By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
Just an ordinary freshman year. In 1956-1957. Barbara Conrad from Northeast Texas becomes part of the first cohort of African-American undergraduates at the University of Texas. A mellifluous soprano, she wins the star role in the spring opera as Dido.
Northeast Texas Community College will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. We will resume regular hours and the spring semester will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Carter BloodCare will be on campus Tuesday, January 29 conducting a blood drive. Please help save a life by donating blood! Give life to your community this January to receive: An exclusive Dallas Mavericks t-shirt and a Bogo Ticket Voucher.
The first week of classes can be a stressful time in the life of a college student. To help alleviate this stress, and to encourage students to meet new people, we have planned a Welcome Back Social for students, faculty and staff. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Activities at 903-434-8265. See attached flyer for more details.
The Northeast Texas Community College Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program recently learned that all 13 of its December 2018 graduating class passed their professional licensure exam on the first try. Upon graduating with their Associate of Applied Science degree in PTA, graduates are required to sit for the NPTE Board Exam before starting their professional careers.
The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received $91,000 from the U.S. Department of Education to match contributions to the NTCC endowment in 2018. These funds are part of the Title V grant, which has money allotted for matching gifts over a five-year period. This means that all donations toward the NTCC endowment are matched to double the impact. Dr. Ron Clinton (right), NTCC President, and Dr.
It’s time for a flashback to the 1960s as Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone comes to the stage of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College. The concert will be Saturday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.whatleycenter.com.
Richard Perryman recently gave $7,000 to support the Work Scholarship Program at Northeast Texas Community College. Perryman (right) is pictured presenting the gift to Nita May, NTCC Director of Development. The Work Scholarship Program allows select students the opportunity to work on campus during the summer to earn money to pay for their college education in advance. The program is privately-funded by generous donors, like Perryman.
The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of board member Jerry Webster Tuesday evening at the regular December meeting. Webster, who served in Place I since 2013, announced his retirement from the board in November.
Northeast Texas Community College recently held its annual employee Christmas luncheon and honored employees celebrating service milestones and retirements. Those who were honored for service are pictured above. Back row (from left) is Windell Doddy, 20 years; Dr. Melissa Fulgham, 10 years; Anna Ingram, 10 years; James McGregor, 10 years; Ron Bowden, 10 years; Kevin Frost; 15 years; and Tommie Smith, 20 years. Middle row (from left) Dr. Tom Seabourne, 30 years; Jim Swann, 30 years; Julie Ratliff, 10 years, Sabrina Stobnicki, 15 years; and Katy Miller, five years.
