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Luis Sanchez named director of Midland College's Cogdell Learning Center
Sanchez to continue GED/ESL programs, launch community advisory group
Jan. 27, 2026 at 6:15pm
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Former County Commissioner Luis Sanchez has been appointed as the new director of Midland College's Cogdell Learning Center, a satellite facility located in Midland's South Side. Sanchez, a Midland High School graduate, will oversee the center's educational programs, including GED and ESL classes, and plans to create a community advisory committee to help expand the center's offerings to better meet the needs of Midland's immigrant populations.
Why it matters
The Cogdell Learning Center has served as an important educational resource for Midland's South Side community since 1994, providing GED, ESL, and other services. Sanchez's appointment and plans to engage the community more closely aim to strengthen the center's impact and relevance in the region.
The details
In addition to educational programs, the Cogdell Learning Center also houses the Business Economic Development Center, which provides business, credit, and homebuying counseling, as well as the Diesel Technology Center. Sanchez, who has previously worked as a Spanish teacher, plans to expand the center's services to include consular support for Midland's immigrant populations.
- Cogdell Learning Center has been in operation since 1994.
- Bill Pace Cogdell donated two buildings to the city of Midland, which then sold them to Midland College for $1 in the 1990s.
- The Bill Pace Cogdell Scholarship program was established after Cogdell's passing in 1997.
The players
Luis Sanchez
The new director of Midland College's Cogdell Learning Center, a Midland High School graduate who earned degrees from Midland College, Texas Tech, and UTPB, and has previously served on several local nonprofit boards.
Bill Pace Cogdell
The donor who provided the buildings that enabled the creation of the Cogdell Learning Center in the 1990s, and for whom the Cogdell Scholarship program is named.
Midland College
The educational institution that operates the Cogdell Learning Center, a satellite facility located in Midland's South Side.
What they’re saying
“Education is in my blood and has always been a passion of mine.”
— Luis Sanchez, New Director, Cogdell Learning Center
“I'm eager to reintroduce Cogdell to the community.”
— Luis Sanchez, New Director, Cogdell Learning Center
What’s next
Sanchez plans to create a community advisory committee to help expand the Cogdell Learning Center's offerings and better meet the educational needs of Midland's diverse populations.
The takeaway
The appointment of Luis Sanchez as the new director of the Cogdell Learning Center signals a renewed focus on strengthening the center's role as an educational resource for Midland's South Side community, particularly its immigrant populations, through expanded programming and community engagement.
