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Founded in 1985 from the desire to provide higher education to residents of south San Antonio, Palo Alto College has spent more than 35 years serving over 150,000 individuals throughout San Antonio, Bexar County, and surrounding counties.

On Campus News

The latest news, important announcements, and success stories from Palo Alto College

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    PAC breaks ground on new Natatorium, Wellness & Multigenerational Center

    Palo Alto College proudly marked a significant milestone on Tuesday, March 26, in its commitment to community wellness and education with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new Natatorium, Wellness & Multigenerational Center. 
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    PAC awarded $254,109 JET Grant for Network Administration

    Palo Alto College received a generous $254,109 Jobs and Education for Texas (JET) grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to support the Network Administration Program.
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    AlamoPROMISE Student of the Month February 2024 Melina Arambula, Palo Alto College

    Born and raised in San Antonio, TX, Melina Arambula is no stranger to the Alamo Colleges District.
    AlamoPROMISE Student of the Month February 2024 Melina Arambula, Palo Alto College
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    Spotlight Series: 2024 NISOD Recipients

    Palo Alto College is proud to announce the 2024 NISOD Excellence Award Winners highlighting the exceptional work of employees who help make this institution of higher learning a beacon of hope for the Southside community.
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    PAC approved by Texas Board of Nursing for New Associate in Nursing

    Palo Alto College is proud to announce the Texas Board of Nursing has officially approved the establishment of Palo Alto College’s new Associate Degree Program in Nursing.
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Spotlight Events

  • PACfest 2024

    Thursday, April 25, Noon - 11 p.m.

    Are you ready to Fiesta on the south side? Palo Alto College will host PACfest 2024, an annual official Fiesta® San Antonio event, on Thursday, April 25

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Upcoming Events

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    Gallery100 Spring 2024 Student Exhibition Reception

    Thursday, April 18, 11 - 12:00 p.m.
    Come out to the Gallery100 for the opening reception for Spring 2024 Student Exhibition.
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    Fiesta Holiday - College Closed

    Friday, April 26
    All Alamo Colleges District campuses, including Palo Alto College, will be closed Friday, April 26, for the Battle of the Flowers holiday and will reopen on the following Monday with normal business hours.
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    Amélie

    Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m.
    Teatro Palo Alto presents Amélie
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    Amélie

    Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m.
    Teatro Palo Alto presents Amélie
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    Registered Nursing Program Information Session

    Monday, May 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
    Palo Alto College will conduct an information session on Zoom for students interested in applying for the new AAS Nursing Program.
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    Registered Nursing Program Information Session

    Monday, June 3, 10-11 a.m.
    Palo Alto College will conduct an information session on Zoom for students interested in applying for the new AAS Nursing Program.
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    Countdown to College: Register & Rave Edition

    Monday, June 24, 8 a.m. - Midnight
    Join us for a special edition of Countdown to College. Get ready to Register and Rave on June 24 from 8 a.m. to Midnight in the Rio Grande building.