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| Dr. Al G. Langford |
Langford's career illustrated the growth of the Midland community, and the drive to secure educational opportunities and resources for encouraging that growth. He came to the Permian Basin in 1969 as dean of the Midland Campus of the Permian Basin Junior College District. In 1972, after the Texas Legislature voted approval for the establishment of an independent Midland College district, Dr. Langford was elected president. He retired from the MC Presidency in 1981.
In 1973, Dr. Langford wrote, “Midland College, like all worthwhile enterprises, is the result of a dream and the product of dedicated efforts to overcome obstacles. . . . Midland College is a ‘community college’ in the finest sense of the term. The community has given us solid support. From the beginning, residents showed an above-normal dedication to the college, and they gave unselfishly of their time and talent to its development.”
During his tenure as MC President, Midland College grew from 660 students taking evening classes at Robert E. Lee High School in 1972, to almost 3,000 students taking day and evening classes at the current MC campus location in 1981. An excerpt from a 1972 Midland Reporter-Telegram editorial reads, “Dr. Langford has been president of MC since its inception, and no one has worked harder for the school and its development.” Lance Langford, Dr. Langford’s son, said that Midland College was one of his father’s proudest accomplishments.
Dr. Langford is survived by his wife, Nancy, their three children, and five grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the Dr. Al G. Langford Athletic Endowment Fund, through the Midland College Foundation, 3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX 79705. You may call the Foundation office at (432) 685-4526 for more information. If you wish to make an online donation, CLICK HERE. Or, you can mail your donation to the Foundation.
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