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Palo Alto College officials hope MacKenzie Scott’s $20M gift leads to more donations, student success

by Brooke Crum January 1, 2021January 1, 2021

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s $20 million gift to Palo Alto College isn’t just unusual because of its size.

LiftFund is one of several San Antonio organizations that received a monetary gift from MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos.

Nonprofits & Philanthropy

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott donates at least $40M to local nonprofits

by Lindsey Carnett December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

Palo Alto College Becomes Second Texas College to Offer Winemaking Degree

by Emily Donaldson January 23, 2020January 23, 2020

Middle School Kids Program Mini Self-Driving Cars at Coding Camp

by JJ Velasquez August 10, 2019

Students from Heritage Middle School spend time at Finance Park, a simulated program that helps children learn about budget and finance after leaving home.

Junior Achievement Gives Kids Lessons in Adulting – and They Get It

by Emily Donaldson March 11, 2019March 11, 2019

Dr. Keri Stephens gives a presentation on her research findings and possible solutions.

Business & Tech

Hurricane Harvey Researcher Brings Disaster Response on Social Media to Ted Talk

by Jackie Wang September 15, 2018November 16, 2018

Ruben Michael “Mike” Flores will take over as Alamo Colleges chancellor on Oct. 1 after being unanimously approved Saturday by the community college district's board.

Mike Flores Looks To Future As Alamo Colleges’ First-Ever Hispanic Chancellor

by Emily Donaldson March 14, 2018January 31, 2020

Ruben Michael “Mike” Flores will take over as chancellor on Oct. 1 after being unanimously approved by the Alamo Colleges board on March 3.

Alamo Colleges Board Approves Mike Flores as Chancellor

by Emily Donaldson March 3, 2018January 31, 2020

Mike Flores of Palo Alto College accepts the Community Service Award. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone.

Flores’ Pick as Alamo Colleges Chancellor Draws Enthusiasm

by Emily Donaldson February 17, 2018March 27, 2018

Palo Alto College President Mike Flores.

Alamo Colleges Announces Palo Alto President As Next Chancellor

by Emily Donaldson February 8, 2018March 27, 2018