Northeast Texas Community College is pleased to announce that there is a new course available in the Natural Sciences. Environmental Science I (ENVR 1401) is a survey of the forces, including humans, that shape our physical and biologic environment, and how they affect life on Earth. Introduction to the science and policy of global and regional environmental issues, including pollution, climate change, and sustainability of land, water, and energy resources.  Lab activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze environmental data.

There is still time to register for the fall 2nd 8-week term at NTCC! Classes start Monday, Oct. 21st. Most current students should be able to register online in the myeagle portal. New students and those who cannot register online should e-mail advising@ntcc.edu or stop by the Student Services Building.

This is a great opportunity to pick up an extra class and be one step closer to graduation! Classes are available both in-person and online. 

Pictured (from left): Mary Faith Wilson, Skylar Hodson, and Vanessajane Bayna. 

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Texas A&M University Texarkana will be on the NTCC campus on Wednesday, Oct. 23rd for an On-Site Admission Day. They will be set up in the SUB from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Those planning to transfer to A&M-Texarkana will be able to apply, be admitted and register for classes all in one visit. Those who are admitted during the event will be entered to win a Counselor Recommendation Scholarship. 

Have you noticed colorful painted rocks around campus? On September 18 and again on October 2, Psi Beta members and guests made Kindness Rocks!

“Kindness rocks are intended to inspire creativity and spread happiness. People of all ages find a rock, paint and decorate it with either pictures or quotes and then place them around an area for others to find” explained Solveig Strottman, Psi Beta Vice President.

Alpha Mu Chi, NTCC's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, recently received its fifth grant from the Mellon Foundation. The chapter will use the $1,000 to explore northeast Texas Folklore. The month of October is being nicknamed "Folk-tober," and each Monday in the month the chapter is showcasing a different aspect of the unique folklore and culture of the region. October 7 is the Choctaw Cultural Center Presentation, October 14 is M.J. Hayes local author and storyteller, October 21 is Bigfoot Booth, and October 28 is tales from the Northeast Texas Ezekiel Airship and Rural Heritage Museum.

Dr. Melissa Fulgham gave a well-received and well-attended presentation on “Annie McLean Moores Towler: The First Female President of a National Bank in Texas” on Friday, September 27, at the 62nd Annual Conference of the East Texas Historical Association in Nacogdoches, Texas. 

We are proud to announce that Northeast Texas Community College has partnered with The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute to be part of the Minding College Minds Learning Community. This important initiative is designed to help better understand and address the unique mental health needs of community college students. 

Northeast Texas Community College recently celebrated the achievements of 23 graduates from its Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) program. Over the course of the six-week certification, students gained essential hands-on experience and classroom instruction, equipping them with the skills to provide high-quality patient care in healthcare settings. Emily Mikel, the program's instructor, guided the students through rigorous training, ensuring they are well-prepared for the workforce.

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director