Donor Stories

Ronishia Bradford

Class of 2017, Nursing

“College of the Mainland is a prestigious institution and always exhibited their core values such as mutual respect, diversity, inclusiveness and innovation. The faculty members were phenomenal, and students were embraced as if they were family.”

DONORS

Constance and Jim O’Kane

May 1, 2024

COM Foundation is grateful for donors like Connie and Jim O'Kane, creators of the Constance O'Kane Nursing Scholarship. Each year, the scholarship supports two students in our nursing programs. Students...

Mark E. Ciavaglia

January 10, 2022

College of the Mainland provides immensely important opportunities for higher education and vocational training, thus serving a critical need for our community. The Texas City Economic Development…

Charles T. and Mary Ellen Doyle

January 10, 2022

We presented Dr. Nichols and the COM Foundation our largest support of education with a gift of $1 million. This gift is to congratulate Dr. Nichols, the Board of Trustees, and all the students, faculty and staff at COM for the remarkable achievements you have accomplished here at COM...

Pastor Johnnie Simpson, Jr.

January 10, 2022

I support the Dickinson Opening Doors Promise Scholarship because education and training are essential in reducing unemployment and underemployment. There are many students with a desire to…

Mary Dunbaugh

January 10, 2022

The Dickinson Management District No. 1 is honored to support the College of the Mainland Opening Doors Promise Scholarship program for our graduating high school students who otherwise may…

Dr. William McGarvey

January 10, 2022

College of the Mainland’s Opening Doors Promise Scholarship, once fully implemented, will enable any graduating senior in the college’s taxing district to attend the college full time for two years…

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