Courtesy Cristian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-With over 14 years of dedicated service at Laredo College, the late Millicent Slaughter left behind a legacy defined by compassion, servant leadership and warmth. Retiring as the Director of Donor Relations and Special Projects, Slaughter’s generosity and caring spirit touched countless lives and will be deeply missed. A cherished role

Courtesy Cristian Ocampo, (Laredo,Texas)-In observance of Memorial Day, both Laredo College campuses will be closed on Monday, May 26. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27 at 8 a.m. On Monday and every other day of the year, LC honors those who have lost their lives in service of the United States Armed

Courtesy Christian Ocampo, (Laredo, Tx)- With a record-breaking number of graduates earning their degrees or certificates this semester, the cheers of proud loved ones marked a momentous celebration that saw them setting off to the next chapter of their lives on Friday, May 9, during both Laredo College Commencement ceremonies. Graduates like Alexis Guajardo, who

Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-For Alexis Guajardo, Laredo College has been more than a school–it’s been a second home. It’s where a once-shy student found his confidence, forged meaningful connections and discovered his calling in nursing. For over 77 years, LC has served as a beacon of academic success and comfort, and for Guajardo, its

Courtesy Christian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-Nothing beats a day of hot rods, tuners, supercars and the occasional custom build wrapped by a show focused on helping students get their education. For over 10 years, the Laredo College Car Show has seen hundreds of participants rev up for education and will see them again on Saturday, April

Courtesy Joana Santillan, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its students during the upcoming holiday. The college will be closed from March 10 to March 14 for spring break.As part of the college’s ongoing efforts to educate students about safety measures, multiple departments came together to participate in the

Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-The Laredo College Police Department (LCPD) is proud to announce a significant update to its emergency communications system.Starting March 1, the department will transition to a new centralized emergency dispatch number: (956) 794-4444. This change underscores LCPD’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the highest level of safety and security across both Laredo

Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-For recent Laredo College graduate Rosa McCabe-Garcia, a love for serving others was developed from an early age. She fondly remembers volunteering to sing at nursing homes during the holidays and being actively involved in her church as part of the choir, a lector and a Bible teacher.McCabe-Garcia, an insurance broker

Courtesy Joana Santillana, “The benefits of being a welder, as I tell my students, is that there will always be something that needs welding. And if nothing is broken, someone will always want a barbecue pit,” LC welding instructor and recently certified welding inspector Julio Talamantes said.With years of experience, Talamantes chose to expand his