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BREAKING: Five TCC international students have visas revoked
Bandan Koro member Terrance Thomas and students dance during the 2024 International Festival. This year the courtyard was empty since the festival was canceled.
Cultural celebration abandoned
Lupe Garcia, an auditor with Whittley Penn, addresses the board about his firm’s review of the TCC website, handbooks and other documents during the March board meeting.
New audit reviews college’s compliance with DEI ban
Commissioners Roderick Miles Jr. and Alisa Simmons listen to the public.
Tarrant County Commissioners push through redistricting plan
This sign, outside South Campus’ Family Enrichment Center, was put out for information during the VITAthon event on March 29. This event was geared to help prepare and file taxes before the national tax deadline on April 15.
Students get IRS certified, help file taxes
Comic
Comic
During rehearsal, Dayen Cruz (top) who plays Roisin Danner and Mia Jimenez (bottom) who plays Brenda Hendricks rehearsal a fight scene for the upcoming play.
Thrills, mystery come to SE Campus play
‘Princess Mononoke’ comes to theaters amid AI controversy
‘Princess Mononoke’ comes to theaters amid AI controversy
Comic
Comic
Porky Pig and Daffy Duck, both voiced by Eric Bauza, reconcile in a tearful moment in “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie.”
‘Looney Tunes’ return with alien twist
Sticks and stones will further divide our nation
Sticks and stones will further divide our nation
Society happily sips from cups of cognitive dissonance
Society happily sips from cups of cognitive dissonance
Gen Z‘s financial future unwillingly forced into fiscal nightmare
Gen Z‘s financial future unwillingly forced into fiscal nightmare
Trump body slams Department of Education
Trump body slams Department of Education
Most students’ failures shouldn’t be blamed on teachers
Most students’ failures shouldn’t be blamed on teachers
NE Campus student Lauren Bird sits looking at her series of self-portraits. The oil paintings will be featured in a solo exhibition in the art department. Bird has been working on the collection for a year-and-a-half.
Lauren Bird’s Self-Care Journey Captured in Oil-Painted Self-Portraits
Coffee and Conversation’s guest speaker, Kellie King, speaks to veteran students about how to file for Veterans Affair disability.
Services after Service: TR Veteran Resource Center emphasizes connection between veteran students
Taste Project: Students gather, rake and remove for their community
Taste Project: Students gather, rake and remove for their community
Tarrant County Orchestra guest artist Sophia Thacker rehearses Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 18” prior to the orchestra’s latin-inspired concert.
Sharing faith through music: Legally blind piano student performs solo with orchestra
TR Student Government Association president Emma Murokozi is studying cybersecurity and plans to open an IT school.
Turning struggles into strength
Zoe Spiliotis’ “Wheel in the Sky Without End”, Isadora Jackson’s “Crinkled Horizons” and Jackson’s “Soil and Sky” are all a part of the South Campus art exhibit “The Desert was Red and Red the Dust was Raised.”
Five women create abstract art to explore border region
At PBR’s Last Cowboy Standing, Rogério Silva Venâncio gets bucked off bull “Walk Hard.”
Cowboys, bulls back in town
During the parade the Moslah Car-vettes group drove down the streets decked out in LED lights, waving and greeting parade-goers.
Fort Worth’s Parade of Lights brings a shine to the streets of downtown
Tarrant County Commissioners Court votes to keep college early voting sites open
Tarrant County Commissioners Court votes to keep college early voting sites open
The Collegian Report: TCC at risk for losing early voting sites on-campus
The Collegian Report: TCC at risk for losing early voting sites on-campus
Serving the Tarrant County College District

The Collegian
Serving the Tarrant County College District

The Collegian
FOUSIA ABDULLAHI

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief

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Information source: Inside Higher Ed

BREAKING: Five TCC international students have visas revoked

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
April 15, 2025
Lupe Garcia, an auditor with Whittley Penn, addresses the board about his firm’s review of the TCC website, handbooks and other documents during the March board meeting.

