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Student Success

At Midland College, student success is not just a goal— it’s a passion. A caring faculty with state-of-the-art classrooms and resources are key to our educational excellence. Here is a sampling of just a few, of many, success stories about MC students

Jodie Edge-Tindall
Jodie Edge-Tindall
The magnetic pull of the “3T” Magnetom Trio is so strong it could suck the cell phone right out of your hand. Of course, Radiology Technologist (R.T.) Jodie Edge-Tindall would never let that happen.
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Eileen Wilks
Eileen Wilks
While a student in the early ‘90s, Eileen Wilks heard the words that launched and sustained her writing life. This prolific and successful writer found her writing legs while taking creative writing classes at MC.
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Chris Baquirin
Chris Baquirin
If you work at Midland College and get a computer, chances are Chris Baquirin installs it for you. If you call the help desk, chances are he answers the phone. And when he comes to help, chances are he has a smile on his face.
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Andrea Tayrien
Andrea Tayrien
With a Bachelor's degree in Animal Biology already under her belt, Andrea Tayrien enrolled in MC's Veterinary Technology program, seeking more hands-on experience and a stronger background in veterinary medicine.
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Cedie Martin
Cedie Martin
She was offered a job, a day position - a schedule which is very rare for new nurses - before she even graduated from MC's Associate Degree Nursing program.
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Mike Mahoney
Mike Mahoney
In high school he "majored in having a good time," and began from there as a truck driver. Since then, this former MC student has visited 33 countries, most recently having spent two years in Kabul as a hospital administrator. More...

Brandi Bell
Necole McPherson
Necole McPherson first came to college 16 years ago. But, life had other plans for her and she found herself raising one family, and working for another.
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Brandi Bell
Sandy Vasquez
For a woman who never thought she was college material, Sandy Vasquez has done quite well for herself. Sandy started at Midland College in 1989 right after graduating from high school.
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Brandi Bell
Brandi Bell
She graduated with her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Sul Ross University. What is so amazing about that? Brandi Bell took all of the classes she needed to graduate at Midland College.
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Stacey Wheeler
Stacey Wheeler
Stacey Wheeler, assistant principal at Pease Elementary is the first in her family to get a Master’s degree, and, had she to do her education all over again, she would still begin at Midland College.
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Jay Haney
Dr. Jay Haney
Dr. Jay Haney is still the “laid back guy” he’s always been, only now as a Doctor of Chiropractic, owner of Pecos Family Chiropractic, and father of two, he has a lot more responsibility.
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Premila Singh
Premila Singh, M.D.
“A confidence builder” — that is how Premila Singh, M.D., described taking early admission classes at Midland College more than a decade ago.
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Chris Brian
Chris Brian
In 1998, Chris Brian had a wife, two children, a thriving martial arts business, a black belt in karate, a plan to teach martial arts classes at Midland College — and a 10th grade education.
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Celestina Bascus
Celestina Bascus
Celestina Bascus is the definition of success in so many ways. But her childhood was no predictor of that success.
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Patricia Peek
Patricia Peek
Patricia Peek admits that for 50 years she let things get in the way of her writing career. But, after taking her first poetry class at Midland College in 1988, she found herself immersed in writing.
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David LeMaster
David LeMaster
On a rare trip to campus, former student David LeMaster reflects on his MC education and those instructors who made a difference.
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Jeremy McPeak
Jeremy McPeak
For those in the computer world, "Professional Ajax" means more than a joke about cleaner - it's a book and an acronym.
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Russ Conley
Russ Conley
Each time Russ Conley’s career evolved, Midland College was there to meet his educational needs. Now, as Midland’s Fire Chief, Conley is using his knowledge to make sure tradition meets high tech.
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Cynthia Benson
Cynthia Benson
From stay-at-home mom to United Way's executive director - MC helped Benson make education a priority.
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Chad Campbell
Chad Campbell
Midland College Golf Coach Delnor Poss can list many former players who are now professionals on various tours. The hottest player on that list — and one of the hottest on the PGA tour — is Chad Campbell.
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Joe James Camarillo
Joe James had been a hairstylist for many years, but needed to "develop the talent behind the chair" to realize his dream of owning his own salon. So he started taking classes at Midland College.
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Chris Hightower
Chris Hightower
This former Midland College student is now an educator, mentor, father, husband and a young man with . . . 'A True Servant Heart.'
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Janet Pritchett
Janet Pritchett
For Attorney Janet Pritchett, Midland College was the bridge between being a stay-at-home mom and a lifelong dream of attending law school.
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Andy Hancock
Andy Hancock
Hancock credits Kent Moss, MC photography/digital art professor, with influencing his photography skills.
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Angela Kennedy
Angela Kennedy
When Angela Kennedy graduated with high honors from Midland College in May 2003, she paid tribute to the Abell-Hanger Foundation's significant role in her education.
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Eve Little
Eve Little
Eve Little is Midland's own Carmen Sandiego. She has a zest for life not frequently equaled and a desire to learn as much about as many cultures as possible. And she could have so easily quit.
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