Stephen Milburn wins STAR Scholarship

Stephen Milburn, a Northeast Texas Community College student from Mount Pleasant, was one of six recipients of the Dr. Mary Hood STAR Scholarship.† The scholarship honors returning community college students in the Texas region who show outstanding promise as leaders and as scholars.† The recipients were announced at the recent Texas Honors Institute held at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, TX and recognized onstage.

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NTCC Disc Golf goes pro

Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) professional player, Ken Herrod, will be on the NTCC campus this†Monday, September 9th, at 11:00am on the soccer field†to offer his expertise to anyone interested in learning about the sport.† PHED 1139 ? Beginning Disc Golf ?

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Fredia Thomas completes Leadership Excellence Academy



Fredia Thomas, Northeast Texas Community College†TEAMS and Adult Education Student Retention Specialist, recently completed the Leadership Excellence Academy (LEA) and is now a Certified Manager in Program Improvement (CMPI). This certification is the first of its kind in the adult education and literacy field and signifies†national†membership in an elite group of professional managers.


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Free GED, ESL classes offered

The Adult Education Department at Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) will offer free General Education Development (GED) classes and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at various locations throughout the area this fall. All students must in enroll in an orientation session before beginning classes.†The GED exam is changing in January 2014. At that time, all students seeking a GED will be required to complete the entire new test.

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Hall holds state office for Phi Theta Kappa

Ashley Hall, a member of the Northeast Texas Community College Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Mu Chi chapter, is currently serving as a state officer for the Phi Theta Kappa Organization. Hall, of Leesburg, was elected to the office of District III Vice President of the Texas Region of Phi Theta Kappa during the spring 2013 semester. In this role, she serves on the Texas Regional Officer team and represents 18 colleges in the Northeast Texas region. She is also responsible for planning and attending statewide events.

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Whiskey Myers and Bri Bagwell in Concert Sept. 24

Northeast Texas Community College will host an Evening With Whiskey Myers and Bri Bagwell on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The show is at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students (18-under & NTCC students with current ID). Call the Whatley Center box office at 903-434-8181 to order your tickets today! Visit www.ntcc.edu/whatley for venue information.



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