may-2022
![sMarcus Avila](https://www.midland.edu/news/images/avila-marcus.jpg)
MC student overcomes stage 4 liver cancer, takes one day at a time
Marcus Avila overcame a palliative care diagnosis, extensive chemotherapy and two surgeries. Today he is a father, works full-time and attends Midland College.
![sMidland College Phi Theta Kappa students pose together at awards ceremony.](https://www.midland.edu/news/images/ptk-2024-awards.jpg)
Midland College Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Chapter Wins Regional Awards
![sSara Lydia Carvalho Da Costa standing in the Allison Fine Arts Building.](https://www.midland.edu/news/images/carvalho-da-costa-sara.jpg)
West African native enjoys community spirit of Midland
Not only the Midland College campus, but also Midland residents, have embraced Sara Lydia Carvalho Da Costa since she moved to Midland in August 2023.