Pictured (from left): Psi Beta members Jace McCamey, Victoria Murphy, Tabatha Lyon-Drennan, Hailey Petrosino, Dr. Skaar, Tisha Patel, Estefani Garcia, and Stephanie Hernandez.

Psi Beta National Honor Society held its 2026 Spring Induction on April 2, marking its 39th year of continuous student involvement at NTCC. Hailey Petrosino of Kingwood TX was inducted in a candlelight ceremony. Asia Bayoud, guest speaker from East Texas A&M University, presented her original research titled “The Illusions of Memory”. 

Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Austin Maness as the new Director of the Carroll Shelby Automotive Institute. A seasoned executive, military veteran, and automotive enthusiast, Maness brings a dynamic blend of leadership, innovation, and passion for performance to the program.

Time is running out! The deadline to apply for the Work4College Program for Summer 2026 is April 10, 2026—and students are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Northeast Texas Community College recently hosted the Arrive Alive Tour at the Eagles’ Nest on March 11, giving students, faculty, and staff a powerful, hands-on opportunity to experience the dangers of impaired and distracted driving.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Since 2008, the honors program of NTCC has published a biannual newsletter.  The recently released 2026 spring edition can be accessed on the college website: 

Spring 2026 Alacrity Newsletter

One can also write Honors Director, Dr. Andrew P. Yox, for a real copy at ayox@ntcc.edu.

The Mary Jon, and J.P. Bryan Leadership in Education Award of $5,000 goes out each year to a higher education professor for outstanding attainments in historical pedagogy.  University professors have been the usual recipients of this Texas-wide accolade, with educators from Sul Ross, Tarleton State, and the University of Texas at El Paso, winning the most recent awards.  However, in the last twelve years, two of the winners have not only been from a smaller community college—they have been from the same institution—Northeast Texas Community College.

Getting help with your financial aid application has never been easier! Join us for a free Financial Aid Workshop on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Business Technology 121.

Northeast Texas Community College student José Fuentes, of Mount Pleasant, has been elected International President of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the highest student leadership position in the prestigious honor society. He was elected during the organization’s annual Catalyst conference held last week in Baltimore, Maryland, marking a historic and unprecedented achievement for NTCC.

The Theatre department at Northeast Texas Community College is preparing to bring laughter, energy, and classic comedy to the stage with its upcoming production of Twelfth Night Or, What You Will, an adaptation one of William

Registration is now open for Northeast Texas Community College’s popular Kids Discovery College (KDC) summer program, which will be held July 13–23 (Monday–Thursday).