Active Minds kickoff celebration set for Sept. 29
NTCC's Active Minds student organization invites all students, faculty and staff to its kickoff celebration Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 12:30–1:30 p.m.
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Phlebotomy Technician training program begins October 20
Northeast Texas Community College will offer an eight-week Phlebotomy Technician training program Oct. 20 through Dec. 8. The hybrid program combines online learning with in-person clinical training, with classes meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30–9:30 p.m. Tuition is $1,000 for the class and clinical training or $750 for the class only. Limited financial assistance may be available.
Honors Program awards first Stevenson Awards for Acting
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
Winners of Annual Northeast Texas Poetry Reading announced
Student Winners of the 19th Annual Northeast Texas Poetry Contest in the Order They were Announced: Sky Bass—4th, Johnathan Ventura—3rd, Stephany Fuentes—2nd, and Sabrina Otero-Svirska—1st.
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
Para to Pro: Region 8 ESC and NTCC Education Program Support Aspiring Teachers
The Education Program at Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) is partnering with Region 8 Education Service Center (Region 8 ESC) to support paraprofessionals who are pursuing a pathway to becoming certified teachers through the Para to Pro initiative. Dr. Maryna Svirska Otero, the Education Program Director at NTCC, represented the college at the first Para to Pro meeting.
NTCC Faculty Member Carmen Shurtleff Featured at TAFE Area 6 Workshop
Northeast Texas Community College faculty member Carmen Shurtleff was featured as a speaker at the TAFE Area 6 2026 Fall Workshop on September 23 at the Region 8 Education Service Center.
A Mt. Pleasant High School graduate, Shurtleff earned both her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work degrees and currently serves as a full-time faculty member at NTCC, where she teaches courses in Sociology and Social Work.
Cleats for Kidz donation drive underway
Carroll Shelby Foundation gives $25,000 for CSAI scholarships
The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a $25,000 gift from the Carroll Shelby Foundation to support students enrolled in the Carroll Shelby Automotive Institute (CSAI).
The funds provided scholarships for CSAI students during the 2026-2027 academic year, helping students pursue hands-on training and prepare for careers in the automotive industry.
Weisinger to open Whatley Center season with ‘Sounds of Northeast’ concert
The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College will open its 2026-2027 season with a homegrown performance featuring Chris Weisinger & Brand New Start on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2:30 p.m.
Revving up the future: CSAI brings a Shelby and excitement to Paris High School
This week, CSAI Director Austin Maness accepted an invitation from Paris High School (PHS) Senior Automotive Instructor Bryan Ochoa to speak with students about the exciting educational pathways available at NTCC.