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 names four to 2018 Academic Hall of Honor
One of the highlights of Paris Junior College’s Homecoming, November 9-10, will be the induction of the Academic Hall of Honor Class of 2018. Named this year are James A. “Jim” Wade, Sheila Coursey, James R. Rodgers and Judy R. Hodgkiss. They will be honored as part of the Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon at the Love Civic Center on Nov. 10, 2018, at 11:30 a.m.
Read MoreFall Choir Concert at PJC October 23
The Fall Choir Concert at Paris Junior College will feature the music of Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Rachmaninov, and more. The concert will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the J. Emory Shaw Recital Hall in the Music Building on Tuesday, Oct. 23.
Read MoreRoan Oak Masonic Lodge awards four PJC nursing scholarships
Thanks to the generosity of the Roan Oak Masonic Lodge, four members of the 2018-19 associate degree nursing class at Paris Junior College received $500 toward their tuition, fees and related expenses.
Read MorePJC instructor participates in TribFest
Ruth Ann Alsobrook, government instructor at Paris Junior College, recently participated in the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin. Known as TribFest, the event featured 300 speakers and thousands of attendees over three days to examine politics and policy facing Texas and the United States. Alsobrook was invited to be on two panels on innovative ways to teach Texas Government.
Read MorePJC Men’s Soccer bound for Region XIV Tournament
The men’s soccer team from Paris Junior College has made the first round of the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XIV Tournament, taking on Coastal Bend College at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Sulphur Springs High School.
Read MorePJC names Dr. Robert Houston as 2018 Distinguished Alumnus
W. Robert “Bob” Houston, Ed.D., has been selected as the 2018 Paris Junior College Distinguished Alumnus.
Read MorePJC Regents receive PRMC abatement update
Paris Junior College Board of Regents received an update on the Paris Regional Medical Center 2013 tax abatement agreement at their meeting on Thursday, Oct. 18.
Read MorePJC Drama opens fall season with “Fahrenheit 451”
Fahrenheit 451 is the first production in the Paris Junior College Department of Drama's "Season of the Elements." The play runs from Thursday, Oct. 4 through Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m., and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7 in the Ray E. Karrer Theater.
Read MorePJC celebrates Constitution Day 2018
Each year, Paris Junior College marks Constitution Day with a round of Constitution Jeopardy, and this year it was held on Sept. 20, 2018.
Read MorePJC Regents create health occupation options
At their Monday, Sept. 24 meeting, the Paris Junior College Board of Regents created new opportunities for students through the Health Occupations program.
Read MorePJC employee longevity recognized
Paris Junior College held two convocation meetings this fall, one for faculty on August 17, and one for staff on September 14, in preparation for the fall semester that started on August 27, 2018. A highlight at both meetings was recognition of faculty and staff were honored for their years of service at the college.
Read MoreLuminant supports PJC students with scholarship donation
Luminant’s Lamar Power Plant recently presented $5,000 to Paris Junior College to provide scholarships to two students enrolled in the Mechatronics program starting with the fall 2018 semester.
Read MorePJC Board of Regents approve 2018-2019 budget
The 2018-2019 Paris Junior College budget shows an increase from the previous year, due to a projected increase in the federal financial aid pass-through, the Board of Regents learned Monday evening, August 27, 2018 during discussion.
Read MorePJC ADN students receive awards at pinning ceremony
Paris Junior College held its first fall pinning ceremony recently for students who completed the associate degree nursing program. The program revamped to conclude at the end of the 2018 summer semester, rather than the end of the spring semester.
Read MorePJC offers LEAP Academy for career preparation and GED testing
Paris Junior College's Adult Education Department is registering now for a series of free LEAP Academy classes in Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, and Red River counties.
Read MorePJC information sessions on fall loan availability
Paris Junior College will begin participating in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program starting with the 2018 fall semester. To examine and determine loan requirements, weekly information sessions will be held now through August 16 about the application process. The fall semester starts August 27.
Read MorePJC releases spring 2018 certified roll of graduates
Paris Junior College is pleased to release the certified roll of graduates from the spring graduation ceremony held Friday, May 11, 2018 at Noyes Stadium.
Read MorePJC offering basketball camps in June
Two basketball camps are being offered by Paris Junior College during the month of June.
Read MorePJC Regents make additions to core curriculum
In order to smooth the transfer path for students planning to go on to a bachelor’s degree, the Paris Junior College Board of Regents made a few additions to the core curriculum at their meeting on Monday, May 21, 2018.
Read MorePJC holds 93rd spring graduation ceremony
A beautiful evening greeted graduates, their families and friends at Noyes Stadium during the 93rd spring graduation ceremony of Paris Junior College on May 11, 2018. Out of 371 students graduating with a certificate or associate degree, more than 200 students chose to participate in the ceremony.
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