Welcome to St. Philip's College
St. Philip's College, founded in 1898, is a comprehensive public community college whose mission is to empower our diverse student population through educational achievement and career readiness. As a Historically Black College and Hispanic Serving Institution, St. Philip's College is a vital facet of the community, responding to the needs of a population rich in ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic diversity.
St. Philip's News and Success Stories
St. Philip’s College is the pride of San Antonio's Eastside and our success stories prove that we are one of the 10 Most Admired Universities and Colleges and Top 20 Community Colleges in Texas.
Find out why we are the most admired college in the state.
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Dr. Adena Williams Loston Celebrating 14 Years at SPC
Congratulations to Dr. Adena Williams Loston on the completion of her 14th year as President of St. Philip’s College. She joined our SPC Family on March 1, 2007.Learn more -
SPC Seeks $50K Home Depot ‘Retool Your School’ Prize
SPC calls for alumni, students, staff, faculty, and the San Antonio community to participate in efforts to bolster voting.Learn More -
CultureFest & Rib Cook-off Event Update
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Over 800 Families Served Through SPC’s Contactless Pop-Up Markets
The Alamo College District launched Pop-Up Markets in June 2020 in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank.Learn More -
SPC’s Welcome Center Thrives in Virtual Spaces
Enrollment Management team members and Certified Advisors have remained committed to helping students be successful by providing quality service, support and encouragement to each through the remote learning environment.Learn more -
Culinary Arts Student Joins UTSA’s Child Development Center as Assistant Cook
The position is part of a grant awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture – Child Adult Care Food Program (USDA-CACFP).Learn more -
Cowboy Breakfast Foundation Donates Towards THCA Scholarships Despite Changes to 2021’s Event
The donation will fund scholarships for students enrolled in the St. Philip’s College Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts (THCA) programs.Learn more -
Black History Month 2021
The 2021 BHM schedule features events for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community. The diverse schedule of virtual programs and events strive to motivate, inspire and enlighten the SPC community in honor of BHM.Learn More -
Expanded Summer Momentum
The Alamo Colleges District is now offering an Expanded Summer Momentum Plan (ESMP) for Summer 2021 that saves eligible students time and money.Learn more
Spotlight Events
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Women's History Month 2021
Monday, March 1St. Philip's College is celebrating Women's History Month (WHM) beginning March 1, 2021. The 2021 WHM schedule features events for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community.
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Retool Your School 2021
Monday, February 15St. Philip’s will be competing against other HBCUs for a chance to win $50,000 and we need your help!
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Alamo Colleges Foundation Scholarships
Monday, January 4Here, you will find information about scholarships available through the Alamo Colleges Foundation, resources to help you develop a strong application and information to help with the submission process.
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Virtual Welcome Center
Monday, January 4The SPC Virtual Welcome Center is a location for students to be served via ZOOM. This Virtual Welcome Center went live on Monday, January 4, 2021, and is still available.
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Student Laptop & Internet Hotspot Check-Out
Thursday, January 14Loaner laptop computers and internet hotspots are available for immediate check-out to assist students, while equipment last or is available. There are no costs involved in checking out the item(s).
All Upcoming Events
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TigerPAWS Literary Art Journal
Friday, March 5Tiger PAWS literary art journal is seeking students to submit writing and artwork or sign up to be an editor. -
WHM Kick-Off Presentation with Rep. Elizabeth Campos
Friday, March 5, 6:00 PMJoin us as we celebrate Women's History Month with a kick-off presentation with Rep. Elizabeth Campos, Texas State Representative to share her phenomenal story about why she decided to run for political office. -
Thurgood by George Stevens Jr.
Saturday, March 6, 7:00 PMThe story is about the life of the first African American Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall, and his role in the historical decision on the Brown v. Board of Education case. -
Bae-B-Safe for SHARP!
Monday, March 8Bae-B-Safe for SHARP! This program is available for those who are 18-19 years old, or 20 years old if pregnant and/or parenting. -
Spring Break 2021
Monday, March 8It is Spring Break week! All colleges and administrative offices will be closed from Monday, March 8 to Sunday, March 14, 2021. -
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Information Session
Tuesday, March 9, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMBecome a Cardiovascular Tech! Join us for an Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Virtual Information Session. -
Physical Therapist Assistant Program Information Sessions
Tuesday, March 9, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMLearn about careers in physical therapy, our Physical Therapist Assistant Program and how to apply to the program! -
Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History with Laurilyn Humberson, English Instructor
Tuesday, March 16, 11:00 AMJoin us for Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History with SPC English Instructor, Laurilyn Humberson. -
Occupational Therapy Assistant Information Session
Wednesday, March 17, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMAre you interested in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program? Come to an Information Session to learn about the program. -
Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History with Laurilyn Humberson, English Instructor
Wednesday, March 17, 11:00 AMJoin us for Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History with SPC English Instructor, Laurilyn Humberson.