The Blinn College District's Theatre Arts Program received an Award of Distinction from the Texas Educational Theatre Association, or TxETA. The award recognizes Blinn as one of four exemplary community college theater programs in the state. Blinn announced the award in a news release July 13.
About the award
The award is one of TxETA's highest honors and recognizes higher education programs for demonstrating excellence through performances, student opportunities and community engagement, according to the news release.
Blinn said it would be recognized during TxETA's annual TheatreFest conference Oct. 2 in Galveston.
What leaders are saying
“This recognition reflects the dedication of our students and theatre arts faculty to both excellence and creativity,” Debbi Vavra, dean of Arts, Kinesiology, and Agriculture, said in a statement. “We are proud to be recognized for the positive impact our Theatre Arts Program has on our college, our community, and theatre education across Texas.”
The impact
More than 180 campuses, colleges and school districts applied for the 2026 recognition.
According to TxETA, schools submit annual applications to be evaluated on factors including the quality and number of productions, student participation in theater competitions, theater technology, access to performance space and community support.
One more thing
Blinn's Theatre Arts Program offers an Associate of Arts degree and performance opportunities at its Brenham and Bryan campuses, preparing students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
