Debbie Strong and Kerry Wootten to Speak at the 11th Annual Northeast Texas Poetry Contest

Submitted by Dr. Andrew Yox, NTCC Honors Director The Eleventh Annual Northeast Texas Poetry Reading on Friday, 7 September at 11 AM will again occur at the Foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on the Northeast Texas Community College campus.  The public is invited for this free event.  This year in addition to readings of the highest ranked poems of the adult and student divisions—by the winners—Debbie Strong and Kerry Wootten Esq.

NTCC parking permits to be enforced

For the safety and security of NTCC, all students, faculty and staff are required to display a parking permit on their vehicle while on campus. Security officers will enforce this by issuing warnings beginning September 4. Citations with fines will follow the warning period. Parking permits are FREE. Student permits are issued in the Student Services building and employees can pick them up from the Human Resources department. Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe for everyone!

Lilly Haack wins $5,000 Pearson Scholarship for Higher Education

Northeast Texas Community College student Lilly Haack is one of ten students nationwide selected to receive the 2018 Pearson Scholarship for Higher Education, a $5,000 award. The Pearson Scholarship for Higher Education is awarded to Phi Theta Kappa members who are civically engaged in their community through service and who demonstrate leadership, academic rigor, and excellence. Preference is given to first-generation college students.

NTCC Art to host exhibit featuring the art of Steven Barker

The Northeast Texas Community College Art Department will host its first exhibit of the 2018-2019 school year September 7-26 in the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. A collection of drawings and watercolors by Steven Barker will be on display for public viewing during this time. A reception with the artist will be held Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 12:30 p.m. in the Whatley foyer.

NTCC Student Services to extend hours Aug. 20-23

In order to better serve students as the new semester approaches, Northeast Texas Community College Student Services will offer extended business hours Monday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug 23. They will be open an extra hour, from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Students will be able to meet with advisors to register for classes, speak with financial aid representatives, make payments and more. “We realize that many of our students have work and other obligations that make it difficult for them to come out here during regular business hours.