The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Foundation recently learned that it was awarded a Texas Emergency Aid Roadmap Grant from the Greater Texas Foundation. The grant, which totals $122,500 over three years, will provide emergency assistance and services to students who are at-risk of dropping out of college. ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ was one of 10 community colleges in Texas chosen to receive the competitive grant.
The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Professional Truck Driving Academy is celebrating 12 months in operation! During the last year, 50-plus students have trained for their CDL and started on the road to an in-demand career with excellent salary opportunities. New classes start frequently, so visit or call 903-434-8134 to learn more or sign up.
The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Foundation recently received a gift of $4,000 from the Pittsburg High School Class of 1964. The gift will provide scholarships for welding students at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. Randy Henderson (center) presented the check on behalf of his class. Dr. Jonathan McCullough (left), Executive Vice President for Advancement, and Nita May (right), Director of Development received the gift.
The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Art Department is currently hosting its first exhibit of the 2021-2022 season in the foyer gallery of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The exhibit features paintings in oil by Mileah Hall and will be on display through September 23.
The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts has saved you a seat! ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ is pleased to announce that the Whatley Center is planning a full season of entertainment for 2021-2022. Tickets are now on sale at for all shows.
ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6 in observation of Labor Day. Offices will reopen and classes will resume their regular schedules on Tuesday, Sept. 7. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and celebrates safely. In case of an emergency on campus during the closure, please contact security at 903-434-8127.
As we approach our 3rd week of the Fall semester, the SGA team is gearing up to execute a successful Backyard Bash Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 6 pm. The purpose of this event is to encourage unity on campus through a fun-filled picnic-style event. Throughout this event, the SGA team will have everyone check-in at the entrance gates, get their free wing baskets (first 60 people) and their hamburger baskets. After the guests have gotten comfortable in their seats, the SGA team will be announced, athletic coaches will share insights on their teams and we will hear a word from Dr. Clinton.
The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Foundation recently received a $100,000 anonymous donation to support the Work4College Program. Pictured accepting the gift (from left) is Dr. Ron Clinton, ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ President, Mason May, Director of the Work4College Program, and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, Executive Vice President for Advancement. The funds will be used to cover student scholarships and operating costs for ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s unique summer work program. In 2021, the program’s eighth year, more than 80 students completed over 12,000 hours of work on campus and at participating local schools. Visit or contact May at mmay@ntcc.edu for more information on the program.
John Gregory Rodriguez, of Mount Pleasant, has become the 2021 Texas Heritage National Bank (THNB) Scholar of ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. This $4,000 scholarship goes to a top Presidential Scholar of the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Honors Program. Rodriguez, will inherit this prestigious designation from other previous vanguard students of ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ such as Jordan Whelchel, who went on to Rice University; and Emmalea Shaw, now working on her doctorate in physical therapy at the North Texas State medical campus in Fort Worth.
