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.
Register early for chance at free laptop
To encourage early registration for popular classes in the Spring 2024 semester - while seats are still available - Paris Junior College is giving away 50 free laptops to eligible students, whether full- or part-time.
Read MorePJC student art show opens Tuesday
Paris Junior College will hold an opening reception for the Fall Student Art Show and student awards from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in the Foyer Gallery.
Read MorePJC Veterans Day Ceremony slated for Friday, Nov. 10
Paris Junior College will observe Veterans Day at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. The ceremony will begin in the DeShong Chapel and move outside to the PJC Veterans Memorial, just north of the Administration building.
Read More2023 PJC Homecoming King and Queen crowned
As part of Paris Junior College’s 99th Homecoming festivities, the 2023 King and Queen were crowned during halftime of the men’s basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Chosen were Caydence Gonzalez and Oscar Hernández Lesage. PJC’s 1998 PJC Homecoming Queen LaKeysha Brown joined Director of Student Life Kenneth Webb in crowning the King and Queen. Afterwards, Brown received a special commemorative award celebrating the 25th anniversary of her crowning.
Read MoreParis Junior College named to 150 institutions eligible for 2025 Aspen Prize
Today, the Aspen Institute named Paris Junior College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.
Read More99th Paris Junior College Homecoming this weekend
Paris Junior College has three days of activities planned for the 2023 Homecoming Celebrations, November 2-4, 2023. One highlight of the weekend will be the awarding of the College’s Distinguished Alumni Award, and four alumni will be inducted into the PJC Hall of Honor for their outstanding achievements.
Read MoreBoard of Regents consider interim president
At the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Paris Junior College Board of Regents, the contract with the Association of Community College Trustees to conduct a presidential search was approved, as was a motion to have the board president, Curtis Fendley, prepare a contract for an interim president and discuss the position with the candidate interviewed earlier in the meeting. These actions follow the announcement by Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President, at the September board meeting that she would be leaving at year end.
Read More“The Story of Beautious” opens Thursday at PJC
The Paris Junior College Drama program will bring to life a story of love and tomatos when “The Story of Beautious,” by Kat Elliott, opens on the Duane Allen stage in the Ray E. Karrer Theater on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Read MorePJC Board of Regents retain presidential search firm
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents voted to approve a contract with the Association of Community College Trustees to oversee the search for the next College president at a special called meeting held on October 9, 2023.
Read MoreFall enrollment up at Paris Junior College
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents received good news from a report on Fall student enrollment at their meeting held Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.
Read MorePJC President announces her resignation at year end
After decades of service to Paris Junior College, its students and community, Dr. Pam Anglin has announced her resignation as president at the end of 2023.
Read MorePJC sends seven to 2023 All Star Game
Breaking all recent records, the Paris Junior College baseball program is sending seven players to the Texas New Mexico Junior College All Star Game being played Friday and Saturday, September 22-23, 2023, at Dallas Baptist University.
Read MorePJC Regents set tax rate, budget
No public comments were received at the Paris Junior College Board of Regents' budget and tax rate hearing held on August 28, 2023. The Regents adjourned the hearing and opened their regular monthly meeting, approving both a new tax rate and the 2023-2024 budget.
Read MorePJC holding Kids College July 10-13
Paris Junior College is holding Kids College for four fun-filled days July 10-13, 2023. Classes for children in kindergarten through fifth grade will address a wide range of interests.
Read MorePJC Administration Building closed Friday, June 9
The Paris Junior College Administration Building will be closed on Friday, June 9 due to electrical work.
Read MorePJC announces Spring 2023 President’s and Dean’s Lists
Paris Junior College is pleased to announce that thanks to their dedication and hard work, 243 students were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement during the Spring 2023 semester.
Read MorePJC athletic camps kick off June 12
Three athletic camps are being offered at Paris Junior College this summer, a boys basketball camp, a baseball uncommitted showcase camp, and a girls basketball camp.
Read MorePJC community mourns passing of Sheila Reece
The entire Paris Junior College community of faculty, staff, students, alumni and retirees were saddened to learn of the loss of Sheila Reece, Vice President of Student Access and Success, on May 18, 2023.
Read MoreNew high school graduates offered free class at PJC
Graduating high school seniors in the Paris Junior College service area may take a free Summer I or II class, starting June 5 or July 12, 2023.
Read MorePJC 98th Spring Graduation held May 12 at Noyes Stadium
Paris Junior College celebrated its 98th Spring graduation at 7 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023 at Noyes Stadium.
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