Dr. Pam Anglin, President of PJC, Seeks Expansion of College District
Dr. Pam Anglin has been President of Paris Junior College for 13 years. Her own higher education was begun at a community college in Grayson County, and she testifies to the value of close-to-home options for loan-free education prior to a student’s move to a university. At the university level, and through part-time classes, Pam earned her Masters and then her Doctorate degrees. She has a passion for providing a path to success...
Paris Junior College Welcomed Interim President with New Year
January 8, 2024 – When Paris Junior College reopened on January 2, 2024, a new era began at the institution. Dr. Jerry King, former president of Trinity Valley Community College and a dedicated educator, took the helm as PJC’s interim president while a search is conducted to replace Dr. Pamela Anglin, who resigned at the end of 2023. “The Board is pleased and excited to have Dr. King join our team during this transition...
Paris Junior College President Announces Retirement
After decades of service to Paris Junior College, its students and community, Dr. Pam Anglin has announced her retirement as president at the end of the year. A first-generation college student and the first female president of the College, she has served since 2003 and is a true community college success story. “I’ve heard it said that you’ll know when it’s time,” Dr. Anglin said, “and I’ve realized that time has come. I’ll be...
PJC Breaks Ground On New Training Facility in Greenville
Expanded workforce training opportunities for Hunt County were unveiled at the groundbreaking for a new facility at the Paris Junior College – Greenville Center on Tuesday, August 1. “This is an exciting day for all of us at Paris Junior College,” said Dr. Pamela Anglin, PJC President. “We’re very proud to be partnering with L-3Harris in a partnership where the sky’s the limit. This fall an...
PJC Third Baseman Drafted by New York Yankees
Beau Brewer of McKinney, Texas, who has finished up a stellar sophomore year at Paris Junior College, was drafted in the 19th round by the New York Yankees. “I give a big shout-out to Paris Junior College. I owe my career and my life to ya’ll,” said Brewer. “It’s been a blessing to have this opportunity to play professional baseball. Coming out of high school I didn’t have much. Coach [Clay] Cox gave me the opportunity to play...
Paris Junior College President Receives National Award
PJC-Sulphur Springs CenterPublic Information Service PJC President receives national award Dr. Pam Anglin, president of Paris Junior College, has received the 2021 Carol A. Luthman Meritorious Service Award from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The award was presented as part of the SACSCOC virtual national meeting on Dec. 6. The presentation was made by Dr. Ivan Allen, Central Georgia...
PJC Board of Regents Approve Dual Credit Agreement, Revise COVID Policy
At their Monday, May 25 meeting, the Paris Junior College Board of Regents gave annual approval to the dual credit memorandum for high schools, and modified mask rules to reflect Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order. While giving approval to the dual credit memorandum, regents learned that the Pioneer Academy Charter School in Greenville is a new addition. They will bring students to the PJC-Greenville Center for...
96th PJC Graduation Celebrates Students, Teaching Excellence
Paris Junior College celebrated the 96th spring Commencement with a modified in-person ceremony that included a Teaching Excellence Award. More than 250 students, including current graduates as well as those who had virtual ceremonies in 2020, participated in the graduation at Noyes Stadium on May 7, 2021. Many graduates had large numbers of supporters cheering them on as they were recognized at the 96th PJC commencement ceremony in...
PJC Regents Approve New Internet Service
Though Paris Junior College was aware that internet service provided through the NETnet consortium of 15 East Texas colleges and universities was slated to end in 2022, a legal ruling affecting the Federal Trade Commission forced PJC to find a new provider much sooner. At the Monday, April 26, 2021 meeting, the Regents approved the selection of Lone Star Education and Research Network (LEARN) to provide internet service to PJC...