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What’s stopping you? Nursing student perseveres through years of challenges—and earns her degree

Alexis PattersonMay 306 years ago

People who know Tarrant County College graduate Palma Savala describe her in many ways, including “committed, caring, intelligent and thorough.” […]

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What’s stopping you? Student overcomes challenges of genetic disorder and gets on pathway to career

Alexis PattersonApr 306 years ago

Students, faculty and staff at Tarrant County College Northeast can’t miss Catherine Spurgin. She’s the one always in purple. “Purple […]

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What’s stopping you? Student travels around the world to pursue her helicopter-flying dreams at TCC

Alexis PattersonMar 276 years ago

Learning to fly a helicopter isn’t easy—especially in your second language. That was the scenario faced by Tarrant County College […]

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What’s stopping you? Student enrolls at TCC at 13, prepares for law school at 16

Alexis PattersonFeb 286 years ago

2019 is a big year for Haley Taylor Schlitz. In May, she will earn her associate degree as well as […]

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What’s stopping you? Student finds resources to succeed with Men of Color Collaborative

Alexis PattersonJan 306 years ago

In one year, Tarrant County College South student James Threats-Jackson expects to earn his associate degree. But he didn’t always […]

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What’s stopping you? Student survives deadly crash, shares remarkable story of recovery

Alexis PattersonNov 296 years ago

Brianna Christensen doesn’t remember most of February 10, 2014, the day that changed her life. A 15-year-old sophomore at Northwest […]

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Surviving and thriving: Student beats cancer twice, succeeds at TCC despite challenges

Alexis PattersonOct 257 years ago

When Tarrant County College student Sstephanee Shelton crosses the stage and accepts her diploma at graduation, it will be a […]

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What’s stopping you? TCC student balances health, studies to achieve success

Alexis PattersonAug 217 years ago

Kathryn Wilbanks knows a thing or two about working through pain. The Tarrant County College student was diagnosed with a […]

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What’s Stopping You? TCC Student Overcomes Illness, Fire, Tragedy to Reach Graduation

Alexis PattersonMay 297 years ago

When Mimie Mande crossed the stage at graduation, it was a fitting tribute to her perseverance—and to the Tarrant County […]

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