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 conceal carry policy draft available for comments
After conducting three town halls in Paris, Greenville and Sulphur Springs in May, the Paris Junior College Campus Carry Committee drafted a policy that is now available at /downloads/dps_downloads/conceal-carry.pdf.
Read MorePJC honors retiring employees
Paris Junior College held a reception during the last week of the spring semester to honor several retiring staff and faculty members.
Read MoreLocal students receive Rotary Club scholarships to PJC
Seventeen students from area high schools were recently awarded $1000 scholarships from the Rotary Club of Paris United. The students will all attend Paris Junior College in the 2017-2018 academic year.
Read MorePJC nursing students receive awards
Paris Junior College vocational and associate degree nursing students received awards during pinning ceremonies held during the final week of the spring semester.
Read MoreMore than 500 PJC students graduate spring semester 2017
The west stands of Noyes Stadium was packed as Paris Junior College held its 92nd spring graduation ceremony Friday evening, May 12. PJC had 512 students graduating from PJC with a certificate or associate degree, and nearly 260 students chose to participate in the ceremony.
Read MorePJC’s TX Institute of Jewelry Technology spring 2017 awards
A spring semester awards and recognition ceremony was held Thursday, May 11, 2017 for students attending Paris Junior College’s Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology.
Read MorePJC holds 2017 GED graduation ceremony
Nearly 50 students were recognized recently during a ceremony held by the Paris Junior College Adult Education Department. The keynote speaker, Blake Moore, is a 2016 graduate of the Adult Education Program at PJC.
Read MorePJC holds 2017 juried student art exhibit, awards ceremony
Paris Junior College student talent was recognized at the 2017 Spring Juried Student Art Exhibit and awards ceremony held in the Foyer Gallery on Tuesday, May 2. Lena Spencer, guest artist in a previous exhibit, was judge for the entrants.
Read MorePJC honors outstanding athletes at 2017 awards ceremony
Paris Junior College athletes were honored at the PJC All-Sports Awards ceremony held recently in the McLemore Student Center Ballroom. Coaches recognized their players and recapped seasons, then presented awards.
Read MoreBusy week capped by PJC Commencement, DSA Award
This final of the spring semester at Paris Junior College is capped by Commencement and the announcement of the student winning the Distinguished Service Award on Friday, May 12. Several other events are happening as well.
Read MorePJC holds Creative Writing Awards Ceremony
Student writing talent was the focus of a recent awards ceremony at Paris Junior College.
Read MorePTK inducts over 90 students
Nearly 100 new members of the Beta Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the two-year college honor society, were inducted at Paris Junior College for the spring semester. Induction ceremonies were held in Paris, Greenville and Sulphur Springs.
Read MoreArt and music take center stage at PJC on Tuesday
Annual art awards and the spring semester Music Student Recital both take place on Tuesday, May 2 at Paris Junior College.
Read MoreNew Works Festival opens Thursday evening at PJC
The Third Annual New Works Festival - Pyro Playfest opens Thursday evening at Paris Junior College. This year’s theme is “Cover to Cover: Literary Adaptations,” and incorporates seven plays. PJC drama instructor Will Walker is Festival Director for the show that runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 27-29 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 30, at 2:30 p.m. in the Ray Karrer Theater.
Read MorePJC holding campus carry town hall meetings
Paris Junior College will host three town hall meetings next week in Paris, Greenville and Sulphur Springs.
Read MoreNew scholarship programs at PJC
Paris Junior College is offering tremendous incentives to allow Lamar and Red River County students to complete their degrees at PJC. The new scholarship options are available for the Fall 2017 semester for Lamar and Red River county residents. A scholarship covering tuition from one Summer I or Summer II class is also currently available for all graduating high school seniors in the PJC service area.
Read MoreRegents approve higher background check fee, lower meal rates
Students who live in Paris Junior College residence halls should have an added measure of protection next year, as well as improved food services at lower costs thanks to actions taken by the Board of Regents Monday evening.
Read MorePJC’s Choir & Band presents “A Season of Love”
The Paris Junior College Band and Choir will present a free concert next Tuesday, "A Season of Love," in the Ray E. Karrer Theater at 7:30 p.m.
Read More“The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” opens Thursday at PJC
Magic springs to life on stage this week at Paris Junior College with the opening Thursday evening of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” at 7:30 p.m. in the Ray E. Karrer Theater. Evening showings continue Friday and Saturday and a 2:30 p.m. matinee showing will be held on Sunday.
Read MorePJC encourages support of 60x30TX
Paris Junior College representatives were among the more than 260 regional business, education and industry leaders gathered on March 23 at Texarkana College to hear about the bold higher education strategic plan, 60x30TX, set forth by Governor Greg Abbott to build and sustain a skilled workforce for Texas.
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