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…

Weather forecasters always seem to receive criticism when the forecast predicted does not occur.  We make many decisions based on the weather forecast.  What clothes to wear.  Travel plans.  Farming decisions.  The list of weather-related decisions is lengthy. Community colleges also rely on forecasts.   Forecasting enrollment is a significant factor in a college budget and…

Thanks and giving are two separate words.  The word “thanks” is used frequently for a variety of reasons.  However, when put together the words have a wonderful meaning. Many people think thanksgiving, a time to give thanks to God for His blessings, originated with the pilgrims and was created as a national holiday by President…

Many people ask whether college is worth the cost?  They rightfully point out the increasing prices of tuition, fees, books, housing, transportation, and other factors in order to earn a degree or certificate.  No doubt, with 40-year high inflation, just about every component of taking college classes has increased.  Frank Phillips College (FPC) is no…