December 2023

sMichael's Charcoal Grill owner, Michael Shapira, poses in front of a wall of airplane photographs that lines his restaurant.

Midland College BEDC Hosts Entrepreneur Interview Featuring Michael Shapira of Michael's Charcoal Grill

The Midland College Business & Economic Development Center (BEDC) is excited to announce an upcoming Entrepreneur Interview featuring Michael Shapira, owner of Michael's Charcoal Grill. This engaging event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 9 a.m. in the Carrasco Room on the Midland College campus. Dr. Damon Kennedy, President of Midland College, will lead the conversation, exploring Shapira's journey of building a beloved local business and his experiences as a Vietnam veteran turned entrepreneur.

sMC first generation and Phi Theta Kappa students serve as a panel for the First-Generation Resource Fair.

Midland College Phi Theta Kappa First Generation Resource Fair Offers Insights and Guidance from Student and Faculty Panel for First-Generation Students

Midland College's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently hosted the First Generation, First-to-College Resource Fair, an event designed to provide guidance and inspiration for first-generation students. The fair featured student and faculty panels where attendees heard from first-generation students and professionals who shared their personal journeys and strategies for success.

Midland College To Host Veterans Day Celebration Honoring Legacy of Loyalty and Service

Midland College, in partnership with Mil2Civ and Permian Warrior Partnership, is proud to host a special Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Themed "A Legacy of Loyalty and Service," the event will feature a 1-mile Fun Run, a 5K walk/run, a traditional veterans ceremony, a cake-cutting, and a resource and job fair for veterans across the Permian Basin.