reinstating majors

Dec 12 To major or not to major?

Dec 12 Students must return rented textbooks today to Alamo Colleges bookstores

Dec 08 Spring deadlines are Dec. 8

Dec 01 Chancellor to address communication problem

November, 2014

Nov 25 Student protesters at odds over Ferguson on campus

Nov 25 Expect board to confront chancellor, trustee tells Faculty Senate

Nov 17 Student District Council discusses degrees

Nov 17 District asks students for input on degree change

Nov 17 Academic success VP candidates will appear at forums this week

Nov 17 Goal of petition trustee resignation

Nov 17 SGA first stop for student concerns

Nov 17 GALA president joins board of Pride San Antonio as youngest director

Nov 17 Former Ranger photographer wins state Emmy for documentary

Nov 17 City bans phones while driving

Nov 12 Four men detained, one arrested, another cited for possession of marijuana

Nov 11 Man fatally shot on VIA bus south of campus

Nov 10 Two trustees displease faculty, students

Nov 10 PAC, SPC faculty petition demands District 7 trustee recall

Nov 10 No adjunct benefits could be a thing of the past

Nov 07 Candidate for vice president for student success to speak Monday

Nov 07 Ebola information session open to students, faculty and staff

Nov 06 Faculty Senate wants accurate degree language

October, 2014

Oct 30 Students, public protest against transfer degrees

Oct 27 Scobee Education Center’s mosaic windows combine art, science

Oct 27 Transfer degrees to be discussed in district board meeting

Oct 27 Transfer degree pros outweigh cons

Oct 27 Dental laboratory technology program closing

Oct 27 Ebook pilot begins here in January with developmental math

Oct 24 Protesters fight police brutality with peaceful march

Oct 23 Honors society encourages public to attend induction ceremony

Oct 20 College seeks two vice presidents

Oct 20 Transfer degrees benefit students

Oct 15 Accrediting agency says generic degrees not necessary

Oct 14 Industry innovator speaks about his experience

Oct 13 Ranger wins three firsts in statewide contest

Oct 07 Student life director answers student activity fee questions

Oct 07 Staff Council discusses emergency leave, long hours

Oct 06 Chancellor blames Texas Legislature for degree change

Oct 06 Service dog helps PTSD, anxiety

Oct 06 District officials gear up for EDUC 1300 discussion

Oct 06 Headquarter proposals to be discussed Oct. 14

Oct 02 Cheshyre Cheese Club recruiting creative members.

September, 2014

Sep 29 Special board meeting to approve black box theater in Tobin

Sep 29 Students concerned, upset about generic degrees

Sep 29 District requisitions office space in Koehler

Sep 29 Historical markers near campus

Sep 23 Attorneys evaluating proposed 12-month contracts for faculty

Sep 22 Lab hour pay, evaluations questioned

Sep 22 Generic degrees awarded in lieu of specified major

Sep 22 Generic degree expected to happen

Sep 22 Board hears report on rising completion rates, falling engagement scores

Sep 22 Alamo Advise helps students find path

Sep 16 Chairs worried about losing student motivation to graduate

Sep 15 Student access fee not parking pass

Sep 15 Faculty, staff: Opt out of parking decals

Sep 15 Student success initiative derived from self-help book

Sep 15 Retirement lowers full-time librarian count to five

Sep 10 EMS struggles to locate aching cafeteria employee

Sep 10 Philosophy coordinator becomes chair

Sep 10 Chair returns to classroom, pursues doctorate

Sep 05 District special board meeting pushes legislative agenda

Sep 04 Uneven tile causes student’s rolled ankle

Sep 04 Students involved in accident at San Pedro and Courtland

Sep 03 Voter registration

Sep 03 Evacuation drill

Sep 03 Reverend speaks on unaccompanied minors illegally crossing U.S. border

Sep 02 Dean goes back to astronomy classroom

August, 2014

Aug 29 President explains intent behind 12-month faculty contract memo

Aug 28 Students need path to succeed, research associate says

Aug 27 Park on campus without a parking pass

Aug 25 Book race

Aug 22 Student attacked in Tobin garage

Aug 21 Memo released that could threaten faculty employment

Aug 20 ‘Pathways’ initiative guides students toward success

Aug 13 Movin’ on out

Aug 12 Ranger staff builds new website from ground up

July, 2014

Jul 03 Board names Vela president of this college

April, 2014

Apr 11 Parking garage fee removed

February, 2014

Feb 25 Faculty legal group to discuss EDUC 1300

Feb 11 No student parking in Lots 1 and 2 Friday

Feb 03 Friday courses start a week late

November, 2013

Nov 08 Raises on agenda

Nov 08 Spring registration starts Monday

Nov 08 Drop date next Friday

Nov 08 Veterans ask nothing but respect

Nov 08 Administration considers moving to four-day workweek

Nov 08 HB5 could end developmental courses

Nov 08 Cyber security threats expanding, expert says

October, 2013

Oct 25 Retention incentive nets Leslie $60K lump, $15K annually

Oct 25 On campus ‘vaping’ may attract smoking ticket

Oct 25 Finally, Moody fourth floor opens

Oct 25 Crime rate is slightly down, but theft is constant

Oct 25 4 finalists in NLC search

Oct 25 After 266 years, can the Constitution improve?

