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COM Alumni Becomes UH Student Regent

Former College of the Mainland (COM) Collegiate High School (CHS) graduate and 2019 commencement speaker Adrian Caraves was recently appointed student regent for the University of Houston (UH) System Board of Regents by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.A first-generation colle...

23 June 2025

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Campus Involvement Leads to Scholarship

Recent College of the Mainland (COM) Collegiate High School (CHS) graduate Gabriella Garcia was named one of 15 graduating high school seniors residing in Galveston County to receive the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship, provided by The Daily News (TDN).The award recognize...

11 June 2025

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Salute the Soldiers: A Juneteenth Celebration Honoring African American Troops

College of the Mainland (COM) invites the community to its annual Juneteenth Celebration happening on Tuesday, June 17 at 12:30 p.m. in the COM Conference Center. This year’s theme, “Salute the Soldiers”, honors the African American troops who arrived in Galveston and pl...

10 June 2025

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Newly Elected COM Board Members Sworn In

College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce the swearing-in of its newly elected and re-elected Board of Trustees (BOT) members following the May 3, 2025, election. The swearing-in took place during the board meeting on May 28, 2025.The newly elected trustees ar...

5 June 2025

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COM Hosts Eleventh Annual Academic Symposium

College of the Mainland (COM) hosted the eleventh annual Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium (GCIC) Academic Symposium on Friday, March 28. This event featured more than 80 presentations from students representing Gulf Coast community colleges, universities and high sc...

22 April 2025

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Cast a Line for Student Success at COM President’s “Gone Fishing” Scholarship Gala

College of the Mainland (COM) is proud to announce the Dr. Warren Nichols “Gone Fishing” Retirement Scholarship Gala on Saturday, April 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Doyle Center (2010 5th Ave. N., Texas City, TX). This coastal-inspired evening will celebrate Dr. Nichols’ ...

2 April 2025

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COM Invites Sponsors and Bazaar Vendors for Flock the Block 2025

College of the Mainland (COM) invites businesses, organizations and local vendors to be part of its signature community celebration, Flock the Block, returning on Saturday, April 5! Now in its third year, this annual event continues to grow, bringing together families, f...

7 March 2025

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President Finalists

The College of the Mainland (COM) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that we have selected three (3) finalists for the President of COM. We would like to thank the entire College community for your continued interest and support in the process to identify our next ...

6 March 2025

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COM President to Receive Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award

College of the Mainland (COM) President, Dr. Warren Nichols has been selected to receive the Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award and will be inducted into the Texas Hall of Honor for Retiring Presidents by the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. This honor is awa...

3 March 2025

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From Simulators to Smart Beds: COM Nursing Levels Up with $325K Grant

College of the Mainland (COM) has received a $324,916 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to enhance nursing education. The grant funded advanced simulation equipment, including a MamaAnne maternal and birthing simulator...

26 June 2025

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COM Alumni Becomes UH Student Regent

Former College of the Mainland (COM) Collegiate High School (CHS) graduate and 2019 commencement speaker Adrian Caraves was recently appointed student regent for the University of Houston (UH) System Board of Regents by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.A first-generation colle...

23 June 2025

News
Campus Involvement Leads to Scholarship

Recent College of the Mainland (COM) Collegiate High School (CHS) graduate Gabriella Garcia was named one of 15 graduating high school seniors residing in Galveston County to receive the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship, provided by The Daily News (TDN).The award recognize...

11 June 2025

News
Salute the Soldiers: A Juneteenth Celebration Honoring African American Troops

College of the Mainland (COM) invites the community to its annual Juneteenth Celebration happening on Tuesday, June 17 at 12:30 p.m. in the COM Conference Center. This year’s theme, “Salute the Soldiers”, honors the African American troops who arrived in Galveston and pl...

10 June 2025

News
Newly Elected COM Board Members Sworn In

College of the Mainland (COM) is pleased to announce the swearing-in of its newly elected and re-elected Board of Trustees (BOT) members following the May 3, 2025, election. The swearing-in took place during the board meeting on May 28, 2025.The newly elected trustees ar...

5 June 2025

News
COM Hosts Eleventh Annual Academic Symposium

College of the Mainland (COM) hosted the eleventh annual Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium (GCIC) Academic Symposium on Friday, March 28. This event featured more than 80 presentations from students representing Gulf Coast community colleges, universities and high sc...

22 April 2025

News
Cast a Line for Student Success at COM President’s “Gone Fishing” Scholarship Gala

College of the Mainland (COM) is proud to announce the Dr. Warren Nichols “Gone Fishing” Retirement Scholarship Gala on Saturday, April 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Doyle Center (2010 5th Ave. N., Texas City, TX). This coastal-inspired evening will celebrate Dr. Nichols’ ...

2 April 2025

News
COM Invites Sponsors and Bazaar Vendors for Flock the Block 2025

College of the Mainland (COM) invites businesses, organizations and local vendors to be part of its signature community celebration, Flock the Block, returning on Saturday, April 5! Now in its third year, this annual event continues to grow, bringing together families, f...

7 March 2025

News
President Finalists

The College of the Mainland (COM) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that we have selected three (3) finalists for the President of COM. We would like to thank the entire College community for your continued interest and support in the process to identify our next ...

6 March 2025

News
COM President to Receive Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award

College of the Mainland (COM) President, Dr. Warren Nichols has been selected to receive the Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award and will be inducted into the Texas Hall of Honor for Retiring Presidents by the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. This honor is awa...

3 March 2025

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