Dual Enrollment Archives - 51 News /news/category/dual-enrollment/ 51 News Wed, 27 May 2026 13:49:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/06/cropped-TSCNews-32x32.png Dual Enrollment Archives - 51 News /news/category/dual-enrollment/ 32 32 From Inspiration to Graduation: Family of Three Earns Degrees at TSC /news/2026/05/from-inspiration-to-graduation-family-of-three-earns-degrees-at-tsc/ Wed, 27 May 2026 13:42:03 +0000 /news/?p=9018 The post From Inspiration to Graduation: Family of Three Earns Degrees at TSC appeared first on 51 News.

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — 51 opened its doors to a Los Fresnos family that believes in the power of higher education at every stage of life.

Hilda Martinez and her children, Brandon Guzman and Alexa Fernandez Sanchez Martinez, graduated from TSC with associate degrees on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

“Really exciting,” Martinez said. “It’s unimaginable. I’m proud I was able to graduate with them.”

Martinez, who works full-time in a local school district, said her children inspired her to return to school.
“I wanted to be a role model for them,” she said. “I wanted to show them they can do whatever they set their minds to. If I can do it after so many years, they can do it.”
She challenged Brandon to continue his education after he earned an HVAC certification.
“I said, ‘You go back and I go back.’ That’s how it started.”
Alexa was already taking dual enrollment courses at Los Fresnos High School when her mother and brother made their agreement.
“My mom is my top role model,” Alexa said. “She’s everything I want to be and more. She inspires me so much. She’s the person I want to be like.”
Martinez earned an associate of arts degree in social work while balancing her full-time job and online coursework.
“With that option, I was able to complete my degree,” she said. “I know for my bachelor’s, I’ll have to attend in person, and I’m excited.”
Brandon, like his sister, said he was inspired by his mother’s dedication.
He graduated from TSC’s automotive technology program with an associate of applied science degree.
“She shows it doesn’t matter what you’re doing, your age or how busy you are — there’s always time for school,” he said. “All three of us work and go to school.”
Their unique graduation story drew attention from media outlets beyond the Rio Grande Valley, appearing in newscasts across Texas.
Alexa, who earned an associate of arts degree in general studies, plans on studying marine biology at a four-year institution.
She said graduating alongside her family is something she will always value.
“We honestly owe it all to TSC,” Alexa said. “As a high school student, for my mom as a working mom and for my brother, who graduated during the COVID-19 pandemic, we wouldn’t have been able to do this without TSC.”

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TSC Hosts Annual Dual Symposium, Strengthening Partnerships with High School Dual Credit Programs /news/2025/10/tsc-hosts-annual-dual-symposium-strengthening-partnerships-with-high-school-dual-credit-programs/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 13:40:51 +0000 /news/?p=7557 The post TSC Hosts Annual Dual Symposium, Strengthening Partnerships with High School Dual Credit Programs appeared first on 51 News.

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51 President Dr. Jesus Roberto Rodriguez gives welcoming comments to the gathered group of high school counselors at the Dual Symposium on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at TSC’s Oliveira Student Center. The symposium was an opportunity for counselors to collaborate with their TSC counterparts, network, and receive valuable information to ensure that their dual enrollment students are on track for academic success.

51 welcomed dual credit counselors from partner school districts across the region on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, for its annual Dual Symposium at the Oliveira Student Center.

The symposium serves as a vital touchpoint for counselors, offering a full day of updates, presentations, and networking opportunities. Department deans, TSC’s Dual Enrollment staff, and other college representatives led sessions focused on policy changes, program updates, and the wide range of services available to dual credit students, including tutoring and accessibility resources.

Beyond the presentations, counselors had the chance to connect directly with TSC’s Dual Enrollment Navigators, who serve as dedicated resources for dual credit students from the early college high schools they work with. The Navigators provide ongoing support throughout a student’s journey, offering guidance on enrollment procedures, advising, and program resources. They also assist students who complete their associate degree at TSC and are interested in transferring to a university, ensuring a smooth transition into the next stage of their academic careers.

By creating space for both information-sharing and relationship-building, the symposium reaffirmed TSC’s commitment to strengthening its partnerships with local schools. That commitment is already yielding measurable results: in Spring 2025, 499 dual credit students graduated through TSC, a number projected to grow even higher in Spring 2026.

The event highlighted the critical role counselors play in guiding students toward success and underscored TSC’s dedication to providing them with the tools and support needed to ensure their students thrive in the classroom and beyond.

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Meet Rio Hondo’s First dual Enrollment Graduates /news/2023/03/meet-rio-hondos-first-dual-enrollment-graduates/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:06:40 +0000 /news/?p=2357 The post Meet Rio Hondo’s First dual Enrollment Graduates appeared first on 51 News.

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These 7 students are the FIRST to graduate from Rio Hondo High School with their associate degree through dual enrollment with 51.

Congratulations Sara Benavides, Milla Bocanegra, Brandon Gonzales, Emma Pezeshki, Serena Quinones, Eleazar Vasquez, and Karina Zuniga! We are so proud to call you #Scorpions!

Thank you teachers and administration for the great support you are providing our youth.

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