Paris Junior College’s 49th Creative Writing Awards
Paris, Texas, April 23, 2025 – Paris Junior College hosted its 49th annual Creative Writing Awards ceremony. This ceremony recognizes outstanding student achievements in English, English as a Second Language, and Foreign Language. It also celebrates the winners of the annual creative writing contest. This year marked over ninety entries across four divisions of creative writing. Wesley Johnston received the English Award for...
Paris Junior College to Host First Female Texas Ranger Major Wende Wakeman for Special Campus Presentation
April 21, 2025 -Paris Junior College invites the community to a special presentation by Texas Ranger Major Wende Wakeman, to be held this Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Math and Science Building, Room 101 on the PJC Paris campus. Major Wakeman will share insights into the proud tradition and modern role of the Texas Rangers, one of the most storied law enforcement organizations in American history. Her visit offers a...
Paris Junior College LVN to RN Program Taking Applications
April 11, 2025 – The Paris Junior College LVN to RN nursing program is taking applications now through May 30, 2025, for the 2025-2026 class of students wishing to become registered nurses. The program often has a waiting list with high demand for nurses and strong community support. “To be in the RN program you must have your license as either a licensed vocational nurse or licensed practical nurse,” said PJC...
Paris Junior College Presents 10th Annual Pyro PlayFest Starting April 23
April 11, 2025 – The Paris Junior College Drama Department is presenting the 10th Annual Pyro PlayFest, made up of new, never-before performed short plays fitting this year’s theme: “Where There is a Will, There is a Way!” Two nights will also feature a special fundraiser where the audience gets to interrupt an actor and make them eat spicy chicken. Limited seating is on stage to put the audience into the play, so reservations...
Paris Junior College Receives Grant to Expand Student Success
April 7, 2025 – Paris Junior College has received a $125,000 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to expand a program boosting success for developmental students. The grant was co-authored by Carey Gable, Program Coordinator of English and Developmental Writing, and Dr. Jennifer Collar, Division Director of Communications and Fine Arts, and they are co-directors of the project. PJC is already well known at...
Paris Junior College Regents Create Hopkins County Advisory Board
April 3, 2025 – Paris Junior College is creating an Advisory Board of Hopkins County residents to engage with the community and plan for the future of the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. “We are shaping a strategic vision for the future,” said Dr. Stephen Benson, PJC President, “and we want to continue strengthening relationships in Hopkins County. Establishing a Board of Advisors will enhance our connection.” The creation of the...
Registration for Summer, Fall Terms Opens April 1 at Paris Junior College
March 28, 2025 -Registration for summer, fall terms opens April 1 at PJC Free summer class for graduating high school seniors Paris Junior College will open summer and fall registration to students on April 1 at all locations: Greenville, Paris, and Sulphur Springs. Again this year, PJC is offering a scholarship to eligible high school students covering tuition and fees for one summer class. The Graduating Senior Scholarship is...
Paris Junior College Students Must Apply to Graduate by April 1
March 28, 2025 -PJC students must apply to graduate by April 1 New this year – tickets Paris Junior College students who want to graduate this year must fill out an online graduation application by April 1. The form ensures the student’s record correctly shows they are graduated, whether or not they wish to participate in the Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 9. New this spring are tickets for friends and families...
Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center Nurse Aide Class Starts April 7
March 27, 2025 – The Continuing Education Department at the Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center is offering a nurse aide class from April 7 to May 28. The class and clinical will be from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. The course prepares entry level nursing assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care...
Federal Programs at Paris Junior College Bring Local Success
March 27, 2025 – Paris High School senior Isaiah Hampton has racked up a lot of ink – both in print and digitally, thanks to his many impressive achievements over the last few years. What many people may not know is the help he received from two federal programs at Paris Junior College. Hampton had been participating in PJC’s Educational Talent Search (ETS) and then applied to Upward Bound (UB) as a sophomore. Both...
