Paris Junior College News Archive

Fall 2009 enrollment jumps by 17.98%

Student headcount at all three Paris Junior College campuses totals 5,584 this semester.

Roan Oak Masonic Lodge awards nursing scholarship

Juli Ann Wright, a second-year student from Paris, was chosen by the lodge as recipient of its 2009-2010 nursing scholarship.

A message from the PJC president about flu

Virtual Reference Desk available for PJC students

Live online chat will provide students with library reference help even when the library is closed.

PJC Regents approve maximum price for new dorms

New student residency hall will have a capacity of 60 beds, plus an apartment for the head resident.

PJC employees honored for length of service

English instructor and Writing Lab coordinator Joan Mathis recognized for her 35 years at PJC.

Five graduate TIJT during summer ceremonies

"If, in your vocation, you learn to do ordinary things better, then someone will recognize these traits and will call you extraordinary," speaker Clay Minton tells graduates.

PJC sets airframe, powerplant prep courses

These classes will enhance the fundamental technical procedures in the required subject matter necessary to pass the written, oral and practical certification as a Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant Technician.

Summer I PJC enrollment up by 14 percent

PJC's Board of Regents are told that results of a student survey show the college's faculty is rated very high.

Sean LeBeauf new women’s basketball coach

The former Southern University assistant is familiar with PJC, having served as an assistant to former Head Coach Bill Foy for the Dragons' 2003-2004 season.

UTPA’s Tom Schuberth new Dragons head coach

Schuberth, the 2007-08 NCAA Division I Independent Coach of the Year, has also been part of teams at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Fla., and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Ala.

Lamar Energy gives PJC $5,000 for scholarships

The two scholarships will provide a first-year and second-year full-time student, enrolled in the Electro-Mechanical program, up to $1,250 per semester or $2,500 annually for tuitions, books and fees.

Music students earn several honors

Piano students of the Paris Junior College Workforce and Continuing Education division were presented their awards at a recital held in May.

Dragons’ Hodge leaves PJC for Midland College

Dragons Head Basketball Coach Ross Hodge will take over the Midland College's Chaparrels program.

PJC Regents approve new success course

The new course includes instruction on such skills as note-taking and studying, interest inventories and career exploration.

Spring 2009 honor graduates announced

[i]Summa Cum Laude[/i] and [i]Magna Cum Laude[/i] graduates introduced during commencement Friday.

New associate degree nursing grads pinned

Ceremonies for ADN graduates were held Saturday, May 9, at East Paris Baptist Church.

More than 500 graduate during Friday commencement

Anita Ferguson, a PJC Office Technology instructor, was named as the 2009 Master Teacher, and Brandi Amos of New Boston was given the 2009 Distinguished Service Award.

LVN graduates pinned during Thursday ceremonies

The Hopkins-Nicholas Award for outstanding performance in both classroom and clinical training went to Felicia Hill of Sulphur Springs and Megan Shelter of Pecan Gap.

TIJT holds spring 2009 graduation ceremonies

Adam Graham, marketing manager for the American Gem Trade Association, tells graduates that each piece of jewelry they create will have a special meaning for its owner.