A Seat at the Table with Chancellor Flores

Graduation may be over, but the stories behind the caps and gowns are worth hearing. This year, the Alamo Colleges District celebrated more than 15,000 degrees and certificates earned by the Class of 2026, including AlamoPROMISE scholars and high school students getting a head start on college. In this special graduation episode of A Seat at the Table, Chancellor Dr. Mike Flores and Student Truste...

How can the arts open doors and create opportunities for students? Join Chancellor Dr. Mike Flores in conversation with Vincent Valdez, inaugural Artist in Residence for the Alamo Colleges District, and James Miller, Professor of Art at Northeast Lakeview College and member of the District Arts Commission. Together, they explore how innovative arts initiatives and hands-on learning experiences are...

This year, the Alamo Colleges District is proud to celebrate the graduation of more than 11,000 students across our five colleges, including nearly 1,500 AlamoPROMISE scholars and 950 high school program graduates who earned their associate degrees or certificates before walking the stage at their high school ceremonies. While the semester is coming to an end, this is only the beginning for our Al...

In our newest episode of A Seat at the Table, Chancellor Dr. Mike Flores explores the vital work of the First Responders Academy at San Antonio College – a program that trains more than 500 graduates annually for careers in law enforcement, fire science, correctional science, and emergency medical services. This episode features a conversation with: Zaida Huerta, a First Responders Academy cadet C...

Cybersecurity is more critical than ever, and the Alamo Colleges District is preparing the next generation of experts. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, cybersecurity jobs are projected to grow by 31% from 2019 to 2029, reflecting the increasing demand for skilled professionals.  In our latest episode of A Seat at the Table, Chancellor Dr. Mike Flores sits down with Alicia Butler,...

We’re thrilled to share an insightful new podcast episode with the YMCA of Greater San Antonio. The episode explores our exciting partnership to bridge the gap between higher education and childcare. In this episode, Dr. Mike Flores, Chancellor of the Alamo Colleges District, discusses how this collaboration transforms access to education and supports student parents. Mariana Perez, a proud UTSA a...

This episode will feature Chef Ana Pulido, a renowned Mexican-American chef, and James Beard Foundation Award winner for Best Chef: Texas. Chef Pulido's inspiring journey from the Rio Grande Valley to national recognition will serve as a beacon for Alamo Colleges District students, especially those in the St. Philip's College Culinary Program. The episode will also include insights from a faculty...

Earlier this year, Alamo Colleges and Texas A&M University-San Antonio announced an expanded transfer agreement that enables eligible students to start at any of the five Alamo Colleges and seamlessly transfer to TAMU-SA to complete a four-year degree, with educational costs covered at both institutions. The Promise-to-Promise partnership also ensures automatic admission from Alamo Colleges Di...

Out of our almost 11,000 graduates, almost 800 are AlamoPROMISE scholars-area high school seniors who completed a certificate or degree program without the financial burden of tuition and other fees. The semester is ending, and this is only the beginning for our Alamo College graduates.   Six of our student graduates recently took part in a special edition of A Seat at the Table with Chancellor Dr...

Dr. Harrison Keller, Commissioner of Higher Education, is a sixth-generation Texan with nearly twenty-five years of experience in state budget and policy, university administration, fundraising, and building coalitions among higher education institutions, school districts, and policymakers. Dr. Keller recently took part in a special edition of A Seat at the Table with Chancellor Dr. Mike Flores to...

Dr. Martha Kanter, a leading figure in the national education landscape and Senior Fellow at New York University's Steinhardt Institute for Higher Education Policy, works on spearheading initiatives aimed at improving college access, affordability, and quality in American higher education. With her extensive background as the former U.S. Under Secretary of Education, overseeing federal postsec...

In July 2023, Dr. Amy Bosley – an innovative higher education administrator with extensive teaching experience and advanced communication, human resources, and business expertise – began her position as the third president of Northwest Vista College (NVC), a vibrant community of more than 17,000 students and 900 employees. Dr. Bosley has an extensive track record in higher education and has served...

Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús joined the San Antonio College (SAC) family in January 2023 as the second female president in the school’s near century-long history. She has a distinguished record of service both in higher education and public diplomacy within the foreign service. Before coming to SAC, she served as executive vice president of student success at Milwaukee Area Technical College and...

This semester, the Alamo Colleges is celebrating 10,000 graduates, including close to 500 AlamoPROMISE graduates, whose accomplishments serve as a great testament to our efforts to empower our diverse communities for success. While the semester is coming to an end, this is only the beginning for our Alamo Colleges graduates. Five of our student graduates, one from each of our Alamo Colleges, recen...

In November 2022, the Alamo Colleges and University at Texas at San Antonio announced an expanded transfer agreement that, for the first time, allows eligible students to start at any of the five Alamo Colleges and then transfer to UTSA to complete a four-year degree while having educational costs covered at both institutions. Dr. Taylor Eighmy, UTSA President, and San Antonio College graduate and...

Across the Alamo Colleges District, approximately one out of every five of our student population are parents. The district supports student parents by providing resources and support services to students balancing a family and pursuing their educational and career goals. Nicole Lynn Lewis, the founder of the national nonprofit Generation Hope and author, along with San Antonio College student and...