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��«����Ƶ extends its sincerest condolences to the family of Dr. Dan McCauley, who passed away on September 11, 2024.

Dr. McCauley served on the ��«����Ƶ Board of Trustees faithfully for 36 years, with much of that time spent as Chairman of the Board. He was instrumental in many of the college's major milestones.

He established the Dr. Dan McCauley Visual Arts Scholarship in 1994 and it remains active today. Thanks to his contributions, many students have been able to pursue their dream of a college education.

Pictured: Standing (from left): Alison Majors, Mary Faith Wilson and Sarah Dierflinger. Seated (from left): Miriam Simmons and Khadijah Anderson. 

Khadijah Anderson, Sarah Dierflinger, Alison Majors, Miriam Simmons, and Mary-Faith Wilson were recently recognized nationally as “Leaders of Promise.” Nearly 1,500 students applied, 200 were selected, and 5 of those winners came from ��«����Ƶ. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Skylar Hodson, the recent winner of the most prestigious award of Phi Theta Kappa in Texas, the Dr. Mary Hood Award, has also become the fourth winner of the Russell-Mowery Perpetual Honors Scholarship. This annual $500 award goes to an honors student who has made significant contributions to Northeast Texas culture and life.

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

��«����Ƶ Athletics would like to welcome Taniece Tyson to the staff.

Taniece will join Head Coach Haley Colwell as part of the ��«����Ƶ Eagles Softball program. Coach Tyson started her collegiate career at McNeese State University from 2019-2021. While at McNeese she played in 14 games and made five starts as a Cowgirl. 

The ��«����Ƶ Continuing Education Department is getting read

On Monday October 7, at 12:30 the Choctaw Nation’s Cultural Outreach program will be coming to the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on the ��«����Ƶ campus. Tribal members will share stories and the dances that tell those stories in the Whatley’s large foyer. Some of those dances will be interactive, and the entire presentation is sure to be engaging and entertaining.

��«����Ƶ’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter will be hosting the performers as part of their exploration of regional folklore and stories. The event is free to attend and the public is welcome. 

The ��«����Ƶ 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: Jimmy Smith (Director of Continuing Education and Corporate Training), graduates Justain Norman, Zachary Miller, and Aaron Farley (Instructor).

��«����Ƶ is excited to announce that the Annual Backyard Bash Cookout is just around the corner, and it’s going to be an event you won’t want to miss! It will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 17th at 6 p.m. at the Eagle Athletic Complex. All student, faculty and staff are invited to this fun, free party.

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

Abbie Rutledge and Dillon Williams joined Coach Jon Evan's staff at ��«����Ƶ in August of 2024. 

Rutledge came to Mount Pleasant after serving as a student assistant at her Alma Mater LSUS in the spring of 2024 as well as a club role coaching with CABOSA. Rutledge will serve as assistant to both the men's and women's programs and will play a significant role in strength and conditioning and will be involved in all aspects of both teams.