Aaron Shelby and the Carroll Shelby Foundation recently presented the Northeast Texas Community College Foundation with checks totaling $80,000 to support NTCC’s Shelby Automotive Technology program. One gift for $50,000 will provide scholarships for students in the Shelby program and $30,000 will be used toward the Shelby Restoration Center being built at NTCC. Aaron Shelby (right) is pictured presenting the check to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement.

Jalyn English, a Presidential scholar at Northeast Texas Community College, has been named a 2021 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship.

Students are nominated for the academic team by their college administrators. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and engagement in college and community service. This program is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and is administered by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Pat Sistrunk and her granddaughter, Tatum Dungan, of Tyler, recently gave $2,000 to the Northeast Texas Community College Foundation. Pictured (from left) is Nita May, NTCC Director of Development, Dungan, Sistrunk and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement. The gift will sponsor two students in the Work4College Program.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Expertise has its own rewards, and in the case of history essays at Northeast Texas Community College, the reward might be something greater than an ‘A’.  For the sixth year, history at NTCC will feature the Bonnie Spencer Awards for the best two research papers in non-honors classes.  The first-place winner will receive $100, and the second place, $50.  There will be an optional Honorable Mention Prize.

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

Northeast Texas Community College Baseball took on Murray State College in single game on Tuesday and took down Murray State 3-2.

The Medical Assistant (MA) Program at Northeast Texas Community College is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 academic year. The deadline to apply is April 30. Applications and information are available at www.ntcc.edu/medassist.

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

By: Rene’ McCracken

Pictured: Jake Chapman leading off first base in the Friday Series. (Photo by Janine Modgling)

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

Northeast Texas Community College Baseball hit the road Sunday to take on TJC in Tyler and earned a 12-4 win in the first game of the day before falling to TJC 9-6 in game two.

Want a great gift for Mother's Day? Consider giving your favorite Moms (or yourself) a spot in the upcoming Floral Design class presented by NTCC Agriculture and Continuing Education! The class will teach the art of floral design and will cover door wreaths, table pieces and outdoor arranging. Participants will take home their own hand-crafted floral project that is ready for display in their home or outdoor living space.