We’re excited to share that our very own Dr. Melissa Fulgham, Professor of History and Division Chair for Humanities & Social Sciences, has been featured in the East Texas Historical Society’s Pine Cone Profiles! The profile highlights Dr. Fulgham’s return to her East Texas roots, her research on the Progressive Era and women’s history, her co-authorship of books on historic Mount Pleasant, and her active role in the local history community.

The Northeast Texas Community College Art Department will open its first exhibit of the Spring 2026 semester with a pottery exhibition by artist Cindy Fuqua. The exhibit will be on display Friday, Feb. 6, through Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the Whatley Center Foyer.

An artist reception will be held Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 12:30–1:20 p.m. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public.

The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College will host two exciting live performances in early February, offering entertainment for audiences of all ages.

Northeast Texas Community College students graduating this spring and planning to transfer to a four-year university in the fall are encouraged to apply for the International Sulphur Transfer Scholarship.

Pictured: At St. John’s Episcopal Church in Dallas after our Fifth Encounter with SMU Organist Benjamin Kolodziej: Dr. Andrew Yox, José Fuentes, Jennifer Gardzina, Adam Richards, Araceli Solis, Luke McCraw, Hailey Randall, Ian Mares, Levi Teague, and Johnathan Ventura.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Northeast Texas Community College officially opened its new TRIO Student Support Services Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony held Wednesday, Feb. 4. The event marked the launch of the federally funded program designed to help eligible students succeed in college through personalized academic support and resources.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Those interested in learning more about cutting-edge issues relating to the history of modern Texas are welcome to a free Lunch & Learn at the Mount Pleasant Public Library, 601 North Madison, Friday, 13 February, 12:15-1:15 p.m. 

The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees met Tuesday evening in a hybrid format, with some members attending in person and others participating via Zoom due to winter weather conditions. The student spotlight portion of the agenda was postponed until a future meeting due to the winter weather and campus closure.

President’s Report Highlights (Dr. Kevin Rose)

America’s premiere Doo Wop group,

The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts will welcome nationally touring magician Bill Blagg for a high-energy, family-friendly m