Dr. Doug and Kathy Richey give $12,000 through East Texas Giving Day
Pictured (from left): Dr. Jon McCullough, Kathy Richey, Dr. Doug Richey, and Nita May.
CIS hosts more than 300 high school students for annual CAPPED event
Communities in Schools (CIS) of Northeast Texas recently hosted its annual CAPPED 2026 event on the Northeast Texas Community College campus, welcoming hundreds of high school students from across the region for a day focused on college and career exploration.
More than 440 students from area high schools registered for the event, with approximately 340 students attending. Participating schools included Chapel Hill, Clarksville, Cooper ISD, Daingerfield, Harts Bluff, Mount Pleasant, Mount Vernon, Paul Pewitt, Pittsburg, Rivercrest, and Sulphur Springs.
College closed May 25th for Memorial Day
Adult Education celebrates GED graduates
The Northeast Texas Community College Adult Education Department recently held a graduation ceremony to celebrate 32 students who completed the requirements for the GED (General Equivalency Diploma). Ten students were inducted into the National Adult Education Honor Society and the winner of the J. Travis Jackson Memorial Scholarship was also announced. Rebekka Patt (pictured speaking), a recent GED alumni, gave the keynote address.
Baseball ends standout season in Super Regional series
The Northeast Texas Community College Eagles saw their remarkable 2026 season come to a close on May 15th in the NJCAA Super Regional, falling to Blinn College 11-1 in Game 2 of the best-of-three series in Waco.
Nursing graduates honored with pinning ceremony
Northeast Texas Community College honored the Associate Degree Nursing Class of 2026 during a pinning ceremony held Friday, May 15 at 2 p.m. in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The event celebrated the graduates’ completion of the nursing program and their transition into the healthcare profession. Click here to view/download photos from the event.
New report highlights NTCC’s value to communities and workforce
Northeast Texas Community College recently completed a comprehensive economic impact study that shows the college plays a major role in strengthening the local economy and workforce. The study, conducted by Lightcast, examined NTCC’s impact during the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
According to the report, NTCC generated a total annual economic impact of $46.2 million and supported 1,082 jobs across Camp, Morris, and Titus counties. Researchers found that one out of every 33 jobs in the region is connected to the activities of NTCC, its students, or its graduates.
Eagles fall in Game 1 of Super Regional, face Blinn again tonight at 6 pm
The Northeast Texas Community College Eagles will look to keep their season alive Friday night after falling to Blinn College 10-3 in Game 1 of the NJCAA Super Regional on Thursday in Waco.
Blinn jumped out to an early lead with three runs in the first inning and continued to add pressure throughout the night. The Buccaneers collected 13 hits in the contest, including a four-RBI performance from Dane Perry and three RBI from Reece Lunsford.
Funeral Services students complete on-campus practical training
Associate Degree students in the NTCC Funeral Services Educ
Scott and Melissa Fulgham give $1,000 to establish new scholarship
The NTCC Foundation recently received a generous $1,000 donation from Scott and Melissa Fulgham (pictured). Their gift will provide a scholarship for students majoring in history, math, computer science, or general studies.
Dr. Melissa Fulgham serves as Department Chair of Humanities & Social Sciences and Professor of History at NTCC. Nita May, Director of Development, noted that Fulgham is among many NTCC employees who continue to invest personally in the success of students through charitable giving.
