STC Valley Promise Program celebrates first graduating cohort – Rio Grande Guardian

Crafton Hills College to Graduate First Cohort With Bachelor’s Degrees in Respiratory Therapy

Crafton Hills College (CHC) is proud to announce the graduation of its first cohort of students earning a bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy. On May 22, seven students will walk the stage, marking a historic milestone for the college and the Inland Empire region. This cohort began their journey in January 2024, taking advantage of the opportunity created by California’s expanded community college baccalaureate program. The initiative, appr…

STC Valley Promise Program celebrates first graduating cohort – Rio Grande Guardian

MCALLEN, Texas – South Texas College is celebrating its first graduating cohort of Valley Promise scholars this spring, and most recently, hosted a stole ceremony to honor the historic achievement. Melissa Peña-Montes, director of Valley Promise, said the program to date has served nearly 600 students. In an exclusive interview with the Rio Grande Guardian, Peña-Montes said the program was introduced one year ago as a last-dollar initiative to c…