Thanksgiving often reminds one of the Pilgrims. However, their first Thanksgiving would not have been possible before their journey on the Mayflower. The Pilgrims’ journey is a remarkable story of human endurance, faith, and persistence. When the Pilgrims set sail from England in September 1620, they embarked on a quest for religious freedom, facing tremendous…

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.”  This sentiment perfectly captures the spirit of Frank Phillips College. Last year, the college had continued growth in all aspects of the college.  Enrollment reached a record high, exceeding 1,800 students for the first time. The…

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…