NTCC representatives recently attended the Chapel Hill High School College and Career Fair held Feb. 6 at the Region 8 Education Service Center. The event welcomed approximately 400 high school juniors from at least nine Northeast Texas schools, providing students an opportunity to explore college programs and career pathways.

Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) invites students, faculty and staff to showcase their talents at an exciting Poetry Slam on Thursday, March 5, at 5:00 p.m. in the NTCC Student Union Building (SUB).

Pictured: On the Air with K-Lake 97.7 FM, 6 February 2026:  NTCC Honors Students Ian Mares, Hailey Randall, José Fuentes, Emma Mendoza, Radio Host—Collins Knighton, and Madeline Simmons.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Dr. Anna Ingram, Vice President of Instruction at Northeast Texas Community College, has been named a recipient of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Distinguished College Administrator Award. Dr. Ingram will be recognized during PTK Catalyst, Phi Theta Kappa’s annual international convention. 

The Distinguished College Administrator Award recognizes college leaders who work directly with student leaders to strengthen campus communities and expand opportunities for student success. Honorees are nominated by Phi Theta Kappa student leaders.

The NTCC Eagles Athletic Department is looking for a motivated student interested in social media management and sports marketing to serve as a volunteer intern this semester.

The internship will focus on promoting NTCC Athletics through social media advertising, creating game day graphics, and designing content for special events. It’s a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build a portfolio, and strengthen your résumé or college transfer applications.

Effective Feb. 4, 2026, the Northeast Texas Community College RN and VN Nursing Programs have been granted candidacy status for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The candidacy is valid through Spring 2028. This marks the first time in NTCC history that the college’s nursing programs have achieved candidate status.

The NTCC Eagles Rodeo team is excited to welcome Drew Madden as its new assistant coach. A first-generation cowboy from Sloughhouse, California, Coach Madden is a graduate of East Texas A&M University with a degree in Agricultural Science and also holds an associate degree in AG Science and Technology from West Hills Community College in Coalinga.

The NTCC Faculty Senate is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship, which helps students with financial need continue their education. Eligible students must be Texas residents, have completed at least 15 semester credit hours, and receive $500 or less in scholarship funding.