NTCC receives gift to restore John Biggers mural

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a $10,000 gift from the East Texas Communities Foundation and the Burt and Nancy Marans Estate. Dr. Brad Johnson, NTCC President (right) and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Vice President for Advancement, are pictured receiving the donation. †The funds will be used to begin the restoration process for the Dr. John Biggers mural that will be relocated from Pewitt Elementary School to the NTCC Charlie and Helen Hampton Learning Resource Center.
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Dr. Tawny Nix gives scholarships

Dr. Tawny Nix, Director of the Northeast Texas Community College Medical Assistant program, recently contributed $2,000 to the NTCC Foundation. The funds will provide scholarships to students majoring in Medical Assistant, Medical Coding or Health Informatics. She is pictured presenting the gift to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Vice President for Advancement. For more information about the scholarships or registering for these programs, contact Nix at 903-434-8289 or Amanda Hutchings at 903-434-8363.†
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Upcoming Health Science training opportunities

The Health Sciences Department at NTCC has lots of upcoming training opportunities. Short trainings with flexible schedules! Check out some of the upcoming opportunities:

? CPR for Healthcare Providers ?May 20th-21st

Learn basic life support for healthcare providers. This is the American Heart Association course required for entry into our health science programs and is required for most employment in healthcare settings.†

? Certified Nurse?s Aide?
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The Eagle student newspaper wins big at TIPA

By Daniel Yanez

Managing Editor, The Eagle

Northeast Texas Community College?s newspaper, The Eagle, once again took home more than 20 awards from the annual Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) conference.

Last†month, the journalism staff traveled to Dallas to represent The Eagle and the college?s literary magazine, Lagniappe.

This year, the journalism staff won a total of 22 awards including seven first place awards, a number of second and third place awards as well as honorable mentions in several other categories and two award
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SGA recognizes outstanding student organizations

The Northeast Texas Community College Student Government Association (SGA) recently recognized two student organizations on campus. The Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Mu Chi chapter was awarded Outstanding Student Organization for the 2015-2016 school year. To be eligible for this award an organization must exhibit how it has contributed to the college, community, and the development of its members.Rico Willis, Director of Student Activities and Multicultural Affairs, is pictured presenting the award to the†Alpha Mu Chi Chapter.
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Spring commencement planned for May 14

Northeast Texas Community College will hold its spring commencement in two ceremonies at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the Whatley Center Saturday, May 14. Dr. Kim Wommack will be the speaker at both events.

The†9 a.m. ceremony is for Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Teaching and Associate of Science graduates. Mary Smith of Gilmer will give the student response at this ceremony.

The†11 a.m. ceremony is for Associate of Applied Science and Certificate of Competency graduates.
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William Jones wins Chitsey Award

Northeast Texas Community College student William Austin Jones was recently named the winner of the 2015-2016 Chitsey Award, granted annually to the student of Honors Northeast who most exceeded expectations. Jones has impressed all four of the first-year honors seminar professors for his proactive academic work, and commitment to excellence. He was the winner of the freshman-sophomore division of the Great Plains Honors Council poster contest in the Behavioral Sciences for his poster on quasi-criminality.

GED commencement planned

The Northeast Texas Community College Adult Education program will hold its annual General Education Development (GED) commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts.† All students who have completed the NTCC GED program during the past year will be honored.† Family and friends of graduates are invited to attend.† A brief reception will be held in the Whatley Center foyer after the commencement ceremony.†
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NTCC Faculty Senate hosts annual Student Awards Ceremony

The Northeast Texas Community College Faculty Senate recently held its 24th annual Student Awards Ceremony. Each year, faculty nominate their best students to receive awards for their hard work and achievements throughout the school year.


In addition to current students, the Faculty Senate also selects former students to receive the Alumni of the Year award.
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