Northeast Texas Community College honored the Associate Degree Nursing Class of 2026 during a pinning ceremony held Friday, May 15 at 2 p.m. in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The event celebrated the graduates’ completion of the nursing program and their transition into the healthcare profession. Click here to view/download photos from the event.
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.
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.
Associate Degree students in the NTCC Funeral Services Educ
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.
Pictured: Winning Students by their Sponsoring Professors: Bethani Nichols (Professor Andrew Yox) and Abigail Cheyenne Alexander (Professor Melissa Fulgham). Photos courtesy of Dr. Fulgham, and Robert Wren, NTCC Ranch Manager.
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
The Northeast Texas Community College Eagles battled through one of the toughest roads possible to capture the 2026 Region XIV North Tournament Championship this weekend, winning four games in four days and defeating Navarro College twice in less than 24 hours to earn a berth in the NJCAA Super Regional.
Game 1 vs. Alvin
Northeast Texas Community College is now enrolling for Summer and Fall 2026 classes, giving students the chance to get ahead, stay on track, or take the next step toward a new career or degree.
Summer classes begin June 8, 2026, and Fall classes begin August 24, 2026. NTCC offers a wide variety of programs with flexible day, evening, and online course options.
Pictured (from left) is: Dr. Karyn Skaar, Stephanie Hernandez, Johnathan Ventura and Dr. Drew Murphy.
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
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.
