The Gladys Winkle Family has empowered six ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ honors students through the years with a special scholarship for excellence in the Humanities that comes in addition to an institutional honors scholarship. This yearβs winner is Mary-Faith Wilson, a star of the HuMusic Seminar last fall before she even entered honors, and this year, one of the top-tier Presidential Scholars of Honors Northeast.
After over a decade of dedication and service to ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅, Elizabeth Biggerstaff completed her final Kids Discovery College program in July. As the Coordinator for the program, Elizabeth has been instrumental in engaging countless young minds through innovative and engaging educational experiences. Her passion for education and her commitment to the community have left a lasting impact...
ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ (ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅) hosted U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran on August 19th for a regional summit focused on economic development, workforce, and education. Stakeholders from Camp, Franklin, Morris, and Titus Counties attended to discuss community opportunities and challenges. Moran, joined by his staff, emphasized his intention to listen and learn more about the local needs to better represent the region in Washington...
ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ celebrated its Summer 2024 commencement on Friday, Aug. 16th at 7 p.m. in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. A total of 68 associate degrees and 56 certificates of competency were awarded. Michael Rodriguez gave the student welcome in both English and Spanish...
The Adult Education Department at ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ is accepting new and returning students for its GED (General Educational Development) and English Language programs. Those interested in participating in either of these free educational programs should call to make an appointment for registration beginning August 19, 2024. While classes are offered in various convenient locations around the area, all registration will be held at the Community Resource Center...
Did you know that Communities In Schools (CIS) of Northeast Texas serves students on 40 campuses in 13 school districts and nine counties? Administered by ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅, CIS has 44 employees on staff that provide services to students to help overcome barriers to their success. CIS recently held their annual back to school training for the 2024-2025 school year. CIS Coordinators convened for two days of education and training that included...
The ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ Professional Driving Academy continues to grow and supply high-demand CDL drivers to the local area. Two new students recently graduated from the program. Pictured (from left) is: Aaron Farley (Instructor), graduates Omar Ramirez, Luis Espinoza (not pictured), and Jimmy Smith (Director of Continuing Education and Corporate Training). ]The four-week professional driving academy includes 160 hours of training...
The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ is excited to announce its 2024-2025 season, featuring a diverse lineup of performances that promise to captivate and entertain audiences throughout the upcoming year. This seasonβs theme, βThe Stage is Set for Your Entertainment,β highlights an array of shows designed to offer something for everyone. Season ticket packages are currently on sale by calling the Whatley Center Box office at 904-434-8181...
Francois Jarrigeβs, and Thomas Le Rouxβs, The Contamination of the Earth provides the best introduction to global toxification. However, its argument--that a fragmentation of knowledge has enabled a dangerous re-chemicalization of the world--sidesteps the vainglorious glee that often attended the development of a petro-based society in both capitalism and politics. A good example is Modern Texas. Reliance on internal combustion engines initially did wonders in terms of cleaning up the dreck of Texas streets...
The Fall 2024 semester starts on Monday, Aug. 26th. Everyone at ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ is excited to welcome both new and returning students. Below are a few tips to help students have a stress-free, successful first week at college: 1. Visit the bookstore early: The ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ bookstore will be very busy during the first week of classes. Save yourself time by ordering your textbooks or stopping by before school starts. Donβt forget to pick up your school supplies and ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ gear while youβre at it...
