The Medal of Honor Host City Museum is now officially open to the public, inviting visitors to explore a powerful tribute to American valor and sacrifice. Located at 1525 W. California Street on the North Central Texas College Gainesville campus, the museum is open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 

North Central Texas College (NCTC) honored its Spring 2025 graduates during a commencement ceremony held Friday, May 16, at the University of North Texas Coliseum in Denton. 

The Creativity Awards at NCTC for the 2024-25 academic year were a monumental success! Each year, the call goes out to our collective community for sixth graders all the way up to adult, non-professional writers to submit their best work for consideration in our annual review, Sonder. This year, we received over 200 pieces of writing and art! After our dedicated jurors, who are all faculty volunteers from our English, Speech & Foreign Language, and Art departments, experienced them all, fifty-five were chosen for publication.

The North Central Texas College Board of Regents met Monday and regents Christy Morris and Aaron Krebs were sworn in by Judge John Roane. Morris starts her third term with the college board and Krebs was elected in the May 3rd election. Both regents will serve terms that extend through 2031.

North Central Texas College is proud to announce the Spring 2025 inductees into the Psi Iota Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. These outstanding students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and a strong commitment to excellence. Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is a prestigious honor recognizing the pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship.

Gainesville, TX — On April 10, 2025, the Medal of Honor Host City Program, in partnership with North Central Texas College (NCTC), proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Medal of Honor Host City Museum.

The North Central Texas College Foundation hosted its annual Starlite Gala on Saturday, March 29, 2025, celebrating the individuals and organizations whose generosity and dedication have strengthened NCTC and its surrounding communities. The evening honored donors, students, and community members who have played a vital role in the college’s continued success.

North Central Texas College and the Medal of Honor Host City Museum invite the community to celebrate its grand opening and ribbon cutting on April 10th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at its new location on the NCTC Gainesville Campus.

This special event will begin with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by come-and-go tours of the museum. The museum will showcase the rich history and inspiring stories of Medal of Honor recipients, with exhibits honoring their bravery and service.

Hey Lions, Spring Break is almost here! Check out the full March 2025 Transfer Tidbits Newsletter.

NCTC's Business Management Certificate program has been recognized for its outstanding work and the exceptional performance of its students. This rigorous program equips students with real-world business skills, strategic decision-making abilities, and leadership experience, preparing them for success in competitive industries.

North Central Texas College announced this week its official listings of students recognized for outstanding academic achievement during the recently concluded Fall 2024 semester.

Happy Spring, Lions! Check out the full February 2025 Transfer Tidbits Newsletter.

Ellen Black, an equine instructor at North Central Texas College (NCTC), recently had a unique opportunity to teach horsemanship at two summer clinics organized by the Deutsche Quarter Horse Association (DQHA) in Germany. Her invitation to teach came through her colleagues at Texas A&M University (TAMU), who invited her to join their team of clinicians abroad. "I was honored to be invited by the equine faculty at TAMU to be part of their expert team," Black shared. "It was a privilege to teach and connect with horse enthusiasts in Germany."

North Central Texas College celebrated its Fall 2024 graduates with two commencement ceremonies held on December 13th at the Gainesville campus.

The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Foundation held its annual Donor Scholar Breakfast on Friday, November 8, at the Lion Gym on the Gainesville campus. This event honored scholarship recipients and their donors, providing an opportunity for students to meet and personally thank those who contributed to their scholarships. 

Happy fall, Lions! Check out the full October 2024 Transfer Tidbits Newsletter.

North Central Texas College (NCTC) is excited to announce a new partnership with US Aviation Academy to offer an FAA-approved Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) maintenance training program at the US Aviation Academy's Denton, Texas campus. This collaboration combines NCTC’s strong educational foundation with US Aviation Academy’s renowned expertise in aviation training to deliver a comprehensive pathway for students to earn both an associate degree and FAA certification.

NCTC received funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) through a Commercial Motor Vehicle Operational Safety (CMVOST) grant for fiscal year 2024. The funding will expand the number of commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders who have enhanced operator safety training.

NCTC is proud to announce the selection of full-time faculty Government Professor Jeremy Brannon and adjunct Accounting Instructor Astonida Draper to serve as Texas Community College Teachers Association Faculty Fellows for 2024-2025. 

North Central Texas College is pleased to announce that the NCTC Student Success Center has been awarded certification as a Level I, II, and III certified tutor training program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). This certification is effective from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2028.