Lone Star College–North Harris
Lone Star College–North Harris is a public community college, located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas. Part of the Lone Star College System, LSC North Harris offers Associate's degrees and program certifications in over 110 fields of study.
History
It was established in 1972 by voters in the Aldine, Humble and Spring Independent School Districts, located in the northern parts of Houston and Harris County. Lone Star College–North Harris, opened 1973, serves nearly 11,000 students and is the district's only source for automotive technology, health information technology, child development and family studies, paralegal studies, medical assisting, and pharmacy technology programs.Expansion and new facilities
In recent years, Lone Star College–North Harris has undertaken significant expansion projects to enhance its educational offerings. In 2022, the college completed the construction of a new state-of-the-art Health Professions Building, which houses advanced simulation labs, classrooms, and collaborative spaces designed for health science programs. This facility aims to provide students with hands-on training and experience using the latest medical technologies.Academic achievements
In 2023, the college's Nursing program received accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.Community engagement
The college has strengthened its ties with the local community through various outreach initiatives. The Lone Star College–North Harris Community Engagement Center, opened in 2021, serves as a hub for community services, offering free workshops, job training programs, and educational resources to residents of the surrounding areas. The center's goal is to enhance the economic and social well-being of the community by providing accessible educational opportunities and support services.Location
The LSC-North Harris campus is situated on 254 acres of land originally owned by Aldine ISD, located just several hundred feet from Aldine's Nimitz High School. It is about north of Downtown Houston.The Houston Weekend College of Our Lady of the Lake University previously operated at North Harris.