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Midland College Health Information Management Program Earns CAHIIM Program of Distinction Recognition

Midland College's Health Information Management (HIM) program has been recognized as a Program of Distinction by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), earning the accreditor's highest level of commendation and placing Midland College among a select group of Health Information Management programs nationwide recognized for leadership, innovation, and excellence in healthcare education.

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What One Transfer Student Taught Me About College Success

recently, during a casual dinner with a colleague and her younger brother -- a recent engineering graduate from Texas Tech University now working in the Permian Basin oil field -- I heard something that completely reframed the way I think about student success. Not because it was groundbreaking, but because it was honest. He talked openly about his journey from a local community college to Texas Tech's engineering program.

sMC Baseball Player AJ Velarde poses with his Challenger buddy Xoe at the JUCO World Series

Midland College Athletes Continue Making a Difference Beyond Competition

The Midland College Chaparrals may have seen their remarkable season come to an end with a heartbreaking loss to Johnson County on Thursday, May 28, finishing third overall at the NJCAA Division I Baseball World Series in Grand Junction, Colo., but some of the most meaningful moments from the trip had nothing to do with wins, losses or life on the diamond. Instead, they came through laughter, piggyback rides, autographs and friendships formed during the annual Challenger Game.

sMidland College baseball player Jorge Gil celebrates a home run at home plate against Harford College

Cardiac Chaps: Midland College Continues Magical Run in Grand Junction

After entering the NJCAA Division I Baseball World Series with a 50-10 record, the Chaps arrived in Grand Junction carrying the confidence of a team that has spent all season proving itself one game at a time. Guided by Head Coach Hector Rodriguez, Midland College has relied on explosive offense, gritty pitching performances, and an unwavering belief in one another throughout its postseason run.

Why Starting at Midland College Might Be the Smartest Move You Make

Students and families often wonder if starting at a community college is really the right move. Despite the progress we've made in showing different pathways into a career, there is still a belief that where you start defines where you will end up. What I have seen, year after year, is the opposite. MC's commitment to student success is what makes it such a great place to start your education.