Summer 2025 Honor's Ceremony Del Mar College August 14, 2025 5:00pmTimecodes 0:00 Intro 2:10 Welcome Dr. Linda Earwood 03:23 Overview of Gamma Phi Chapter Dr. Mary Borchardt 05:16 Student Speaker Kimberly Giselle Head 09:18 Presentation of Capstone Project Tara Brito 12:47 Symbols of the Profession of Nursing Sophia Garza and Megan Solis 16:13 Awarding of Pins and Cords Inductees and Faculty 21:35 Faculty Speaker Mr. Finley 26:21 Closing Remarks Dr. Mary Borchardt

Established in 2002, the prestigious Dr. Aileen Creighton Award for Teaching Excellence pays homage to the remarkable legacy of the late Dr. Aileen Creighton, a true luminary in the academic realm. With a remarkable 41-year career at Del Mar College, Dr. Creighton's impact was not just in her title as dean emeritus of the Arts and Sciences Division, but in her unwavering commitment to the craft of teaching.As an embodiment of the ideals of a "master teacher," Dr. Creighton's name has become synonymous with excellence and dedication. The award stands as a beacon, guiding our faculty to emulate the exceptional standards set by this educational luminary. In her distinguished career, Dr. Creighton demonstrated a unique blend of passion, innovation, and devotion to her students, qualities that remain an inspiration to educators everywhere.More than just an accolade, the Dr. Aileen Creighton Award for Teaching Excellence is a testament to the profound impact that educators can have on shaping lives and futures. It encapsulates the essence of teaching, highlighting the profound influence that a skilled and dedicated educator can wield in the lives of their students. By upholding the legacy of Dr. Creighton, this award reminds us of the transformative power of education and the profound responsibility that educators bear in shaping the next generation.In honoring Dr. Creighton's memory, we celebrate the values she embodied – a tireless pursuit of knowledge, an unwavering dedication to student success, and an unshakeable belief in the power of education to change lives. The award serves as a reminder that we are not just educators; we are architects of dreams, cultivators of potential, and guardians of the flame of knowledge.

The Texas Workforce Commission awarded seven Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants to support career training at seven educational institutions in South Texas. They include Banquete ISD, Calhoun County ISD, Corpus Christi ISD, Del Mar College, George West ISD, San Diego ISD, and Victoria College. TWC Commissioner Joe Esparza presented ceremonial checks to representatives of each institution at the event, which was held on the Oso Creek Campus of Del Mar College.

Regular Meeting of the Del Mar College Board of Regents for Tuesday August 12, 2025.

Presented by the Mexican American Studies Program at Del Mar College (DMC), the 11th annual MAS Summer Seminar featured local renowned artist Tony Armadillo as the guest speaker. In addition, Kalpulli Ollin Papalotl, a Mexica danza group based in Corpus Christi, gave a performance during registration and provided an informational presentation as well. This year’s presentations included topics related to identity, language, migration, the history of mariachi, and the importance of Mexican American Studies Programs, to name a few.

Del Mar College's One Stop Saturday Event