Pictured (from left): Drs. Pittman and McAllister
Dr. Chris T. McAllister, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Biology, continued his research on fish parasites on an outing from the Ouachita Mountains Biological Station (OMBS) at Big Fork, Arkansas from July 30-Aug. 3, 2025. Dr. Mac was joined by the OMBS station manager, Dr. Jeffrey Pittman, who assisted him in electroshocking fish.
The Active Minds Chapter at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ recently received the Luke Beischel Chapter Jumpstart Award at the 2025 Conference in Washington, DC.
This award recognizes chapters who embody creativity and innovation in providing mental health advocacy programming to their school communities. This award includes a $1,000 donation to the chapter and invaluable mentorship from Luke Beischel, who was a past member at Xavier University.
Jordan Hamilton, a graduate of Pittsburg High School and former ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ student, is proof that big dreams can start in small towns.
Members of Alpha Mu Chi, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ’s five-star, award-winning chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, won 5 of 13 prestigious Texas Star regional scholarships given out at the 2025 Phi Theta Kappa Texas Honors Institute held at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin. The scholarships are available to members of Phi Theta Kappa throughout the state of Texas, with awards based on demonstrated leadership and academic excellence.
Two of the top scholarships, each worth $750, are named after advisors in the student’s chapter.
Pictured: Juan Benzor speaks on behalf of the Work4College students.
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work4College Program celebrated the end of summer with its annual appreciation luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 6th. Work4College donors, supervisors, students and their families attended the event in the Student Union Building. This is the 11th year of the program, and more than 80 students participated.
Play It Forward is a community-sponsored special benefit concert created to bring the area together in support of Mary Lynn Palmer, a beloved local resident currently battling cancer. According to the sponsors, the event promises a heartfelt evening of live music and giving, featuring performances by country music legend Gene Watson, The Rodney Whatley Band, and Stacy Musgrove.
It’s not too late to take the first step toward a brighter future! Fall classes at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ begin August 25th, and there’s still time to register.
Whether you're looking to earn a degree, train for a new career, or pick up a few courses, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ offers flexible learning options to fit your life—including online, hybrid, and face-to-face classes.
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Professional Driving Academy continues to grow and supply high-demand CDL drivers to the local area. Four new students recently graduated from the program.
The four-week professional driving academy includes 160 hours of training and the cost includes the DOT physical, drug screen, MVR and CDL permit. Students spend 50 hours in the classroom and 110 hours on the road driving. The cost is $4,500 and financial aid may be available.
Funeral Services Education at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ is one of the college's largest and fastest-growing programs. Instruction is almost completely online, with students being placed in hands-on internships in their own communities across the country. The experience culminates with a clinical week on the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ campus prior to graduation, where students get to meet their classmates and instructors face-to-face and practice the skills they have learned.
Pictured: Student Winners in 2024 (from left): Emily Hamlin, Maddy Smith, Morgan Thrapp, and Odalys Adame. Photo courtesy of the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Eagle and Mandy Smith.
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
