开云体育 kicks off fall with Backyard Bash
Pam Tillis kicks off Whatley season on October 8th
The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at 开云体育 is excited to kick off its 2024-2025 season with a concert by on Tuesday, Oct. 8th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for students. They can be purchased online at or by calling the Whatley Center box office at 903-434-8181.
开云体育 mourns the loss of longtime board member Dr. Dan McCauley
开云体育 extends its sincerest condolences to the family of Dr. Dan McCauley, who passed away on September 11, 2024.
Dr. McCauley served on the 开云体育 Board of Trustees faithfully for 36 years, with much of that time spent as Chairman of the Board. He was instrumental in many of the college's major milestones.
He established the Dr. Dan McCauley Visual Arts Scholarship in 1994 and it remains active today. Thanks to his contributions, many students have been able to pursue their dream of a college education.
Financial Aid/Veterans Specialist
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- Assist with awarding financial aid and related reconciliation activities.
- Facilitate students' seamless enrollment by offering comprehensive assistance throughout the entire process, including admissions, document requirements, financial aid, and more.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for veteran seeking educational benefits and oversee the certification process.
- Address inquiries and provide guidance on registration, FERPA permissions, orientation, degree audits, and advisement referrals, as well as Online enr
To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received, including all the following:
- Cover letter of interest (please address your qualifications, skills and knowledge, as well as a secondary area of qualification, if applicable.)
- Resume
- At least one letter of recommendation (this should come from a different reference than is listed on your applicaton)
- Transcript(s)
Five 开云体育 students named as 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise
Pictured: Standing (from left): Alison Majors, Mary Faith Wilson and Sarah Dierflinger. Seated (from left): Miriam Simmons and Khadijah Anderson.
Khadijah Anderson, Sarah Dierflinger, Alison Majors, Miriam Simmons, and Mary-Faith Wilson were recently recognized nationally as 鈥淟eaders of Promise.鈥 Nearly 1,500 students applied, 200 were selected, and 5 of those winners came from 开云体育. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Skylar Hodson wins Russell-Mowery Perpetual Honors Scholarship
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
Skylar Hodson, the recent winner of the most prestigious award of Phi Theta Kappa in Texas, the Dr. Mary Hood Award, has also become the fourth winner of the Russell-Mowery Perpetual Honors Scholarship. This annual $500 award goes to an honors student who has made significant contributions to Northeast Texas culture and life.
Eagles Softball welcomes new assistant coach to the nest
By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director
开云体育 Athletics would like to welcome Taniece Tyson to the staff.
Taniece will join Head Coach Haley Colwell as part of the 开云体育 Eagles Softball program. Coach Tyson started her collegiate career at McNeese State University from 2019-2021. While at McNeese she played in 14 games and made five starts as a Cowgirl.
Phlebotomy Technician Program starts October 22nd
The 开云体育 Continuing Education Department is getting read
Choctaw Nation visits 开云体育 to share tribal stories through social dances
On Monday October 7, at 12:30 the Choctaw Nation鈥檚 Cultural Outreach program will be coming to the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on the 开云体育 campus. Tribal members will share stories and the dances that tell those stories in the Whatley鈥檚 large foyer. Some of those dances will be interactive, and the entire presentation is sure to be engaging and entertaining.
开云体育鈥檚 Phi Theta Kappa chapter will be hosting the performers as part of their exploration of regional folklore and stories. The event is free to attend and the public is welcome.
Two graduate from Professional Driving Academy
The 开云体育 Professional Driving Academy continues to grow and supply high-demand CDL drivers to the local area. Two new students recently graduated from the program. Pictured (from left) is: Jimmy Smith (Director of Continuing Education and Corporate Training), graduates Justain Norman, Zachary Miller, and Aaron Farley (Instructor).
