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The first week of classes can be a stressful time in the life of a college student. To help alleviate this stress, and to encourage students to meet new people, we have planned a Welcome Back Social for students, faculty and staff. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Activities at 903-434-8265. See attached flyer for more details.  

The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program recently learned that all 13 of its December 2018 graduating class passed their professional licensure exam on the first try. Upon graduating with their Associate of Applied Science degree in PTA, graduates are required to sit for the NPTE Board Exam before starting their professional careers.

The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Foundation recently received $91,000 from the U.S. Department of Education to match contributions to the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ endowment in 2018. These funds are part of the Title V grant, which has money allotted for matching gifts over a five-year period. This means that all donations toward the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ endowment are matched to double the impact. Dr. Ron Clinton (right), ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ President, and Dr.

It’s time for a flashback to the 1960s as Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone comes to the stage of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. The concert will be Saturday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at .  

Richard Perryman recently gave $7,000 to support the Work Scholarship Program at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. Perryman (right) is pictured presenting the gift to Nita May, ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Director of Development. The Work Scholarship Program allows select students the opportunity to work on campus during the summer to earn money to pay for their college education in advance. The program is privately-funded by generous donors, like Perryman.