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TWC Awards $50,000 Skills Development Grant to WTC

SNYDER— The Texas Workforce Commission awarded Western Texas College (WTC) a Skills Development Fund Special Initiative Grant for $50,000. The renewable grant allows the College to offer workforce training and skills to the unemployed and employers. Many employers in WTC’s ten-county ...

Western Texas College to Distribute CARES Act Funds to Students

Western Texas College is currently processing student applications for CARES Act funds. The deadline for students to apply for funds closed on June 12, 2020. more >>

Western Texas College Announces the President's, Dean's and Merit Honor Lists for Spring 2020

Western Texas College is pleased to announce the President's Honor List, Dean's Honor List, and Merit Honor list for Spring 2020. more >>

WTC Students Will Receive Letter Grades on Transcripts, Not Pass/Fail

After much discussion and input from faculty, administration and staff, Western Texas College has decided to issue students letter grades for the spring 2020 semester. The College will not use the pass/fail option.

Stress Awareness Month April 2020

As if on cue, April arrived heralding " Stress Awareness Month

Petroleum Joins Welding and Lineman Classes Postponed Until Further Notice

From Dr. Barbara Beebe, College President, and Shawn Fonville, Dean of Career and Technical Education: more >>

Welding and Lineman Classes (including Lineman CDL) Postponed

From Dr. Barbara Beebe, College President, and Shawn Fonville, Dean of Career and Technical Education: Although we have been trying to come up with a creative way to allow our CTE face-to-face Welding and Electrical Line...

Welding and Lineman Classes Postponed

From Dr. Barbara Beebe, College President, and Shawn Fonville, Dean of Career and Technical Education: Although we have been trying to come up with a creative way to allow our CTE face-to-face Welding and Electrical Line...

WTC to Move Classes Online due to COVID-19 Concerns

In light of the ever-changing recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, Western Texas College Administrative Staff decided this morning to move all face-to-face classes to an online format for the rest...

COVID-19 Update: Classes Cancelled and Campus Closed Monday, March 16, 2020

From the Western Texas College President, Dr. Barbara Beebe:

A Message from the President to Students, Faculty, Staff, and the Community

Western Texas College is monitoring all available resources regarding the Coronavirus COVID-19. Our highest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our students, faculty, staff and community. We are in reg...

Western Texas College Celebrates Texas Girls in STEM Day

Snyder—Western Texas College proudly celebrates women on campus working in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Western Texas College also encourages young women to pursue their dreams in STEM fields. “Women in the STEM fields are an integral part of inn...

President's Honor List

The President’s Honor List is awarded to those students who have attained a grade point average of 4.0 during the semester. ...

Dean's Honor List - Fall 2019

The Dean’s Honor List is awarded only to those students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 during the semester.

Merit Honor List - Fall 2019

The Merit Honor List is awarded to students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 taking more than 8 semester hours but less than 12 semester hours. more >>

Western Texas College Foundation Names Emily Smith as 2019 WTC Distinguished Alumni

SNYDER— The Western Texas College Foundation is pleased to announce that Emily Smith is the 2019 recipient of the Western Texas College Distinguished Alumni Award.

Western Texas College to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

SNYDER— Western Texas College is pleased to announce that they will celebrate their 50 th Anniversary on Monday, November 18, 2019. The event will take place in the WTC courtyard at 11:00 a.m. WTC Alumni, the community, students, former and current faculty and staff are all w...

WTC Partners with Roscoe Collegiate and West Texas A&M for New Innovation Degree

SNYDER— Western Texas College has partnered with the Roscoe Collegiate Independent School District and West Texas A&M University to bring a new degree option to West Texas residents without leaving the area.

President's Honor List - Spring 2019

The President’s Honor List is awarded to those students who have attained a grade point average of 4.0 during the semester. William Adams, Roscoe, TX Jaci Alexander, Roscoe, TX Austi...

