The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation recently received a check for $20,000 from the . The funds will be used to support ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ's innovative Work4College Program. The funds are part of an endowment, which means they will be matched by a grant for a total impact of $40,000. Pictured at the check presentation is (from left) Dr.
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation recently received a donation from Dwain and Linda Blount of Mount Pleasant. Their gift will be used to sponsor a student in the Work4College Program. Pictured (from left) is Dwain, Linda and Mason May, Director of Work4College. There are currently 81 students participating in the summer Work4College Program. These students work at the college and other locations to contribute to their college expenses in advance. To learn more, contact May at 903-434-8246 or visit work4college.com.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ is saddened to share the passing of Dr. Charles Florio, who served as president of the college from 1995 to 2008. Dr. Florio was a dedicated leader whose vision and service helped shape ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ during a period of significant growth and development.
Following his retirement from ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ, Dr. Florio relocated to the Longview area and continued to contribute to higher education through a brief tenure at Tyler Junior College before retiring fully. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sue Lynn.
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation recently received a check for $25,000 from the estate of Helen Hampton. The funds are being used to establish the Charlie and Helen Hampton Memorial Endowed Scholarship, which will be awarded to graduates of Paul Pewitt High School. Pictured accepting the gift (from left) is: Dr. Jon McCullough, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Executive Vice President for Advancement and Nita May, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Director of Development.
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation recently received a $10,000 donation from Franklin M. and Linda. S. Harrison, of Pittsburg. The funds are being used to establish the Korey B. Harrison Memorial Scholarship in memory of their late grandson. Korey was formally trained in culinary arts and enjoyed a career working in restaurants around the country. In keeping with his passion, the scholarship will benefit students enrolled in the Culinary Arts program at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ.
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Taste of ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ: Battle of the Booths event was a huge success! Seven booths served up a variety of delicious dishes for sampling by a large crowd of students, faculty, staff and community members. Proceeds from the event will be split evenly between the participating clubs and organizations.
Each ticket holder was able to cast votes for their favorite booths. The winners of the People’s Choice awards were as follows:
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation finished East Texas Giving Day 2025 at the top of the leaderboard for the fourth year in a row this Tuesday. ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ raised a record-breaking $557,833 via the annual fundraising event that has become a regional tradition.
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Pictured: Kaye Brison (left) presents Nita May with an East Texas Giving Day donation of $782 on behalf of the Kroweldeen Club.
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ (ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ) Foundation has received a $360,000 gift from the estate of David and Pat Sistrunk. This generous contribution will establish the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Building Enhancement Fund, dedicated to supporting campus facility improvements and long-term infrastructure needs.​
