PJC Offering Free Robotics Coding Camp For Area Middle School Students
June 26, 2024 – Paris Junior College is offering six free, week-long Robotics Coding Camps that take an interactive approach to designing and coding robots through coding and use of Sphero BOLT and VEX V5 robots. Campers will be presented challenging and innovative concepts in learning, problem solving and analytical skills while fostering an interest in computer coding/programming. Each one-week, no-cost day camp is for...
Ninth Paris Junior College President Begins his Tenure
June 18, 2024 – Dr. Stephen Michael Benson, the ninth president to serve Paris Junior College as it enters its 100th year, began his tenure on Monday, June 3. His first two weeks have helped him craft a short-term listening plan. “It is an incredible honor to be serving at the ninth president of Paris Junior College,” said Benson. “PJC plays an important role in the life of the communities that it serves, not only to educate the...
PJC Reminds Supporters That Tuesday is East Texas Giving Day
April 29, 2024 – PJC joins East Texas Giving Day to support student success Paris Junior College is proud to announce its participation in East Texas Giving Day on April 30, 2024, joining over 195 nonprofit organizations across north and east Texas in a collective effort to raise critical funds for the local community. East Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour online event that unites the region in support of local needs, providing an...
Paris Junior College Holding Three Sports Camps, First up This Saturday
April 3, 2024 – PJC holding soccer and basketball camps Men’s Soccer ID Camp, April 6 Paris Junior College Men’s Soccer 2024 College ID Camp is this Saturday, April 6 at Noyes Stadium. The camp is open to all boys in tenth to twelfth grade and college freshman transfers. “If you’re looking to play soccer at the next level,” said PJC Men’s Soccer Coach Fernando Arellano, “come...
Paris Junior College Doubles Down on Graduating High School Senior Scholarships
March 29, 2024 – Paris Junior College is doubling down on scholarships this summer for graduating high school seniors from the PJC service area. The summer scholarship will cover tuition and fees for any two courses offered in Summer I, II, Long, or Extended terms. “These free summer classes enable our students to continue their academic journey, gain new skills and stay on track towards their goals,” said PJC...
PJC Holding In-Person And Online Presidential Candidate Forums
March 19, 2024 – Three finalists for Paris Junior College president will appear at public forums both in-person and online Wednesday through Friday, March 20-22. Paris Junior College Logo The three presidential finalists are Dr. Stephen Michael Benson, Dr. Joel Michaelis, and Dr. Kevin Rose. Public forums for faculty, staff, students, and the public will be held in-person and online at 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-2:30...
Paris Junior College Presidential Search Committee Recommends Three Finalists
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents met Thursday, March 7 and received the formal recommendations from the PJC Presidential Search Committee of three finalists for the next President of the College. “We accepted the report of the Paris Junior College Presidential Search Committee as authorized by a previous vote of the Regents,” said PJC Board of Regents President Curtis Fendley. “We are extremely pleased with...
Mr. and Miss Paris Junior College Announced with Historic Twist
March 7, 2024 – Paris Junior College has been naming a Mr. and Miss PJC each spring for decades, but Wednesday night, a tie resulted in a Mr. and Miss… and Miss PJC. The announcement came during halftime of the men’s basketball game on March 6, 2024. Each year PJC faculty and staff nominate students who are graduating sophomores with a minimum of 12 semester hours in the current semester and 45 hours completed, and...
2024 Mr. & Miss Paris Junior College to be Announced Wednesday
March 4, 2024 – The 2024 Mr. and Miss Paris Junior College will be announced on Wednesday evening, March 6 during halftime of the 7:30 p.m. men’s basketball game against Navarro College in the Hunt Center. Faculty and staff nominate students for this honor and the student body casts the final vote. To be nominated, students must be graduating sophomores with a minimum of 12 semester hours in the current semester and 45...
Paris Junior College Names Students to Fall 2023 President’s and Dean’s List
The dedication and hard work of Paris Junior College students is being recognized as more than 200 students have been named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement in the Fall 2023 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average, (straight A’s) on a minimum of 15 semester hours. Those on the Dean’s List must have a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average for at least 15...
