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1960s @ COM

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  • Galveston County Union Junior College District created.

  • Name changed from Galveston County Union Junior College District to College of the Mainland.

  • Voters approve $2.85 million bond issue

  • • Temporary offices open at Bank of the Mainland Building in La Marque.

  • BOT selects Dr. Herbert F. Stallworth to serve as the first president of the College

    BOT selects Dr. Herbert F. Stallworth to serve as the first president of the College

  • Doors open to 414 students at Booker T Washington school campus

    Doors open to 414 students at Booker T Washington school campus

  • Campus Ground Breaking

    Campus Ground Breaking

    COM breaks ground for first phase of construction on Palmer Highway campus (LRC, Science, Administration and Tech-Voc building.)

  • First Full Graduation Ceremony, Class of 1969.

  • COM Accredited by SACS

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