![St. Clair College President Patti France will receive a Doctor of Laws degree from Assumption University in a special ceremony earmarking the school's anniversary.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_images_taxonomy/public/articles/2022-02/pattiportraitphoto.jpg?h=3e43625b&itok=Adae57Df)
President France to receive a doctorate from Assumption University
St. Clair College President Patti France will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Assumption University in a special ceremony earmarking the school's anniversary.
The school, which is celebrating 165 years of higher education in Windsor-Essex, opened its doors and welcomed its first cohort of students on February 10, 1857.
![Parliamentary Assistant Randy Pettapiece (MPP Perth Wellington), recently visited our St. Clair College Centre for the Arts (SCCCA) on behalf of Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_images_taxonomy/public/articles/2022-02/minister-visit.jpg?h=dcaa1ff4&itok=2NFQRDX8)
MPP tours SCCCA kitchen
Parliamentary Assistant Randy Pettapiece (MPP Perth Wellington), recently visited our St. Clair College Centre for the Arts (SCCCA) on behalf of Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
He thanked the College, our chefs, kitchen staff, and students for their ongoing effort in supplying food service for one of the Isolation and Recovery Centres (IRC) in Windsor.
![Saints Esports team gaming on a computer.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_images_taxonomy/public/articles/2022-02/esports%20%281%29.jpg?h=3226c676&itok=J76qzsfq)
Saints Varsity Esports team leaving a mark in collegiate gaming
The future of the St. Clair Saints Varsity Esports team is bright, with athletes boasting a big win percentage and a high GPA while pushing their recruiting, marketing, and broadcasts to new heights.
![A member of the St. Clair family was recently recognized at the provincial and national level for her decades of contributions telling the powerful stories of Black History in Windsor and Essex County.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_images_taxonomy/public/articles/2022-02/moore-davis.jpg?h=347fe63b&itok=vDa2WqLU)
Irene Moore Davis wins Harriet Tubman Award for commitment to a cause
A member of the St. Clair family was recently recognized at the provincial and national level for her decades of contributions telling the powerful stories of Black History in Windsor and Essex County.
New Cybersecurity, Greenhouse Technician Programs at St. Clair Approved
The Board of Governors has approved two new full-time programs at St. Clair to enhance students' employability skills while supporting the needs of the school's industry and community partners.
![It took a lot of time, persistence and patience but the seeds of an idea George Vrantsidis planted back in 2015 have now grown into the educational and artistic structure known as the Learning Tree.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_images_taxonomy/public/articles/2022-01/article-steel-structure_0.jpg?h=bbdb85db&itok=ezUWrCRS)
Steel structure helps students learn
It took a lot of time, persistence and patience but the seeds of an idea George Vrantsidis planted back in 2015 have now grown into the educational and artistic structure known as the Learning Tree.
![This year's WEST welding class poses with College President Patti France and WEST's Executive Director Rose Anguiano Hurst.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_images_taxonomy/public/articles/2022-01/west-welding.jpg?h=325cb10a&itok=ppzHlT9g)
New Women in Skilled Trades course at St. Clair yields 'great success rate'
A newly developed course at St. Clair College has helped 11 women earn their Canada Welding Bureau certification and the practical skills to join the welding field.
![A St. Clair Fashion Design graduate has showcased her skillset in shows across North America and is now introducing her own clothing brand, Maison Louise Canada.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_images_taxonomy/public/articles/2022-01/maisonlouise-2.jpeg?h=0cdff541&itok=86oytMAd)
Fashion Design grad launches Maison Louise Canada clothing line
A St. Clair Fashion Design graduate has showcased her skillset in shows across North America and is now introducing her own clothing brand, Maison Louise Canada.