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.
PJC announces Fall 2019 President’s and Dean’s Lists
Paris Junior College is pleased to announce that nearly 175 students were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement during the fall 2019 semester.
Read MorePJC associate degree nursing is re-accredited
With nursing demand at an all-time high, Paris Junior College is pleased to have received full re-accreditation for its Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Board of Commissioners, meeting all six standards, in the fall 2019 semester.
Read MorePJC holding soccer tryouts on Saturday, Jan. 25
Paris Junior College will hold soccer team tryouts for men and women at Noyes Stadium on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Read MorePJC Board of Regents look at reducing textbook costs
At their meeting on Monday, Nov. 25, the Paris Junior College Board of Regents learned that the college is looking for ways to reduce in textbook costs for students.
Read MorePJC announces schedule into 2020 New Year
Paris Junior College is currently conducting registration for two sessions, the three-week Winter Mini-Term and the Spring 2020 semester.
Read MoreBrian Perry Endowment Established at PJC
Through a generous gift from Don and Janie Bonham, the legacy of their late son-in-law, Brian Perry, will continue through an endowed scholarship in his name with the Paris Junior College Memorial Foundation. Perry dedicated over 30 years of his career in law enforcement with the majority of that time with the Texas Department of Public Service (DPS). Perry passed away September 26, 2019, just weeks after retiring from a distinguished career in law enforcement.
Read More“Gilligan’s Island: The Musical” opens Nov. 14 at PJC
On the Duane Allen Stage in the Ray E. Karrer Theater at Paris Junior College this week, seven castaways shipwrecked on a remote Pacific island will build huts and begin to explore their surroundings, in a family-friendly stage musical based on the popular and iconic 1960’s TV comedy show “Gilligan’s Island.”
Read MoreBowman chairing 2019 PJC Annual Fund
Ginna Walker Bowman has been named as the Chair of the 2019 PJC Annual Fund which will kick off in late fall 2019. This marks the seventh year of the Annual Fund which has raised over $2.5 million to address the many pressing needs of the students and College. A member of the PJC Class of 1960, she currently serves on both the Paris Junior College Board of Regents and PJC Alumni & Friends Association.
Read MorePJC students select Homecoming King and Queen court
After a final round of voting by Paris Junior College students, the 2019 Homecoming Court is set for this weekend’s festivities. The court is made up of Shelby Becker of Giddings, Chyna Bell of Paris, Caleb DuBois of Bridge City, Rachael Gray of Midlothian, Brooke Morgan of Leonard, and Zach Norris of Paris.
Read MorePJC Regents receive report on national trustee meeting
Paris Junior College remains a national leader in many areas, according to Dr. Clifton Wilkerson, a PJC regent who attended the recent national meeting of the Association of Community College Trustees. He presented his report to fellow regents at a meeting held Monday, Oct. 28, 2019.
Read MorePJC honor society holds fall induction ceremonies
The Beta Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Paris Junior College recently held induction ceremonies at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center on Oct. 8, the PJC-Greenville Center on Oct. 10, and in Paris on Oct. 14, 2019.
Read MoreStudent achievement targets met, PJC Regents learn
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents learned at their Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, meeting that the majority of Student Achievement Targets, based on 2018 data, show largely good news.
Read MoreTreasure Island opens Oct. 3 at PJC
Adventure and pirates take to the Duane Allen Stage in the Ray E. Karrer Theater this October at Paris Junior College, as the Drama Department opens “Treasure Island” on Oct. 3, 2019 in the Ray E. Karrer Theater, and attendees will plunge into a tale set in the days of sailing ships, pirates, and the adventures of Jim Hawkins and a search for an evil pirate’s buried treasure.
Read MoreRoan Oak Masonic Lodge scholarships go to PJC nursing students
The Roan Oak Masonic Lodge #860 of Garrett's Bluff has donated $500 scholarships for five associate degree nursing students at Paris Junior College in September, 2019. The scholarships will help the students with tuition, fees and related expenses.
Read MorePJC students hosting mental health forum
Each year the Beta Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the two-year college honor society, chooses an Honors in Action project to work on. Their work led to joining with PJC's Student Government Association to host a Mental Health: Suicide Awareness Forum on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 that is free and open to the public.
Read MoreTwo Selected for the 2019 PJC Distinguished Alumni Award
Two lifelong friends have been selected as posthumous recipients of the Paris Junior College 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award, according to PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. The late Barney W. Bray, III, Class of 1964 and Thomas Cedric “Tommy” Townsend, Class of 1963 will be honored during PJC’s 2019 Homecoming festivities November 9 at the Love Civic Center.
Read MorePJC student wins 2019 honor society scholarship
Hard work paid off for Paris Junior College student Kareyn Hellmann recently when she received the Dr. Yolanda Romero STAR Scholarship from the Texas Region of Phi Theta Kappa, the two-year college honor society. Hellmann is a member of the Beta Zeta chapter of PTK, and is finishing a year serving as president of the chapter.
Read MorePJC marks 50 years of nursing graduates
Attendees at the Paris Junior College associate degree nursing awards and pinning ceremony held Friday, August 16, 2019 were welcomed to the ceremony with the news that it has been 50 years since the first group of nursing students graduated from PJC.
Read MorePJC recognizes employee years of service
Fall convocation was held Friday, August 16, 2019 as Paris Junior College welcomed faculty to campus in preparation for the fall semester beginning August 26. One of the highlights of a day of meetings and training was recognition of faculty and staff for their time at the college.
Read MorePJC Board of Regents approves tax rate, 2019-20 budget
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents held a public hearing on the proposed tax rate and the 2019-2020 budget. No public comment was received.
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