Paris Junior College News Archive

Regents approve higher background check fee, lower meal rates

Students who live in Paris Junior College residence halls should have an added measure of protection next year, as well as improved food services at lower costs thanks to actions taken by the Board of Regents Monday evening.

PJC’s Choir & Band presents “A Season of Love”

The Paris Junior College Band and Choir will present a free concert next Tuesday, "A Season of Love," in the Ray E. Karrer Theater at 7:30 p.m.

“The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” opens Thursday at PJC

Magic springs to life on stage this week at Paris Junior College with the opening Thursday evening of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” at 7:30 p.m. in the Ray E. Karrer Theater. Evening showings continue Friday and Saturday and a 2:30 p.m. matinee showing will be held on Sunday.

PJC encourages support of 60x30TX

Paris Junior College representatives were among the more than 260 regional business, education and industry leaders gathered on March 23 at Texarkana College to hear about the bold higher education strategic plan, 60x30TX, set forth by Governor Greg Abbott to build and sustain a skilled workforce for Texas.

PJC Drafting students create plans for Habitat for Humanity

Students in the Paris Junior College Computer Aided Design, Drafting & 3D Printing program recently presented six complete sets of house plans to several board members from the Paris/Lamar County Habitat for Humanity's Board of Directors and their Executive Director Judy Martin.

Soccer action at PJC on Friday, April 7

High level soccer skills will be on display on Friday, April 7 as Paris Junior College hosts Tarrant County College and Murray State College in an 8x8 soccer scrimmage for both women and men.

PJC guest artist exhibit opens Tuesday, April 4

A one-woman art exhibit by guest artist Lena Spencer opens Tuesday, April 4, with an opening reception from 4:30-6:00 p.m.

PJC graduates higher percentage than peers

The Paris Junior College Board of Regents received good news about PJC's continued value in comparison to 22 other medium-sized Texas Colleges.

Changes coming to PJC nursing programs

After a site visit and review by nursing consultants, Paris Junior College is making several changes to the Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) and Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs.

PJC offering CNC Machine Training in Sulphur Springs

The Paris Junior College - Sulphur Springs Center Continuing Education Department is offering a CNC machine training course in April.

PJC works to increase student engagement at Pathways Institute

One of thirty institutions in the country selected last year for the national Pathways Project to better guide academic and career pathways, Paris Junior College is well along in the process.

PJC hosts second Scholarship Donor & Recipient Celebration

Paris Junior College brought scholarship donors and recipients together at a banquet held recently in the PJC ballroom. The dinner offered an opportunity for students and donors to interact with each other.

2017 Mr. & Miss PJC announced

The 2017 Mr. & Miss Paris Junior College were announced Wednesday evening at halftime of the women's basketball game against San Jacinto College. Chosen this year were Raven Maxwell of Cooper and Thomas Jeffries of Flower Mound.

AASU presents Black History Month Program at PJC

February ended on a high note at Paris Junior College as the African American Student Union presented a program of poetry, song, and skits to fellow students, leading up to guest speaker Lance Mann, Senior Pastor from Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church.

Stream Team volunteers certified at PJC-Greenville Center

Paris Junior College biology students and members of the Hunt County community recently participated in a Citizen Scientist class at the PJC-Greenville Center campus.

PJC Board of Regents simplifies tuition and fees

Providing a simplified tuition and fees structure for students, while balancing costs and maintaining affordability, was the goal of the Paris Junior College Board of Regents as they adopted a new structure for 2017-2018 tuition and fees.

PJC partnership used to inspire innovation nationwide

This summer’s Paris Junior College partnership with Country Music Television’s Empowering Education program was featured at a workshop held during the recent American Association of Community College’s Workforce Development Institute (WDI).

Fight choreographer helps bring “Narnia” to life at PJC

After spending a week working with actors of all ages in the Ray E. Karrer Theater at Paris Junior College, nationally recognized instructor Orion Couling had great praise for their talent.

PJC player honored for 200th 3-Pointer

PJC hosts Lamar County’s five school district leaders

PJC recently hosted a meeting of Lamar County's five school district superintendents.