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Phi Theta Kappa’s 40 Stories for 40 Years project is now complete, and the full video series is ready for the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ community to enjoy. Over the past several months, PTK students have worked diligently to collect, film, and edit 40 heartfelt stories from individuals whose lives have been touched by ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ. This conversational series beautifully reflects what so many already know to be true — that ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ feels like a family, and its impact extends far beyond the classroom.

Phi Theta Kappa members from ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ and Trinity Valley Community College volunteered at Black Beauty Ranch, a world-renowned animal sanctuary near Murchison Texas, which cares for nearly 650 domestic and exotic animals on over 1,400 acres. The residents at Black Beauty Ranch were saved from research laboratories, law enforcement seizures and cruelty cases. Others have been rescued from roadsize zoos or were former victims of the exotic pet trade. Still others came from public lands where they were threatened with extermination by the federal government.

The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ (ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ) Board of Trustees held its regular November meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25th. All action items on the agenda were approved.

President’s Report

President Dr. Kevin Rose opened by expressing appreciation for the welcome reception held for him last week and noted how meaningful the community’s support has been during ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ’s 40th anniversary year.

Dr. Rose shared several brief updates regarding recent college activities:

Registration is officially underway for the Spring 2026 sem

ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ recently welcomed Will Parent, President and Acting Executive Director of the Texas Community College Teachers Association (TCCTA) and Professor of Government at San Jacinto College–North Campus. This marks only the third visit by a TCCTA Executive Director in ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ’s 40-year history.

ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ recently partnered with Pittsburg High School to participate in its College and Career Fair, giving students the opportunity to explore a wide range of academic pathways and future careers. Representatives from ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ’s Agriculture, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Student Services, Math, Science, Health Sciences, Funeral Services, and other programs were on hand to visit with students and answer questions. Melody Mott, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ College Liaison, helped coordinate the event. 

ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 26th through Friday, Nov.

The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ will welcome acclaimed vocalist, pianist and Broadway star Michael Cavanaugh for Merry Rockin' Christmas on Friday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for students. The show is sponsored by .