Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) have announced a new five-year Memorandum of Understanding (2026–2031) designed to expand transfer opportunities and support student success across Northeast Texas.

The agreement creates a more seamless pathway for students to transition from NTCC to SHSU by improving credit transfer, strengthening academic advising, and increasing collaboration between the two institutions. Key components include coordinated degree pathways, reverse transfer opportunities, and joint recruitment and outreach efforts.

The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting on March 31, 2026, highlighting student success, campus initiatives, and future projects. 

Northeast Texas Community College Adult Education and Literacy Program is now registering for its GED NOW 6-week accelerated course, designed to help students quickly earn their GED and transition into college or a career pathway.

Mark your calendar—registration for Summer and Fall 2026 classes at Northeast Texas Community College opens Monday, April 6!

Now is the perfect time to start planning ahead. Whether you're working toward a degree, picking up new skills, or transferring to a university, reviewing the course schedule early helps you build the class lineup that fits your goals and your schedule.

The Mount Pleasant Chamber Orchestra will present a lively evening of classical music at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Northeast Texas Community College on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Pictured: Mendoza and Her Award-Winning Poster Presentation. Photo by Laurencio Velazquez. 

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Northeast Texas Community College will host its annual Easter Bash on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the NTCC Athletics Complex, offering a fun-filled afternoon for students, employees, and the community.

The event will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and feature a large-scale Easter egg hunt with 1,000 colorful eggs filled with candy and surprises scattered across the field. Attendees are encouraged to bring baskets and arrive early to be ready for the start of the hunt.

Alpha Mu Chi, Northeast Texas Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa set a new chapter record at the recent Texas Regional Convention held in Fort Worth, coming away with 38 awards.  

The chapter was especially delighted to see Dr. Kevin Rose inducted into the Texas Hall of Honor for College Presidents and Dr. Anna Ingram inducted into the Texas Hall of Honor for Outstanding Administrators.

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

The Northeast Texas Community College Rodeo team headed to the second Spring Rodeo of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) Southern Region season hosted by East Texas A&M University. The Rodeo was held at the new Spur Expo located in Commerce, Texas March 20th and 21st. 

Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) is proud to announce that one of its own, Police Officer Christopher “Topher” Weisinger, has released a gripping new Christian fiction novel titled