ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ is pleased to announce that it is now offering a Professional Driving Academy (CDL training) through the department of Continuing Education and Corporate Training. New classes will begin September 8, October 5 and November 2.
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation recently received a $100,000 anonymous donation. The gift was designated to establish an endowed scholarship for ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ’s Work4College Scholarship.
Thanks to premier film patrons--Jerald and Mary Lou Mowery of Scroggins, a number of local citizens who were willing to be interviewed, administrative support at the college, and some influential encouragement of local friends, the honors program of ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ finished five days of filming the life of Bo Pilgrim, 14 August. Pilgrimage: A Story of Northeast Texas hopefullywill become the ninth feature-length production of Honors Northeast and the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Webb Society, all on historical themes pertaining to Texas.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ began welcoming athletes back to the campus Monday, Aug. 17 as they prepare for a unique fall schedule. The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced this summer they would be moving the majority of Fall sports to the Spring for the 2020-2021 school year in response to COVID-19.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ announced some important changes to the fall schedule this week. In order to allow for increased social distancing and to enhance student safety, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ is now offering five different course formats for students to choose from. They are as follows:
While ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ's spring and summer graduation ceremonies had to be cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, that doesn't mean we aren't EXCEPTIONALLY proud of our graduates! To show that pride, we have put together Virtual Graduations for both our May and August classes.
Haley Bucsanyi, a student at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ in Texas, has been named the 2020 Dr. Mary Hood Texas Region Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship.
Bucsanyi is a first-generation college student majoring in Biological Science. She volunteers with a local nonprofit cat rescue dedicated to helping the feline population. She also volunteers with the Daingerfield State Park Little Pines Friends. Last fall, she was selected to serve as a Texas State Parks and Wildlife Ambassador, and her career goal is to become a Texas State Park Biologist so that she can work to manage and conserve the native park ecosystems.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ has made the decision to close the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts through the end of December.
"The health and safety of our patrons and community is our top priority and we feel that this is the right thing to do given the current circumstances with COVID-19," Carolyn Franks, Whatley Director, said. "The cancellation of our eagerly-anticipated events is very disappointing to both us and our patrons. We will look at putting together a reduced season in January and make a decision on spring shows later this fall."
Do you know someone who could benefit from free GED or ESL classes? The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Adult Education Department offers both in a variety of convenient formats. In addition to traditional face-to-face classes at locations around the area, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Adult Education also offers live remote and self-paced online options.
The Adult Education Department at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ is accepting new and returning students for its GED (General Educational Development) and ESL (English as a Second Language) programs. Those interested in participating in either of these free educational programs should call to make an appointment for registration.
