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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.


July 05, 2019

Academic honors go to PJC athletes

Paris Junior College athletes earned both individual and team academic honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association for the 2018-2019 academic year. Student-athletes from around the nation contributed to a new NJCAA record as 6,656 participants earned a spot on one of the three NJCAA All-Academic teams, having achieved a 3.60 GPA or higher.

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July 02, 2019

PJC offering new EKG/ECG technician class

Learning how to be certified as an EKG/ECG Technician is a new course being offered by the Paris Junior College Continuing Education Department starting July 12, 2019.

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July 01, 2019

PJC offering new Cybersecurity degree this fall

To respond for the all-time high demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, Paris Junior College is offering a new program in Cybersecurity beginning with the fall semester, August 26, 2019.

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June 27, 2019

PJC Board receives good news on enrollment, retention

Both enrollment and retention are up at Paris Junior College, the Board of Regents learned at their meeting held Monday, June 24, 2019.

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June 21, 2019

Over 200 PJC students achieve spring 2019 semester honors

Paris Junior College is pleased to announce that 203 students were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement during the spring 2019 semester.

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June 13, 2019

PJC releases certified roll of 2019 spring graduates

Paris Junior College is pleased to release the certified roll of graduates from the spring graduation ceremony held Friday, May 17, 2019 at Noyes Stadium.

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May 20, 2019

PJC sees 450 spring semester graduates

Seats on the west side of Noyes Stadium were packed as Paris Junior College held its 94th spring graduation ceremony Friday evening, May 17, 2019. PJC had 450 students graduating with a certificate or associate degree.

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May 16, 2019

PJC Adult Education holds recognition ceremony

The Paris Junior College Adult Education program held a graduation ceremony for all those successfully achieving their Certificates of High School Equivalency during the preceding 12 months on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

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May 14, 2019

Friday graduation features PJC top student award

While not quite at the record of over 600 graduates at Paris Junior College a few years ago, more than 440 students have applied to graduate from Paris Junior College this semester. Over half plan to walk in the Friday evening commencement ceremony at 7:00 p.m. in Noyes Stadium, April 17, 2019.

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April 29, 2019

PJC offering free choir concert Tuesday, April 30

Paris Junior College will mark the spring semester with a free choir concert at 7 p.m. in the DeShong Chapel on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

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April 25, 2019

Fifth annual New Works Festival opens Thurs., April 25

With so many great entries for the "Fifth Annual New Works Festival - Pyro Playfest: The Winds of Change," the Paris Junior College Drama Department is offering two alternating repertories. Seating is limited to 65 for each show, so reservations are strongly encouraged. The festival showcases scripts performed for the first time, and opens Thursday, April 25, 2019.

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April 23, 2019

PJC Watchmaking program receives $20,000 towards equipment

Two of America’s most prominent horological institutions are combining forces - and funds - to maintain horological institutions in the United States. On April 17, 2019, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) announced a donation match with the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (AWCI) at HSNY’s annual Gala & Charity Auction. The Paris Junior College watchmaking program will receive $20,000 of that donation.

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April 12, 2019

PJC hosts workshop for college, university biology instructors

Paris Junior College recently hosted a workshop with Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) BioInteractive to assist instructors on using their free teaching resources to promote student-centered, active learning. The workshop targeted college and university instructors teaching introductory courses in biology, cell/molecular biology, and genetics.

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March 27, 2019

Avoid workplace electrical hazards with training at PJC

Helping workers avoid workplace electrical hazards is the goal of an April 10-11, 2019 course offered by the Paris Junior College Continuing Education Department. The class targets those who perform electrical maintenance in commercial and industrial facilities, and their leaders, to help them improve safety.

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March 26, 2019

Legislative update received by PJC regents at Monday meeting

Paris Junior College regents received an update on the Texas Legislative session at their Monday, March 25, 2019 meeting, including hopes by the college that TC3 and NETnet will continue to be funded.

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March 26, 2019

PJC Regents commend students, learn of higher enrollment

Paris Junior College was well represented at Community College Day at the Texas Capital late last month, regents learned at their meeting Monday evening, Feb. 25, 2019.

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March 15, 2019

PTK at PJC holds spring 2019 inductions

The Beta Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Paris Junior College held spring 2019 induction ceremonies in Paris, Sulphur Springs, and Greenville on March 4, 5, and 12. The two-year college honor society inducted nearly 120 students this semester.

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March 05, 2019

TRIO Day, first generation students celebrated at PJC

TRIO Day is a day of celebration, reflection and action around increased access to higher education for disadvantaged students. Federal TRIO Programs help income-eligible and first-generation students enter college and earn a degree. A TRIO Day luncheon with a keynote speaker will be held on Wednesday, March 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the PJC Student Center Ballroom. The first 50 attendees will receive a free lunch.

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February 22, 2019

Season of Elements continues with “The Hobbit” at PJC on Feb. 28

As part of the 2018-2019 theme of a “Season of Elements,” the Paris Junior College Department of Drama opens “The Hobbit” on Thursday, Feb. 28, representing the element of Earth. The show runs through March 3.

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February 22, 2019

Mr. and Miss PJC 2019 announced

Paris Junior College sophomores Cannon Davis and Katie Cullum were named Mr. & Miss PJC 2019 on Wednesday, Feb. 20 during halftime of the men’s basketball game in the Hunt Center.

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