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Winners of 2025 Bowie Dancing with our Stars Competition
Montague County Event Raises Funds for Scholarships

Some of Montague County’s brightest stars traded their work shoes for dancing shoes at the Dancing to the Stars competition on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Bowie Community Center.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:13:00 CST
NCTC’s Darrell Smith Named National Award Winner by US Naval Sea Cadet Corps

The North Texas unit of the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps is proud to announce that LTJG Darrell Smith has been named a national award winner.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:00:00 CDT
Carnegie Classification Seal
North Central Texas College Earns “Higher Access, Higher Earnings” Carnegie Classification

North Central Texas College has earned national recognition from the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education as a 2025 Higher Access, Higher Earnings institution and Opportunity College, highlighting its commitment to expanding educational access, supporting student success, and preparing graduates for strong career outcomes and economic mobility.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 CDT
Alumni Spotlight: Mavis Javier

NCTC Alumni Spotlight Mavis Javier. 

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:54 CDT
2001 NJCAA National Championship Baseball Team
North Central Texas College Welcomes Home 2001 NJCAA National Championship Baseball Team
GAINESVILLE, Texas — North Central Texas College (NCTC) proudly welcomed back its 2001 NJCAA National Championship Lions Baseball Team during a special recognition ceremony held Saturday, March 28.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 CDT
Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Shumate

Jennifer Shumate, Associate of Arts graduate and featured Alumni Spotlight.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:17:00 CST
donor scholar student speaker
NCTC Foundation Hosts Annual Donor Scholar Breakfast

The North Central Texas College Foundation hosted its annual Donor Scholar Breakfast on Friday, November 7, on the Gainesville campus to celebrate donors and the achievements of scholarship recipients.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:05:00 CST
NCTC dedicates nursing simulation center to Espinoza
NCTC dedicates nursing simulation center to Espinoza

Graham Regional Medical Center Chief Clinical Officer Enoc Espinoza will be an inspiration for future generations of nursing students who pass through North Central Texas College after a new facility was dedicated in his honor.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:24:00 CDT
Capuchina Represents NCTC at CRLA 58th Annual Conference in San Francisco

Cheryl Capuchina, a dedicated volunteer with the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) and Tutoring Services Coordinator at North Central Texas College (NCTC), recently participated in CRLA’s 58th Annual Conference.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:53:00 CST
NCTC Denton County Foundation Scholarship Campaign
NCTC Denton Foundation Launches 2026 Scholarship Campaign

The NCTC Denton County Foundation Board recognized its generous donors and community partners on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the NCTC Denton Campus. 

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:00:00 CDT
Dr. Brent Wallace, NCTC Chancellor; Carlos Pina, Key Construction; Rick Sims, BYSP Architects
NCTC Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Residence Hall in Gainesville

North Central Texas College marked a major milestone with the official groundbreaking of the new Clark Residence Hall, named in honor of the college’s founder, Randolph Lee Clark. The three-story, 54,000-square-foot facility will be located on the Gainesville campus and is designed to accommodate up to 150 students.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:44:00 CDT
Lexie Broyles Grad Photo
Alumni Spotlight: Lexie Broyles

NCTC Alumni Spotlight: Lexi Broyles

Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 CDT
Roger Swift NCTC SBDC Director
NCTC Welcomes New Director of Small Business Development Center

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at NCTC is proud to welcome Roger Swift, a dynamic and results-driven leader, to a key leadership role supporting small business development across the region.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:00 CDT
Mati Rigsby Headshot
Alumni Spotlight: Mati Rigsby

NCTC Alumni Spotlight Mati Rigsby

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 CDT
Janet Morris
Newly Endowed Scholarship Honors Janet Morris

NCTC is honored to announce the establishment of the Janet Morris Red River Promise Scholarship, a newly endowed scholarship by Frank Morris, a long-serving community leader whose impact on the region and NCTC spans decades.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:11:00 CST
NCTC Welcomes Commissioner Dr. Wynn Rosser to Corinth Campus

North Central Texas College (NCTC) recently welcomed Dr. Wynn Rosser, Commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, for a visit to its Corinth Campus.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:00:00 CDT
Showcase Your Talent: NCTC Creativity Awards Accepting Entries

The Creativity Awards at North Central Texas College are once again open for submissions! This is the annual writing and art competition at NCTC that ends with the publication of Sonder and our yearly celebration. Anyone from middle school, high school, college, and beyond is welcome to submit poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and/or visual art for consideration.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:21:00 CDT
NCTC Logo with Lion
NCTC Announces Honor Lists for Fall 2025 Semester

North Central Texas College announced its official listings of students recognized for outstanding academic achievement during the recently concluded Fall 2025 semester.

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:44:00 CST
NCTC Foundation members stand with the student art.
NCTC hosts student art show and scholarship fundraiser

NCTC welcomed community members, donors, and supporters to the Denton Campus for the Masterpieces That Matter Student Art Show and Auction, an evening dedicated to celebrating emerging artists and raising vital scholarship funds for Denton County students.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:07:00 CST
National Society of Leadership and Success Induction Ceremony
NCTC National Society of Leadership and Success 2025-2026 cohort!

The NCTC National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) proudly celebrated the induction of its 2025–2026 cohort, recognizing students who successfully completed the organization’s leadership development program.

Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 CDT