News & Updates

Northeast Texas Community College had the Easter weekend off prior to traveling to Weatherford College on Monday, April 10th and the Eagles came away refreshed and took down the NJCAA number 12 ranked Coyotes 9-6. Weatherford got on the board first with two runs in the bottom of the second and then added another run in the bottom of the first to take a 3-0 lead over NTCC. Both squads would go scoreless in the fourth before NTCC started their comeback bid in the fifth inning.

We are just a couple of weeks away from East Texas Giving Day (April 25th) and the NTCC Foundation is currently in first place overall for early giving! A total of 53 donors have already donated over $15,000 to support programs and initiatives at NTCC. "I've been blown away by the early response this year. Our student organizations and programs have really taken initiative to get the word out and it is paying off. Please remember that every dollar you give to NTCC will go directly to help students or the cause you specify," Nita May, NTCC Director of Development, said. 

Communities In Schools (CIS) brought approximately 275 high school students to the NTCC campus on Wednesday, April 12th. The event was targeted toward high school seniors who have no firm college plans or who are undecided about what they plan to do after graduation. The half-day event included a welcome, a keynote speaker, breakout sessions with academic programs, campus tours and a fun tailgating-style lunch. 

Registration is officially underway for the Summer and Fall 2023 terms. Students are encouraged to sign up early so they can get the classes they need in their desired format and time. Term dates are as follows (click term to view schedule):

The Northeast Texas Community College Rodeo team headed to Hillsboro, Texas March 31st-April 1st for the Hill College Rodeo, ninth Rodeo of the NIRA Southern Region season. Garrett Fields has been hot for the Eagle this Spring, Winning the Tie down Competition at Texas A&M University in the second spring Rodeo.

We are just one week away from the Work4College application deadline! The Work4College Program is a great way for students to attend NTCC without acquiring debt and it provides a hands-on learning experience through working on campus during the summer. The application is available to fill out and submit online at www.Work4College.com. 

Northeast Texas Community College Theatre is thrilled to invite each of you to their upcoming production of The 39 Steps, Abridged. The show is April 20 – 22 at 7:30 pm in the Whatley Center, with an additional matinee on April 22nd at 2:30 pm. The hilarious show is about an hour long and family friendly.

Northeast Texas Community College Rodeo Athlete Kent Sheldon was elected to the Student Director position for the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Southern Region for 2023-2025 Season. Kent will graduate this spring from NTCC and move on to Texas A&M University-Commerce to continue his Rodeo career.

Skylar Fondren, a Presidential Honors Scholar at Northeast Texas Community College, has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Skylar was named a Leader of Promise by Phi Theta Kappa in 2021 and has been very active in Honors Northeast, Phi Theta Kappa, and NTCC’s Journalism program.

Early giving is underway for East Texas Giving Day and the Northeast Texas Community College Foundation is asking for your support! While East Texas Giving Day isn’t until April 25th, you can give early online at www.easttexasgivingday.org/ntccfoundation. As of April 6th, more than 20 donors had already given over $6,500 to support NTCC!