New report highlights NTCC’s value to communities and workforce

Northeast Texas Community College recently completed a comprehensive economic impact study that shows the college plays a major role in strengthening the local economy and workforce. The study, conducted by Lightcast, examined NTCC’s impact during the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

According to the report, NTCC generated a total annual economic impact of $46.2 million and supported 1,082 jobs across Camp, Morris, and Titus counties. Researchers found that one out of every 33 jobs in the region is connected to the activities of NTCC, its students, or its graduates.

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Eagles fall in Game 1 of Super Regional, face Blinn again tonight at 6 pm

The Northeast Texas Community College Eagles will look to keep their season alive Friday night after falling to Blinn College 10-3 in Game 1 of the NJCAA Super Regional on Thursday in Waco. 

Blinn jumped out to an early lead with three runs in the first inning and continued to add pressure throughout the night. The Buccaneers collected 13 hits in the contest, including a four-RBI performance from Dane Perry and three RBI from Reece Lunsford.

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Scott and Melissa Fulgham give $1,000 to establish new scholarship

The NTCC Foundation recently received a generous $1,000 donation from Scott and Melissa Fulgham (pictured). Their gift will provide a scholarship for students majoring in history, math, computer science, or general studies.

Dr. Melissa Fulgham serves as Department Chair of Humanities & Social Sciences and Professor of History at NTCC. Nita May, Director of Development, noted that Fulgham is among many NTCC employees who continue to invest personally in the success of students through charitable giving.

Alumni Spotlight: Alicia Cantrell

Alicia Cantrell is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and a licensed attorney focused on public interest work. She began her academic journey at Northeast Texas Community College as a Rotary scholarship recipient, where she found the support and challenge, she needed to grow. The Honors program in particular helped her build confidence and start thinking seriously about her future goals. 

Baseball Super Regional schedule set

The Northeast Texas Community College Eagles are headed to the NJCAA Super Regional this week after capturing the Region XIV North Tournament Championship on Sunday.

NTCC will face Blinn College in a best-of-three Super Regional series at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas. The winner of the series will earn a spot in the 2026 NJCAA Division I Baseball World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado.

The series schedule is as follows:

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