Paris Junior College News Archive
Welcome to the PJC News Archive. Listed on the pages below are the hundreds of news items released by PJC over the previous few years.
PJC hosts basketball classic this weekend
The Paris Junior College Women's Basketball Classic has seen tremendous growth, with eight teams competing on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15 and 16, 2024 in the Hunt Center on the Paris campus.
Read MorePJC Choir Concert on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024
A free concert by the Paris Junior College Choir will be offered at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 in the DeShong Chapel in the northeast corner of campus.
Read MorePJC Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11
This year's Paris Junior College Veterans Day ceremony will be held on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Read MoreClay Hollis concert will wrap up PJC 100th Anniversary Homecoming
Clay Hollis is a Texas-native, born in the Rio Grande Valley and raised in San Antonio. He's also only one remove away from being a native Parisian, as the grandson of the late H.L. "Hub" Hollis. Last spring, Hollis came by to visit the Paris Junior College Hub Hollis baseball field and Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, he'll perform at the Love Civic Center as part of PJC's 100th Homecoming weekend.
Read MoreStallings family friend honors Johnny with PJC endowment
Paris native John W. Welch, now of College Station, recently found a wonderful way to honor his friends Ruth Ann and Gene “Bebes” Stallings and the legacy left by their son, John Mark “Johnny” Stallings. That legacy is now inspiring and supporting future generations of students at Paris Junior College.
Read More100th Anniversary Cookout in Sulphur Springs on Oct. 15
As part of the year-long celebration of its 100th anniversary, Paris Junior College is holding a 100th anniversary cookout and open house at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Read MorePJC holding 100th Anniversary Homecoming Nov. 1-2
Paris Junior College is inviting all alumni to Come Home for the 100th Anniversary alumni weekend and Homecoming Celebration on November 1-2, 2024
Read MorePJC-Greenville Center opens new workforce training facility
With the cut of a ribbon, the new workforce training facility at the Paris Junior College - Greenville Center officially opened Monday, September 30, 2024. The ribbon cutting was part of the official dedication and Open House held for the public.
Read MoreA&M-Texarkana and PJC Sign Articulation Agreement
Officials from Texas A&M University-Texarkana and Paris Junior College (PJC) recently gathered on the A&M-Texarkana campus to sign an articulation agreement strengthening the partnership between the two institutions and establishing clear pathways for degree completion for transfer students. The new agreement provides pathways through which PJC graduates can enroll in classes at the university to seamlessly continue working towards a bachelor’s degree in their chosen field.
Read MorePJC officially installs ninth president
Music and testimonials from two college presidents highlighted the official inauguration of Paris Junior College’s ninth president, Dr. Stephen Benson, at the Love Civic Center in Paris, Texas on September 10, 2024. The ceremony blended old and new as part of PJC’s 100th anniversary celebration.
Read MorePJC holds 100th Anniversary Picnic Bash Tuesday
The first official celebration for Paris Junior College's 100th Anniversary is Tuesday, September 10, 2024 with a free Picnic Bash.
Read MorePJC seeks stories, announces events for 100th anniversary
Paris Junior College has a year of events planned to celebrate the 100th anniversary and is seeking stories of alumni to share all year long.
Read MoreBaseball tops in national GPA
For the second year in row, a grade point average (GPA) of 3.88 clinched the number one spot nationally for the Paris Junior College baseball team, according to the National Junior College Athletic Association. PJC also had 55 athletes named to All Academic teams.
Read MoreSign up by July 11 for free PJC fast track GED courses
Free GED classes are being offered by Paris Junior College's Adult Education Department that can help students get their GED in as little as 10 weeks. Registration runs until Thursday, July 11, 2024 for classes starting Monday, July 15 in the Bobby R. Walters Workforce Training Center at PJC.
Read MorePJC’s newest vice president pursues passion for student success
For many years, Paris Junior College has been transitioning beyond being an "open door" college where everyone is welcome towards a primary focus of successful completion for every student. A major step on this path has been taken with the hiring of Dr. Lisa Elliott as Vice President of Student Access and Success. She starts July 1, 2024.
Read MorePJC offering six free robotics coding camps
Paris Junior College is offering six free, week-long Robotics Coding Camps that take an interactive approach to designing and coding robots through coding and use of Sphero BOLT and VEX V5 robots. Campers will be presented challenging and innovative concepts in learning, problem solving and analytical skills while fostering an interest in computer coding/programming.
Read MoreNinth PJC president begins tenure
Dr. Stephen Michael Benson, the ninth president to serve Paris Junior College as it enters its 100th year, began his tenure on Monday, June 3, 2024. His first two weeks have helped him craft a short-term listening plan.
Read MorePJC holding Kids College July 8-11, 2024
The ever-popular Kids College offered by the Paris Junior College Continuing Education Department returns July 8-11, 2024.
Read MorePJC holding two basketball camps, starting June 10
Now that summer has official started, parents are looking for things to keep their children busy and engaged. Paris Junior College is holding two basketball camps, one starting Monday, June 10, and the other beginning June 17.
Read MoreSupport PJC on East Texas Giving Day, April 30
Paris Junior College is proud to announce its participation in East Texas Giving Day on April 30, 2024, joining over 195 nonprofit organizations across north and east Texas in a collective effort to raise critical funds for the local community.
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