Three decades of Collin College leadership were present at the ceremonial ribbon cutting for the Cary A. Israel Health Sciences Center, a new building on Collin College’s Central Park Campus in McKinney. The new facility provides state-of-the-art learning spaces for the college’s quickly growing health sciences programs. “This health sciences…
It’s Never Too Late to Learn Something New by Alicia Wanek | Staff Writer If you could go back in time, what would you do differently? Lots of things to be sure, but you don’t have to resign yourself to the status quo. At Richland College, the Continuing Education…
by Alicia Wanek | Staff Writer We all want our kids to reach their potential and be successful and happy in whatever they do. Sometimes, the best way for them to reach that goal is not to go directly to a four-year university after high school. A community college…
Who doesn’t know what I’m talking about Who’s never left home, who’s never struck out To find a dream and a life of their own A place in the clouds, a foundation of stone She needs wide open spaces Room to make her big mistakes She needs new faces She…
Changing diapers, play dates, carpools, homework, PTA meetings, cheering on the team, late nights, homecoming, cooking, coaching, grocery shopping, doctors’ appointments, college applications — all part of the transitions of life from the moment your kids are born to the time they leave your nest. We asked local parents…
by Amy Levenson Krumholz | GLF Fashion Editor Rush is an exciting time!! Each college has their own process but they are all a bit similar. Some colleges take a more “laid back casual” approach, while others are a lot more formal. Some begin in August while others start in…
Helping Your College-Bound Teen Maintain Good Mental Health By Diana Weaver | Contributor Sending your teen off to college is an exciting and nerve-wracking time for parents. We equip our young people with new laptops, supplies for a comfortable dorm room, snacks to help them survive erratic hours and much…
How to make your dorm room reflect your personal style on any budget Here are some easy-to-manage tips from moms and students for transforming your space into a place that you can really settle in to. Katherine’s Tips “To make my 84 square foot dorm room a home, I used…
Transforming Your Dorm Room into Your Home Away From Home At a time when you really need a welcoming environment that feeds your creativity and offers a sanctuary from the stresses of big life changes, the typical dorm room is a notoriously small, drab utilitarian space that leaves little room…