Dean's Honor List - Spring 2019

The Dean’s Honor List is awarded to full-time students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 during the Spring 2019 semester. Christian Aleman, Cypress, TX Justin Anderson, Snyder, TX<...

Merit Honor List - Spring 2019

The Merit Honor List is awarded to students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 taking more than 8 semester hours but less than 12 semester hours. Ashlin Alvarez, Colorado City, TX

WJCAC All Conference and All Academic Teams Announced

Spring '19 WJCAC All-Conference and All-Academic Teams Announced The Western Junior College Athletic Conference (WJCAC) has named its All-Conference Teams for Spring 2019. The list includes seven WTC athletes from four sports. WJCAC has also released its list for the All-Academic Team,...

Outstanding Academic Students to Speak at WTC Commencement

SNYDER— Western Texas College is pleased to announce that Tylee Cooper and Jay Hitt, WTC’s Outstanding Academic Students for 2019, will speak at Commencement. Commencement is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at The Coliseum in Snyder. "WTC is proud that the recipients of this year's...

WTC Coaches, Athletes Win Awards at National Track and Field Championships

PITTSBURG, KS — Western Texas College Athletics is pleased to announce that two coaches and two athletes have earned top awards at the NJCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship in Pittsburg, Kansas meet this week. The awards were presented by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country ...

President's Honor List - Fall 2018

The President’s Honor List is awarded to those students who have attained a grade point average of 4.0 during the semester. Justin Anderson, Snyder, TX Sarah Andrews, Westbrook...

Dean's Honor List - Fall 2018

The Dean’s Honor List is awarded to full-time students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 during the Fall 2018 semester. Damian Aguayo, Roscoe, TX Austin Alsabrook, Haskel...

Merit Honor List - Fall 2018

The Merit Honor List is awarded to students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 taking more than 8 semester hours but less than 12 semester hours. Veronica Aguero, Snyder, TX Kaleb...

Finals Study Hall/Tutoring

Dates, Times, and Locations are: WEDNESDAY 11/28/2018 THURSDAY 11/29/2018 TIME: 6:00-10:00 p.m. WHERE: BUILDING 15 ROOM 112 FRIDAY 11/30/2018 TIME 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. WHERE: UPSTAIRS IN THE LIBRARY SUNDAY 12/02/2018 TIME: 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Snyder Ranked 48th best place to live in U.S.

By Ben Barkley Snyder Daily News Managing Editor The rest of the country just learned what Snyder residents already knew. Last month, 24/7 WalI Street, a Delaware-based corporation that runs an online financial ne...

Tutoring and Study Hall

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday Tutoring & Study Hall FALL SEMESTER SCHEDULE When: October 14 - 1:30-3:30 p.m. October 28 - 1:30-3:30 p.m. November 11 - 1:30-3:30 p.m. Decembe...

President's Honor List - Spring 2018

President's Honor List is awarded to those students who have attained a grade point average of 4.0 during the semester. D’Vincent Allison, Snyder, TX Justin Barriere, Sylvester, TX Robert Booth, Jr., Colorado City, TX Ethan Burfiend, Stamford, TX Daniel Cabrera, Sny...

Dean's Honor List - Spring 2018

The Dean's Honor List is awarded to full-time students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 during the Spring 2018 semester. Michael Acosta, El Paso, TX Justin Anderson, S...

Merit Honor List - Spring 2018

The Merit Honor List is awarded to students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 taking more than 8 semester hours but less than 12 semester hours. Kaleb Alarcon, Snyder, TX Jaci Al...

WTC Announces Mike Bowlin Memorial Wildlife Conservation Scholarship

SNYDER—Western Texas College is pleased to announce the establishment of the Mike Bowlin Memorial Wildlife Conservation Scholarship. “We decided it would be a good thing,” said J.B. Barrett, Bowlin’s stepbrother.

Watch WTC 2018 Commencement Exercises Live

Were you unable to make it to Commencement? You can watch live by using this link.

