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For the first time in its history, Alpha Mu Chi, ��ɫ����������ƵӰԺ’s five-star, award-winning chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, will be published in Civic Scholar, a national journal of undergraduate research.

Judges selected the ��ɫ����������ƵӰԺ Phi Theta Kappa chapter project, “Folklore Unique to Northeastern Texas,” from among 416 entries from throughout the nation. Only 15 selected projects appear in the 2025 edition of Civic Scholar.

Litzy Flores, Sarah Hamlin, LaDarrius Patterson, and Isabel Tresidder were recently recognized nationally as “Leaders of Promise.” Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

The ��ɫ����������ƵӰԺ Theatre Department invites the community to enjoy an out-of-this-world theatrical event this fall.

Pictured: Northern cottonmouth, Agkistrodon piscivorus

The annual ��ɫ����������ƵӰԺ Rodeo will return to the Mount Pleasant Rodeo Grounds October 9–11, 2025. You won’t want to miss the chance to see ��ɫ����������ƵӰԺ Eagles Rodeo athletes go up against some of the top competitors in the Southern Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.

��ɫ����������ƵӰԺ (��ɫ����������ƵӰԺ) is turning 40, and the community is invited to join the party! Since welcoming its first students in 1985, ��ɫ����������ƵӰԺ has proudly served the region for four decades. To celebrate, the college is hosting a 40th Anniversary Community Picnic on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the main campus plaza near the Eagles Nest Pavilion.

The event will feature:

The ��ɫ����������ƵӰԺ Eagles Baseball team welcomed about 30 young athletes to campus last weekend for a fun-filled kids camp. Youth ages 5-12 had the opportunity to learn baseball fundamentals, practice their skills, and play alongside ��ɫ����������ƵӰԺ players.

The ��ɫ����������ƵӰԺ Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 26th. A Public Hearing on Proposed 2025-2026 Operating Budget and Proposed Tax Rate was held prior to the meeting.  There were no public comments. 

President’s Report

Honors Northeast, the honors program of ��ɫ����������ƵӰԺ, has released the summer 2025 edition of its Alacrity newsletter.

The latest issue highlights accomplishments of current students and alumni, shares updates on recent events, and offers a glimpse into the many opportunities available through the program.

The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at ��ɫ����������ƵӰԺ is thrilled to announce its 2025–2026 Heart of the Arts season. As ��ɫ����������ƵӰԺ celebrates its 40th anniversary, the Whatley Center is marking the milestone year with an exciting blend of national touring acts, local talent, theatre productions, and art exhibits.