Brownsville Early College High School and Texas Southmost College dual credit graduate Ramses Linan received his diploma in June during his high school’s graduation ceremony. He plans to do it all over again on July 31, but this time he’ll receive his associate degree in general studies from TSC during the college’s first-ever virtual graduation ceremony.

“It was awesome to graduate high school with a diploma and an associate degree,” said Linan. “I plan to attend TSC’s virtual graduation, too. I like that I have that extra degree under my belt that can help me get a job while in college. It doesn’t hurt to have it.”

Brownsville Early College High School graduate Ramses Linan received his diploma and also earned an associate degree in general studies through Texas Southmost College’s Dual Credit program. From left to right, TSC President Jesus Roberto Rodriguez, Linan and Brownsville ISD Superintendent Rene Gutierrez during the BECHS graduation ceremony at Sams Stadium in June

Texas Southmost College Criminal Justice Institute cadet and U.S. Army veteran Josias Avina has planned to become a law enforcement officer since he was little, and he’ll take one step closer to making that plan a reality when he and his fellow cadets celebrate their graduation from TSC’s police academy on July 24.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the cadets won’t walk the physical stage like they have in year’s past, but instead will have the opportunity to participate in the TSC police academy’s first virtual graduation.

TSC Criminal Justice Institute cadet and U.S. Army veteran Josias Avina celebrated graduation virtually on July 24.

He’s a paramedic, college administrator, teacher, biker, guitarist and singer. But, if you ask Dr. David Pearse what his favorite role is, he’ll probably tell you it’s a toss-up between being a grandfather and health care worker.

“I’ve been a paramedic for 35 years, in health education for 27 years and in administration for 10,” said Pearse. “It was time to put those two roles together and this new job does that for me.”

Texas Southmost College names David Pearse as the new Dean of Health Care Professions.

It all started at Texas Southmost College for Christopher Martinez and thanks to the selflessness of one instructor, he has been able to find success.

The U.S. Army veteran earned his associate of arts degree in social work from TSC in 2018 and has since then earned a bachelor’s degree.

Texas Southmost College alumnus and U.S. Army veteran Christopher Martinez wants to help the vulnerable populations of our community through a career in social work. He earned an associate degree in social work from TSC in 2018 and has since then completed his bachelor’s degree.

Being employed before actually graduating from the program is what Diagnostic Medical Sonography student Miguel Gonzalez experienced at Texas Southmost College.

Only a few weeks before earning his associate degree, the Mission native was already calling Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg home.

Texas Southmost College Diagnostic Medical Sonography program student Miguel Gonzalez was employed by Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg before earning his associate degree.