New audit reviews college’s compliance with DEI ban

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
April 9, 2025
Commissioners Roderick Miles Jr. and Alisa Simmons listen to the public.

Tarrant County Commissioners push through redistricting plan

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, CHEYENNE SHAWN and FRED NGUYEN
April 9, 2025
Measles exposure warning issued for Tarrant County

Measles exposure warning issued for Tarrant County

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI and LAUREN HARPER
April 5, 2025
Trustee Shannon Wood makes a public statement against Allied Universal Security’s contract amendment.

Armed guards hired for overnight patrols

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
April 2, 2025
Updated: LinkedIn Learning removed again after more DEI content discovered

Updated: LinkedIn Learning removed again after more DEI content discovered

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI and LAUREN HARPER
March 12, 2025
LinkedIn Learning access returns to TCC

LinkedIn Learning access returns to TCC

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI and LAUREN HARPER
March 4, 2025
NE student Jack Buch talks to the audience during the Rise of Fascism event. He addresses the similarities between the the rise of fascism in Germany and Italy during World War I and today.

Event teaches fascism warning signs

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
February 26, 2025
Vice chancellor and provost Shelley Pearson speaks to the board of trustees about the increase of pay to adjunct faculty and staff.

Adjunct pay raise approved

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
February 26, 2025
SE Student Government Association officers Leslie Zacarias, Aisha Siwoku, Kornelius Washington and Asia Barfield stand in front of the state capital waving to friends on the steps.

Students meet state leaders at Capitol

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
February 12, 2025
Crackdown on immigration leaves DFW families scared

Crackdown on immigration leaves DFW families scared

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
February 12, 2025
TCC Chancellor Elva LeBlanc’s contract was renewed for another three years. (ALEX HOBEN)

Board approves contract

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
January 29, 2025
James Martin High School senior Khalil Reese receives the 2024 Erma C. Johnson Hadley scholarship.

Students, legacy builders celebrated at award ceremony

Fousia Abdullahi, editor-in-chief
December 4, 2024
Chief financial officer Pamela Anglin addresses the board during the November board meeting.

Board supports spring semester improvements

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
November 20, 2024
SE Campus culinary coordinator and instructor Katrina Warner helps SE student Gabriel Ortiz with placing a rack of lamb into a pot to cook for his assignment.

Feeding minds: Longtime culinary instructor wins national award

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
November 20, 2024
Supporters watch returns at election watch party for President-elect Donald Trump at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Trump president for another term

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
November 13, 2024
Panel that includes (Left to right) 101 Studios Production Executive John Hermansen, Students Beth Hudson and Daniel Vazquez and Instructor Sean Fousheé discussing the Fort Worth Film Collaborative Certificate Program and the job opportunities available.

Certificate program creates local jobs

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
November 13, 2024
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Donald Trump wins U.S. Presidential election

Fousia Abdullahi, Editor-in-chief
November 6, 2024
NE RTVF students preview equipment and techniques that are taught in the Fort Worth FIlm Collaborative certificate program.

Film collaborative returns with ‘Landman’

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
October 30, 2024
Tarrant County parent Jeanette Favela addresses the board with her sons Rafael and Roman, asking them to reconsider closing the Children’s Center.

Board upholds Children’s Center closure

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
October 23, 2024
Canvas access restored

Canvas access restored

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
October 23, 2024
Tarrant County Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons inquires about the need and safety of unique identifiers on voting ballots.

Town Hall meeting talks election security

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
October 23, 2024
Access to classes restored on Canvas

Access to classes restored on Canvas

Fousia Abdullahi, Editor-in-chief
October 19, 2024
Parent Jade Goodwin and her family exit the NE Children’s Center for the last time on Friday Oct. 11.