Western Texas College Named One of the Ten Most Admired Universities and Colleges to Watch in the U.S.

SNYDER—International education magazine The Knowledge Review has named Western Texas College one of “The 10 Most Admired Universities and Colleges to Watch” for 2018.

Western Texas College Foundation Names Leatherwood as 2018 WTC Distinguished Alumni

SNYDER— The Western Texas College Foundation has named Terry Leatherwood as the 2018 recipient of the Western Texas College Distinguished Alumni Award. The highest honor granted to an alumnus of WTC, this prestigious award recognizes outstanding alumni who have demonstrated leadership in their...

WTC Mass Communications Students Receive Awards for Reporting

SNYDER— For the 8th consecutive year, Western Texas College’s Mass Communications students have produced work receiving awards from the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. Western Texas College students Ashley Jones and Hunter Hand were recognized for the quality of audio pieces s...

WTC’s Phi Theta Kappa Receives Texas Regional Milestone Award

SNYDER—The Texas Region of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) presented the Texas Regional Milestone Award to Psi Zeta, the Western Texas College Chapter of PTK, at the 2018 Texas Regional Convention held earlier this month. Phi Theta Kappa is the international honors society for community colleges...

WTC Swine Show Team Places Four Animals at Fort Worth Stock Show

SNYDER—The Western Texas College Swine Show Team is pleased to announce that they placed four animals at the Fort Worth Stock Show in January. “Placing four animals at the show is a huge a...

WTC’s Beebe to Receive Gordon Award and Induction into Texas Hall of Honor

SNYDER—– Phi Theta Kappa will recognize Western Texas College’s Dr. Barb Beebe and 34 other college presidents with Shirley B. Gordon Awards of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2018, the Society’s annual national convention, in Kansas City, Missouri, April 19-21, 2018. more >>

WTC’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Achieves Five Star Status

SNYDER—Phi Theta Kappa has again awarded Psi Zeta, the Western Texas College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, five star status. “The Psi Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa here at WTC has been extremely active this year,” noted Jennifer Evans, Psi Zeta Chapter Advisor and Director of Library S...

Tutoring Available For Spring Semester

The tutoring center will continue to offer evening and afternoon walk-in tutoring in 18-102, as well as appointments. Evening Walk-in times: Monday and Wednesday, 6pm-8pm Afternoon Walk-in times: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 1pm-3pm

Western Texas College Photos of Quanah Parker Dedication

Western Texas College greatly appreciates everyone who attended the Quanah Parker Dedication Ceremony. The ceremony took place at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2017. The College held the ceremony in front of the sculpture near the WTC flagpoles. Special guests included Mark ...

Western Texas College on the Square to Offer CDL Training

SNYDER— Western Texas College on the Square is pleased to announce that it will begin offering Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training beginning October 23. “We are thrilled that we can offer this training to individual and businesses in this community and the surrounding area,” sai...

Tax Rate Resolution

“WHEREAS, the President of the Board of Trustees of the Scurry County Junior College District has caused to be formulated and adopted a budget...." READ MORE

President's Honor List - Spring 2017

The President’s Honor List is awarded to those students who have attained a grade point average of 4.0 during the semester. Andy Aldape, Hamlin, TX Kacie Almanza, Snyder, TX Matthew Buckley, Sweetwater, TX Kawena Cabrera, Wailuku, HI Brandon Davis, Snyder, TX W...

Dean's Honor List Spring - 2017

The Dean’s Honor List is awarded only to those students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 during the semester. Laura Acosta, Columbia Rhonique Alexander, Trinidad Taide Baeza, Snyder, TX Sean Bailey, Jamaica Allen Barrilleaux, Katy, TX Esteban Beni...

Merit Honor List - Spring 2017

The Merit Honor List is awarded only to those students who have attained a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the indicated semester taking more than 8 semester hours but less than 12 semester hours. Wa...

Graduation Photographs

To view and purchase Graduation Photographs, please visit Kassie Westerman Photography .

