Laredo College

Interested in a career in healthcare but not sure where to start?

Our Medical Billing & Coding course provides the knowledge and skills needed to work in clinics, hospitals and medical offices. Training includes processing insurance claims, invoices and payments.

Classes begin Sept. 1 and end Dec. 17, meeting in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6–10 p.m. at our Ft. McIntosh Campus. For more information, email [email protected] or call (956) 721-5131.

If you’re in the downtown area and craving Starbucks, you’re in luck! 💚

Located inside our Yeary Library, the Palomino Café offers coffee, tea and a variety of snacks to pair with your favorite drink.

Stop by Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon for a quick pick-me-up or a light bite.

Did you miss the deadline to apply for summer graduation? The application has reopened for TODAY only! 🎓

Visit go.laredo.edu/graduation to learn how to apply. Need assistance? Email [email protected] or call (956) 721‑5861.

Looking for a job? Join our Palomino family! 💚

LC offers excellent benefits, including free health insurance for self, paid holidays, teacher retirement system and much more. Apply online at www.schooljobs.com/careers/laredoedu.

For more information, contact the Office of Human Resources at (956) 721-5138 or [email protected]. Laredo College is an equal access, equal opportunity organization. Learn more at www.laredo.edu/title-ix.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this momentous occasion!

Through generous support from the Moody Foundation and the Texas Historical Commission, as well as the utilization of institutional resources, Laredo College’s Domingo Arechiga Hall enjoys welcoming visitors into its familiar halls once again.

A new Palomino era begins! 💚 Orientation gave new students a chance to explore both campuses and connect with the LC community as they begin this new chapter.

Still need to attend? More sessions are coming up:
📍 Ft. McIntosh Campus: August 6 and August 20
📍 South Campus: July 30 and Aug. 13

For more information, call our Office of Student Life at (956) 721-5179 or email [email protected].

¿Sabías que los estudiantes de LC pueden participar GRATIS en los talleres de FlamencoFest? 💃🔥

Conoce más sobre el festival con nuestros amigos de HOLA Laredo y descubre todo lo que te espera. Para inscribirte en los talleres, envía un correo a [email protected] con tu nombre completo, tu PID y la clase que te interesa.

Consulta los horarios en www.laredo.edu/flamencofest.

HOLA! Cristina Greco presenta FlamencoFest 2026 en Laredo College En HOLA! entrevistamos a Cristina Greco para conocer todos los detalles de FlamencoFest 2026, una celebración de cultura, música y tradición en Laredo.

Prepare for a career in a high-demand field through LC’s Computer Sciences and Technology (CST) Department.

Students can choose from degrees and certificates in:
• Data analytics, including an Associate of Applied Science in Data Analytics and a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Data Analytics
• Cloud computing
• Computer-aided drafting and design technology
• Information assurance/cybersecurity
• Networking

For more information, email [email protected], call (956) 721-5317 or visit the Computer Sciences and Technology Department in the D.D. Hachar Building, Room 128.

Take a walk on the wild side at our Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Center! 🐾

Come see the animals that live in our region up close and enjoy a fun, educational experience for the whole family. Operating hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

🎟 Admission is $5 for visitors ages 3 and up. FREE with LC ID.

Get to know the musicians bringing FlamencoFest to life at LC! 💃🏽🔥

Check out the latest edition of DVINO Magazine, featuring a special Q&A highlighting the performers’ connection to flamenco, what inspires their work and what this art form means to them. Read the full feature below and learn more about the passion behind the performance.

For more information, workshop registration and tablao tickets, visit www.laredo.edu/flamencofest.