Eagles Softball splits with Tyler Junior College

Game 1 Recap:

Fincannon’s Grand Slam Sparks Upset as NTCC Eagle Softball Stuns Apaches

NTCC Eagle Softball pulled off a big-time upset on Saturday, taking down the heavily favored Tyler Junior College Apaches, 9-1, behind a dominant performance from Kiersten Fincannon. Fincannon delivered at the plate and in the circle, driving in four runs—including a momentum-shifting grand slam in the fifth—and shutting down the Apaches’ offense over five innings.

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Biology students conduct fish parasite research in Arkansas

Dr. Chris T. McAllister, Biology, and three NTCC Biology 2389 students, Gracie Gray, Isabel Tresidder, and Stephanie Hernandez traveled to Black Rock, Arkansas, March 14-18, 2025, and conducted research on big river fish parasites from the Black River.  They discovered what will eventually be described as new species of myxosporeans from several fishes and were also mentored by a renown (retired) parasitologist, Dr. Donald Cloutman, from Kansas.  These students will get their first scientific publications from this event and will be very helpful in furthering their career goals.

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Texas Heritage National Bank establishes Sid Greer Memorial Honors Scholarship

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a donation of $10,000 from Texas Heritage National Bank (THNB). The funds will be used to endow the Sid Greer Memorial Honors Scholarship at NTCC. Pictured, John Bryan (left) presents the check to Dr. Jon McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement, on behalf of THNB. Greer, who passed away in December 2024, served on the NTCC Board of Trustees faithfully for 23 years. During that time he served as Board Secretary for 12 years.  

Hernandez wins Britt Award of the Great Plains Honors Council

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

For the ninth time since the awards began in 2015, an NTCC scholar has won a $100 Britt Award of the Great Plains Honors Council.  Stephanie Hernandez, a first-year Presidential Scholar from Mount Pleasant, bested all other competitors in the humanities poster division for freshmen and sophomores at the meeting of the Great Plains Honors Council (GPHC).  The awards were announced at the closing banquet of the 7-9 March meeting in Denton, Texas. 

Last chance to sign up for spring classes!

Time is running out to enroll in NTCC's 2nd 8-week spring courses! These fast-track classes are the perfect way to stay on course for graduation or get ahead in your degree. Classes begin March 24—don’t miss your chance to earn credits in half the time!

Most current NTCC students can register online over spring break by logging into the portal at myeagle.ntcc.edu. The full course schedule is available at www.ntcc.edu/spring25

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Apply now for the International Sulphur Transfer Scholarship

NTCC students who will graduate in May 2025 and plan to transfer to a four-year university this fall are encouraged to apply for the International Sulphur Transfer Scholarship. Seven recipients will receive $1,500 each. This scholarship is designated for eligible students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and are completing their NTCC studies this spring.