Pictured (from left): Criminal Justice Faculty Elizabeth Bailey, Bryan Martinez, Connor Duncan, Dayra Valerio, Mirka Valente, Ashle Ornelas, Hailey Sanchez, and Hailey Randall. Not pictured: Asst Professor of Sociology/Social Work Carmen Shurtleff and Niurka Valente.
In March, Continuing Education launched its first Driver’s Education course. Eight students, along with instructor Dolanda Lockett, completed 32 hours of classroom instruction and are now officially hitting the road for their first week of behind-the-wheel training. Each student will log 7 hours of driving time and 7 hours of in-car observation.
Interest in this course has been building since last fall, and Continuing Education is excited to offer this opportunity to both teens and adults in our community.
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Pictured: Alpha Mu Chi received the Distinguished Chapter Award.
Catalyst 2026 brought together thousands of Phi Theta Kappa members, advisors, and supporters in Baltimore, Maryland, to celebrate the achievements of chapters from the United States and ten other nations. The three-day convention was a whirlwind of inspiration, academic recognition, and historic milestones for Northeast Texas Community College.
The event featured a lineup of world-class speakers who challenged and motivated attendees:
Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) is helping commercial drivers take the next step in their careers with a Hazmat Endorsement Training Program designed to prepare participants for the endorsement exam and safe transport of hazardous materials.
Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) biology students recently showcased their research on a regional stage at the 59th annual meeting of the Southwestern Association of Parasitologists (SWAP), held April 9–11, 2026 at the OU Biological Station in Lake Texoma, Oklahoma.
At Northeast Texas Community College, an innovative program is reshaping how rural students access and succeed in higher education—while offering a model that could be replicated nationwide.
The Work4College Program combines early college exposure, structured employment, and financial support into a single, integrated pathway. Students can begin participating as early as the summer after their sophomore year of high school, gaining meaningful work experience on campus while building a financial foundation for college.
The Northeast Texas Community College Professional Driving Academy continues to grow and supply high-demand CDL drivers to the local area. One student recently graduated from the program.
The four-week professional driving academy includes 160 hours of training and the cost includes the DOT physical, drug screen, MVR and CDL permit. Students spend 50 hours in the classroom and 110 hours on the road driving. The cost is $4,500 and financial aid may be available.
Pictured: 2021winners with History Faculty: Front Row: Fatima Fuentes, Erika Alvarado, and Davin Whatley: Back Row: NTCC history professors--Dr. Andrew P. Yox, Dr. Melissa Fulgham and James McGregor
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
The Northeast Texas Community College Art Department will hold its annual student art show from Thursday, April 9th through Tuesday, April 28th in the foyer gallery of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The exhibit will feature student artworks in design, drawing, ceramics, photography, and digital media. We have almost 150 artworks on display!
Registration is now open at Northeast Texas Community College for the May Intersession, Summer, and Fall 2026
