CAPPED students learn about welding.

Communities In Schools (CIS) brought approximately 275 high school students to the ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ campus on Wednesday, April 12th. The event was targeted toward high school seniors who have no firm college plans or who are undecided about what they plan to do after graduation. The half-day event included a welcome, a keynote speaker, breakout sessions with academic programs, campus tours and a fun tailgating-style lunch. 

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Registration is officially underway for the Summer and Fall 2023 terms. Students are encouraged to sign up early so they can get the classes they need in their desired format and time. Term dates are as follows (click term to view schedule):

White & Fields.

The ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ Rodeo team headed to Hillsboro, Texas March 31st-April 1st for the Hill College Rodeo, ninth Rodeo of the NIRA Southern Region season. Garrett Fields has been hot for the Eagle this Spring, Winning the Tie down Competition at Texas A&M University in the second spring Rodeo.

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We are just one week away from the Work4College application deadline! The Work4College Program is a great way for students to attend ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ without acquiring debt and it provides a hands-on learning experience through working on campus during the summer. The application is available to fill out and submit online at . 

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ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ Theatre is thrilled to invite each of you to their upcoming production of The 39 Steps, Abridged. The show is April 20 – 22 at 7:30 pm in the Whatley Center, with an additional matinee on April 22nd at 2:30 pm. The hilarious show is about an hour long and family friendly.

Kent Sheldon

ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ Rodeo Athlete Kent Sheldon was elected to the Student Director position for the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Southern Region for 2023-2025 Season. Kent will graduate this spring from ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ and move on to Texas A&M University-Commerce to continue his Rodeo career.

Skylar Fondren

Skylar Fondren, a Presidential Honors Scholar at ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅, has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Skylar was named a Leader of Promise by Phi Theta Kappa in 2021 and has been very active in Honors Northeast, Phi Theta Kappa, and ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣơ’s Journalism program.

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Early giving is underway for East Texas Giving Day and the ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ Foundation is asking for your support! While East Texas Giving Day isn’t until April 25th, you can give early online at . As of April 6th, more than 20 donors had already given over $6,500 to support ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅!

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The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts will bring Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll to its stage on Friday, April 14th at 7:30 p.m. This high-energy concert, sponsored by Guaranty Bank and Trust, will take you on a journey throughout the Rock & Roll era. With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway's greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often unknown stories

2021 Bonnie Spencer award winners

Expertise has its own rewards. In the case of history essays at ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅, the reward might be something greater than an β€˜A’.  For the eighth straight year, the history professors of ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ will feature the Bonnie Spencer Awards for the best three research papers in non-honors classes.  The first-place winner will receive $100, the second place, $50, and the third, $25.