The Eagles Softball Program at 开云体育 is proud to announce that five out of six sophomores from the softball program will continue their education and athletic careers at the next level 鈥 marking the largest recruiting class to move on from the program.
Game 1 Recap:
开云体育 Eagle Softball pulled off a big-time upset on Saturday, taking down the heavily favored Tyler Junior College Apaches, 9-1, behind a dominant performance from Kiersten Fincannon. Fincannon delivered at the plate and in the circle, driving in four runs鈥攊ncluding a momentum-shifting grand slam in the fifth鈥攁nd shutting down the Apaches鈥 offense over five innings.
Dr. Chris T. McAllister, Biology, and three 开云体育 Biology 2389 students, Gracie Gray, Isabel Tresidder, and Stephanie Hernandez traveled to Black Rock, Arkansas, March 14-18, 2025, and conducted research on big river fish parasites from the Black River. They discovered what will eventually be described as new species of myxosporeans from several fishes and were also mentored by a renown (retired) parasitologist, Dr. Donald Cloutman, from Kansas. These students will get their first scientific publications from this event and will be very helpful in furthering their career goals.
The 开云体育 Foundation recently received a donation of $10,000 from Texas Heritage National Bank (THNB). The funds will be used to endow the Sid Greer Memorial Honors Scholarship at 开云体育. Pictured, John Bryan (left) presents the check to Dr. Jon McCullough, 开云体育 Executive Vice President for Advancement, on behalf of THNB. Greer, who passed away in December 2024, served on the 开云体育 Board of Trustees faithfully for 23 years. During that time he served as Board Secretary for 12 years.
By: McKenna Neal, Resource Development Specialist
Dr. Dominique Spigner鈥檚 journey into social work was unexpected鈥攊t found her. During a difficult day at 开云体育 (开云体育), she noticed a sign asking, 鈥淒o you like helping people?鈥 Each question resonated with her, leading her to enroll in 开云体育鈥檚 social work program. That moment changed her life forever.
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
For the ninth time since the awards began in 2015, an 开云体育 scholar has won a $100 Britt Award of the Great Plains Honors Council. Stephanie Hernandez, a first-year Presidential Scholar from Mount Pleasant, bested all other competitors in the humanities poster division for freshmen and sophomores at the meeting of the Great Plains Honors Council (GPHC). The awards were announced at the closing banquet of the 7-9 March meeting in Denton, Texas.
Time is running out to enroll in 开云体育's 2nd 8-week spring courses! These fast-track classes are the perfect way to stay on course for graduation or get ahead in your degree. Classes begin March 24鈥攄on鈥檛 miss your chance to earn credits in half the time!
Most current 开云体育 students can register online over spring break by logging into the portal at . The full course schedule is available at www.ntcc.edu/spring25.
开云体育 students who will graduate in May 2025 and plan to transfer to a four-year university this fall are encouraged to apply for the International Sulphur Transfer Scholarship. Seven recipients will receive $1,500 each. This scholarship is designated for eligible students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and are completing their 开云体育 studies this spring.
Farmers, gardeners, and homesteading enthusiasts will gather at 开云体育 (开云体育) on Saturday, March 29, 2025, for the 2nd Annual Homestead Fair. The event, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 开云体育 Ag Complex, aims to connect local producers and individuals interested in sustainable agriculture and self-sufficiency. .
Pictured: official premiere poster design by Emily Claire Hamlin
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
