The ceramics studio at Lee College buzzed with creativity, conversation, and community spirit during a recent Bowl-a-Thon benefiting Empty Bowls Houston. With nearly 50 participants from both the college and the surrounding community, the…
At a special called meeting of the Lee College District Board of Regents held on Feb. 26, 2026, the board accepted the resignation of Dr. Lynda Villanueva effective Feb. 28, 2026. The Regents are grateful for Dr. Villanueva's service and…
Lee College's Prison Education Program (PEP) is participating in a groundbreaking national research project focused on improving access to education for people who have been impacted by incarceration. The college is one of more than 22…
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Dr. Lynda Villanueva, president of Lee College, a recipient of the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction, the society's highest honor for community college presidents. Dr. Villanueva will be…
Lee College has achieved a historic milestone — earning a perfect review from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the institutional accreditor that ensures colleges uphold the highest…
Lee College students will soon have access to more seamless transfer pathways and personalized support, thanks to a $500,000 planning grant from Houston Endowment. The funding will help Lee College design and test new strategies that…
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Lee College $1.3 million for TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). This competitive federal grant will provide funding over the next five years to help the college expand support for students who…
Zoie Moore remembers that night as if it were yesterday. As a full-time student, she was overwhelmed by a wave of anxiety late one evening, unsure of what was happening but certain that she needed help. That's when she turned to TimelyCare…
Lee College proudly hosted a special Recognition Ceremony on Monday, June 30, 2025, honoring Susan Moore-Fontenot for her remarkable 37 years of service on the Lee College Board of Regents. The event, held at the Rundell Hall Conference…
For Mariana Fuentes, the dream of working in healthcare was always alive. But for a long time, it felt just out of reach. As a mother of two young children, the path to becoming a registered nurse seemed more overwhelming than inspiring.…
Lee College Huntsville Center, in partnership with Windham School District, is proud to announce it has been approved by the U.S. Department of Education as an official Prison Education Program (PEP). Because of this significant…
On Monday, Feb. 3, a group of Lee College students participated in Community College Day at the Texas State Capitol. The trip provided students with a firsthand look at the legislative process and an opportunity to engage with state…
Baytown is proud to announce a collaboration with Lee College to explore the creation of a transformative multipurpose public facility for our community. This reflects our shared commitment to improving the quality of life for future…
In a remarkable show of generosity and commitment to education, long-time community leaders and advocates for higher education, Dr. Chris and Pam Warford, have announced a $50,000 donation to the Lee College Foundation. This significant…
Baytown — Lee College has achieved a historic milestone, reporting its highest-ever total student enrollment. This fall semester, enrollment has reached 8,943 students, marking a two percent increase from the previous year.
Baytown — The Lee College Foundation has plenty to celebrate in its 56-year history, but this year’s gala stands out. Last weekend, the Lee College Foundation Gala raised a record-breaking $231,000, drawing in an unprecedented 425…
A pickleball tournament to benefit Baytown Meals on Wheels will be held 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., April 27, at the Lee College tennis courts on West Texas Ave.
The Lee College Foundation has received a $750,000 grant from the Greater Texas Foundation and Trellis Foundation to launch a new program to help incarcerated students complete their college degrees and certificates once they are released…
Hundreds of Lee College students who are parents will not have to worry about child care expenses, thanks to a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). The Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program or CCAMPIS…
For the second consecutive year, Lee College is celebrating its highest enrollment in the institution's 89-year history. This fall, the student headcount increased to 8,619 — a 2.2-percent jump compared to the same time last year.
The Lee College Board of Regents appointed former Lee College employee Pam Warford to fill the position vacated by long-time regent Pete Alfaro. Alfaro retired from the Board in June after 17 years of service.
In the search for a new volleyball coach, Lee College has found a "match" with Erica Jimenez. The San Antonio native joined the athletics department July 31, which gave her less than two weeks to rebuild her player roster before their…