December 2023

NASA Astronaut José Hernández Inspires at Midland College's Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series

Midland College recently hosted an inspiring installment of the Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series at the Al G. Langford Chaparral Center, featuring NASA Astronaut José Hernández. A full crowd of community members, including students from local high schools, colleges, and the Midland Independent School District, along with MC faculty and staff, gathered to hear Hernández share his remarkable journey from the fields of California as a migrant farm worker to the vast expanse of outer space as an astronaut.

Midland College Reports Largest Enrollment Surge Since 2011, Reflects Commitment to Focus on Access, Student Success

Midland College announces a significant milestone in its history, with preliminary enrollment of 6,059, more than a 15% increase for the 2024 fall semester. With the second Fall term still to register, this marks the highest enrollment figure since 2011.

MC student applies Paralegal studies to corporate law career

Mariah Whitley began pursuing a Paralegal degree as a single mother at the age of 29. She is now enjoying a successful corporate law career.