SPC Receives $1 Million Gift from Valero

St. Philip’s College is proud to announce a $1 million donation from Valero Energy Corporation. This generous donation went straight towards the support of the college’s newly renovated Cybersecurity Innovations Center. This state-of-the-art facility is home to the college’s first-ever baccalaureate program, the Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity.

The generous gift was announced to the community at the opening ceremony during the college’s 30th Annual CultureFest & Rib Cook-Off on May 1, 2025, and formally acknowledged at the Alamo Colleges District Board Meeting on May 20, 2025. In recognition of Valero’s contribution, the company has been granted naming rights at the Cybersecurity Innovations Center, signifying a new chapter in the enduring partnership between Valero and St. Philip’s College.

“Thank you for allowing us to be a part of this partnership since 2009,” said Seymour Battle, Valero’s Senior Vice President of Communications, Public Relations, and Engagement. “At Valero, we believe in improving the communities where we live and work. Thank you for being a beacon of light.”

To date, Valero has contributed a total of $2.2 million to St. Philip’s College, supporting workforce development and educational initiatives across the campus.

The Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity program is designed to equip students with the knowledge to combat cyber threats and comes as a strategic move to address the evolving landscape of digital security and to meet workforce demands. It will directly benefit approximately 1,000 area IT and cyber defense companies who rely on a strong local workforce to fill high-wage, high-demand jobs.

This gift is a significant milestone in its mission to prepare top-tier cybersecurity experts to protect the nation’s critical infrastructure and support San Antonio’s growing tech industry.