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.
Instructor presents better way at chemistry meet
Longtime chemistry instructor Don Kosterman's appearance called a "testimonial to the knowledge and experience" of PJC instructors.
Read MoreRegents get positive news about PJC growth
Regents hear more about student body growth, future plans for drama and music programs, and get an update on state budget matters.
Read More“Poe’s Midnight Dreary” set for this weekend
The play is based on Edgar Allen Poe's life works and ties his best works together with his dramatic life as he deliriously remembers them on an anonymous deathbed in a Baltimore hospital.
Read MoreSoftball, baseball players selected for All-Star game
Four baseball players, six softball players to represent PJC at the Texas-New Mexico Junior College Softball Coaches Association All-Star event.
Read MoreFall 2010 enrollment at PJC sets another record
A total of 6,214 students registered at Paris Junior College's three campuses this semester.
Read MoreSean LeBeauf named PJC athletic director
Women's head basketball coach joined PJC athletic program in 2009.
Read MoreEllis and Carter to be 2010 Distinguished Alumni
The two former PJC students will be honored at the 86th Annual Homecoming Luncheon Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010.
Read MoreFormer Foy assistant returns to lead Dragons
Former Paris Junior College Assistant Basketball Coach Chuck Taylor is returning to PJC as former Head Coach Tom Schuberth departs for Jacksonville State University.
Read MorePhilip Briggs joins PJC’s Music Department
New music instructor and director of choirs has taught and directed choirs in Texas, Arkansas and Missouri.
Read MorePJC Regents approve budget for 2010-2011
Retiring art instructor Cathie Tyler receives a plaque in recognition of her years of service to Paris Junior College.
Read MoreRibbon-cutting signals forward momentum at PJC
Dozens gather to celebrate the opening of PJC's new South Campus Residence Hall.
Read MoreEasements, construction bids considered by Regents
Regents OK maximum guaranteed price for Phase II of the new residence hall.
Read MoreFormer volleyball players get academic honors
Hillary Baugh and Mallory Johnson named Distinguished Academic All-Americans.
Read MoreMasonic Lodge awards two PJC scholarships
Dalton C. McFatridge of Paris, a PJC freshman in the fall, received an agriculture scholarship for $500, and Lisa Taylor of Paris received the nursing scholarship for $850.
Read MoreSinjin Smith continues family sports tradition
Smith's father played baseball for PJC in 1983, a cousin was a Dragons baseball player during the 2005-2006 season, and a great-uncle was a member of the 1959 baseball team that won the national championship.
Read MorePJC Summer Enrollment Breaks Records Again
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents met Monday, June 28, 2010 and received a report of record-breaking enrollment for Summer I semester.
Read MoreCosmetology students take part in contest
Students hold "fantasy" competition for hair and makeup.
Read MoreTurner International grant has not been released
A news article on the Paris Junior College Board of Regent's meeting of May 24, 2010, erroneously reported that a hold on a skills development grant to train workers in nuclear welding for Turner International had been released. The hold is still in place.
Read MoreNewly elected PJC Regents sworn in Monday
Paul Gene Roden chosen as president, Rachel Braswell as vice president and Berdie Gibson as secretary.
Read MoreSeveral softball players honored this year
Dragons post the best two-season win total in the history of the softball program at PJC.
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