Hands-on science in action! Upward Bound students examined sedimentary rocks up close today. Exploring textures and grains millions of years in the making. 🔍🪨
3 months ago, Western Texas College
Student studying a rock with a magnify glass.
Student studying rocks with a magnify glass.
💙 It's Westerner Wednesday! 💚

Wear your blue and green today and show your Westerner pride! 🤠
3 months ago, Western Texas College
Westerner Mascot on blue and green background
Upward Bound students took to the court for a knockout volleyball game, diving for the ball and building team chemistry through a little friendly competition. 🏐🔥
3 months ago, Western Texas College
Students laying on the floor playing volleyball knockout game
Students listening to volleyball coach explain rules
Students listening to volleyball coach explain rules
Students playing volleyball game
Upward Bound students safely observed the sun through a telescope while learning about solar observation and sunspots! 🔭☀️
3 months ago, Western Texas College
Student looking through a telescope
Students being taught about the telescope and sun.
Student looking through a telescope
Student looking through a telescope

Upward Bound students enjoyed another fun week of their Summer Program! From art and Spanish to volleyball, welding and community service, it's been a blast! See you next week! 🎨🇪🇸🔧🌟 🏐

4 months ago, Western Texas College
Students participate in a recreational volleyball game inside the WTC gym during summer campus activities.
Students celebrate with high-fives while playing an indoor team game in the WTC gym.
Student works on art piece during summer program.
Welding students practice metal fabrication skills in a campus lab under instructor supervision.
Western Texas College is excited to announce Jacob Walters and Timmi Lynne Hutchings as the new leaders of our Rodeo program! 🎉🤠 With their collegiate rodeo experience and dedication to student success, they are committed to fostering growth for our student-athletes both in and out of the arena. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for WTC Rodeo under their guidance. 💙💚

Read more: [link]
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Headshots of Hutchings and Walters wearing cowboy hats.
It's Westerner Wednesday! Support WTC students and community - wear your WTC colors today! 💙💚
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Westerner mascot logo above text reading “Today is Westerner Wednesday!” on a blue-to-green gradient background.
Upward Bound students participated in community service today at the WTC Coliseum. Thank you for your support! 🙌
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Student collects litter on campus grounds during community service activity.
Students pick up trash near campus fence line during cleanup project.
Student wipes down seats in WTC Coliseum during volunteer cleanup activity.
Student cleans seating area in WTC Coliseum during campus service project.
Students in WTC's Upward Bound summer program kicked off their classes today, including Art, College Prep, English, Science, Volleyball, and Welding! 🎨📚⚙️🏐
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Art instructor leads classroom discussion while students listen attentively during summer academic program.
Students watch educational presentation in computer lab with monitors illuminated in darkened room.
Students laugh and play volleyball together in WTC gymnasium during campus activity.
Students complete written assignments during a classroom session at Western Texas College.
Student welds metal project in training lab while instructor provides guidance nearby.
Welding students practice techniques in lab while sparks fly from active welding project.
Every Wednesday, we wear blue and green! 💙💚 Embrace the tradition and show your Westerner pride!
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Graphic with Western Texas College mascot and text reading Today is Westerner Wednesday on blue and green background.
Big things start at WTC. 💙 Last week, Western Texas College and Hardin-Simmons University formalized a new partnership that creates more opportunities for students to continue toward bachelor’s degrees after WTC. Read more about the new transfer pathway at https://www.wtc.edu/article/2934206
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Dr. McNair and Stephanie Ducheneaux shake hands sitting at a covered table with the Hardin-Simmons University logo on the wall behind them.
Western Texas College welcomed Upward Bound Students to campus this morning! These students get to experience college life during the Upward Bound's Summer Bridge program! Learn more at https://www.wtc.edu/article/2935077
4 months ago, Western Texas College
An Upward Bound student rolls a suitcase through the Student Commons on move-in day.
Upward Bound students arrive at Western Texas College residence hall carrying luggage and moving belongings into campus housing.
Upward Bound students carry suitcases, pillows, and blankets while checking into campus housing for move-in day.
Upward Bound staff meet with new residents inside residence hall lobby during WTC housing move-in and orientation activities.
Western Texas College is closed today for Memorial Day in honor of the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. May their courage inspire us to live with purpose and gratitude.
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Graphic with logo and American flag.

Western Texas College campus offices will close at 12:00 Noon today, Thursday, May 21, 2026. The campus is closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. The campus will reopen at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, May 26.

4 months ago, Western Texas College
Graphic with American flag announcing Memorial Day campus closure.
Meet Evelyn Vasquez, our Future Westerner from Morton ISD High School! 🤠 We're so happy she's choosing to pursue her education at Western Texas College! Welcome to the WTC Family, Evelyn! 🎉👩‍🎓👨‍🎓
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Future Westerner student signs WTC commitment paperwork sitting next to President Sharp at table with blue balloons and Western Texas College materials.
Future Westerner and family hold pennant and sign with college logos.
Future Westerner student hugs family member during Morton High School signing event celebrating commitment to Western Texas College.
Meet the Future Westerners from Snyder High School! 🤠 We're so excited that you're committing to attend Western Texas College! Welcome to the WTC Family! 🎉👩‍🎓👨‍🎓
4 months ago, Western Texas College
A group of students wearing Western Texas College t-shirts making a "w" with their hands sits in bleachers smiling with WTC employees on the front row.
It's Westerner Wednesday! Westerner Wednesday unites us. 🤝 Wear your WTC gear and show your support for WTC students, faculty, and staff! 💙💚
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Graphic with mascot and logo announcing that today is Westerner Wednesday.
🎓 Are you set to graduate from a Scurry County High School? With Western Texas College’s Opportunity Tuition Waiver, eligible Scurry County students can lower their tuition and certain required fees at WTC. We’ve made the process even easier! Discover more at wtc.edu/otw. 🌟
4 months ago, Western Texas College
2025-2026 Opportunity Waiver Students pose as a group by the Golf Course.
Spend your Sunday afternoon with music at WTC. 🎶

Sponsored by the Western Texas College Foundation, the “Recital of American Music” features mezzo-soprano Dr. Vena Beth Genuchi Alesio and pianist Marc Sanders performing selections from Leonard Bernstein, Samuel Barber, Stephen Sondheim, and more.

📅 Sunday, May 17
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 WTC Fine Arts Theater

Free and open to the community.
https://wtcedu.me/4ttTQJi
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Photo of Dr. Alesio with inset photos of her parents and event details.
We had the wonderful opportunity to see Dr. Alesio rehearse for this weekend's recital. You won't want to miss this incredible voice on Sunday afternoon! Learn more at https://www.wtcalumni.com/o/foundation/article/2882862
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Dr. Alesio rehearses in front of a grand piano on stage.
Dr. Alesio rehearses with arms out in front of a grand piano on stage.
Dr. Alesio rehearses leaning forward in front of a grand piano on stage.
Dr. Alesio rehearses in front of a grand piano on stage.