Posts by Dr. Glendon Forgey

On February 2, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott presented his 2026-2027 biennium budget to the 89th Texas state legislature.  There are several notable requests in the governor’s budget and one recognition attributed to Frank Phillips College. One of the areas of focus in Governor Abbott’s budget is aligning community colleges with regional workforce needs.  In…

This time of year is full of traditions.  Families, businesses, and other organizations have traditions.  It’s the Salvation Army collecting money by ringing the bell; it’s Christmas parades; it’s Christmas programs and concerts.  All of these are wonderful Christmas traditions that bring us memories.  One of the best Christmas traditions one could experience is the…

It’s almost fall, and students are returning to the Frank Phillips College campuses.  In record numbers!!  We are welcoming students from across the U.S.A. from the west coast to the east coast and points in between.  There are students from South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Canada, Australia, Mexico, and East Asia. Therefore, many of…

Jackie Brand, Frank Phillips College Vice President of Administration and CFO, concludes many of her emails with the phrase “With Plainsmen Pride.†As Frank Phillips College concludes its 75th year of operation, the college has many accomplishments for which it can be proud. College enrollment again set record highs as the number of students enrolled…

As Frank Phillips College celebrates its 75th year of operation, the college is honoring, remembering, and giving thanks for its history and the founders of the college who made academic and workforce opportunities available to so many residents in the Texas panhandle.  In 1946, through the leadership, foresight and vision of the Borger ISD Board…

Famous IndyCar race-car driver Bobby Unser once described success as “…where preparation and opportunity meet.†That certainly describes the case at Frank Phillips College. Due to the significant preparation of the exceptional faculty and staff at FPC, the college has been providing excellent educational opportunities for students to succeed for 75 years. When students graduate…

The word “freeze†has several different meanings. Some good, some bad. A freeze is often associated with weather. Those with allergies welcome the first freeze of fall. Those with gardens worry about a late freeze in the spring or early freeze in the fall. A freeze can pertain to economic conditions. Businesses and some governmental…