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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 30 years serving over 100,000 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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Spotlight Series: Tony Longoria
Since 2018, TEDxPaloAltoCollege has brought together inspiring and innovative minds to present new ideas and spark conversations. This year it will be accessible online and free of charge.Read more -
TEDxPaloAltoCollege to inspire hope in third annual event, hosted virtually
Palo Alto College will host the third annual TEDxPaloAltoCollege virtually on Saturday, Sept. 26. Speakers and performers will present ideas around the theme “Hope Rising.”Learn more -
Celebrating cultures of south Texas during annual Heritage Month
Palo Alto College will celebrate its 2020 Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to honor the indigenous heritages of South Texas through series of free virtual events.Read more -
Spotlight Series: Dr. Lori Rodriguez
During Virtual Heritage Month Dr. Lori Rodriguez, assistant professor of Mexican American studies, will be encouraging thought-provoking conversations about terms that are used interchangeably to describe the Latino community.Read more -
New Housing Assistance Program for students
Palo Alto College launched a Housing Assistance Program through a partnership with the San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) to provide Alamo Colleges students with housing vouchers to offset rental costs by 50 percent.Learn more -
Return to Campus Plan
Out of an abundance of caution, Palo Alto College has made changes to the way we provide instruction and operate in light of the evolving concerns related to the coronavirus.Learn more
Spotlight Events
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Virtual Heritage Month
Tuesday, September 15, Sept. 15 – Oct. 15Palo Alto College will celebrate its 2020 Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to honor the indigenous heritages of South Texas through series of free virtual events.
Upcoming Events
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Gallery100 + ProjectSPACE : Chris Sauter
Tuesday, September 8, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Questions for Answers by Chris Sauter, coming to you from Gallery100 + ProjectSPACE, is being shared exclusively on Facebook and Instagram. -
A Virtual Conversation: The Future of Policing
Tuesday, September 29, 12 – 1 p.m.Join us for a Virtual Conversation: The Future of Policing. Moderated by San Antonio Report's Iris Dimmick, Councilwoman Rocha Garcia will be joined by a panel of experts and community members. -
Author Talk/Plática with Ernesto Todd Mireles
Wednesday, September 30, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.In his book, “Insurgent Aztlán The Liberating Power of Cultural Resistance,” Ernesto Todd Mireles reconstructs the relationship between social-political insurgent theory and Xicano literature, film and myth. -
Cosmetology Esthetician Information Session
Wednesday, September 30, 5:30 – 7 p.m.Join us for a virtual information session about Palo Alto College's Cosmetology Esthetician program. -
Eleven Rivers Review Student Poetry Reading
Thursday, October 1, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.In honor of National Poetry Day, Palo Alto College will host a student poetry reading. While the event will feature Eleven Rivers Review (11RR) student contributors, all students are welcome to join and read their poetry. -
she wears bells
Thursday, October 1, 7–8 p.m.Join Teatro Palo Alto in its second show of the Fall 2020 season - she wears bells -
she wears bells
Friday, October 2, 7–8 p.m.Join Teatro Palo Alto in its second show of the Fall 2020 season - she wears bells -
she wears bells
Saturday, October 3, 7–8 p.m.Join Teatro Palo Alto in its second show of the Fall 2020 season - she wears bells -
Panel Discussion/Plática: "Crisis within a Crisis: Domestic Violence Crisis During the Coronavirus Pandemic"
Monday, October 5, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.A native of San Juan, Texas, Cristela Alonzo is comedian, actress, writer and producer, who created and starred in the ABC sitcom “Cristela.” -
Presenting Children’s Book Author Catherine Stier
Wednesday, October 7, 5–7 p.m.The Children's Library presents Catherine Stier, a San Antonio-based author of award-winning children's books.