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The Collin Newsletter for Students, Faculty and Staff
About Cougar News
A newsletter for the students, faculty and staff of Collin College. Published monthly. Cougar News welcomes student and faculty submissions. Text should be emailed to stories@collin.edu. Submit copy that is proofed, edited and saved in Word format. Photos cannot be returned. Cougar News contributors: Chief Public Relations Officer Tom Delamater, Marketing and Communications Director Marcy Cadena-Smith, Co-editor Heather Darrow, Co-editor Kirk Dickey, Web Manager Rajesh Michael, Student Reporter Kona Momoh, Collin Cougar and Nick Young, Photography.


See What's New at Collin College News

Did you know the Collin College News homepage has a new design? From the latest Cougar News stories to features and magazine articles going back years, Collin College News is a one-stop shop for ... well, Collin College news! Check out our new look here.
Collin College's National Sputum Bowl Winning Team

Students Bring Home Sputum Bowl Gold  

Collin College Respiratory Care students went undefeated en route to a national championship in the Sputum Bowl, a knowledge competition with a quiz show format.        Read more

November Events Honor Veterans' Service

Organizers have planned several activities throughout November to commemorate Veterans Day. Celebrate our student veterans' service by participating in events at all of the college's main campuses.         Read more

HSA Student Saves Aunt's Life

Health Sciences Academy student Zarah Rahman sprang into action when her aunt was in trouble, performing a life-saving maneuver when it mattered. Click the link below to read her story.

What's Your Opinion? Catalog, Registration Guide 

Please take a few minutes to tell us your opinion of the Collin College Catalog, the semester-focused registration guides and the Student Handbook. Your feedback will help us create more responsive student-facing publications. Never used one? Tell us that too, and tell us why. Your opinion matters.           Take the Survey here

College Celebrates Veterans Resource Centers 

The district recently held receptions for three newly renovated Veterans Resource Centers (VRC), which provide services and support for veteran students at each of the college’s major campuses. Click the link below to learn more about the VRC and the receptions.           Read more
What Are You Thankful For?
The Giving Season is upon us, so Cougar News asked your fellow students what they are thankful for. Read their responses with this link. 

Wintermester/Spring Registration is Happening NOW!

Wintermester classes start in a little over a month! Spring registration is happening right now! Don't miss out! Register and pay by the proper dates to be sure you get the classes you want.          Read more
Collin Basketball is Back!
Basketball season is back, and Collin's teams are ready to go. Are YOU?
The Cougars and Lady Cougars won their opening games handily. Building on returning starters and some new players, this season should be a good one for the men's and women's teams.
Read a season preview and get a look at the schedule here.  

Cyber Security Conference Comes to Collin

Join students, staff and faculty for the North Texas Chapter of the Information Security Systems Association (NTXISSA) cyber security conference. This year's guest speaker is an active member of the Secret Service.             Read more

Working-Class Studies Essay Contest Accepts Entries

Student essay submissions are now being accepted for the upcoming Working-Class Studies Conference. The top student essays earn a prize and the opportunity to present at the conference.         Read more

End Your Semester on a High Note With These Concerts

A series of student concerts will fill the air with music this November and December. From opera to pop with jazz in between, these musical performances have something for everyone.              Read more

Dance, Dance, Dance for a Good Cause

Collin College's PTK chapter is hosting its first Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon, also known as CougarThon, Saturday, Dec. 2 at Spring Creek Campus to benefit local pediatric hospitals. Click the following link to learn how you can get involved with this great cause.              Read more

In Brief

Enjoy this roundup of news briefs about your fellow students and coworkers.

Did You See?

Collin College's Augmented Reality Sandbox at Spring Creek Campus was mentioned in The Dallas Morning News as one of the cool things for young people in Collin County. Check out the story with this link
Feline Films 
It isn't a reboot. It's a "reimagining." No, we aren't talking about the new layout for Collin College News. We are talking about two recent attempts to recreate and expand science fiction worlds for a new audience. 
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