FPC News & Events

Plainsmen Traditions

By Dr. Glendon Forgey | Dec 10, 2024

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 “Hanging…

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Plainsmen Partners

By Dr. Glendon Forgey | Sep 3, 2024
A chalkboard drawing of people holding hands around the world.

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…

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Frank Phillips College – With Plainsmen Pride

By Dr. Glendon Forgey | Jun 25, 2024
A group of people that are throwing their graduation hats in the air.

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…

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Thankfulness for Frank Phillips’ Founders

By Dr. Glendon Forgey | Nov 13, 2023
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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…

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Celebrating Success at Frank Phillips College

By Dr. Glendon Forgey | Sep 12, 2023
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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…

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A Frank Phillips Freeze

By Dr. Glendon Forgey | Aug 15, 2023
A person writing on paper with a pen.

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…

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Frank Phillips College Recognized for Commitment to Workplace Safety and Cost Control

By Frank Phillips College | Apr 20, 2023
A large oil refinery with many pipes and tanks.

Claims Administrative Services, Inc. (CAS) is proud to announce that Frank Phillips College, one of more than 350 Texas school districts and colleges participating in the CAS workers’ compensation risk pool program, recently received a safety award reserved for members who achieve superior loss control results. Frank Phillips College was formally recognized by CAS at…

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FPC Announces Fall 2022 President’s and Dean’s Lists

By Frank Phillips College | Feb 13, 2023
A group of people throwing their graduation hats in the air.

Frank Phillips College is pleased to announce the students on the President’s and Dean’s lists for the fall 2022 semester. The President’s list honors outstanding academic achievement by recognizing students who are enrolled in 12 or more credit hours (excluding preparatory courses) and have a GPA of 4.0 for the semester. The Dean’s list honors…

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A Frank Phillips Forecast

By Dr. Glendon Forgey | Jan 23, 2023

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…

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Thanks and Giving at FPC

By Dr. Glendon Forgey | Nov 16, 2022

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…

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