The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a $25,000 gift from the Carroll Shelby Foundation. Aaron Shelby (left), is pictured presenting the check to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement, at the Barrett-Jackson auction event held in Scottsdale, Arizona last week. The funds will be used to support NTCC’s Carroll Shelby Automotive Program. The Shelby Foundation has been a major supporter of the program since Carroll Shelby himself took an interest in providing opportunities for students in Northeast Texas. Visit www.shelbyautotech.com to learn more about the program.
Students of Honors Northeast took yet another festive day trip to the Dallas metro last Friday, 28 January. With the help of donors to Honors Northeast, especially Drs. Jim and Paula Archer, the group enjoyed many special experiences.
Northeast Texas Community College Rodeo is pleased to announce our first annual Rodeo alumni dinner and team fundraiser April 9, 2022 at the Mount Pleasant Rodeo Arena Becky & Buddy McCollum Events Center & Pavilion.
The event will feature Cole Scoggins for live music and dancing, silent auction, live auction, meet and greet with the current team, and catered barbecue dinner. Tickets for the Event will be available to purchase starting March 1, 2022. Tickets are $50 each and include your meal and entertainment.
All current NTCC students and employees should be automatically registered for the Eagle Alert emergency notification system. It is tied directly to the contact information in your myEagle portal account. It is very important to make sure that NTCC has your correct cell phone number on file in case of bad weather or other emergencies. Please use the link below or scan the QR code above to confirm or change your contact number.
In case of bad weather, NTCC’s decision to close or not will usually be made by 6 a.m. for day classes and by 3 p.m. for evening classes. If the campus is closed or classes cancelled, the official notice will be sent out via the campus Eagle Alert system* (see below) and a message will be posted on the NTCC homepage (www.ntcc.edu). Messages will also be posted to the official NTCC Facebook page (www.facebook.com/NTCCeagles) and Instagram (@ntcceagles).
The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 25. In addition to action items, Dr. Ron Clinton, President, gave a report on the Community College Finance Commission.
The Northeast Texas Community College Art Department is pleased to announce that one of its graduates, Diedra Long Camp, will present the February art exhibit in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts.
Northeast Texas Community College Softball will kickoff the home games for the Spring 2022 season on Wednesday, February 2 against Cisco Junior College at 12:00pm in a double header. Head Coach Joshua Freeman returns for his sophomore season as Head Coach of the Eagle Softball program and will look to make waves in Conference play to earn a spot in the post season.
For their performance in challenging honors courses at NTCC in relation to their peers, two students of Honors Northeastwill win $100 checks. NTCC’s Dr. Jerry Wesson Scholar, Aaliyah Avellaneda, received the highest GPA in the double-course fall Honors seminar known as “HuMusic,” taught by Drs. Daniel, and Fulgham. Maiko Estrada won his award as the honors freshman, ranking number one in the “BioTex” Honors Seminar this past spring, a combination of Biology and Texas History, taught by professors Ward and Yox.
