Paris Junior College Spring Classes Slated for Tuesday Start
Weather may be a complication January 12, 2024 – Weather in northeast Texas can pose challenges to scheduled events – such as the beginning of the spring semester at Paris Junior college on Tuesday, January 16. The College will get the word out about delayed openings or closures in several ways: www.parisjc.edu, PJC social media, notice to local media outlets, and students and employees may sign up for Dragon Alerts....
Roan Oak Masonic Lodge Awards Six Paris Junior College Nursing Scholarships
January 8, 2024 – The Roan Oak Masonic Lodge #860 of Garretts Bluff helped six Paris Junior College nursing students breathe easier last month when they awarded them $500 scholarships. Present to bestow the scholarships were Worshipful Master Logan Thomas, Senior Deacon Pat Thomas, and Master of Ceremonies/Scholarship Committee Chair Alan Tapp. “It’s always a great pleasure to work with PJC and their nursing program,” said Tapp....
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...
Welders Being Certified at the Paris Junior College
Welding Certification December 17, 2023 – Because welding is such a skilled trade that requires precision work, it is necessary to become certified as a welder before landing a great job. Requirements for welders can vary from employer to employer. John Plemons, the instructor at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding School, recently tested his summer classes and 28 students passed and received their certification and ready to go to...
Paris Junior College Offers Many Options for a New Years Resolution Such as Welding
SETTING UP Welding Lab Facilitator Karl Jansson is setting up equipment for the welding students at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop for a recent class. Lab Asst Karl Jansson weld
Paris Junior College Offers Degrees in a Variety of Fields that are High in Demand
CDL Instructor Colin Ashbreck, standing, lectures a class of future truck drivers at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus. CDL training includes classroom work and then driving lessons.
Paris Junior College Offers Hands on Training Giving the Students the Experience They Need
Kevin Tapia, a student at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Welding Shop, is learning the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Kevin Tapia Welding
Paris Junior College Students Registering Early May Win Free Laptop
November 30, 2023 – To encourage early registration for popular classes in the Spring 2024 semester – while seats are still available – Paris Junior College is giving away 50 free laptops to eligible students, whether full- or part-time. To be entered in the drawing, a student must have registered for Spring 2024 classes by midnight on Dec. 15, 2023. The drawing will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. Winners will...
Paris Junior College Students are Busy Getting Ready for Their Upcoming Graduation
PJC GRADUATION November 28, 2023 – PJC-Greenville student Aide Lopez of Royce City, left, is preparing for her graduation from the college on Dec. 15 by obtaining a cap and gown from PJC Graduation Coordinator Rebecca Whitley, right. Commencement exercises will be held at 7 p.m. in the Hunt Physical Education Center on the Paris campus. Paris Junior College graduation December 23
Students at Paris Junior College get the Attention they Need to Succeed
MATH CLASS Mathematics Instructor Caleb Talley answers questions for some of the students during a recent class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs – Caleb Talley
