The eighth annual Northeast Texas Poetry Contest and Reading is again open to the public.† Amateur, accomplished or aspiring poets of any age are welcome to submit their best poem on the topic of life in Northeast Texas.†Poets are encouraged to accent or enliven the sense of the surroundings, the people, the culture or the history of our region.†The deadline date for submission is August 28 at noon. Poems should be submitted to Dr.

Cypress Bank-Lone Star recently presented a high-end laptop for the use of Northeast Texas Community College Honors students. This year?s recipient, Cruz Gallegos (pictured center), was the 2015 Valedictorian at Daingerfield High School. Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director (left) and Billie Sue Hanson, Cypress Bank-Lone Star Vice President (right) are pictured making the presentation.

Due to increased demand, Northeast Texas Community College will add an additional date for new students to attend myEagle Orientation. Any first-time student who has not yet attended orientation and plans to take classes at NTCC this fall should make plans to sign up for this final session on Wednesday, Aug. 5.

The event begins in the Student Union Building (SUB) at 8 a.m. and will last until approximately†1:30†p.m.

The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees approved the issuance of limited tax bonds not to exceed $10 million at a special meeting July 14. This will allow NTCC to begin work on the campus renewal plan that voters approved in May.

Northeast Texas Community College and Texas A&M University-Texarkana officials signed a dual admissions agreement today at Northeast Texas Community College, formalizing a partnership benefitting students who wish to attain baccalaureate degrees. Officials also signed a financial aid consortium allowing NTCC and A&M-Texarkana students to be concurrently enrolled without disruption to their financial aid award.

NTCC President Dr.

Sherry Hoppock presents Karen Andrews†with a gift basket†for being named NTCC?s Fittest Employee†of the Month†for July.†To receive this award, an employee must†be caught practicing†overt wellness behavior and attitude.†

The Wellness Committee is on the lookout for an August recipient!

Here's a message from Karen regarding her†personal wellness plan?

Thank you for this recognition.

Nita May presents Diane Mohr†with a gift basket†for being named NTCC?s Fittest Employee†of the Month†forJune.†To receive this award, an employee must†be caught practicing†overt wellness behavior and attitude.†

The Wellness Committee is on the lookout for a July recipient!

Here's a message from Diane regarding her†personal wellness plan?

Let me say, I am honored to receive this rec

The Northeast Texas Community College Health Sciences department recently celebrated the first class of students completing the new Community Health Worker certificate program. Graduates are pictured†above (from left):†Bambi Bryant, Demetria Bolden, Carolyn Traylor, Kayla Golden, Kelly Young, Jessica Davis and LaShunda King.