PJC April Continuing Education
Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center is offering a number of classes in April through its continuing education department. Included among the classes will be a Medication Aide Update class and some computer classes to acquaint students with new software. The classes will meet at the center located at 1202 West Houston Street. To register or to get more information, call 903-885-1232. Microsoft Word Level 1: Essentials covers...
PJC Increases Tuition
After years of no or minimal tuition increases at Paris Junior College, the Board of Regents voted Monday to raise out-of-district and out-of-state tuition by $5 per credit hour for the 2015-2016 academic year. In-district tuition will remain the same. “We are facing the possibility of no increase in funding from the state,” explained PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “Current appropriation bills have minimal or no funding increases and...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Community Ed classes PJC-Sulphur Springs Center
Several classes are being offered to the community in March by the Continuing Education Department at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs. Courses will meet at the campus location, 1202 West Houston. For registration or additional information, call 903-885-1232. A Microsoft Excel Level 1: Essentials class will be offered from 8 to 11:30 a.m., Fridays, March 6-13. Learn the basics of creating a worksheet; working with formulas and...
*UPDATED* Tuesday’s Weather Related Closings and Delayed Starts
CLICK HERE FOR WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE This is the latest information about closings and delayed starts in Hopkins County. Keep your radio tuned to 1230 AM KSST, and check back frequently. Legacy Cares bereavement meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday has been cancelled. Hopkins County Offices: Open at 9:00 AM Tuesday Morning Meal-A-Day Center: CLOSED TUESDAY Tax Aid Program at Wesley United Methodist Church: Open from 12 PM to 4...
Geral Buford Kennedy
Geral Buford Kennedy was born on October 10,1922 and lived 92 years on earth until called home to his reward on February 19, 2015. Geral began his life in Cunningham, Texas and later moved to Paris, Texas where he graduated from Paris Junior college just before enlisting in the Navy. While serving his country he completed training in radio communications and air gunnery. In 1945, he was thrilled to receive his aircrew wings....
Phil Williams new PJC-Sulphur Springs Center director
Dr. Phil Williams, a resident of Hopkins County and a coach and administrator at the university level since 1986, has been employed as director of the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center. Williams began his new job Feb. 8 and said he is glad to be able to live — and work — in Hopkins County. In announcing the employment of Dr. Williams, Paris Junior College President Dr. Pamela Anglin said, “We are excited about having Dr....
Tira News By Jan Vaughn
Floyd and Martha Payton were in Pittsburg on Saturday for a get together with members of Martha’s family. They met at the home of B. C. Honzell. Those in attendance were Von Honzell of Wylie, Marvin and Karen Stebbins of Garland, David and Trish Honzell of Garland, Floyd and Martha Payton of Tira, Ann Sullivan of Longview, Ruth and Ray Prim of Benbrook, Margaret Benoit of Aurora, Colorado, Nelda Gordon of Palestine and Lon...
PJC Releases List of Certified Graduates for Fall 2014
The list of graduates receiving degrees and certificates from Paris Junior College at the fall 2014 semester graduation has been certified and released. Texas students receiving associate degrees: Amarillo: Kaylyn N. Graham and Brittney N. Perez Arthur City: Stacie L. Erwin Blossom: Kandace N. Davidson, Ashley D. Outland, Molly O. Pylant and Stacie M. Smith Bogata: Tamara R. Moore Breckenridge: April D. Horton Brookston: Christina D....
GED Tests, Discounts Available Until February 28
From now until Feb. 28, adults can take advantage of two new special offers from the GED Testing Service to help them study for and pass their GED test. Adults studying for the GED test can take the GED Ready practice test for $1. This is $5 less than the practice test normally costs. By taking a practice test, a student can learn if they’re ready to pass the GED test, what skills they should work on in order to pass, and get a...
PJC Tuition Below the Peer Group Average
The Paris Junior College Board heard a glowing report on the college based on the Integrated Postsecondary Data System. Compared with 22 peers, PJC’s annual tuition and fees is $1,428 compared to the peer group average of $2,136. The net price of attendance also compares favorably. A larger percentage of PJC students are on PELL grants that peer colleges. PJC is more dependent on state appropriations than its’ peers