Bachelor Degree Plan Not Popular with Abilene Colleges

ABILENE —Leaders of the Big Country's three community colleges aren't in favor of legislation being discussed in Austin that would make it easier for their schools to offer bachelor degrees. Thad Anglin, president of Cisco College, and both Western Texa...

Pollard Joins Western Texas College as Assistant Coach

SNYDER— Western Texas College Agriculture Department is pleased to announce the addition of Snyder native Courtney Pollard. She will join the department as an assistant coach for the WTC Meats Judging Team and the WTC Swine Show Team. more >>

President's Honor List - Fall 2016

President’s Honor List is awarded to those students who have attained a grade point average of 4.0 during the semester.

Dean's Honor List - Fall 2016

Dean’s Honor List is awarded only to those students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 during the semester. ...

Merit's Honor List - Fall 2016

Merit’s Honor List is awarded only to those students who have attained a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester taking more than 8 semester hours but less than 12 semester hours.

WTC Announces Events for Dr. King Week

SNYDER— Western Texas College announced today the events the college is hosting to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., January 16-19, 2017. “We fe...

WTC Foundation Selects First Recipients for INSPIRE Program

SNYDER—The Western Texas College Foundation (WTC Foundation) is excited to announce the first ever recipients of the newly established WTC Foundation INSPIRE Program.

National Wind Institute forms partnership with WTC

The Reese Technology Center is home of the National Wind Institute at Texas Tech University. Recently, the NWI has partnered up with Western Texas College for an hours-transfer program that is set to last through 2018..

Western Texas College and National Wind Institute Sign Educational Partnership

Western Texas College (WTC) and Texas Tech University’s National Wind Institute (NWI) on Thursday, November 10, 2016 signed a 2 + 2 agreement on Thursday, November 10, 2016. The agreement will allow students earning an associate’s degree at Western Texas College to transfer coursework toward ...

Smith to Speak at Western Texas College Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

SNYDER—Oral historian and radio personality Tumbleweed Smith will be the speaker at Western Texas College’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony. The observance will take place on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 11 a.m. near WTC’s flagpoles just outside Scurry County Museum. The event is WTC’s 9 th

Western Texas College Names Ramon Vice President

SNYDER—WTC College President Dr. Barb Beebe named Mr. Ralph Ramon as Vice President at the October Board of Trustees meeting. Mr. Ramon will add the title to his current one, Dean of Student Services. Beebe noted that Ramon’s promotion was based on exemplary service to WTC and always going abo...

Zach Hibler Named Colt Bruce Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Western Texas College is pleased to announce Zach Hibler as the recipient of the Colt Bruce Memorial Scholarship for 2016. The Bruce fa

Beebe Pleased with Law Enforcement and Staff

“In my mind it was not a false alarm,” says Dr. Barbara Beebe, President of Western Texas College. Beebe is referring to the incident on campus yesterday when a suspicious, armed person in a bullet proof vest entered a building at WTC....

WTC Press Conference

September 15, 2016 Press Conference

All Clear Given for WTC Campus

This morning, a Western Texas College employee notified campus security of a suspicious armed male in the Learning Resource Center. College personnel and the authorities were alerted. The campus was put on lock-down until authorities gave the all clear. more >>

Beebe Speaks to Colorado City Lions

Dr. Barb Beebe, president of Western Texas College, came to talk to the Colorado City Lions Club last Friday. She brought photos and talked about the renovations ongoing at the college in Snyder, among other things.

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Delgado Twins Graduate from WTC

Nine years ago, fraternal twins Andrés and Andrea Delgado moved to Texas from Mexico without knowing a word of English.

Graduation Pictures Available to Purchase

WTC Graduation pictures will be available to purchase NO LATER than June 1, 2016. more >>

WTC Mass Communication Students Receive Press Association Awards

Five students from the Mass Communications program at Western Texas College recently received awards from the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA). The honors were awarded earlier in April at...

