News & Updates

Two NTCC Biology 2289 students, Gracie Gray and Stephanie Hernandez, and Dr. Chris T. McAllister, Natural Science Division, traveled to the Ouachita Mountains Biological Station (OMBS), Big Fork, Arkansas, May 25-30, 2025, to continue their research on fish parasites from the Ouachita River watershed. What they believe to be a new species of myxosporean was discovered...

Looking to get started in the criminal justice field without committing to a full degree just yet? Northeast Texas Community College offers a Criminal Justice Occupational Skills Award (OSA) that includes just three fast-track courses designed to enhance your job readiness and marketability. Whether you’re exploring a new career, returning to school, or adding skills to your resume, this short-term award gives you relevant, real-world knowledge. But it doesn’t have to stop there...

Phi Theta Kappa members have until June 16 to apply for one of the 200 Leaders of Promise Scholarships. The $1,000 scholarship provides new Phi Theta Kappa members with financial resources to help defray educational expenses while enrolled in an associate degree program. Of these awards, several scholarships are designated for current military personnel, their spouses or dependents, and military veterans. Additionally, scholarships are available for...

Time is running out! The first 5-week summer session at Northeast Texas Community College kicks off Monday, June 9, and it’s your last chance to register. Whether you’re looking to catch up, get ahead, or lighten your fall course load, NTCC has a variety of online and face-to-face classes to fit your schedule...

NTCC is excited to kick off the 11th year of its innovative Work4College Program. After holding orientation sessions earlier this month, 81 students will start the program on June 9th.  Of that total, 64 students will be working on the NTCC campus and 17 more will be working at local high schools. The program received more than 130 applications this year. Work4College helps students earn money...

Dr. Melissa Fulgham was among the over 400 historians from over 20 states who gathered at Texas State University in San Marcos for the inaugural Alliance for Texas History Conference. Fulgham, Professor of History and Division Chair for the Humanities and Social Sciences, continued her efforts to spread the story of Annie McLean Moores Towler. Fulgham presented at a session exploring Texas Women's Leadership at the turn of the century. Her presentation focused on how Annie became president of the First National Bank of Mount Pleasant...

Dr. Kevin Rose was officially named the sixth President of Northeast Texas Community College at the May board of trustees meeting on Tuesday, May 27th. He will transition from his current role as Senior Vice President for Student Success beginning June 1st. “I am honored to pass the office of President to Dr. Rose and am confident that he will do a wonderful job furthering the college’s mission of empowering our student’s success and expanding educational opportunities for our community...

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a check for $25,000 from the estate of Helen Hampton. The funds are being used to establish the Charlie and Helen Hampton Memorial Endowed Scholarship, which will be awarded to graduates of Paul Pewitt High School. Pictured accepting the gift (from left) is...

The Northeast Texas Community College Professional Driving Academy continues to grow and supply high-demand CDL drivers to the local area. Two new students recently graduated from the program. The four-week professional driving academy includes 160 hours of training and the cost includes the DOT physical, drug screen, MVR and CDL permit. Students spend 50 hours in the classroom and 110 hours on the road driving. The cost is $4,500 and financial aid may be available..

Northeast Texas Community College recently partnered with UT Health Pittsburg to provide a two-day, hands-on Drywall Repair Training for their facilities team. The training, held at the Hanson-Sewell Center in Pittsburg, focused on essential skills such as taping, bedding, spray texturing, and repair best practices. The course offered practical instruction tailored to the hospital’s needs...