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The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation recently received a $25,000 grant from the Ed Rachal Foundation. Thanks to an additional matching grant opportunity, the funds will be doubled for a $50,000 impact. The grant will be utilized to expand the reach of the Work4College Program. Pictured (from left) is Dr. Ron Clinton, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ President, Ashlynn Gamblin, Resource Development Specialist, and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, Executive Vice President for Advancement. The innovative Work4College Program enables students to work on campus and pay for their college in advance.

Pictured: Monse Rivero, Vice President of the Honors Student Council, at the 2023 Roundup.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Continuing Education and Corporate Training department is pleased to announce its new Coffee and Beverage Technician Academy.

Pictured: 2023 Student Winners of the Northeast Texas Poetry Contest, First through Fourth, Michelle Calderon, Maddy Smith, Morgan Thrapp, and Odalys Adame. Photo courtesy of Mandy Smith and the Eagle.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Odes to the Majestic and Natural:  An Upbeat Objectivism Returns to the Northeast Texas Poetry Reading

The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ will kick off its 2023-2024 performance season with a special event concert by country music legend on Thursday, Oct. 5th at 7:30 p.m.

Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives band will take the stage to perform your favorite classics as well as music from his latest album that was released earlier this year.

Spooky season is almost upon us and it is time to mark your calendars for ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ's annual Scare Affair event. It will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21st from 6-9 p.m. As always, there will be free candy, a costume contest, bounce houses, food, games and more! We look forward to seeing everyone there as we celebrate 35 years of family fun. 

The Carroll Shelby Automotive Program at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ will host their annual Dyno Day and Open House on Saturday, Oct. 14th. The event will be held at the Shelby Automotive building on the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants who would like to test the performance of their vehicle can get a 15-minute dyno pull for $35. The facilities will also be open for touring, including the new EV building that was recently completed. There will also be memorbilia sales and food. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Shelby Automotive Student Club. 

Elliott Auto Group in Mount Pleasant recently donated a customized Ford F-150 truck to the Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ. Pictured at the gift presentation is (from left): Dr. Jonathan McCullough, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Executive Vice President for Advancement and Elliott representatives Tommy Shumate, Brandon Milam, Shelton West and Ashley Willson. To learn more about the Shelby Auto Tech Program, visit .

The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Physical Therapist Assistant program has started a new academic year with 16 new students. Students recently participated in wheelchair mobility activities including maneuvering wheelchairs on level and unlevel surfaces, in elevators, and on curbs and ramps. Students also learned to measure patients for custom wheelchairs and determine appropriate fit of wheelchairs. The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Physical Therapist Assistant Program here at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ is the shortest in the state at 17 months.