NTCC Phi Theta Kappa chapter receives grant from the Mellon Foundation to collect 40 stories

Alpha Mu Chi, NTCC's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, recently received its sixth Honors in Action grant from the Mellon Foundation. The chapter will use the funds to explore and expand upon the various ways in which community colleges preserve stories. Part of that project includes filming and compiling “40 stories” related to the college as it celebrates its fortieth anniversary.

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Dr. McAllister continues fish parasite research in Arkansas

Pictured (from left): Drs. Pittman and McAllister

Dr. Chris T. McAllister, NTCC Biology, continued his research on fish parasites on an outing from the Ouachita Mountains Biological Station (OMBS) at Big Fork, Arkansas from July 30-Aug. 3, 2025.  Dr. Mac was joined by the OMBS station manager, Dr. Jeffrey Pittman, who assisted him in electroshocking fish.  

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Active Minds wins Luke Beischel Chapter Jumpstart Award at national conference

The Active Minds Chapter at NTCC recently received the Luke Beischel Chapter Jumpstart Award at the 2025 Conference in Washington, DC. 

This award recognizes chapters who embody creativity and innovation in providing mental health advocacy programming to their school communities. This award includes a $1,000 donation to the chapter and invaluable mentorship from Luke Beischel, who was a past member at Xavier University. 

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