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Did you know …?
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» was the first junior college in Texas to incorporate the word “community” in its name.
In the late 1960s, Chester Hastings, the first dean of instruction at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³», suggested a Scottish Highlander for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»’s mascot to commemorate the early Scot founder of McLennan County, Neil McLennan. In the mid-2000s, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» students voted to name the Highlander, Mac.
Campus History
In September 1966, the newly established Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» welcomed 855 students to its temporary location at the James Connally Air Force Base, the current location of Texas State Technical College (TSTC). Earlier that year, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» purchased a historic property previously owned by Waco lumber magnate William Cameron. This lush and tranquil land has a rich history dating back to the Huaco (pronounced like the city “Waco”) Indians.
In January 1970, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» hosted its grand opening at its permanent location here in northwest Waco on the former Cameron estate.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» also owns Highlander Ranch, at 196-acre horse farm located about 5 miles from campus. We also invite you our Emergency Services Education Center, a 43-acre educational complex near the Waco Regional Airport, which houses academic programs like criminal justice, fire protection, law enforcement, and paramedicine.
For general information about Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»:
Highlander Central
Enrollment Services Center
254-299-8622
highlander@mclennan.edu
For technology assistance:
254-299-8077
helpdesk@mclennan.edu
Tech-Support