How many health science faculty and staff does it take to escape a room? All of them! The NTCC Division of Health Sciences made the most of their in-service opportunities with a team-building exercise and fun escape room. According to Olga Scott, Program and Student Coordinator for Funeral Service Education, it was a great opportunity for colleagues from different programs to work together and become better acquainted. 

"It was a wonderful opportunity to collaborate and connect as a team," Scott said. 

The Northeast Texas Community College bookstore was recently highlighted in a national publication! The College Store, the official publication of the National Association of College Stores, published an article in their fall 2024 edition called It’s About Time that focused on how different college bookstores keep track of student worker schedules. 

Northeast Texas Community College is pleased to highlight Amanda (Mandy) Hutchings, an NTCC Health Science Dual Credit instructor, for the recent publication of a book she co-authored.

Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt! The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College is thrilled to announce that comedian William Lee Martin will bring his acclaimed The Funny Life Comedy Tour to the stage on Saturday, February 15th at 7:30 p.m. Limited tickets are still available for the performance!

The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees began its first meeting of the year on a somber note this Tuesday, Jan. 28th. Dr. Ron Clinton, NTCC President, called for a moment of silence before the meeting to acknowledge Chuck Johns, Chairman of the Board, who passed away unexpectedly on January 16th along with his wife, Sarah.

NTCC is kicking off the spring semester with a Tech Orientation Week that will be held from January 27th-30th. This will be a come-and-go event where students can learn how to navigate their online classes, Blackboard, the myEagle student portal, Outlook and more.  It will take place in SUB 101 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

LImited Tickets are available! 

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, energy, and entertainment as UPTOWN takes the stage at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College. Mark your calendars for Friday, February 7th at 7:30 p.m., when this world-class group brings their signature blend of R&B, contemporary pop, and classic Motown hits to Northeast Texas. Click to view UPTOWN in action.

Northeast Texas Community College’s Eagles Softball program was represented on the national stage recently! Head Softball Coach, Haley Colwell, traveled to the ABCA baseball convention in Washington DC January 1-6 to serve as a panelist expert in strength and conditioning. She also attended the AHSFCA conference in Little Rock, AR January 10-12, where she was a headline speaker.

Are you interested in participating in the next Theatre production at Northeast Texas Community College? The NTCC Theatre Department is getting ready to host auditions for The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde.

Pictured are the First Velazquez winners (from left): Araceli Landaverde, Stephanie Hernandez, Yahir Garcia, Sarah Dierflinger, Vanessajane Bayna, and Andrew Higgins.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director