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LEVELLAND HISTORY
South Plains College
A Crucial Piece of the
Levelland Mosaic
by Adán Rubio, Public Relations Specialist at South Plains College
set its roots in the area in 1924
and was instrumental in the
city’s establishment a few years
later. For as long as she could
remember, SPC was the place
to be.
“It’s where the seniors in
Levelland High School went,”
she said. “I knew it would
prepare me for pharmacy
school, and it was a very
convenient, affordable place to
attend.”
Ann enrolled at SPC in 1974
and pursued an Associate of
Ann Capps Science degree. Since then, she
has seen the College continue
to accommodate and empower
t the heart of Levelland their careers in Levelland and students. From the Science
sits an institution that beyond. Center and Google Garage
Ahas shaped the local makerspace(3D Printing) to
community for several decades Attending SPC is a must for the upcoming Aquatic Center
and continues to turn students’ many people who grew up in and dental hygiene facility,
dreams into realities. Since Levelland. The smaller class SPC not only has the resources
1957, South Plains College sizes, the affordable programs, to prepare students for their
has executed its mission to and the convenient campus careers but also improves the
improve every student’s life. location are all reasons the quality of life for Levelland
With its wide range of academic College stands out among other residents.
programs complemented learning opportunities in West
by dual credit and academic Texas. According to Ann, SPC is a
transfer opportunities, SPC “blessing” for the Levelland
attracts students from around The family of long-time community that has also
the world and propels them in Levelland resident Ann Capps provided a strong foundation
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