More than 50 attended annual Psi Beta Suicide Prevention Training and 5K

Psi Beta Honor Society hosted its 6th Annual Suicide Prevention Training and 5K, Saturday, April 12.  Adam Metts, Director of East Texas A&M Counseling Center, and Tina Yang, Ph.D., Associate Director, presented QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) training.  

Heavyn Smith said of the training: "Just like CPR, the more people who know how to talk to someone who is thinking about suicide, the more lives we can save."

Dr. Karyn Skaar, Psi Beta sponsor, reported that 50+ people attended the event. 

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Get your tickets for "The Importance of Being Earnest"

The ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Theatre Department invites you to an unforgettable evening of wit, romance, and hilarious deception with its spring production of The Importance of Being Earnest—Oscar Wilde’s timeless comedy.

Performances will run April 24-26 at 7 p.m. with a special 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, April 26, at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts.

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Baseball to host First Responders Appreciation Day on April 26th

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

The ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Athletic Department will host a First Responders Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025. ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Baseball will be hosting Angelina College that day in a double header game starting at 1:00pm.

First Responders will get in free, receive a free hot dog, chips and a drink as well as be recognized prior to the first pitch. Just bring you badge or work ID or official department gear to receive free admission and the free snacks. 

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Texas Heritage National Bank sponsors new scoreboard for ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Baseball field

The ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý (¿ªÔÆÌåÓý) Baseball Team is proud to announce the generous support of , whose recent donation has made it possible to purchase and install a brand-new scoreboard at Eagle Field.

This meaningful contribution will significantly enhance the game-day experience for players, fans, and the local community. The new scoreboard not only improves functionality and visibility but also represents a renewed investment in the future of ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Athletics.

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Agriculture brings home honors from TJCAA Conference in Kingsville

By René McCracken, ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Agriculture Director

Each spring, the Texas Junior College Agriculture Association (TJCAA) hosts one of the most anticipated events of the year for community college ag students across the state. This year’s conference and competition, held April 2–4 at Texas A&M University–Kingsville, was no exception—and ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý (¿ªÔÆÌåÓý) was proud to be well represented by an incredible group of students who brought their passion, knowledge, and teamwork to South Texas.

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Carroll Shelby Foundation gives $25,000 to support automotive program

The ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Foundation recently received a $25,000 gift from the Carroll Shelby Foundation. Pictured receiving the donation (from left) is Nita May, ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Director of Development and Dr. Jon McCullough, ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Executive Vice President for Advancement. The funds will be used to support ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý’s Carroll Shelby Automotive Program.

Work4College Program receives $25,000 grant

The ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Foundation recently received a $25,000 grant from an anonymous foundation. Thanks to an additional matching grant opportunity, the funds will be doubled for a $50,000 impact. Pictured receiving the donation (from left) is: Mason May, Director of Work4College, McKenna Neal, Resource Development Specialist, Nita May, Director of Development, and Dr. Jon McCullough, Executive Vice President for Advancement.

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