Pictured: Bree Fite, Emma Mendoza, Litzy Flores, and Adam Richards Outside the San Antonio Central Library

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

Northeast Texas Community College Rodeo will make a return trip to Casper, Wyoming June 15-21 for the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR). The Men’s team had three people in contention for a finals qualification heading into the final National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) Southern Region Rodeo at Hill College and the Men’s team members not only got it done and qualified for the CNFR but won the Hill College Rodeo to end the season. 

Pictured: Gracie (left) and Stephanie (right) working at their microscopes, OMBS, Big Fork, Arkansas.

Two NTCC Biology 2289 students, Gracie Gray and Stephanie Hernandez, and Dr. Chris T. McAllister, Natural Science Division, traveled to the Ouachita Mountains Biological Station (OMBS), Big Fork, Arkansas, May 25-30, 2025, to continue their research on fish parasites from the Ouachita River watershed.  

Looking to get started in the criminal justice field without committing to a full degree just yet? Northeast Texas Community College offers a Criminal Justice Occupational Skills Award (OSA) that includes just three fast-track courses designed to enhance your job readiness and marketability. Whether you’re exploring a new career, returning to school, or adding skills to your resume, this short-term award gives you relevant, real-world knowledge.

Phi Theta Kappa members have until June 16 to apply for one of the 200 Leaders of Promise Scholarships. The $1,000 scholarship provides new Phi Theta Kappa members with financial resources to help defray educational expenses while enrolled in an associate degree program.

Time is running out! The first 5-week summer session at Northeast Texas Community College kicks off Monday, June 9, and it’s your last chance to register.

Whether you’re looking to catch up, get ahead, or lighten your fall course load, NTCC has a variety of online and face-to-face classes to fit your schedule.

NTCC is excited to kick off the 11th year of its innovative Work4College Program. After holding orientation sessions earlier this month, 81 students will start the program on June 9th.  Of that total, 64 students will be working on the NTCC campus and 17 more will be working at local high schools.

Dr. Melissa Fulgham was among the over 400 historians from over 20 states who gathered at Texas State University in San Marcos for the inaugural Alliance for Texas History Conference. Fulgham, Professor of History and Division Chair for the Humanities and Social Sciences, continued her efforts to spread the story of Annie McLean Moores Towler. 

Dr. Kevin Rose (second from left) is pictured with members of the NTCC Board of Trustees after his official presidential appointment at the May meeting. Board members (from left) are: Russell East, Robin Sharp, Kerry Wootten, and Brian Applegate.

Dr. Kevin Rose was officially named the sixth President of Northeast Texas Community College at the May board of trustees meeting on Tuesday, May 27th. He will transition from his current role as Senior Vice President for Student Success beginning June 1st.

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a check for $25,000 from the estate of Helen Hampton. The funds are being used to establish the Charlie and Helen Hampton Memorial Endowed Scholarship, which will be awarded to graduates of Paul Pewitt High School. Pictured accepting the gift (from left) is: Dr. Jon McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement and Nita May, NTCC Director of Development.