Paris Junior College News Archive
Welcome to the PJC News Archive. Listed on the pages below are the hundreds of news items released by PJC over the previous few years.
Veteto, Fenner to be honored at Homecoming
Weldon Veteto, class of 1937, and Joy Lynn Phillips Fenner, class of 1955, will be honored as Distinguished Allumni of PJC during a luncheon ceremonies Saturday, Nov. 8.
Read MoreDragons No. 2 in Region XIV coaches’ poll
The PJC Lady Dragons are ranked 6th in Region XIV preseason poll
Read MoreHomecoming 2008 kicks off Thursday, Nov. 6
Joy Lynn Phillips Fenner and Weldon E. Veteto will be honored this year at Distinguished Alumni of Paris Junior College.
Read MoreJack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarships available
The deadline to begin the application process is Friday, Oct. 24.
Read MorePJC Regents hear the good news about enrollment
Former PJC President Dr. Dennis Michaelis will be honored during this year's Homecoming festivities.
Read MoreNew Greenville campus officially opened
Students, staff, faculty and dignitaries turn out for the grand opening of Paris Junior College's new Greenville campus.
Read MoreDr. Sherry Aaker to head PJC Student Services
New vice president joins PJC from Spoon River College near Peoria, Ill., and boasts an extensive background in the field of student services.
Read MoreJoint police academy graduates first class
Nine residents of Hopkins and Hunt counties are the first to complete the Academic Alternative Police Academy program begun through PJC in 2006.
Read MorePJC sees record fall 2008 enrollment
Both the number of students and contact hours set records this fall at Paris Junior College, with all three campuses reporting increases.
Read MoreDistinguished Alumni Award nominees sought
The award, given since 1973, honors individuals who have attended Paris Junior College and who have made a outstanding contribution in their chosen field of endeavor.
Read More$1,264,845 grant will train hundreds in NE Texas
PJC, Northeast Texas Community College and Texarkana College to take part in the Regional Advanced Manufacturing Academy to serve 14 industries in the colleges' service areas.
Read MoreL3 awards aircraft training scholarships
Twenty students receive scholarships to cover tuition and books for the 12-week course, plus a weekly $250 stipend.
Read MorePJC ends fiscal year on strong positive note
Regents reduce PJC's tax rate by more than a penny, and approve a 2008-2009 budget of more than $27 million.
Read MoreLong-time PJC employees recognized recently
Service pins were presented to several PJC staff members recently in recognition of their many years of service to students and the college.
Read MoreGreenville grand opening set for Sept. 18
Minor construction details spur rescheduling of public ceremonies for Paris Junior College's new Greenville campus.
Read MoreJewelry students win national scholarships
Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology students Jacqueline Bartush and Angela Hampton honored by the Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America Education Foundation and the Coca-Cola Foundation.
Read MoreTraining for literacy volunteers set for Aug. 19
Those interested in volunteering for the Lamar County Literacy Council program should sign up by Aug. 15.
Read MoreTIJT graduates 9 during Thursday ceremonies
Guest speaker Adam Graham, marketing manager for the American Gem Trade Association, urged graduates to concentrate on the ethics of their craft, building trust between themselves and their customers.
Read MoreLisa Johnson, Toni McMillen honored by NETnet
Two Paris Junior College instructors praised for their work in distance learning programs.
Read MoreKimberly Adams receives first West scholarship
PJC graduate and Paris native will attend TWU in the fall.
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