TEXAS CITY, Texas — July 28, 2025— College of the Mainland (COM) announced today that former President Dr. Warren Nichols and his wife, Chris, are providing short-term scholarship support for incoming Dickinson Opening Doors Promise Scholarship-eligible students. The announcement was made during the College’s July 28 general Board of Trustees meeting, following the Dickinson Management District’s (DMD) decision to discontinue funding the program, the sole funding source since its inception.

Dr. and Mrs. Nichols have committed a portion of their general scholarship fund, established during Dr. Nichols’ presidency, to help cover any remaining tuition after all other financial aid has been applied. Their contribution will allow new Dickinson Promise-eligible students to register for 12 cred

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