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.
Baseball tops in national GPA
For the second year in row, a grade point average (GPA) of 3.88 clinched the number one spot nationally for the Paris Junior College baseball team, according to the National Junior College Athletic Association. PJC also had 55 athletes named to All Academic teams.
Read MoreSign up by July 11 for free PJC fast track GED courses
Free GED classes are being offered by Paris Junior College's Adult Education Department that can help students get their GED in as little as 10 weeks. Registration runs until Thursday, July 11, 2024 for classes starting Monday, July 15 in the Bobby R. Walters Workforce Training Center at PJC.
Read MorePJC’s newest vice president pursues passion for student success
For many years, Paris Junior College has been transitioning beyond being an "open door" college where everyone is welcome towards a primary focus of successful completion for every student. A major step on this path has been taken with the hiring of Dr. Lisa Elliott as Vice President of Student Access and Success. She starts July 1, 2024.
Read MorePJC offering six free robotics coding camps
Paris Junior College is offering six free, week-long Robotics Coding Camps that take an interactive approach to designing and coding robots through coding and use of Sphero BOLT and VEX V5 robots. Campers will be presented challenging and innovative concepts in learning, problem solving and analytical skills while fostering an interest in computer coding/programming.
Read MoreNinth PJC president begins tenure
Dr. Stephen Michael Benson, the ninth president to serve Paris Junior College as it enters its 100th year, began his tenure on Monday, June 3, 2024. His first two weeks have helped him craft a short-term listening plan.
Read MorePJC holding Kids College July 8-11, 2024
The ever-popular Kids College offered by the Paris Junior College Continuing Education Department returns July 8-11, 2024.
Read MorePJC holding two basketball camps, starting June 10
Now that summer has official started, parents are looking for things to keep their children busy and engaged. Paris Junior College is holding two basketball camps, one starting Monday, June 10, and the other beginning June 17.
Read MoreSupport PJC on East Texas Giving Day, April 30
Paris Junior College is proud to announce its participation in East Texas Giving Day on April 30, 2024, joining over 195 nonprofit organizations across north and east Texas in a collective effort to raise critical funds for the local community.
Read MorePJC offering two free musical evenings, April 29 and 30
Back-to-back free musical events are being held by Paris Junior College on Monday and Tuesday, April 29 and 30, 2024 in the Shaw Recital Hall at 7 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively.
Read MoreJob Fair at PJC on Monday, April 29
Paris Junior College is holding a Job Fair for graduating students and community members from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024 in the PJC Student Center Ballroom.
Read MorePJC Men’s Basketball holding open tryout this Sunday
Paris Junior College Men's Basketball is holding an open tryout this Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Read MorePrincess Camp: The Musical opens Thursday, April 25
"Princess Camp: The Musical" is a fun, family-friendly production that takes the audience on an adventure to be true to oneself. It opens Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Paris Junior College.
Read MorePJC Holding Soccer and Basketball Camps
Paris Junior College have three upcoming athletic camps, with the Men's Soccer ID Camp on Saturday, April 6, 2024 leading off, then Women's Basketball Mini-Camps and Tryout on April 12-14 and a later camp on June 19-20; and a Men's Basketball Camp on June 10-13.
Read MorePJC Music & Cheer unite for Avante-garde recital, Tuesday, April 2
Tuesday evening, April 2, 2024 the Paris Junior College cheer squad will perform interpretive movements as part of a free recital showcasing the work of John Milton Cage, Jr. Dr. Michael Holderer, music faculty, will perform the selections and give a lecture about Cage.
Read MorePJC doubles down on graduating H.S. senior scholarships
Paris Junior College is doubling down on scholarships this summer for graduating high school seniors from the PJC service area. The 2024 summer scholarship will cover tuition and fees for any two courses offered in Summer I, II, Long, or Extended terms.
Read MoreDr. Stephen Benson sole finalist for 9th PJC President
Paris Junior College has named Dr. Stephen Benson as sole finalist to be the ninth president of the college since 1924. He is expected to start around the beginning of June 2024. The search process was conducted by the Association of Community College Trustees.
Read MorePresidential candidate forums in-person and online
Paris Junior College will hold in-person and online forums Wednesday through Friday
Read MorePJC Presidential Search Committee names three finalists
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents met Thursday, March 7, 2024 and received the formal recommendations from the PJC Presidential Search Committee of three finalists for the next President of the College.
Read More2024 Mr. & Miss PJC announced with historic twist
Paris Junior College has been naming a Mr. and Miss PJC each spring for decades, but Wednesday night, a tie resulted in a Mr. and Miss... and Miss PJC. The announcement came during halftime of the men's basketball game on March 6, 2024.
Read More2024 Mr. & Miss PJC to be announced Wednesday
The 2024 Mr. and Miss Paris Junior College will be announced on Wednesday evening, March 6, 2024 during halftime of the 7:30 p.m. men's basketball game against Navarro College in the Hunt Center.
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