McLennan Community College Foundation

06/17/2026

Maximize Your Impact—And Your Tax Benefits! 📈✨

Did you know that donating appreciated stock to the McLennan Community College Foundation is one of the smartest ways to give? When you transfer stocks directly to us, you create a win-win for your financial portfolio and our students.

Here is how it works:
• Avoid Capital Gains Tax: You pay $0 in capital gains tax on the appreciated value.
• Get a Full Deduction: You can claim a federal income tax charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the stock.
• 100% Impact: MCC receives the full value of the shares, directly funding scholarships, workforce training, and vital campus programs.
Your investment transforms lives right here in our community. Turn your market gains into student success today! 🎓💙

👉 Ready to maximize your impact? Learn how to make a stock transfer by contacting the McLennan Community College Foundation at (254) 299-8604 or [email protected]

06/12/2026

What a wonderful evening celebrating the alumni who help make McLennan Community College such a special place. We are grateful for the opportunity to welcome Highlanders back to campus and strengthen the connections that continue to support MCC students and programs. 💙🧡

06/09/2026

Congratulations to Coach Vince Clark on being named the 2026 NJCAA Division I Dave Williams National Coach of the Year! His commitment to student-athlete success exemplifies the excellence that makes MCC so special. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor. 💙🧡⛳

Congratulations to the 2026 NJCAA Division I Dave Williams National Coach of the Year Award, Vince Clark! Clark led the Highlanders to six tournament wins including the 2026 National Championship, the fifth in program history.

Congrats, Vincer!

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06/02/2026

Once a Highlander, always a Highlander 🧡

Join us for the MCC Highlander Alumni Reunion on Thursday, June 11 at Cameron Hall for an evening of connection, nostalgia, and Highlander pride!

Enjoy a burger basket meal, alumni giveaways, door prizes, and time to reconnect with fellow alumni and friends of MCC. Registration also includes this year’s retro inspired alumni shirt and custom aluminum cup.

📍 Cameron Hall
🗓 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
🎟 $10 per person

All proceeds support the MCC Highlander Alumni Association.

Register today: https://app.betterunite.com/themclennancommunitycollegefoundation-mccalumnigathering

05/16/2026

Congratulations to Highlander Men’s Golf on bringing home the 2026 NJCAA Division I National Championship! We are so proud of this team and their incredible season.

Go Highlanders! 🧡

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!! Highlander Men's Golf rallied to win the 2026 NJCAA Division I Golf National Championship with a four-round total of 1,172, one stroke ahead of second place Indian Hills!

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05/05/2026

MCC Foundation scholarships are now open! 💙

Apply for 2026–27 by May 15.

Start your application today: https://mclennan.awardspring.com/

05/01/2026

Big news for MCC students 💙

Thanks to a generous scholarship from Magnolia, the new Magnolia Scholarship Endowment—established by Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines—will support more than 50 Central Texas students each year, helping remove financial barriers and open doors to college and career training.

For Joanna, it’s a full-circle moment—she started her journey right here at MCC. Now, that same opportunity will be extended to others ready to take their next step.

Applications open May 1. Learn more: mclennan.edu/foundation

Read the full release here: https://www.mclennan.edu/news/magnolia-scholarship-endowment.html

04/29/2026

We are incredibly grateful for this generous gift that will open doors for so many students in our community. Thank you to Chip Gaines, Joanna Gaines, and Magnolia for your commitment to education and for investing in the future of Central Texas students. 💙

This new Magnolia Scholarship Endowment is expected to support more than 50 MCC students annually by helping remove financial barriers and create opportunities to pursue their goals.

Big news for MCC students 💙

Thanks to a generous scholarship from Magnolia, the new Magnolia Scholarship Endowment—established by Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines—will support more than 50 Central Texas students each year, helping remove financial barriers and open doors to college and career training.

For Joanna, it’s a full-circle moment—she started her journey right here at MCC. Now, that same opportunity will be extended to others ready to take their next step.

Applications open May 1. Learn more: mclennan.edu/foundation

Read the full release here: https://www.mclennan.edu/news/magnolia-scholarship-endowment.html