Stephanie Hernandez named a PTK New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar

Stephanie Hernandez, a Phi Theta Kappa student at Northeast Texas Community College, has been named a 2026 New Century Transfer Scholar and will receive a $2,750 scholarship.

New Century Transfer Scholars are selected based on their academic accomplishments, leadership, activities, and how they extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom. More than 2,300 students from nearly 1,400 college campuses nationwide were nominated. Only one New Century Transfer Scholar is selected from each state.

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Police Department presents Russell Taylor with retired credentials

Pictured: Dr. Kevin Rose (left) and Police Chief Russell Radke (right) were on hand to present the honor. 

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Northeast Texas Community College Police Department presented Russell Taylor with his Retired Officer credentials in recognition of his years of dedicated service to the college. Taylor retired in January and is the first officer in department history to receive this ceremonial honor. 

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Board of Trustees holds February meeting

Pictured: Dr. Chris McAllister and four Biology students attended the meeting to discuss their latest fish parasite research. José Fuentes is pictured presenting his findings. 

The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Vice-Chair Russell East led the meeting in the absence of Chairman Robin Sharp. All other trustees were present.

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Mount Pleasant Community Fund gives $5,000 for Care Center

Scott Redfearn with the Mount Pleasant Community Fund recently presented a $5,000 check to the Northeast Texas Community College Foundation to directly support the NTCC Care Center. Redfearn (left) is pictured with Jessica Dorantes, Nita May and Zach Branham.

The gift will provide nutritious food and basic hygiene items for NTCC students who face food and/or financial insecurity. Care Center resources provide a lifeline to help students stay enrolled, maintain focus and continue working toward their degrees or workforce credentials.