Three NTCC Biology 2389 students, Gracie Gray, Isabel Tresidder, and Stephanie Hernandez, and Dr. Chris T. McAllister, Biology, traveled to the Ouachita Mountains Biological Station (OMBS), Big Fork, Arkansas, March 21-23, 2025, to continue their research on fish parasites from the Ouachita River watershed.  What they believe to be a new species of myxosporean was discovered on the gills of a northern hogsucker fish, and another on the fin of a green sunfish.

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently learned that it will receive a matching grant for up to $48,000 from the Texas Pioneer Foundation. The money will be designated to provide matching funds for gifts to the Work4College program during East Texas Giving Day. Pictured receiving the check (from left) is Mason May, Director of Work4College, McKenna Neal, Resource Development Specialist, and Dr. Jon McCullough, Executive Vice President for Advancement.

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 Houston, coming away with 37 awards. “With a strong officer team and an amazing set of co-advisors this year, I knew that we would do well,“ said lead advisor Dr. Melissa Fulgham. “However, they exceeded even my high hopes and expectations and set a new chapter record.

The Cosmetology Program at Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) is now accepting applications for its brand-new Manicurist Program, set to launch in the Fall 2025 semester.

Pictured are winners with History Faculty: Front Row: Fatima Fuentes, Erika Alvarado, and Davin Whatley:  Back Row: NTCC history professors--Dr. Andrew P. Yox, Dr. Melissa Fulgham and James McGregor.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

The Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Foundation has extended the deadline for its scholarship applications, giving students additional time to apply. Students now have until March 31, 2025, to submit their applications for financial assistance in the upcoming fall semester.

To apply, visit www.ntcc.edu/scholarships and log in using your NTCC email and password. Be sure to complete the “Application,” which will automatically match you to scholarships you qualify for.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) is now accepting registrations for its annual Kids Discovery College, set to take place July 7-17. This engaging summer program offers children an opportunity to explore, create, and learn through a variety of hands-on classes.

Country music legend Lee Greenwood will perform at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College on Tuesday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. The concert is nearly sold out, so get your tickets at whatleycenter.com before it is too late!

The Eagles Softball Program at Northeast Texas Community College is proud to announce that five out of six sophomores from the softball program will continue their education and athletic careers at the next level — marking the largest recruiting class to move on from the program.