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 to hold opening reception for fall student art exhibit
The Paris Junior College Art Department will sponsor a reception on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the opening of the annual fall student art exhibition in the Foyer Gallery.
Read MorePJC sponsoring workshop to help science teachers in contest
Paris Junior College wants to help teachers and their students successfully compete to deploy experiments into space by offering a Genes in Space workshop in February. Due to limited space in the workshop, early registration is encouraged.
Read MorePJC to hold Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday
Paris Junior College will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony this Friday, Nov. 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the DeShong Chapel.
Read MoreDarius “Day Day” Williams signs with Cal State - Bakersfield
Following a mid-October visit to California State University - Bakersfield, Paris Junior College basketball sophomore Darius “Day Day” Williams signed to continue his education and playing career there.
Read MoreSpamalot opening Thursday at PJC
A classic Monty Python spinning of King Arthur's search for the Holy Grail takes the stage of the Paris Junior College Ray E. Karrer Theater Thursday through Sunday with the opening of "Spamalot." Play times are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-11 and 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 12.
Read MorePJC sets Homecoming 2017 events, King & Queen court
Paris Junior College has several days of activities planned for the 2017 Homecoming, November 2-4. The weekend will be highlighted by the awarding of the College’s highest honor, the Distinguished Alumni Award, and three alumni and one former coach will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame for their outstanding achievements during the weekend’s events.
Read MoreFree Halloween Carnival at PJC on Tuesday
Paris Junior College will be offering a free traditional Halloween Carnival on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 at Noyes Stadium from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Read More2017 PJC Athletic Hall of Fame to induct four
Three former Dragon student-athletes and a former coach will be inducted into the Paris Junior College Athletic Hall of Fame during the 93rd Homecoming November 3-4, 2017. The Hall of Fame ceremony is set for 2:30 p.m. in the McLemore Student Center Ballroom and all friends and family of the honorees are welcomed to attend.
Read MorePJC announces 2017 Distinguished Alumnus
Ronald F. Dodson, Ph.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.H.A. of Tyler, Texas has been selected as the 2017 Paris Junior College Distinguished Alumnus. He will be recognized during the 93rd Homecoming festivities Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4.
Read MoreDonations by Masonic Lodges assist PJC nursing students
Thanks to the generosity of two Lamar County Masonic Lodges, eight Paris Junior College nursing students have help reaching their goals this year. The Roan Oak Masonic Lodge #860 of Garrett's Bluff and The Paris Masonic Lodge #27 each donated scholarships of $500 the nursing students may use toward their tuition, fees and related expenses.
Read MorePJC Regents learn of reform implementation
Many higher education initiatives touted at the recent American Association of Community Colleges annual meeting have already been implemented or are underway at Paris Junior College, according to three regents who attended the meeting.
Read MoreCampbell Soup, PJC partner for $499,984 Job-Training Grant
Campbell Soup Company has partnered with Paris Junior College to provide job training using a $499,984 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant will benefit workers in the Northeast Texas area.
Read MoreComedic Robin Hood opens Thursday at PJC
Robin Hood finds it hard to be humble as a swashbuckling, egocentric super-hero. But the gallant guy-in-green tries his best as he swaggers through “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood,” the first production of the fall semester from the Paris Junior College drama department opening Oct. 5.
Read MorePJC featuring two exhibits in September
The Paris Junior College Art Department will feature two exhibitions in the Foyer Gallery in September. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, September 27, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. The public is invited and refreshments will be served.
Read MoreVolunteers needed for Reading to the Future
The Reading to the Future project, sponsored by the Lamar County Coalition of Education, Business and Industry, is looking for volunteers to read to second graders.
Read MorePJC student success earns state, national attention
The dramatically increased success rate of Paris Junior College students has drawn both state and national attention, including a nomination invitation for a prestigious national award, the PJC Board of Regents heard Monday evening, Sept. 18, 2017.
Read MoreParis Junior College approves budget, swears in new regent
Paris Junior College Board of Regents approves 2017-18 budget and swears in new regent Mark Buster.
Read MorePJC employees honored for service at fall convocation
Fall convocation was held Friday as Paris Junior College marked the return of faculty to campus in preparation of the fall semester beginning August 28. One of the highlights of a day of meetings and training was recognition of faculty and staff for their time at the college.
Read MorePJC announces spring 2017 President’s and Dean’s lists
Paris Junior College is pleased to announce the students making the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement during the spring 2017 semester.
Read MoreSaputo Dairy Foods USA Partners with PJC for Job-Training Grant
Saputo Dairy Foods USA LLC (Saputo Dairy Foods) has partnered with Paris Junior College to provide job training using an $86,289 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant will benefit workers in the Northeast Texas area.
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