Children’s Center shut down after 50 years

LAUREN HARPER and FOUSIA ABDULLAHI
October 16, 2024
NE history instructor Derrick Shelton gives a presentation about the history of the electoral college and it's significance in the upcoming election.

Students learn how Electoral College functions

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
October 16, 2024
NE Campus Children's Center is located in the NFAB building. It includes three classrooms as well as an outdoor playground.

UPDATED BREAKING NEWS: NE Children’s Center set to close after a ‘deeply concerning’ incident

Fousia Abdullahi, Lauren Harper and Alex Hoben
October 9, 2024
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks to students about the growing need for an educated workforce during his stop at New Heights.

Abbott praises adult high school

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
October 2, 2024
TCC Chancellor Elva LeBlanc and Dallas College Chancellor Justin Lonon shake hands after signing the agreement.

College districts sign partnership

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
October 2, 2024
Women with chronic illnesses face hurdles

Women with chronic illnesses face hurdles

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
October 2, 2024
Interim NE Campus President Jan Clayton hosts presentation about the various plans for campus improvement.

Interim president listens to student suggestions, ideas

Fousia Abdullahi, editor-in-chief
September 25, 2024
Chief information officer Todd Kreuger self-published a collection of poems called “People Are Truly Amazing.” He has been working on the poems in the book for many years.

Technology Meets Creativity

Fousia Abdullahi, editor-in-chief
September 25, 2024
TCC NE student Emeri Callaway speaks at a press conference held on the UT Arlington’s campus about the Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court special meeting regarding the polling places.

College campuses keep polling sites

Fousia Abdullahi, editor-in-chief
September 18, 2024
Associate professor of GIS Katsuhiko Oda shows the program ArcGIS, a software that gathers geographical data and presents it graphically.

Mapping the future of college innovation

Fousia Abdullahi, editor-in-chief
September 18, 2024
The district informs stakeholders through its website, highlighting the ten areas they are working on.

TCC’s sustainability efforts take root

Fousia Abdullahi, editor-in-chief
September 11, 2024
LinkedIn logo

Access to LinkedIn Learning denied

Fousia Abdullahi, Huda Qureshi and Lauren Harper
September 4, 2024
Chancellor Elva LeBlanc talks about the different resource available for students to help pay for school.

Frustrated students, employees struggle with FAFSA headache

Fousia Abdullahi, editor-in-chief
September 4, 2024
Board of trustees approves multiple proposals at Aug 22 meeting.

Board gives employees 3% salary raise

Fousia Abdullahi, Staff reporter
August 28, 2024
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Tech addiction hampers student success

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, editor-in-chief
August 28, 2024
NE student development specialist Roger McGill helps student.

[Photo] Career advisers aim to boost student success

Adrian Scott, Staff reporter
August 28, 2024
Panel highlights need for workforce readiness

Panel highlights need for workforce readiness

Fousia Abdullahi, editor-in-chief
August 21, 2024
Chief financial officer Pamela Anglin, addresses the board about tuition hike,

Tuition increases in spring

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, Editor-in-chief
August 21, 2024
We’re risking life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

We’re risking life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

Fousia Abdullahi, editor-in-chief
August 21, 2024
Federal and state agencies continue to monitor and test samples of sick animals, initial samples have not shown that H5N1 is more transmissible to humans.

Avian flu found in dairy herds in Texas, seven other states

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, campus editor
April 24, 2024
Older students need a support system in college

Older students need a support system in college

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, campus editor
April 10, 2024
TOTALITY

TOTALITY

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, campus editor
April 3, 2024
Bandan Koro member Edward Dogbe bangs out a rhythm on the djembe.

Colorful celebration of cultures, creativity

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, campus editor
April 3, 2024
Chancellor LeBlanc speaks with faculty and staff at listening session.

LeBlanc speaks with campus

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, campus editor
March 27, 2024
Ramadan in a new community

Ramadan in a new community

FOUSIA ABDULLAHI, campus editor
March 27, 2024
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