Men pushed American technology to new limits during the early years of the space race. But women were excluded from major parts of that program. Del Mar History Professor Erinn McComb examines this theme in her new book “Gender and the Race for Space: Masculinity and the American Astronaut,” published by Anthem Press. “These were some pretty badass Americans,” McComb said of Margaret Hamilton, the woman who created the computer code that was used in the Apollo mission to the moon. Hamilton coined the term “software engineer” after her work. “There are people who think women aren’t capable of doing…

Guests gathered at the Cain Gallery on DMC’s Heritage Campus for the opening reception of “Selections from the Permanent Collection,” part of the 2025 CAIN National Art Show.  The evening featured a curated selection of works from the college’s permanent art collection highlighting a diverse range of artistic voices and styles. Attendees enjoyed a lively atmosphere with a cash bar, free hors d’oeuvres from Citrus Bistro, and the opportunity to connect with artists, students, faculty and members of the local arts community.  Assistant Professor of the Art department, Elena Rodriguez found the art in those boxes fascinating and was amazed…

Del Mar College and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi have announced a collaboration to create two Bachelor of Arts degrees available for architecture students beginning in Fall 2026. The four-year program in Science and Architecture and the five-year program in Architecture will allow students to continue their studies in Corpus Christi and prepare them to earn their licensure to practice architecture in Texas. Passed by the Texas A&M System Board of Regents on Aug. 28, the program will be available through TAMU-CC and located at Del Mar’s Oso Creek Campus as a satellite program, along with Del Mar’s A.A. in Architecture.…

For many students, Valdar’s Market is more than just a place to receive food assistance, it’s a lifeline.  “I was hesitant to sign up at first because I didn’t want anyone to judge me at what felt like the lowest, but all that went away when I walked in”, says Victoria Blanco, a student and full-time single mom to a little boy with special needs.  According to Feeding Texas, 1 in 6 Texans experience food insecurity, and that reality extends to college campuses, where 38% of students at two-year colleges struggle to access enough food. Hunger isn’t something that happens…

Thomas E. Patterson, Bradlee Professor of Government and the Press at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, will discuss the U.S. Constitution and the impact it continues to have on our country and government during a Constitution Day 2025 lecture on Del Mar’s Heritage Campus. Serving as the structure of the United States, the Constitution outlines the principles of the federal government, and the rights reserved for citizens, which are still standing today.  To pay tribute to the signing of this document, and its lasting effect, Constitution Day was pronounced a federal observance by Congress in 2004. The…

I’ve been to nearly every music venue here in Corpus Christi, yet I always find myself coming right back to The Artisan. Located at 218 North Chaparral, this quaint bar was the host of an Aug. 30 concert I attended.  If you’ve been looking for a reason to see some live music, or just want something different to listen to, allow me to introduce you to three different bands from three different cities.   AHAVA  Hailing from Corpus Christi, Ahava is a four-piece classic rock (the Led Zeppelin and Doors kind) band that came straight from the ‘70s. They just wear…