Dwain and Linda Blount sponsor Work4College scholarship

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a $500 donation from Dwain and Linda Blount of Mount Pleasant. Their gift will be used to sponsor a student in the 2026 Work4College Program. Pictured (from left) is Nita May, NTCC Director of Development; Linda Blount, Dwain Blount and Mason May, Director of Work4College. 

Carroll Shelby Foundation gives $50,000 for automotive scholarships

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a $50,000 gift from the Carroll Shelby Foundation. Pictured (from left) is Jimmy Smith, NTCC Dean of Workforce; Aaron Shelby, Co-President, Carroll Shelby Foundation; and Austin Maness, Director of the Carroll Shelby Automotive Institute. The funds provided scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year for students in the Carroll Shelby Automotive Institute.

Jr. Delphian Club supports NTCC Theatre

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a donation from the Jr. Delphian Club to support the NTCC Theatre Program. Pictured (from left) is Ladarrius Patterson, NTCC Theatre student, June Lass, Dr. Page Petrucka, NTCC Theatre Director, and Bonnie Hess. To learn more about the opportunities offered through Theatre Northeast, visit www.ntcc.edu/theatre or contact Petrucka at 903-434-8395 or ppetrucka@ntcc.edu

Alumni Spotlight: Brenda Godoy

Brenda Godoy, a Mount Pleasant native, began her journey at Northeast Texas Community College as a first-generation college student, drawn by its affordability, close-knit support system, and strong mentorship. With guidance from faculty and encouragement from her family, she built a strong academic foundation that led to her transfer as a Jack Kent Cooke Scholar to Texas A&M University, where she earned a degree in Biochemistry in 2020.

Steve and Weida Borkowski give $1,000 Work4College scholarship for Carroll Shelby Automotive Institute student

Steve and Weida Borkowski recently presented the Northeast Texas Community College Foundation with a $1,000 scholarship. The funds will provide a Work4College scholarship to support a student in NTCC's Carroll Shelby Automotive Institute this summer.

NTCC mourns the passing of Dr. Jerry Wesson

Northeast Texas Community College mourns the passing of Dr. Jerry Wesson, a founding administrator and former Vice President of Student Services, who passed away on April 20, 2026, at the age of 85. A memorial service will be held on May 9 at 1:00 p.m. at Tennison Memorial United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant. Following the memorial, A short graveside service will be held at 4:00PM at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Wolfe City, Texas. 

Morris County Retired School Employee Association gives $500 for Work4College scholarship

Members of the Morris County Retired School Employee Association recently visited Northeast Texas Community College for their April meeting. The group presented the NTCC Foundation with a $500 check to support the Work4College Program (pictured). The funds contributed towards NTCC's East Texas Giving Day total, which raised $291,679 during April. To learn more about how you can support Work4College or other important causes at NTCC, please contact Nita May, NTCC Director of Development 903-434-8113 or nmay@ntcc.edu.

MPHS Class of 1965 donates Work4College scholarship

The Mount Pleasant High School Class of 1965 recently donated $501.87 to the NTCC Foundation to support the Work4College program, sponsoring a student for the upcoming summer term.

Representing the class, Betty Brock and Mavis Brush presented the check to Nita May, NTCC Director of Development.

The NTCC Foundation is grateful for the continued support of programs like Work4College, which provide students with valuable work experience while helping fund their education.

Foundation raises $291,679, breaks donor record on East Texas Giving Day

Thanks to the generosity of its supporters, the Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Foundation raised $291,679 from 256 donors during East Texas Giving Day on Tuesday, April 28.

NTCC finished second overall among participating nonprofits for the day, while leading all organizations in total number of donors—setting a new record for donor participation in the college’s East Texas Giving Day history.

Foundation receives $59,000 to establish Chuck and Sarah Johns Memorial Scholarship

Friends and family of Chuck and Sarah Johns recently made a generous $59,000 gift to establish the Chuck and Sarah Johns Memorial Scholarship at Northeast Texas Community College. The endowed scholarship will benefit students from Camp County, with a special emphasis on those pursuing degrees in education.