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Del Mar College’s Hall of Fame added three new inductees as part of 74th Annual Recognition Ceremony on Sept. 3
DMC also revealed Teachers of the Year and honored 132 Outstanding Achievement Award recipients during event in Richardson Performance Hall Article by: Richard Guerrero, Jr. Usually held in May, Del Mar College held its venerable honors ceremony – Recognition Day – for the 2025-2026 academic year on Thursday, Sept. 3. Although a new school year has already begun, it’s never too late to celebrate the accomplishments of students committed to making the most of their time at DMC as well as recognize three outstanding faculty members selected by the student body to represent the campus where they teach. Presented by the college’s Student Leadership & Campus Life, Office the 74th Annual Recognition Ceremony took place in Richardson Performance Hall on Heritage Campus. Overall , the college honored 132 students across all four academic divisions––Division of Business, Entrepreneurship and Health Sciences, Division of Communication, Fine Arts and Social Sciences, Division of Industry and Public Service and Division of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Kinesiology and Education––with Outstanding Achievement Awards. Prior to announcing the newest inductees to the DMC Hall of Fame, the Student Government Association recognized the three 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year, who are determined by students nominating and voting for their favorite faculty member on each DMC campus––Heritage, Windward and Oso Creek. With the votes counted, DMC’s 2026 Teachers of the Year are Professor of Biology Billy Bob Long with the Department of Natural Sciences on the Heritage Campus, Director of Dental Programs and Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene Eva Sepulveda with the Department of Dental & Imaging Technology on the Windward Campus and Associate Professor of Geology Sean Hurt with the Department of Natural Sciences, who teaches on the Oso Creek Campus. The ceremony culminated with the induction of the college’s newest members into the Hall of Fame, a prestigious honor recognizing inductees’ leadership and participation in student organizations. Founded in 1949, the three inductees joined the ranks of 428 Hall of Fame other members and include Elyda Vasquez, who earned an Associate in Arts in Art and Drama in spring 2026, Nurse Education major Isaiah Herrero and Education major Fabian Gonzales. Both Herrero and Gonzales are expected to graduate this December. A familiar face around campus, Vasquez was an award-winning member of the Vocal Vikings speech team, earning multiple awards during performance events at speech tournaments. She was also named to the Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association All-State Forensics Squad. Vasquez was also heavily involved with Del Mar Drama, building costumes and sets for multiple productions during her time on campus. Herrero has also left a lasting mark on the college. He founded the Emergency Medical Services Club and currently serves as president as well as vice president for the Student Government Association. He is also the SGA Officer for the DMC Campus Advisory Board and is a Viking Vanguard Student Body Ambassador. Herrero was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society-Gamma Sigma Chapter in 2025 and made the President’s List that same year. Gonzales also participated as a member of the Viking Vanguard and served as president of the Education Society. Last fall, he took part in the Turkey Bowl flag football game, which features two teams consisting of volunteer faculty, students and staff, and he also served as a keynote speaker during a DMC Graduates Dinner. Gonzales has been named to the Dean’s List and is involved with community organizations that include Educating Children’s Future, Junior Achievement and Reading Across America. For the students and faculty who were honored Sept. 3, 2025-2026 was a banner year. And the college’s Recognition Day ceremony acknowledged their achievements.
Opening doors … Coastal Bend LNG presents $25,000 to Del Mar College Foundation to provide full scholarships for San Patricio County students
Coastal Bend LNG Scholarship currently benefitting eight Ingleside High School graduates this fall as company invests in local students and hometown workforce sustainability Article by Melinda Eddleman Nick Flores understands the financial challenges youth growing up in small San Patricio County towns face when they’re ready to pursue college. The chief executive officer of Coastal Bend LNG, a privately held energy infrastructure development company focused on redefining liquefied natural gas in Ingleside, grew up down the road in Portland. And he is by establishing the Coastal Bend LNG Scholarship with the Del Mar College Foundation. On Sept. 3, Flores and other company employees presented a $25,000 check to DMC Foundation representatives during a formal acknowledgement at the William F. White, Jr. Library on the Heritage Campus. The investment is providing selected students with a full scholarship toward completing the Del Mar College degree or program of their choice. Already, eight Ingleside High School graduates have received a scholarship for this fall semester to pursue their associate’s degrees, including: Camryn Brasher (social work), Elexandria Casner (nursing), Eric Castaneda (business administration), Grace Gaytan (business administration), Masiela Pena (psychology), Bethany Ramos (Kinesiology), Seth Ruff (nursing) and Marissa Villarreal (respiratory therapy). Flores noted, “For years, Ingleside and the Coastal Bend have exported their talent, but I want to invest in that talent locally by creating financial opportunities for our students to build successful futures right here in their hometown. Now that I’ve found success in my own career, it’s time to do my part and support students who were once just like me, looking for the opportunity to do something meaningful with the talent they have.” By partnering with Del Mar College, Coastal Bend LNG recognizes that Ingleside High School students have the desire, drive and ability to pursue higher education. However, financial barriers can stand in their way. The scholarship will help remove this challenge and give students greater access to higher education and pathways to successfully reach their goals. To access the DMC Foundation’s donor profile for Coastal Bend LNG, visit dmcfoundation.awardspring.com/AS/home/donor/CoastalBendLNG.
