ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ men's soccer climbs the ranks to fifth in the nation
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ (ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ) Men?s Eagles Soccer team remains undefeated with a record of 6-0 after knocking off both Coastal Bend College and Laredo Community College this past week. The Eagles are ranked fifth overall in the nation according to this week's NJCAA National Poll.
Coastal Bend scored their first and only goal against the Eagles 26 minutes into Friday?s game. Rimario Gordon tied the score with an assist by Sergio Cavazos seven minutes later.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ to host job fair
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ (ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ) will host a job fair on Tuesday, September 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Union Building (SUB) on the main ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ campus. The event is free to the public. More than a dozen local and regional employers will be in attendance.
Kelli Knepp receives Chitsey Prize
Kelli Knepp, a sophomore honors scholar at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ, was recently named the 2014 recipient of the $200 Chitsey Prize. This yearly prize is given in memory of Elizabeth Chitsey, whose daughters and grandchildren have had a far-reaching effect on Northeast Texas as educators and supporters of regional education on all levels.
The prize is unique in its efforts to identify a rising young scholar.
The prize is unique in its efforts to identify a rising young scholar.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ evening police academy holds commencement ceremony
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Evening Police Academy recently held a commencement ceremony. The graduates, who all passed their Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) exam and are now eligible to be licensed peace officers, are pictured above. Front row (from left) is: Maura Cano of Mount Pleasant, Rodolfo Ortiz of Mount Pleasant and Brent Merryman of Mount Pleasant.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ receives endowed scholarship in memory of Joe Don Mashburn
Joe Don Mashburn spent his entire life working in agriculture and a group of friends, family and colleagues are keeping his memory alive by sharing his passion with future generations of farmers and ranchers. Texas Heritage National Bank recently created a $25,000 endowed scholarship fund at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ to provide financial support for students in the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship Program.
Men's soccer remains undefeated, ranked 10th in the nation
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ (ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ) Men?s Eagles Soccer team†kept their†undefeated record intact after†knocking off both Eastern Oklahoma State College and Murray State College this†past†week. The team was named tenth in the nation by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America in the September 2 poll.
Jake Winship put the first point on the board for the Eagles 20 minutes into the first half of Wednesday?s game against Eastern Oklahoma State.
Jake Winship put the first point on the board for the Eagles 20 minutes into the first half of Wednesday?s game against Eastern Oklahoma State.
Women's soccer kicks off season with a win
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ (ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ) Women?s Eagles Soccer team kicked off their season with a win this week defeating Eastern Oklahoma State College 3-1 on Wednesday.
Eastern Oklahoma put their first and only point on the board at 15-minutes into the first half. Ruth Rosales scored the first goal for the Eagles 15 minutes later and Michelle Butron assisted McKenzia Goedicke, pulling the Eagles into the lead 40 minutes into the game.
Northeast Texas Poetry Reading scheduled for Sept. 5
How can one best answer that enduring question: where are you from? How is Northeast Texas unique?†Does where we live even matter?
These and other questions will be at stake at the Seventh Annual Northeast Texas Poetry Reading on Friday, Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. in†the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ.†The public is welcome to attend this free event.
The Reading will feature readings from the six winners of the 2014 Northeast Texas Poetry competition.
These and other questions will be at stake at the Seventh Annual Northeast Texas Poetry Reading on Friday, Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. in†the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ.†The public is welcome to attend this free event.
The Reading will feature readings from the six winners of the 2014 Northeast Texas Poetry competition.
Linda Kerley named Fittest Employee for July
Doug Richey (right)†presents Linda Kerley†with a†gift basket for being named ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ?s Fittest Employee†of the Month†for July.
Kiwanis Club of Pittsburg gives ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation recently received a scholarship donation from the Kiwanis Club of Pittsburg. The $500 gift†is designated for the new†Work Scholarship Program†at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ. David Jordan (front left) is pictured presenting the gift to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Vice President for Advancement.
