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The Cosmetology Program at �������� (NTCC) is now accepting applications for its brand-new Manicurist Program, set to launch in the Fall 2025 semester.

Pictured are winners with History Faculty: Front Row: Fatima Fuentes, Erika Alvarado, and Davin Whatley:  Back Row: NTCC history professors--Dr. Andrew P. Yox, Dr. Melissa Fulgham and James McGregor.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

The �������� (NTCC) Foundation has extended the deadline for its scholarship applications, giving students additional time to apply. Students now have until March 31, 2025, to submit their applications for financial assistance in the upcoming fall semester.

To apply, visit and log in using your NTCC email and password. Be sure to complete the “Application,” which will automatically match you to scholarships you qualify for.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

�������� (NTCC) is now accepting registrations for its annual Kids Discovery College, set to take place July 7-17. This engaging summer program offers children an opportunity to explore, create, and learn through a variety of hands-on classes.

Country music legend Lee Greenwood will perform at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at �������� on Tuesday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. The concert is nearly sold out, so get your tickets at whatleycenter.com before it is too late!

The Eagles Softball Program at �������� is proud to announce that five out of six sophomores from the softball program will continue their education and athletic careers at the next level — marking the largest recruiting class to move on from the program. 

Game 1 Recap:

Fincannon’s Grand Slam Sparks Upset as NTCC Eagle Softball Stuns Apaches

NTCC Eagle Softball pulled off a big-time upset on Saturday, taking down the heavily favored Tyler Junior College Apaches, 9-1, behind a dominant performance from Kiersten Fincannon. Fincannon delivered at the plate and in the circle, driving in four runs—including a momentum-shifting grand slam in the fifth—and shutting down the Apaches’ offense over five innings.

Dr. Chris T. McAllister, Biology, and three NTCC Biology 2389 students, Gracie Gray, Isabel Tresidder, and Stephanie Hernandez traveled to Black Rock, Arkansas, March 14-18, 2025, and conducted research on big river fish parasites from the Black River.  They discovered what will eventually be described as new species of myxosporeans from several fishes and were also mentored by a renown (retired) parasitologist, Dr. Donald Cloutman, from Kansas.  These students will get their first scientific publications from this event and will be very helpful in furthering their career goals.

The �������� Foundation recently received a donation of $10,000 from Texas Heritage National Bank (THNB). The funds will be used to endow the Sid Greer Memorial Honors Scholarship at NTCC. Pictured, John Bryan (left) presents the check to Dr. Jon McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement, on behalf of THNB. Greer, who passed away in December 2024, served on the NTCC Board of Trustees faithfully for 23 years. During that time he served as Board Secretary for 12 years.