2026 News

College of the Mainland (COM) hosted its twelfth annual Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium (GCIC) Academic Symposium on Friday, April 10. Featuring more than 140 students from local high schools and colleges, this year's symposium was the largest to date.

College of the Mainland (COM) will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Corporate Training Center (CTC) at 7825 Monticello Drive in Texas City on Thursday, April 16, from 3 to 5 p.m.

College of the Mainland (COM) invites the community to enjoy a day of free fun, games and entertainment during the fourth annual Flock the Block community celebration on Saturday, March 28.

When a residential fire impacting several homes broke out in Dickinson on Monday, March 16, 2026, College of the Mainland (COM) Fire Academy cadets stepped up for their community and put months of rigorous training and instruction into action.

College of the Mainland (COM) and Texas Woman's University (TWU) have been selected to join the Houston Teacher Pathways Consortium, a joint initiative of the Charles Butt Foundation and the Houston Endowment. Additionally, COM and TWU received a $96,000 grant from the Charles Butt Foundation to support student scholarships.

The College of the Mainland (COM) Board of Trustees has approved the elimination of the $2,700 one-time Collegiate High School (CHS) program fee for students who qualify under the state's Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program, effective fall 2026. In addition, COM will establish a financial assistance program to reduce or fully cover the fee for CHS students who do not qualify for FAST but demonstrate financial need.

College of the Mainland invites businesses, organizations and local vendors to participate in its signature community celebration, Flock the Block, returning Saturday, March 28. Companies and individuals can take part by becoming event sponsors or securing vendor space in the FTB Bazaar, offering opportunities to engage directly with families, students and community members while supporting education and community connection.

College of the Mainland invites the community to enjoy a day of free fun, games and entertainment during the fourth annual Flock the Block community celebration on Saturday, Mar. 28.

First-year College of the Mainland (COM) Radiologic Technology (Rad Tech) student Amanda Respondek has been named one of two Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists (TxSRT) members selected for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and TxSRT Student to Leadership Development (SLD) programs. The two three-year programs offer students the opportunity to develop leadership skills, engage with the profession beyond the classroom and network with peers and mentors.

The College of the Mainland (COM) Theatre will present "Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical" from January 29 through February 15, 2026, as part of COM Theatre's 52nd Season.