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�������� celebrated spring in a big way with its annual Easter Bash, held at the NTCC Athletics Complex. The event drew a large crowd of students, faculty, and staff who gathered for a fun-filled afternoon of music, games, and an epic Easter egg hunt.

More than 3,000 eggs were hidden across the complex—including 36 golden eggs with exciting prizes like hoverboards, movie tickets, and high-tech lap desks. The hunt was a huge hit, with every egg found in just a matter of minutes.

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the �������� Foundation has a new endowed scholarship. NTCC recently received a gift of $25,500 to establish the new Charles L. and M. Hazel Black Scholarship. The scholarship is open to students with financial need. Pictured receiving the donation is (from left) Dr. Jon McCullough, Executive Vice President for Advancement and McKenna Neal, Resource Development Specialist. 

�������� is excited to announce the official name of its new outdoor pavilion—The Eagles Nest! Formerly referred to as the Unity Center during construction, the final name was selected through a campus-wide vote, reflecting school spirit and student pride.

To celebrate the opening of this exciting new space, NTCC will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 1, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The event will take place at the pavilion, located next to the Student Union Building.

��������’s Continuing Education and Corporate Training department recently celebrated the completion of its HVAC Installer Helper Certificate Program with a special ceremony honoring 14 graduates. The 13-week, 140-hour program provided students with hands-on training and essential foundational knowledge to begin a career in the HVAC industry.

Pictured: Gracie Gray presenting at the Lunch and Learn. 

The STEM Lunch and Learn meeting Tuesday, April 15, witnessed a “standing room only” crowd as approximately 95 students, faculty, and administrators attended the presentations given by three NTCC students and an NTCC biology professor.

Pictured (from left): Stephanie Hernandez, Isabel Tresidder, and Gracie Gray.

Psi Beta Honor Society hosted its 6th Annual Suicide Prevention Training and 5K, Saturday, April 12.  Adam Metts, Director of East Texas A&M Counseling Center, and Tina Yang, Ph.D., Associate Director, presented QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) training.  

Heavyn Smith said of the training: "Just like CPR, the more people who know how to talk to someone who is thinking about suicide, the more lives we can save."

Dr. Karyn Skaar, Psi Beta sponsor, reported that 50+ people attended the event. 

The �������� Theatre Department invites you to an unforgettable evening of wit, romance, and hilarious deception with its spring production of The Importance of Being Earnest—Oscar Wilde’s timeless comedy.

Performances will run April 24-26 at 7 p.m. with a special 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, April 26, at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts.

Pictured (from left) Hayden Sanders and Kelon Andrews.

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

The �������� Rodeo team make the trip to Wharton, Texas this weekend to compete in the 9th National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) Southern Region Rodeo and the Team Ropers had a great weekend.

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

The �������� Athletic Department will host a First Responders Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025. NTCC Baseball will be hosting Angelina College that day in a double header game starting at 1:00pm.

First Responders will get in free, receive a free hot dog, chips and a drink as well as be recognized prior to the first pitch. Just bring you badge or work ID or official department gear to receive free admission and the free snacks.