Deborah Pruitt Boyd Named First Western Texas College Distinguished Alumni

SNYDER— The Western Texas College Foundation has named Deborah Pruitt Boyd as the first recipient of the WTC Distinguished Alumni Award. The highest honor granted

Western Texas College Hosts First Forum on Campus Carry Law

SNYDER—Approximately 145 students, faculty and staff gathered in the Fine Arts Theatre at WTC on Tuesday evening to discuss the recently passed Senate Bill 11 regarding the new campus carry law. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety website, Senate Bil...

WTC Named one of USA's Top 150 Community Colleges by the Aspen Institute

SNYDER— Western Texas College has been named one of the nation’s top 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the 2017 Aspen Prize. Highlighting the critical importance of improving student success in America’s community colleges, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program provides...

President’s Honor List Fall 2015

The President’s Honor List is awarded to full-time students who have attained a grade point average of 4.0 during the Fall 2015 semester. ...

Dean’s Honor List Fall 2015

The Dean’s Honor List is awarded to full-time students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 during the Fall 2015 semester.

Merit Honor List Fall 2015

The Merit Honor List is awarded to students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 during the Fall 2015 semester taking more than 8 semester hours but less than 12 semester hours. <...

Western Texas College Donates to Scurry County United Way

Western Texas College donated $4,167 to the Scurry County United Way. The funds were presented on Thursday by WTC president, Dr. Barbara Beebe. Accepting the donation was Scurry County United Way 2015/16 Campaign Chair, Mark McLain. Funds were raised through the Western Texas College...

Texas Tech Teaching Degree Opportunity

Texas Tech University is offering a teaching degree opportunity in coordination with Western Texas College. We are currently gathering interested students for the next Cohort beginning in July 2016. The

Federal Work-Study Positions Available

Students who receive Pell and are interested in Federal Work-Study positions are asked to stop by the Financial Aid Office (Bldg. 20 Rm. 116)

Electronic Fingerprinting Services Starting at College on the Square

SNYDER—Area residents requiring live scan electronic fingerprinting will no longer need to drive to another city to have it done. Startin...

WTC Ranked 5th Best Community College in Texas

Some say everything is bigger in Texas, and its community college system seems to follow suit. Nearly half of Texas' 2013 college student population attended community colleges — that translates to more than 710,000 stu...

WTC Radio Students Earn Honors in State Competition

SNYDER—Western Texas College Radio students earned honors for the fifth consecutive year in a row. They are the most recent Texas Intercollegiate Press Association award recipients for Western Texas College in the Previously Published Radio category. The awards were announced a...

Graduation Pictures Available Online

Graduation Pictures can be purchased online at: http://www.baymoments.com/ Event Name: WTC Graduation Password: westerners

Dual Credit Instructor and Students Combat Cyberbullying

Sweetwater —Western Texas College faculty member David Newman knows about cyberbullying. "Each fall has seen a disturbing and pe...

Roscoe Collegiate High School Seniors Receive Degrees From WTC

On Friday, May 15, 2015, 18 of the 20 Roscoe Collegiate High School (Roscoe, Texas) seniors will receive the Associate Degree from Western Texas College one day prior to receiving their high school diplomas on Saturday,...

Final Exam Schedule - May 11-14

*If a student has more than two finals scheduled for the same day, that student may request that one of the finals be moved to another day. Final exams may not be taken earlier than the scheduled exam time. Students who travel must keep this in mind when making travel arrangements. ...

Campus Infrastructure Improvements Timeline

Infrastructure improvements will result in demolition of key areas on campus. Please be aware of the areas that will be affected and use caution when approaching. (These are projected timelines and are subject to change). HPE: 4/13/15 - 4/29/15 Social Science...

WTC Announced As Grantee For Texas Regional STEM Degree Initiative

Educate Texas recently announced Western Texas College as a grantee for the Texas Regional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Degree Accelerator initiative. Launched in January of 2015, the purpose of the Texas Regional STEM Degree Accelerator (TRSDA) initiative i...

