The Carroll Shelby Automotive Program at Northeast Texas Community College will host their annual Dyno Day and Open House on Saturday, Oct. 14th. The event will be held at the Shelby Automotive building on the NTCC campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants who would like to test the performance of their vehicle can get a 15-minute dyno pull for $35. The facilities will also be open for touring, including the new EV building that was recently completed. There will also be memorbilia sales and food. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Shelby Automotive Student Club. 

Elliott Auto Group in Mount Pleasant recently donated a customized Ford F-150 truck to the Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program at Northeast Texas Community College. Pictured at the gift presentation is (from left): Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement and Elliott representatives Tommy Shumate, Brandon Milam, Shelton West and Ashley Willson. To learn more about the Shelby Auto Tech Program, visit www.shelbyautotech.com.

The NTCC Physical Therapist Assistant program has started a new academic year with 16 new students. Students recently participated in wheelchair mobility activities including maneuvering wheelchairs on level and unlevel surfaces, in elevators, and on curbs and ramps. Students also learned to measure patients for custom wheelchairs and determine appropriate fit of wheelchairs. The NTCC Physical Therapist Assistant Program here at NTCC is the shortest in the state at 17 months.

You may have seen some buzz on social media lately about the Continuing Education Department's American Sign Language (ASL) and Conversational Spanish classes being held in Mount Pleasant. ASL is being taught at Jo's Downtown on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Conversational Spanish is at Super Bueno on Monday and Wednesday. Those who feel comfortable at the intermediate level can still join in on either series! Click below for quick, easy registration. 

Northeast Texas Community College will host its annual transfer fair on Thursday, Sept. 28th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Union Building. The event will bring representatives from more than 25 universities to campus to meet with prospective transfer students. 

"This is a great opportunity for NTCC students to meet with lots of universities at one time. Anyone who is planning to continue their education beyond NTCC should definitely make an effort to attend," Sheila Eddy, Associate Director of Academic Advising, said. 

The Northeast Texas Community College Professional Driving Academy continues to grow and supply high-demand CDL drivers to the local area. Five new students recently graduated from the program. Pictured (from left) is: Aaron Farley (Instructor), graduates Cesar Garza, Eleganzer Nelson, Eddiel Benavides, Runnell Gaitan, Ari Hernandez Sanchez and Jimmy Smith (Director of Continuing Education and Corporate Training).

Have you been bitten by the travel bug? Northeast Texas Community College is planning an exciting travel study trip to Boston next year from May 18-22. This is a great opportunity to explore one of the nation's most historic, iconic cities while earning college credit. An informational session is planned for Tuesday, Sept. 26th at 12:30 p.m. in Humanities 107. Anyone who has an interest in the trip is encouraged to attend. 

Photo Courtesy of Hudson Old, and the East Texas Journal.  Pictured from Left to Right: Victoria Matiz, Joel Reyes, Honors Director--Dr. Andrew Yox, Kaden Groda, Allen Herald, Hannah Goldblum, Luke McCraw, Halea Ledezma, Rev. Dan Hoke, Morgan Thrapp, Sam Pollan, Alison Majors, Demi Reyes, Garrett Phillips, Andrea Reyes, Aubrey Watkins, Monse Rivero, Michael Rodriguez, Raul Leija, Assistant Honors Director—Melody Mott, Michelle Calderon, Skylar Hodson.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Pictured: Madellynn Smith.

Yoana Amador and Madellynn Smith were among two of 213 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will each receive a $1000 scholarship. Vinson Sellars was selected as one of twenty-five 2023 Coca-Cola Military Leaders of Promise Scholars and will also receive a $1000 scholarship. Applicants are selected based on outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated leadership potential, competing against nearly 1100 applicants.

Pictured: Herbert discusses one of his paintings with a student.

The NTCC Art Department hosted an artist reception with Frank Herbert on Wednesday in the Whatley Center foyer. Herbert's art will remain on display in the Whatley gallery through Thursday, September 21st. The exhibit is free to view during regular college business hours.