Alvin College Celebrates Commencement

Alvin College celebrated its annual Commencement Ceremony on May 8 at Freedom Field.   There were 475 graduates who walked the stage during the ceremony including some of the first graduates from the Bachelor’s of Business Administration and Management Degree program. The ceremony also included Dual Degree graduates from high schools in Alvin, Pearland and Danbury ISDs.   “Commencement is one of the most meaningful occasions of the academic year,” President Robert J. Exley said during the ceremony.

PORT FREEPORT HOSTS 26TH ANNUAL TAKE-A-CHILD FISHING TOURNAMENT FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES

FREEPORT, TX (May 12, 2026) – On Saturday, May 9, 2026, Port Freeport proudly hosted the 26th Annual Take-A-Child Fishing Tournament (TACFT) at Freeport Municipal Park, continuing a long-standing tradition of community engagement while providing youth with hands-on outdoor experiences that foster an appreciation for the natural resources and coastal environment of the Texas Gulf Coast.“On behalf of the Port Commission, I would like to express our sincere appreciation to our sponsors and volunteers whose

SBA Relief Still Available to Texas Businesses and Private Nonprofits

Alvin College Phi Theta Kappa Spring Induction

 Alvin College Phi Theta Kappa Spring Induction The Mu Upsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Alvin College held its Spring induction ceremony on April 30. The chapter inducted 44 new members during the ceremony. Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of two-year colleges. Alvin College Associate Provost Dr. Leigh Ann Moore spoke during the event and credited the Phi Theta Kappa honors society for inspiring him as a student. “Tonight is a celebration not only of these students’ academic

Alvin College Student Uses Grant to Expand Education

Alvin College student Hallie Rose felt as though she had discovered her path when she recently enrolled in the Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program. But not long after, she found an opportunity to build on her education for something different. “I fell in love with mechanical design,” Rose said. “I was making something that was my own. I found something I deep dive in and learn to explore every avenue.” Rose then took advantage of a federal grant and enrolled in the CNC program under a full

Alvin College Foundation Hosts 4th Annual Designer Bag Bingo

The Alvin College Foundation raised thousands of dollars for student scholarships and program support during the 4th Annual Designer Bag Bingo event on April 9. More than 550 attendees played 20 rounds of bingo and won brand-new designer handbags from designers such as Coach, Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Dooney and Bourke and more. Luciana Meadows won the raffle for a Louis Vuitton bag. An additional bonus round was played for five bags. All of the proceeds will go directly to Alvin College