Meats Judging Team Competiton

Congratulations to the WTC Meats Judging Team that finished in 5th place at the National Western Intercollegiate Meats Judging Contest held in Greeley, CO this past weekend. The team finished 5th in beef grading, 4th in lamb judging, 5th in pork judging, 3rd in beef judging, 3rd in total placi...

WTC Boasts Excellent Graduation Rate

The latest data shows Western Texas College excelling in their graduation rate. The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is a system of survey components that collects data from about 7,500 institutions that provide postsecondary education across the United States. IPEDS coll...

WTC Partners With Texas Tech In Fast-Track Teaching Program

Western Texas College is excited to announce a new teaching degree opportunity. "Tech Teach more >>

Coat and Blanket Drive

Wanted coats, blankets and winter clothing, in good condition, to help our WTC students, in need, stay warm this winter. As many of you know we have students who travel many miles to come here and they might not think about packing clothes for the winter months. If you’re willing to donate, p...

Western Texas College Donates to Scurry County United Way

Western Texas College donated over $4,000 to the Scurry County United Way. The funds were presented at a ceremony on Tuesday by WTC president, Dr. Barbara Beebe. Accepting the donation was Scurry County United Way President, Kellye Starnes and Rachael McClain, Secretary of the Scurry County Un...

Tutoring Schedule

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Western Texas College Announces New Director Of College Advancement

Western Texas College introduces their new Director of College Advancement, Kat Neilson of Ft. Collins, Colorado. Neilson comes to WTC after serving for 5 years as the Curator and Operations Manager of the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum in Leadville, CO. In addition to the his...

Graduation Portraits Now Available

Graduation Portraits are now available to view and purchase online .

WTC Teams Compete at Nationals

NJCAA TRACK & FIELD RESULTS May 15-17 - Mesa, AZ <...

WTC Teams Up With TTU In Wind Energy Program

The wind and West Texas…you can’t have one without the other. That’s why Texas is the premier spot for wind energy development in the United States. Western Texas Community College in Snyder, Texas is doing their part to prepare qualified workers in this industry through their Associate...

WTC Petroleum Technology Program Producing Sought After Employees

Petroleum is big business. Especially in Texas where gas and/or oil is produced in over 80% of its counties. One key to every growing business is finding and maintaining qualified employees. Oil companies are no exception. As petroleum exploration and production rely heavily on expanding tec...

WTC's Colton Powell Honored With Prestigious Internship

It's doubtful that Colton Powell will ever be the guy who puts a "Keep Off The Grass" sign in his yard. He likes the greens. The tee boxes and fairways, too. Colton, a 19-year old student in the Turfgrass and Landscape Management program at Western Texas College was recently honored wi...

UIL Regional Basketball Tournament

Conference 4A Region 1 Basketball Tournament at The Coliseum more >>

Free Concert at Scurry County Museum

Enjoy a concert featuring a pianist and cellist courtesy of the Piatagorsky Foundation on Monday, February 3 at 6:00pm. Free and open to the public!

Holiday Schedule

The campus will be closed December 18-January 6 for Christmas. Offices will re-open on Tuesday, January 7 and registration for the spring semester will begin Tuesday, January 14.

Hunter Appreciation Dinner

Raffle Tickets are now available for the Hunter Appreciation Dinner, December 6 at 6:00pm at The Coliseum. This event donates all proceeds to the ag programs at WTC, Snyder, Hermleigh and Ira for scholarships For tickets and information contact Jessica Colvin at 325-574-7920.

Townhall Meeting Concerning Campus Renovation Projects

Tuesday, August 27th 5:30 p.m. Fine Arts Theatre

Board Approves $15 Million Renovation Project

During Monday’s meeting, the board officially approved a $15 million renovation project on the campus. The project includes cafeteria renovations, covering concrete walkways and the plaza, a cardiovascular center, renovations to the fine arts building, improvements to the chilled water systems...

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