The NTCC Physical Therapist Assistant program hosted the Texas Physical Therapy Association East Texas District (ETD) meeting and continuing education on Thursday, Sept. 21. Current PTA students participated in the ETD business meeting. They also learned about opportunities for engagement in their professional organization through a continuing education presentation by Dr. Lois Stickley, Associate Professor at Texas State University, DPT school.

The fall semester is well underway and many students may find themselves needing extra help with their classes. Did you know that NTCC offers FREE tutoring? There are options to fit your needs whether you need face-to-face help on campus or virtual sessions through Teams.

There are two dedicated locations for tutoring – the Writing Center in Humanities 110 and the STEM Center in Math/Science 110. Below are the current tutor schedules:

Writing Center

Get help with writing for any subject - not just English!

Are you ready to get into the spirit of Fall? If so, the NTCC Continuing Education department is hosting a class you won't want to miss. A Fall Wreath Decorating class will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at the NTCC Culinary Arts Institute in Pittsburg (114 Jefferson St). 

The NTCC EagleAssist Counseling and Wellness Center is pleased to announce that it will host a special group session aimed at helping student manage stress. Everyone experiences stress, but not everyone reacts to it the same way. Join the Stress Less Group to learn how to better handle the day-to-day and the unexpected stressors of life. 

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a $25,000 grant from the Ed Rachal Foundation. Thanks to an additional matching grant opportunity, the funds will be doubled for a $50,000 impact. The grant will be utilized to expand the reach of the Work4College Program. Pictured (from left) is Dr. Ron Clinton, NTCC President, Ashlynn Gamblin, Resource Development Specialist, and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, Executive Vice President for Advancement. The innovative Work4College Program enables students to work on campus and pay for their college in advance.

Pictured: Monse Rivero, Vice President of the Honors Student Council, at the 2023 Roundup.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

The Northeast Texas Community College Continuing Education and Corporate Training department is pleased to announce its new Coffee and Beverage Technician Academy.

Pictured: 2023 Student Winners of the Northeast Texas Poetry Contest, First through Fourth, Michelle Calderon, Maddy Smith, Morgan Thrapp, and Odalys Adame. Photo courtesy of Mandy Smith and the Eagle.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Odes to the Majestic and Natural:  An Upbeat Objectivism Returns to the Northeast Texas Poetry Reading

The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College will kick off its 2023-2024 performance season with a special event concert by country music legend Marty Stuart on Thursday, Oct. 5th at 7:30 p.m.

Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives band will take the stage to perform your favorite classics as well as music from his latest album that was released earlier this year.

Spooky season is almost upon us and it is time to mark your calendars for NTCC's annual Scare Affair event. It will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21st from 6-9 p.m. As always, there will be free candy, a costume contest, bounce houses, food, games and more! We look forward to seeing everyone there as we celebrate 35 years of family fun.