Paris Junior College News Archive

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Summer, Fall registration opens April 1, plus free summer class!

Students must apply to graduate by April 1

Paris Junior College students who want to graduate this year must fill out an online graduation application by April 1, 2025. The form ensures the student's record correctly shows they are graduated, whether or not they wish to participate in the Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 9.

PJC-Sulphur Springs Center nurse aide class starts April 7

The Continuing Education Department at the Paris Junior College - Sulphur Springs Center is offering a nurse aide class from April 7 to May 28, 2025. The class and clinical will be from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday.

Dental Assistant class starts April 7 at PJC

The Continuing Education Department at Paris Junior College is offering a dental assistant class from April 7 to July 14, 2025. The class meets from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday.

Federal programs at PJC bring local success

Paris High School senior Isaiah Hampton has racked up a lot of ink - both in print and digitally, thanks to his many impressive achievements over the last few years. What many people may not know is the help he received from two federal programs at Paris Junior College.

PJC Adult Education offering free GED Fast-Track courses and more

Free, fast-track GED classes are being offered by Paris Junior College’s Adult Education and Family Literacy Department to help students get their GED in as little as 10 weeks. The registration deadline is Thursday, April 3 for classes that will run Monday, April 14 through June 18, 2025.

PJC honor society garners awards at state convention

At the recent 2025 Texas annual meeting of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the two-year college honor society, the PTK Beta Zeta Chapter at Paris Junior College garnered several awards: Five-Star Chapter Award, College Project Award of Merit, the Outstanding Officer Award, and recognition of PJC President Dr. Stephen Benson.

PJC Choir presents the music of Phillip Glass on March 24

The Paris Junior College Choir, led by PJC Music Director Dr. Michael Holderer, will present a lecture recital on the music of composer Philip Glass on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6 p.m. The free concert will take place in the Shaw Recital Hall in the Music Building.

PJC capping 100th year with gala

Paris Junior College is celebrating a Century of Excellence with Golden Night, Glittering Lights: A Centennial Celebration Gala on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

PJC celebrates technical students at NC3 Signing Day events

Together with dozens of other National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Leadership Schools across the country, Paris Junior College is holding NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing Day ceremonies on April 9 and 10 for students who will attend a workforce program at PJC in the fall of 2025.

PJC holding job fair on April 17

Graduating Paris Junior College students will have an opportunity to meet with local employers at a Job Fair to be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 in the Student Center Ballroom. Job-seeking members of the community are also welcome to attend.

PJC Drama holds PlayFest auditions Thursday and Friday

Auditions for the Paris Junior College Drama Department’s 10th Annual Pyro PlayFest, “Where There is a Will, There is a Way!” will be held Thursday and Friday, March 20 and 21, at 6:00 p.m.

PJC president wins state, national PTK awards

Just eight months into his first year as Paris Junior College’s ninth president, Dr. Stephen M. Benson is already gaining state and national notice. He will receive two awards from Phi Theta Kappa, the national two-year college honor society.

“William’s Window” opens Thursday at PJC

The Paris Junior College Drama Department is staging "William's Window," a youth theater production, from Thursday, March 6 through Sunday, March 9, 2025.

PJC wins Community Investment Award in Greenville

Paris Junior College was honored with the 2024 Community Investment Award from the Greenville Board of Development (GBOD) at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce/GBOD’s annual banquet held on Feb. 7, 2025.

Help Shape PJC’s Future in Greenville, Paris, and Sulphur Springs

Paris Junior College is holding listening sessions at 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the PJC - Greenville Center, Feb. 18 at the PJC - Sulphur Springs Center, and Feb. 19 in the Math and Science Building on the Paris campus. There will also be two online listening sessions at 7:00 p.m., Feb. 25 and 12:00 p.m. on Feb. 26.

PJC drama auditions Wednesday and Thursday

Paris Junior College Drama Department is holding auditions for the March play, "William's Window," Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 15 and 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the Ray E. Karrer Theater.

PJC renews articulation agreement with MD Anderson School of Health Professions

Opportunities for students wanting advanced careers in biology will continue at Paris Junior College after renewing an articulation agreement with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston in the fall of 2024.

PJC hosts basketball classic this weekend

The Paris Junior College Women's Basketball Classic has seen tremendous growth, with eight teams competing on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15 and 16, 2024 in the Hunt Center on the Paris campus.