labor day graphic

ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2nd in observation of the Labor Day holiday. Offices will return to normal hours and classes will resume as usual on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd. We hope everyone has a fun and safe long weekend!

students getting hamburgers

Welcome home, Eagles! ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº teamed up with the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) this week to host a free cookout lunch for housing residents and their families on move-in day. Students from both ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº East and West dorms met up at the athletic complex to enjoy hamburgers and hotdogs cooked by BSM volunteers. There were also cookies, drinks, games and more...

steel donation

Community partnerships are very important to ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº! This week Mike Crabb, Co-Founder of Diamond C Trailers, stopped by the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Welding shop to deliver a trailer full of steel for students to practice on while learning welding skills. ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº recently graduated the first cohort of students in the new Process Welding Academy, which is endorsed by Diamond C...

Mary Faith Wilson

The Gladys Winkle Family has empowered six ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº honors students through the years with a special scholarship for excellence in the Humanities that comes in addition to an institutional honors scholarship.  This year’s winner is Mary-Faith Wilson, a star of the HuMusic Seminar last fall before she even entered honors, and this year, one of the top-tier Presidential Scholars of Honors Northeast.

smith presenting biggerstaff with award

After over a decade of dedication and service to ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº, Elizabeth Biggerstaff completed her final Kids Discovery College program in July. As the Coordinator for the program, Elizabeth has been instrumental in engaging countless young minds through innovative and engaging educational experiences. Her passion for education and her commitment to the community have left a lasting impact...

Moran speaks to group

ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº (ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº) hosted U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran on August 19th for a regional summit focused on economic development, workforce, and education. Stakeholders from Camp, Franklin, Morris, and Titus Counties attended to discuss community opportunities and challenges. Moran, joined by his staff, emphasized his intention to listen and learn more about the local needs to better represent the region in Washington...

graduate receiving diploma

ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº celebrated its Summer 2024 commencement on Friday, Aug. 16th at 7 p.m. in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. A total of 68 associate degrees and 56 certificates of competency were awarded. Michael Rodriguez gave the student welcome in both English and Spanish...

ged flyer

The Adult Education Department at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº is accepting new and returning students for its GED (General Educational Development) and English Language programs. Those interested in participating in either of these free educational programs should call to make an appointment for registration beginning August 19, 2024.  While classes are offered in various convenient locations around the area, all registration will be held at the Community Resource Center...

CIS training

Did you know that Communities In Schools (CIS) of Northeast Texas serves students on 40 campuses in 13 school districts and nine counties? Administered by ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº, CIS has 44 employees on staff that provide services to students to help overcome barriers to their success. CIS recently held their annual back to school training for the 2024-2025 school year. CIS Coordinators convened for two days of education and training that included...

CDL graduates with instructor

The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Professional Driving Academy continues to grow and supply high-demand CDL drivers to the local area. Two new students recently graduated from the program. Pictured (from left) is: Aaron Farley (Instructor), graduates Omar Ramirez, Luis Espinoza (not pictured), and Jimmy Smith (Director of Continuing Education and Corporate Training). ]The four-week professional driving academy includes 160 hours of training...