The Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Culinary Arts Program is pleased to announce the return of its popular couples cooking classes this May. Back by popular demand, this unique series once again partners NTCC with area restaurants to give participants the opportunity to learn how to prepare some of their most popular dishes directly from the chefs who create them.
Friends and family of Chuck and Sarah Johns recently made a generous $59,000 gift to establish the Chuck and Sarah Johns Memorial Scholarship at Northeast Texas Community College. The endowed scholarship will benefit students from Camp County, with a special emphasis on those pursuing degrees in education.
Northeast Texas Community College recently received a memorial gift that will impact students for generations to come. Dr. Kevin Rose, NTCC President, and his wife, Tracie, presented the NTCC Foundation with a $10,000 check to establish the Paula Rose Memorial Scholarship.
The scholarship honors the memory of Dr. Rose’s mother, Paula Rose, who passed away in October 2025. A longtime resident of Mount Pleasant, she dedicated much of her life to serving others, particularly through her work in libraries and her commitment to education and community engagement.
The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a generous $3,000 donation from the Cypress Basin Master Gardeners to support student scholarships. The gift, made as part of East Texas Giving Day contributions, will benefit area students pursuing degrees in agriculture or related fields and will also sponsor a Work4College student.
The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a check for $4,000 from Jerry Hearron on behalf of the Mount Pleasant Community Fund. Pictured at the check presentation (from left) is Hearron and Nita May, NTCC Director of Development. The donation was made through the NTCC Foundation’s “$40 for 40 Years” campaign, which commemorates the college’s four decades of service to the community.
Northeast Texas Community College art students are earning recognition at the state level after participating in a highly competitive juried exhibit hosted by the Texas Association of Schools of Art (TASART).
The NTCC Foundation is excited to announce that Taste of NTCC: Battle of the Booths is back by popular demand! In celebration of East Texas Giving Day, the event will be held on Tuesday, April 28th, in the Student Union Building (SUB) from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The NTCC campus and general public are all invited to participate!
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Pictured (from left): Criminal Justice Faculty Elizabeth Bailey, Bryan Martinez, Connor Duncan, Dayra Valerio, Mirka Valente, Ashle Ornelas, Hailey Sanchez, and Hailey Randall. Not pictured: Asst Professor of Sociology/Social Work Carmen Shurtleff and Niurka Valente.
In March, Continuing Education launched its first Driver’s Education course. Eight students, along with instructor Dolanda Lockett, completed 32 hours of classroom instruction and are now officially hitting the road for their first week of behind-the-wheel training. Each student will log 7 hours of driving time and 7 hours of in-car observation.
Interest in this course has been building since last fall, and Continuing Education is excited to offer this opportunity to both teens and adults in our community.
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Pictured: Alpha Mu Chi received the Distinguished Chapter Award.
Catalyst 2026 brought together thousands of Phi Theta Kappa members, advisors, and supporters in Baltimore, Maryland, to celebrate the achievements of chapters from the United States and ten other nations. The three-day convention was a whirlwind of inspiration, academic recognition, and historic milestones for Northeast Texas Community College.
The event featured a lineup of world-class speakers who challenged and motivated attendees:
