PJC Homecoming Schedule, King and Queen Nominees Announced
HOMECOMING NOMINEES The 2018 nominees for Paris Junior College Homecoming King and Queen are, from left, Cannon Davis, Julio Jimenez, John Altman, Jaida Muhammad, Kamryn Wimberly, and Katie Cullum. Crowning of the King and Queen will take place at halftime of the men’s basketball game Saturday evening. “PJC through the Decades” is the theme for the 94th annual Homecoming festivities at Paris Junior College...
PJC Names Four to Academic Hall of Honor
One of the highlights of Paris Junior College’s Homecoming, to be held on the Paris campus November 9-10, will be the induction of the Academic Hall of Honor Class of 2018. Named this year are James A. “Jim” Wade, Sheila Coursey, James R. Rodgers and Judy R. Hodgkiss. “These alumni exemplify the best of PJC,” said President Dr. Pamela Anglin. “Each inductee has made an impact in their chosen career while embodying the basic...
Corrected: PJC-Sulphur Springs PTK Honor Society Induction
NEW PTK MEMBERS The Beta Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the two-year college honor society at Paris Junior College, held fall induction ceremonies at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus this week. To be eligible for membership, students must have a grade point average of 3.5. PTK offers students opportunities to develop qualities of scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service. New PTK members are (Back row left to...
PJC Men’s Soccer Bound for Region XIV Tournament in Sulphur Springs
Emiliano Leal, freshman from Monterrey, Mexico, races a Murray State College defender for possession in a game earlier in the season. Leal is PJC’s lead scorer. The men’s soccer team from Paris Junior College has made the first round of the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XIV Tournament, taking on Coastal Bend College at 4 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, at Sulphur Springs High School. “It’s been a...
PJC Regents Create New Student Opportunities in Health Occupations Program
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents, at their recent meeting, created new opportunities for students through the Health Occupations program. Regents approved a new 16 semester credit hour (SCH) Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate that may be completed in one semester. The state is looking for more students receiving credentials, explained PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. She said that Health Occupations Director Dr....
Houston Named 2018 PJC Distinguished Alumnus
W. Robert “Bob” Houston, Ed.D., has been selected as the 2018 Paris Junior College Distinguished Alumnus. “Dr. Houston has been recognized as an innovator and pioneer in the field of education during a prestigious career at the University of Houston’s College of Education and we are honored to celebrate his accomplishments,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President. The award will be presented on Saturday, November 10, during the...
PJC Board of Regents Approve 2018-2019 Budget
The 2018-2019 Paris Junior College budget approved this week by the Board of Regents reflects an increase from the previous year due to a projected increase in the federal financial aid pass-through. After learning of the financial aid increase, the Board of Regents gave final approval to a budget totaling $34,543,871. “We anticipate more Pell grants to students, and that is the major increase over last year’s budget,” said PJC...
Local PJC Students Receive Nursing Program Associate Degree in Fall Pinning Ceremony
Paris Junior College held its first fall pinning ceremony recently for students who completed the associate degree nursing program. The program revamped to conclude at the end of the summer semester, rather than the end of the spring semester. Along with receiving their pins, several awards were presented to some deserving students. The Academic Achievement Award for highest grade point average in all classes throughout the program...
Free LEAP Academy Classes Offered at PJC-Sulphur Springs
Fall registration is open with Paris Junior College’s Adult Education Department for a series of free LEAP Academy classes in Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, and Red River counties. A LEAP Academy is for those who did not finish high school and need their GED or HiSET to advance their careers, want to learn English, or are interested in career pathways. The first session began on August 13 in Paris. The second session will begin on August 27 in...
PJC Workforce and Continuing Education Departments Offer Three Medical Education Programs at Sulphur Springs Center
The Paris Junior College Workforce and Continuing Education Departments are offering three medical education programs at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. Classes for Clinical Medical Assistant, Medication Aide, and Nurse Aide will begin in August at the Sulphur Springs campus. A Medication Aide course will begin August 20 and continue through October 18. Classes will be meet from Monday through Thursday from noon to 4 p.m....
