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Mr. Gilbert Wilson (right), of Pittsburg, recently gave $1,000 to the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation. Dr. Jonathan McCullough (left), ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Executive Vice President for Advancement, is pictured receiving the donation. The gift will go toward the Wilson Family Scholarship, which is named in memory of Mr. Wilson's parents. The perpetual scholarship provides deserving ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ students scholarships each year. To learn more about this or other scholarship opportunities at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ, please contact McCullough at 903-434-8115.

ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ’s Continuing Education and Corporate Training department is pleased to announce our first Senior Adult conference for seniors 55 and up.  The conference will be held on August 20^th, 2021 in the Whatley Center on the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ campus, 8:00 AM – 1

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ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ is pleased to announce that Russell VanBibber & Gary Short from the EMS program have been nominated for this week’s Summer Shout Out. VanBibber and Short are a great example of employees who go above and beyond for their students, colleagues and community. 

Congratulations, Russell and Gary! We appreciate all that you do to support the mission of ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ.

More than 70 students from the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work4College Program participated in Mad City reality simulation fair this Wednesday. The event, hosted by , is an exciting, interactive exercise to help students learn more about managing their personal finances. 

ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ is pleased to announce a new education and career resource partnership with real estate educator, The CE Shop. This exciting new partnership will provide our students with exclusive access to a one-stop-shop education platform featuring Pre-Licensing, Exam Prep, Post-Licensing, and Continuing Education packages for all 50 states and D.C.

The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Agriculture Department is hosting another Farmer's Market today (Friday, July 9) at the Ag Complex from 9 a.m. until sellout. In addition to lots of great farm items and vendors, the Ag Department is selling chicken tamales: $1 ea, 6 for $5 or Dozen for $10. Food will be ready at noon. Farmer's Markets are also planned for July 16, 23 and 30.

ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ is pleased to announce that Dr. Jonathan McCullough (Executive Vice President For Advancement) and the development team have been nominated for this week’s Summer Shout Out. Dr. McCullough and his staff raise funds for the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation and award scholarships and other assistance to students in need (along with many other duties).

Congratulations, Dr. McCullough, Lori Hunter and Nita May! We appreciate all that you do to support the mission of ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ.

Did you know that ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ now has a virtual tour? Prospective students and community members can get a 360^o look at the campus without leaving home. In addition to a guided tour, there are separate virtual experiences for the Carroll Shelby Automotive Program, Community Room (UHS), Cosmetology Program, Elizabeth Hoggatt Whatley Ag Center, Fitness Center, Funeral Services Program, Health Science Simulation Lab and Whatley Center. We plan to add more virtual tours in the near future.

ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ is pleased to announce that it is a partner institution with the scholarship program. Better Futures was created to provide Pilgrim’s team members and their child dependents the opportunity to pursue their higher education dreams for associate degrees and trade certificates at community and technical colleges tuition free.