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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former MC head coach Grant McCasland gets extension with Texas Tech through 2030-31
LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The former Midland College men's basketball coach Grant McCasland has agreed to a 6-year extension with Texas Tech. The Irving native just finished his second season with the Red Raiders, surpassing 50 wins with a record of 51-20, leading the team to back-to-back trips to the NCAA Tournament. McCasland served as the head coach at Midland College from 2004-2010, taking his teams to two NJCAA championship games and winning the coveted national title in 2007. The new contract with Tech makes McCasland one of the highest-paid college basketball coaches in the country. According to a Texas Tech spokesperson, the contract totals $31.5 million through the end of the 2030-31 season, with the head coach scheduled to make $5 million in 2025-26 and increasing by $100,000 each year. 'Coach McCasland immediately built upon our men's basketball program's established success and continues working to raise and deliver on high expectations,' Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt said. 'We look forward to an exciting future for Texas Tech basketball under Coach McCasland's leadership.' Grant McCasland is now extended through the 2030-31 season. Watch the video above to hear more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
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Midland College wins the 2025 NJCAA Division 1 Men's Golf Championship
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Midland College men's golf team won the 2025 NJCAA Division 1 Championship at Sand Creek Station in Newton, Kansas. The Chaparrals finished in first shooting +6, and in second place was Odessa College, shooting +13. Harrison Sewell led the way for Midland, finishing in third place overall at one under. In Sewell's four rounds, he shot 71-69-72-75 for a total of 287. As a team, MC shot 1,158 strokes over the four rounds. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
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WC men begin golf nationals
The Weatherford College men's golf team played the first round of the NJCAA Div. I National Tournament Tuesday in Newton, Kansas. The Coyotes, ranked No. 10 in the nation, finished the first round in 12th place at 12-over-par as a team. No. 1 Midland College led the tournament at 4 under. Advertisement WC's Abdo Fakori was in 29th place at 1-under-par, which included an eagle on a par 5 on the 16th hole. Fakori also carded four birdies on the front nine. The three-round tournament is being played at Sand Creek Station Golf Course, a 7,200-yard links-style course located north of Wichita.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
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A heart for healing: Inside Midland College's Nursing Program
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- In a small lab filled with simulation dummies and focused faces, future nurses at Midland College aren't just learning procedures…they're discovering their purpose. For Amanda Tipton, a maternal and pediatric nursing professor, it's about more than instruction. 'We want to see our community with safe, good care provided by the nursing staff in the area,' she said. 'That's where we start. We build from the basics, so there's an assurance these students will go out into the community and make a difference in people's lives and keep people alive. That's what we do.' That mission is matched by impressive results. Midland College's Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program recently achieved a 98.49% NCLEX-RN pass rate, far exceeding the national average of 90.63%. Meanwhile, the college's Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program earned a perfect 100% pass rate, surpassing both state and national benchmarks. 'These outstanding results reflect the dedication and hard work of our faculty, staff, administration, and most importantly, our students,' said Cindy Madewell, Dean of Health Sciences. 'We are incredibly proud of their achievements and their commitment to providing top-quality health care.' Stacy Salazar, a graduating student, exemplifies that commitment. Her decision to become a nurse was inspired by her experience as a young patient at Cook Children's Hospital. Now, she's preparing to begin her career in the Critical Care Unit at Midland Memorial Hospital. 'I just hope to be the nurse that took care of my grandma when she passed away,' Salazar said. 'Not just focusing on her, but caring for the family during such a difficult time.' Salazar's journey, like many in the program, wasn't easy. 'Time management has been hard…I used to do everything last minute,' she admitted. 'But over time, you get into your rhythm and figure out what works best.' Tipton said that kind of growth is central to the program's design. Many students arrive without fully understanding the demands of nursing school. 'People don't always know how to really study before they get here,' she said. 'Building those habits is essential.' But support at Midland College goes beyond academics. Salazar credits the TimelyCare app, a mental health resource for students, with helping her stay grounded during high-stress semesters. 'I used to be quiet,' she said. 'But now I speak out more…with patients, with classmates, in relationships.' Tipton sees that transformation as a hallmark of the program. 'This work affects people's lives,' she said. 'As an OB nurse, I get to be part of moments people will remember forever. I want my students to love what they do.' As Texas faces a growing demand for skilled nurses, Tipton stressed the accessibility of Midland's pathways. The college offers dual credit options, LVN to RN bridges, and direct-entry routes for high school graduates, creating multiple on-ramps into the field. 'There's always a way in,' she said. Whether students are fresh out of high school or returning to school later in life, Tipton said the diversity in her classroom proves one thing: 'It's never too late to care.' With outstanding exam results, hands-on training, and compassionate instruction, Midland College is shaping the future of health care in the Permian Basin, one well-prepared nurse at a time. For more information about Midland College's nursing programs, visit . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
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INTERVIEW: Isaac Fontenot-Amedee introductory press conference
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Midland College has officially introduced Isaac Fontenot-Amedee as the next men's head basketball coach. He previously served as the interim head coach in the 2024 season leading the Chaps to a 21-10 record. Watch Coach Amedee's full introductory press conference in the video above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Yourbasin.