Oct 25 Board votes unanimously to continue $105k contract

Oct 18 SPC seeks outside partnership

Oct 18 SGA briefed about transfer

Oct 18 Admissions, mega lab offer virtual lines, alerts

Oct 18 Refresher course begins Monday; one signed up

Oct 11 Support specialist emphasizes room for improvement

Oct 11 Mega lab offers multiple systems, platforms

Oct 11 Texas HB2 will make abortions scarce, create hardships, provider says

Oct 11 Lawsuit challenges care

Oct 11 Clinics to expand services

Oct 11 Exotic animals, food and live music highlight blockparty

Oct 11 College revamps developmental classes

Oct 11 ‘West Side Story’ actress to discuss Hispanic heritage

Oct 11 Zeigler addresses tutoring cuts, stagnant salaries

Oct 11 Students report problems with Alamo cash cards

Oct 11 Ready for the future?

Oct 04 Easier wheelchair access to McAllister needed

Oct 04 District to spend $689K on ‘7 Habits’ training

Oct 04 District studies requiring a ‘learning framework’ course for all students

Oct 04 Faculty Senate sees difficulty in district textbook agreements

Oct 04 Center offers 22 degrees from four universities

September, 2013

Sep 27 Adjuncts consider surveying morale

Sep 27 Board decides on VP as perfect fit for AVC

Sep 27 Constitution Day brings calls for modernization

Sep 27 Presidents meet at Round Table

Sep 27 SGA hopes for districtwide voice

Sep 27 PR asks departments to register social media

Sep 27 AC, districts focus on dual credit expansion

Sep 27 Universal healthcare applications begin Oct. 1

Sep 20 ACES problems hurt online course delivery

Sep 20 Cyber attack comes from within

Sep 20 Picking a major important decision

Sep 20 Budget cuts strain English program

Sep 20 Students to vote on $1 fee

Sep 20 Lofts tenant parking in college garage

Sep 20 Intern on assignment at Navy Yard shooting

Sep 20 13 dead in Washington Navy Yard shooting

Sep 13 Activity fee committee funds two clubs

Sep 13 New director of student life seeks positive changes

Sep 13 SGA searches for solutions

Sep 13 Labs in Oppenheimer, McCreless add up

Sep 13 SLAC cuts 21 jobs; but students fill lab

Sep 13 Another meeting, another fee for students

Sep 13 Writing center says hello to busy semester

Sep 13 Tobin Lofts open to students

May, 2013

May 10 Sexual assault on student preparing for dance recital

April, 2013

Apr 15 Dean, director hire announcements soon

Apr 15 Friday drop deadline

Apr 15 File FAFSA by May 1

Apr 15 What’s an associate degree?

Apr 15 Council mulls F-T adjunct cuts

Apr 15 HR seeks cuts to tuition assistance program

February, 2013

Feb 11 New dean position posted

Feb 11 Staff Council collecting for food pantry

Feb 11 ‘Remember the Titans’ coach visits St. Philip’s College

Feb 11 Senate voices concerns to board member

Feb 11 Weapons resolution passed 2-1

Feb 11 Student Activity Fee Committee regroups after break

Feb 11 Suspicions linger around fee committee member

Feb 04 Morrison collection moves out

Feb 04 Huffington Post invites chancellor to blog

Feb 04 SGA prepares for Community College Day at statehouse

Feb 04 Board, chancellor oppose guns-on-campus bill

November, 2012

Nov 19 Committee member denies arrest records

Nov 19 Disabled students frustrated with access

Nov 19 Campus closes for holidays

Nov 19 Last day to drop with W Tuesday

Nov 12 Ethnic taunts, threat sparked altercation

Nov 12 Student activities to expand for Tobin Lofts

Nov 05 District launches mobile app

Nov 05 Officials delay letter of employment

Nov 05 Student suspended for Oppenheimer incident

Nov 05 Spring registration begins Nov. 12

Nov 05 District will pay 6.4 percent for retirement for adjuncts

October, 2012

Oct 22 Debate tonight could be crucial

Oct 22 Tobin Lofts to begin leasing Nov. 1

Oct 22 Early voting begins today

Oct 22 HIV testing set for this week

Oct 22 $20,000 in tickets estimated for semester

Oct 15 Students create lava lamps at Fun with Physics

Oct 15 President exploring options for one VP

Oct 15 Officials still mum on altercation

Oct 15 College Council supports city’s Pre-K 4 SA initiative

Oct 15 Adjunct Council seeks clarity on TRS contribution

Oct 08 Rule could limit adjunct load, classes

Oct 08 MyMAP requires posting of midterm grades

Oct 08 Senate agrees district needs to pay into adjuncts’ retirement

Oct 08 Police investigation of dispute ongoing

Oct 01 Committee to preserve fee money for students

Oct 01 Altercation spills out of Oppenheimer

Oct 01 Deadline for voter registration looming

January, 2012

Jan 08 Error corrected in student organization accounts

February, 2008

Feb 15 Democratic senator, presidential candidate wants to see progress through change

Feb 08 Faculty, staff not helpful to first-time students in college, Staff Council says

Feb 08 Black History Month kicks off with free gospel shows

Feb 08 Volunteers needed to be extra eyes and ears for children

Feb 01 Voice teachers to perform ‘A Night of Arias’

January, 2008

Jan 25 Escalator problems in Moody frustrate professors, students

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