News & Updates

The Northeast Texas Community College Professional Driving Academy continues to grow and supply high-demand CDL drivers to the local area. Four new students recently graduated from the program. Pictured (from left) is: Bob Wentzell (Instructor), Michael Jones (Program Director), graduates Jesse Warren, Stacy Duffey, Ray Hill, Christopher Sierra, and Jimmy Smith (Workforce Developer).

Maverick J. Jones, an NTCC sophomore who hopes to become a teacher in agriculture, became the premiere winner of the Zachary Richardson Award.  As he developed his history essay over the course of this past spring semester, Jones decided to compose an article-length work of twelve pages on the significance of the tractor in American agriculture.  For this added effort, he was the only non-honors student during the 2021 spring semester to receive the letter ‘H’ for a course, in addition to another exemplary grade.  He also received a $50 award in the mail. 

After one hour and twenty minutes, the recent meeting of the State of Texas Touchstone Editorial Board appeared to reach a critical phase.  Dr. Mari Nicholson-Preuss, a University of Houston Honors Director, and expert in medical history, began to list some problems she encountered in reading two recent student submissions from Northeast Texas Community College.  She concluded her remarks, however, saying, her expertise in this area probably made her too critical, and that Dorali Hernandez’s “Progression of Medical Maintenance” still merited inclusion in the 2022 journal.

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a $15,000 gift from Brantley and Suzanne Foster of Mount Pleasant. Additionally, NTCC received a $10,000 gift from Kappa Pi. Combined, the funds will create the Brandon Foster Memorial Endowed Scholarship at NTCC. 

Do you plan to attend NTCC this fall? If so, you don’t want to miss EagleGanza!  It is an action-packed half-day event designed to help students prepare for their upcoming college experience. It is specifically targeted for incoming freshmen and those thinking about attending NTCC.

The Northeast Texas Community College 2021 Work4College Program officially kicked off last week as students and their families gathered for two orientation events. More than 80 students have been selected to participate in the program this summer. Around 30 of the students are returning from last summer.

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently announced it received $40,000 from the Greater Texas Foundation to support the Work4College Program. Dr. Ron Clinton (right), NTCC President, and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement, are pictured receiving the gift on behalf of the college. The 2021 Work4College program will kick off June 7 with more than 80 student participating.

Northeast Texas Community College will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observation of Memorial Day. Offices will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Jun 1.

The Orchard Ensemble featuring pianist Evan Mitchell, violinist Mark Miller and violist Ute Miller will perform at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College on Sunday, June 13 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for age 17 and under. They may be ordered online at www.whatleycenter.com or by calling the box office at 903-434-8181.  

The Northeast Texas Community College Adult Education Program honored five deserving General Equivalency Diploma (GED) students during its recent GED Graduation ceremony by inducting them into the National Adult Education Honor Society (NAEHS).