Category: Campus

Hungry patrons got to sample soups and appreciate handmade art at the annual Souper Bowl fundraiser at the Art Center of Corpus Christi on Feb. 19. Held annually on the Thursday following the Super Bowl, the Souper Bowl has ticket holders selecting a one-of-a-kind bowl made by local artists and tasting a variety of homemade soups from restaurants while touring the art on display before voting on the favorite soup of the night. Souper Bowl Chair Rhonnie Smith explained the fundraiser benefits both the art center and the Coastal Bend Food Bank. “I’ve been attending this event for the last…

Voter turnout trends for young adults highlight a complex mix of enthusiasm and disengagement, and includes obstacles that decide whether they will show up at the polls. A 2025 study conducted by the Center of Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement by Tufts University estimates that roughly 47% of registered youth cast a ballot in the 2024 presidential election. A higher percentage of eligible 18- to 29-year-olds are engaging more strongly in the presidential elections than they are in the mid-term elections. Mid-term turnouts remained far lower at just under 25% nationally in 2022, emphasizing the persistent gap…

SINTON, Texas – Inspired by the neighboring Corpus Christi’s First Friday ArtWalk festival where local vendors, food trucks, and live music all gather in downtown Corpus, Sinton has now launched its own version of the event. The new Second Saturday Art Walk being introduced in downtown Sinton hopes to ignite a new nightlife that the otherwise quiet city has never seen before. Locals of all ages can gather and check out the vendors, food, and live performers at the monthly event. Two festivals have been held so far, with the 100 blocks of South Rachal Street transformed into a lively…

Del Mar College Board of Regents voted to not raise tuition fees for the 2026-‘27 academic year at a meeting held Feb. 3. This move overrode the college’s policy of an automatic $1 increase, in alignment with Gov. Greg Abbott’s statewide directive to freeze tuition in the previous academic year. The decision came after a proposal for possible action regarding a tuition rate change presented by Vice President and CFO Raul Garcia to the Board of Regents. “We remain focused on keeping college affordable,” said Garcia. The agenda covered factors impacting a balanced budget, student affordability indicators, and historical student…

The tuition waiver Freedom to Dream returns for the upcoming Fall 2026 semester with new requirements and new adjustments. The first Freedom to Dream period was intended to promote interest in the college from recent high school graduates and eligible returning adult learners. The program achieved an 82% retention rate, with 1,390 students currently enrolled under the tuition and fee waiver program. The first round was successful enough to warrant a second trial, the Freedom to Dream 2.0. This time around changes are being made to better suit potential Del Mar College students’ needs. While the core requirements of full-time…

On Thursday, Feb. 5, Del Mar’s Intramural Sports program will be hosting its annual Skate Party kickoff event. The event will take place at SK8LAND at 10829 Leopard Street and will start at 7 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. “It’s a great way for students to meet new people and start the semester with positive energy,” said Carla Gamez Vela, the director of Intramural Sports here at Del Mar. The event will have food including pizza, sweets and snacks along with door prizes, games, goodie bags. Skate rentals and skating will be free of charge. “For me, the best…

The CAIN National Spring Art Show is returning to Del Mar College this semester, marking 60 years of the nationally recognized exhibition. Founded in 1966 by Joseph A. Cain, the CAIN National was created to bring professional artwork from across the country to Del Mar College. Each year a guest juror from outside the region selects artwork from hundreds of submissions, providing students with exposure to diverse artistic styles and curatorial perspectives. This year’s exhibition was juried by Brooklyn-based artist Tabitha Whitley. Whitley has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the Fashion Institute of Technology and a Master’s…

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Lenora Keas celebrated her retirement along with faculty, staff and friends at the Del Mar College Oso Creek campus Friday, Jan. 23. After more than 40 years with Del Mar College, Keas moved into administration 17 years ago where she implemented her vision for Del Mar working alongside Del Mar President Mark Escamilla, faculty and administration.   “You’ve changed the very community that you live in”, said Escamilla during a speech at the retirement party. Throughout her career Keas has served the college through various roles including professor, chair of the department of…