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By: Royelyn Bastian
| Published 08/25/2026

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick cuts the ribbon to mark the opening of Apple’s newest Advanced Manufacturing Center. Apple leadership celebrated the occasion alongside Houston-area elected officials and community college administrators, including those from Lone Star College System.
 Lone Star College System leaders celebrate Apple’s new Advanced Manufacturing facility. Pictured left to right: Iesheia Wilson, LSCS board secretary; Tim Cook, Apple CEO; Kristy Vienne, Ed.D., LSCS vice chancellor, Finance and Administration; and Chantell Link, Ph.D., LSCS chief, Industry Partnerships and Career Advancement.
Foxconn hosted Lone Star College System administrators for a tour in August.
Lone Star College System administrators toured Foxconn to see firsthand how the skills students develop translate to careers in the technology industry.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick cuts the ribbon to mark the opening of Apple’s newest Advanced Manufacturing Center. Apple leadership celebrated the occasion alongside Houston-area elected officials and community college administrators, including those from Lone Star College System.
Lone Star College System leaders celebrate Apple’s new Advanced Manufacturing facility. Pictured left to right: Iesheia Wilson, LSCS board secretary; Tim Cook, Apple CEO; Kristy Vienne, Ed.D., LSCS vice chancellor, Finance and Administration; and Chantell Link, Ph.D., LSCS chief, Industry Partnerships and Career Advancement.
Foxconn hosted Lone Star College System administrators for a tour in August.