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...
Paris Junior College Adult Ed Offering Free GED Fast-Track Classes and Much More
March 25, 2025 – Free, fast-track GED classes are being offered by Paris Junior College’s Adult Education and Family Literacy Department to help students get their GED in as little as 10 weeks. The registration deadline is Thursday, April 3 for classes that will run Monday, April 14 through June 18, 2025. The classes are just part of the services offered by Adult Education that can lead to better jobs and higher pay. Those...
Paris Junior College Honor Society Garners Awards at State Convention
March 23, 2025 – At the recent Texas annual meeting of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the two-year college honor society, the PTK Beta Zeta Chapter at Paris Junior College garnered several awards: Five-Star Chapter Award, College Project Award of Merit, the Outstanding Officer Award, and recognition of PJC President Dr. Stephen Benson. Photo cutline 1: The PJC contingent at PTK Texas included, from left, PJC President Dr. Stephen...
Paris Junior College Capping 100th Year With Gala
March 20, 2025 – PJC capping 100th year with gala Paris Junior College is celebrating a Century of Excellence with Golden Night, Glittering Lights: A Centennial Celebration Gala on Saturday, April 12. “We wanted to have fun with the final event of 100th anniversary,” said PJC Advancement and Marketing Executive Director Baleigh McCoin. “We’re inviting you to step back in time and join us for an unforgettable evening as we...
