Alison Majors becomes ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s fourth, James and Elizabeth Whatley Scholar
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
It's not too late to sign up for the fall semester at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ! New eight-week classes start October 21st. This is a great time to pick up an extra class or get started on your degree. Online and in-person options are available. What are you waiting for? Sign up today at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ.edu/registernow or stop by to see an advisor.
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
For the seventeenth-straight year in a row, Cypress Bank has presented a high-end laptop for the use of ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ honors students. This year’s Cypress Bank Scholar is Yahir Garcia, who is also serving as the producer of the program’s yearly film project. Garcia is a computer-science major.
The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Vet Assistant program recently celebrated its first graduating class on Thursday, August 29th, 2024. Fifteen new students recently graduated from the program.
Pictured (from left) is: Jerry and Avis Wilson, Laura and Andrew Hallonquist, Josh and Whitney Floyd, Bethany and Jared Murdock, Amy and Tony Deornellis, Jenny and Kyle Covey, and Clancy Holmes and Louise Starek
The Continuing Education and Corporate Training department at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ recently offered a lively and engaging Country Western Dance class. Held on Monday nights at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ's Hanson-Sewell Center in Pittsburg, TX, the course drew a diverse group of participants eager to learn the basics of popular country western dance styles.
The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ (ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ) Regenerative Farm is excited to announce the opening of its Muscadine Grape picking season. This annual event offers community members the unique opportunity to pick their own Muscadine Grapes for just $5 per gallon.
Rene' McCracken, Director of Agriculture at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, invites everyone to participate in this seasonal harvest. "Muscadines are not only native to the south, absolutely delicious in jelly, sauces, or wine, but can be extremely healthy for you since they are packed full of antioxidants," said McCracken.
Pictured: Look for this app on your mobile device.
Did you know that Current ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ students, faculty and staff are eligible for FREE season passes to ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Eagles Athletics home games? Just download the Hometown Tickets App to your mobile device, search for ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ and use your student or employee ID number as a code to activate your season pass. It's that simple!
PIctured: Daingerfield Mayor, Wade Kerley, and ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Professor, Dr. Will McWhorter
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Foundation recently received a donation of $10,000 from the Stevenson family of Gilmer. These funds will help the Honors Northeast program continue its legacy of unique special projects, specifically their annual feature-length film. Pictured at the check presentation is (from left): Dr. Andrew Yox, ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Honors Director, Wlliam Stevenson, David A. Stevenson, David L. Stevenson, and Dr. Ron Clinton, ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ President.
The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 27th. A Public Hearing on Proposed 2024-2025 Operating Budget and Proposed Tax Rate was held prior to the meeting, but there was no public comments so the hearing was adjourned.
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