Paris Junior College News Archive

“Star Wars of the Roses” opens at PJC

A melding of “Star Wars” and Shakespeare’s Henry VI cycle will be seen on stage for the first time ever at the Ray E. Karrer Theater on Thursday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m.

PJC’s Ariannah Kemp signs with SOSU

Ariannah Kemp, a sophomore guard for the Paris Junior College women’s basketball team, has signed to continue playing next year at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, Okla.

PJC students attend PTK international meeting

A rare trip was in store for Paris Junior College Phi Theta Kappa students when they attended the PTK International Meeting, “NerdNation,” in Washington, DC, recently.

PJC’s Sherman signs with Louisiana Tech University

Paris Junior College sophomore Omar Sherman has signed to continue his playing and education career at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, La.

PJC students attend SGA state convention

Several Paris Junior College students recently attended the Texas Junior College Student Government Association Annual Meeting in Austin, joining the 700 students and 200 advisors from community colleges across Texas.

PJC honor society inducts more than 100

More than 100 new members of the Beta Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the two-year college honor society, were inducted at Paris Junior College near the end of the spring 2016 semester.

PJC presents Mathways at national Pathways Institute

Paris Junior College continues to be a groundbreaking leader in the national Pathways project, as shown when PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin presented to a panel in Washington, DC, on how PJC was an early adapter and leader with the Mathways project.

PJC’s Lohrengel signs with Central Missouri State

Paris Junior College sophomore Stanton Lohrengel has signed to play baseball at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Mo., which is consistently a top 25 nationally-ranked team in the NCAA Division 2 level.

PJC basketball player signs with Rogers State University

Paris Junior College sophomore basketball player Antonio Chapman is heading to Claremore, Okla., after signing to continue his education and playing career at Rogers State University in the fall of 2016.

Two 2016 Lady Dragons basketball players sign

Tiffany Murdock and Kierra Smith have signed to continue their education and playing careers after Paris Junior College.

PJC to celebrate 50th anniversary of baseball championship

The 1966 PJC Dragon baseball team will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of their conference championship and trip to the NJCAA National Championship Tournament, Saturday, April 30, 2016.

PJC a national leader in student success

Paris Junior College Regent Ginna Bowman recently travelled to the tenth annual Board of Trustees Institute to demonstrate to other colleges from around the nation how PJC is leading the way to further student success.

Innovation showcased at PJC’s second New Works Festival

The second annual New Works Festival at Paris Junior College opens April 14, 2016 with the theme of “Pyro Playfest: Deep in the Heart of Texas.”

PJC students named to All Texas Academic Team in Austin

PJC still good value with fewer fees and increased tuition

A comparative study done through the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) with 22 other medium size Texas colleges shows that Paris Junior College continues to be an excellent value.

Guest artist ceramics exhibit set for PJC in April 2016

Paris Junior College will host an opening exhibit reception for ceramic pieces by Gary C. Hatcher, the B.J. and Dub Riter Professor of Art at the University of Texas at Tyler, on Monday, April 11, 2016.

PJC basketball players named to all region teams

Several Paris Junior College men's basketball players were named to 2015-2016 All Region XIV teams.

PJC student named Gold Scholar

Joel Mutchler of Paris, a student at Paris Junior College, has been named a 2016 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar.

PJC honor society receives high accolade

Recently, members of the two year college honor society at Paris Junior College found out their chapter, Beta Zeta, had earned special recognition. The students were in Waco for the 2016 Texas Regional Convention of Phi Theta Kappa, the group's state convention.

2016 Mr. & Miss PJC selected Wednesday

During halftime of the Paris Junior College men’s basketball game against Bossier Parish Community College Wednesday evening, Jordan Brown and Kelsie Adams were selected as the 2016 Mr. & Miss PJC.