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 student wins 2019 honor society scholarship
Hard work paid off for Paris Junior College student Kareyn Hellmann recently when she received the Dr. Yolanda Romero STAR Scholarship from the Texas Region of Phi Theta Kappa, the two-year college honor society. Hellmann is a member of the Beta Zeta chapter of PTK, and is finishing a year serving as president of the chapter.
Read MorePJC marks 50 years of nursing graduates
Attendees at the Paris Junior College associate degree nursing awards and pinning ceremony held Friday, August 16, 2019 were welcomed to the ceremony with the news that it has been 50 years since the first group of nursing students graduated from PJC.
Read MorePJC recognizes employee years of service
Fall convocation was held Friday, August 16, 2019 as Paris Junior College welcomed faculty to campus in preparation for the fall semester beginning August 26. One of the highlights of a day of meetings and training was recognition of faculty and staff for their time at the college.
Read MorePJC Board of Regents approves tax rate, 2019-20 budget
The Paris Junior College Board of Regents held a public hearing on the proposed tax rate and the 2019-2020 budget. No public comment was received.
Read MoreParis Masonic Lodge assists five PJC nursing students
Paris Masonic Lodge #27 recently awarded five Paris Junior College Associate Degree Nursing students scholarships of $500 each to assist with the pursuit of their education. Delivering the scholarships were Lodge Worshipful Master Bill Lindsay, Lodge Senior Deacon Brian Ross and Past Lodge Senior Deacon Craig Alston.
Read MoreFall semester starts August 26 at PJC
Early registration for the fall semester at Paris Junior College is underway during regular working hours until August 26, 2019, the day that Fall classes begin.
Read MorePJC students receive scholarships from Luminant
Continuing a longtime educational partnership with Paris Junior College, Luminant’s Lamar Power Plant and its employees recently donated $5,000 to the college’s mechatronics program to provide scholarships for first and second-year students. Supporting education, especially in the areas of STEM – science, technology, engineering, and math – is a key component of Lamar Power Plant’s commitment to the Paris community.
Read MoreAcademic 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.
Read MorePJC 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.
Read MorePJC 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.
Read MorePJC 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.
Read MoreOver 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.
Read MorePJC 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.
Read MorePJC 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.
Read MorePJC 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.
Read MoreFriday 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.
Read MorePJC 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.
Read MoreFifth 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.
Read MorePJC 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.
Read MorePJC 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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