DMC Board of Regents holding workshop and regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8
Both workshop and regular metering scheduled at college’s Center for Economic Development with both being livestreamed with audio and video Article by DMC College Relations Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Del Mar College (DMC) Board of Regents will hold a workshop beginning at 10 a.m. and their regular monthly meeting beginning at 1 p.m. in Room 106 of the college’s Center for Economic Development located at 3209 S. Staples (78411). Get online directions and map. The college will also livestream audio and video during the workshop and regular meeting. Community members may access both by going to www.delmar.edu/webcast/index.html by 9:55 a.m. for the workshop and 12:55 p.m. for the regular meeting. Copies of the Agenda Notices and Board Packets are available online as follows: 10 a.m. Workshop: https://www.delmar.edu/regents-and-community/board-of-regents/_resources/agendas/workshop-packet_9-8-26.pdf 1 p.m. Regular Meeting: https://www.delmar.edu/regents-and-community/board-of-regents/_resources/agendas/regular-meeting-packet_9-8-26.pdf Meeting agendas and other resources are also available on the DMC Board of Regents web page at www.delmar.edu/regents-and-community/board-of-regents/index.html. The health and safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors are a priority for Del Mar College. To view the college’s guidelines, visit www.delmar.edu/rtc/index.html.
DMC Board of Regents holding public hearings on budget and tax rate adoption followed by called meeting on Aug. 25
Public hearings and called meeting being held at college’s Center for Economic Development and also available through online livestreaming Article by DMC College Relations Office On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the Del Mar College (DMC) Board of Regents will hold two called meetings for public hearings on the adoption of the budget and tax rate beginning at 11:30 a.m. and noon, respectively, along with a third called meeting at 12:30 p.m. Both public hearings and the called meeting will be held in Room 106 of the college’s Center for Economic Development located at 3209 S. Staples (78411). (Get online directions and map.) The two public hearings and the called meeting also will be livestreamed. Community members may access the hearings and meeting by going to the online video link at www.delmar.edu/webcast/ by 11:25 a.m. and 11:55 a.m., respectively, for the public hearings and 12:25 p.m. for the called meeting. Access to the Aug. 25 Agenda Notices is provided online using the following links: Budget Adoption Hearing (11:30 a.m.): www.delmar.edu/regents-and-community/board-of-regents/_resources/agendas/public-hearing-packet-budget_8-25-26.pdf Tax Rate Adoption Hearing (Noon): www.delmar.edu/regents-and-community/board-of-regents/_resources/agendas/public-hearing-packet-tax-rate_8-25-26.pdf Called Meeting (12:30 p.m.): www.delmar.edu/regents-and-community/board-of-regents/_resources/agendas/called-meeting-packet-8-25-26.pdf Meeting agendas and other resources are also available on the DMC Board of Regents web page at www.delmar.edu/regents-and-community/board-of-regents/index.html. The health and safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors are a priority for Del Mar College. To view the college’s guidelines, visit www.delmar.edu/rtc/index.html.
Del Mar College names Elisa Olsen vice president of communication and marketing
Higher education communication and marketing leader brings more than 27 years of experience and deep familiarity with the Coastal Bend to Del Mar College Article by DMC College Relations Office Del Mar College (DMC) has named Elisa Olsen its new vice president of communication and marketing, bringing an experienced higher education communication and marketing leader to the college’s executive leadership team. Olsen, who most recently served as director of communications for the City of Corpus Christi, will join Del Mar College on Aug. 24. In her new role, she will oversee the College Relations Office, which encompasses communication, marketing, events, student recruitment and enrollment. With more than 27 years of experience spanning higher education, public-sector communications, media relations and strategic marketing, she brings extensive experience to the role. Her higher education career includes senior leadership positions as chief marketing officer at Lone Star College and assistant vice president of university relations at the University of Houston-Downtown as well as marketing and communications positions at Sam Houston State University and the University of Houston. Her work has focused on strengthening institutional reputation, advancing enrollment priorities, engaging internal and external audiences and building meaningful connections between institutions and the communities they serve. Olsen holds a bachelor’s degree in technology leadership from the University of Houston and a master’s degree in higher education administration from Sam Houston State University. She has led teams recognized by the American Marketing Association for excellence in marketing, including Crystal Awards for online marketing and nonprofit event campaigns.