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 Drama opens fall season with “Fahrenheit 451”
Fahrenheit 451 is the first production in the Paris Junior College Department of Drama's "Season of the Elements." The play runs from Thursday, Oct. 4 through Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m., and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7 in the Ray E. Karrer Theater.
Read MorePJC celebrates Constitution Day 2018
Each year, Paris Junior College marks Constitution Day with a round of Constitution Jeopardy, and this year it was held on Sept. 20, 2018.
Read MorePJC Regents create health occupation options
At their Monday, Sept. 24 meeting, the Paris Junior College Board of Regents created new opportunities for students through the Health Occupations program.
Read MorePJC employee longevity recognized
Paris Junior College held two convocation meetings this fall, one for faculty on August 17, and one for staff on September 14, in preparation for the fall semester that started on August 27, 2018. A highlight at both meetings was recognition of faculty and staff were honored for their years of service at the college.
Read MoreLuminant supports PJC students with scholarship donation
Luminant’s Lamar Power Plant recently presented $5,000 to Paris Junior College to provide scholarships to two students enrolled in the Mechatronics program starting with the fall 2018 semester.
Read MorePJC Board of Regents approve 2018-2019 budget
The 2018-2019 Paris Junior College budget shows an increase from the previous year, due to a projected increase in the federal financial aid pass-through, the Board of Regents learned Monday evening, August 27, 2018 during discussion.
Read MorePJC ADN students receive awards at pinning ceremony
Paris Junior College held its first fall pinning ceremony recently for students who completed the associate degree nursing program. The program revamped to conclude at the end of the 2018 summer semester, rather than the end of the spring semester.
Read MorePJC offers LEAP Academy for career preparation and GED testing
Paris Junior College's Adult Education Department is registering now for a series of free LEAP Academy classes in Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, and Red River counties.
Read MorePJC information sessions on fall loan availability
Paris Junior College will begin participating in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program starting with the 2018 fall semester. To examine and determine loan requirements, weekly information sessions will be held now through August 16 about the application process. The fall semester starts August 27.
Read MorePJC releases spring 2018 certified roll of graduates
Paris Junior College is pleased to release the certified roll of graduates from the spring graduation ceremony held Friday, May 11, 2018 at Noyes Stadium.
Read MorePJC offering basketball camps in June
Two basketball camps are being offered by Paris Junior College during the month of June.
Read MorePJC Regents make additions to core curriculum
In order to smooth the transfer path for students planning to go on to a bachelor’s degree, the Paris Junior College Board of Regents made a few additions to the core curriculum at their meeting on Monday, May 21, 2018.
Read MorePJC holds 93rd spring graduation ceremony
A beautiful evening greeted graduates, their families and friends at Noyes Stadium during the 93rd spring graduation ceremony of Paris Junior College on May 11, 2018. Out of 371 students graduating with a certificate or associate degree, more than 200 students chose to participate in the ceremony.
Read MorePJC Adult Education holds recognition ceremony
Near the end of the spring semester at Paris Junior College, the PJC Adult Education program held a graduation ceremony for all those successfully achieving their Certificates of High School Equivalency during the preceding 12 months.
Read MoreRegents approve change to room and board rates
At their Monday evening meeting, the Paris Junior College Regents kept rates for residence hall rooms unchanged and approved a slight increase for board rates for the 2018-2019 academic year starting with the fall semester.
Read MoreStudent’s career path boosted by PJC scholarship programs
Spencer Godwin of Blossom, a senior at Prairiland High School, is receiving a boost in his pursuit of a career in surgery technology, thanks to two scholarship programs offered by Paris Junior College. One covers free tuition for one summer class, and the other is for his classes starting in the fall.
Read MorePJC jewelry school alumnus wins competition
Texas jeweler, Patrick Dobbs, has been named the 2018 Battle of the Benches® winner by Stuller, Inc., North America’s largest jewelry manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Read MorePJC Fall 2017 President’s and Dean’s List honorees announced
Paris Junior College is pleased to announce that 182 students were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement during the fall 2017 semester.
Read MorePJC approves surgical technology associate degree
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents approved a new associate of applied science in surgical technology on Monday, March 19, 2018. The move comes in response to changes from the Accreditation Review Committee in Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA).
Read MorePhi Theta Kappa at PJC holds Spring 2018 inductions
The Beta Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Paris Junior College held spring 2018 induction ceremonies in Greenville, Paris, and Sulphur Springs on March 5, 6, and 7. The two-year college honor society inducted 175 students this semester.
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