<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/articles/jewelry_showcase_capstone_projects.php" dsn="news"><featured/><pubDate>07/06/2026</pubDate><title>Paris Junior College Jewelry Technology Students Showcase Award-Winning Capstone Projects</title><author>Dr. Stephen Benson</author><image><img src="/news/imgs/26JewelryShowcase_students.webp" alt="PJC Jewelry Technology Students"/></image><caption>The capstone experience, which began in the Fall 2025 semester, challenged students to design and create original jewelry pieces inspired by the classic story while refining advanced technical and artistic skills. </caption><thumbnail/><description>PARIS, Texas — Nine graduating students from Paris Junior College's Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology (TIJT) presented their Wizard of Oz-theme...</description><tags><tag>jewelry</tag><tag>showcase</tag><tag>students</tag></tags></item>