Paris Junior College Hosts Basketball Classic this Weekend
November 14, 2024 – The Paris Junior College Women’s Basketball Classic has seen tremendous growth, with eight teams competing on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15 and 16, in the Hunt Center on the Paris campus. “We’re excited for the Classic,” said PJC Athletic Director Clay Cox. “It’s an event that is bringing in a lot of quality teams, players, and coaches, and hopefully it’s a recruiting...
Paris Junior College Wraps 100th Anniversary Homecoming
November 11, 2024 – The final day of the 100th anniversary Homecoming celebration at Paris Junior College did not disappoint, with a parade, Distinguished Alumni Reunion lunch, tailgate, basketball games, crowning of a king and queen, and capping the day with a concert from Clay Hollis. The Distinguished Alumni luncheon was a reunion to honor all previous honorees, their friends, and family. Dr. Stephen Benson, ninth president...
Hamlet: A Horatio Story Opens Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Paris Junior College
November 11, 2024 – Paris Junior College’s Drama Program brings a new take on a famous Shakespearean tragedy opening on Wednesday, Nov. 13 and running through Nov. 17 on the Duane Allen Stage in the Ray E. Karrer Theater. “Hamlet: A Horatio Story,” tells the tale from the perspective of Hamlet’s loyal friend, Horatio, set against the backdrop of a mid-century asylum. PJC drama faculty William L. Walker...
New VP Bringing Technology Improvements to Paris Junior College
November 10, 2024 – The new Vice President of Technology at Paris Junior College, Sebastian Barron, is quickly working through major challenges to boost student success by improving networking infrastructure and internet speed and reliability. Fortunately, Barron brings a lot of know-how from his previous position at Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) in Mt. Pleasant. “Sebastian’s impressive work has made him one of the...
Paris Junior College Inducts Three into Hall of Honor and Hall of Fame
November 7, 2024 – PJC inducts three into Hall of Honor and Hall of Fame On Friday, Nov. 1, Paris Junior College inducted Sheila Reece and Don Kosterman into the Academic Hall of Honor and the 2013 Softball Team into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Academic Hall of Honor Sheila Reece was a dedicated educator and leader who devoted her career to student success. She started at PJC as an Education Placement Specialist in the...
Clay Hollis November 2nd Concert part of Paris Junior College 100th Anniversary Homecoming
October 24, 2024 – Clay Hollis is a Texas-native, born in the Rio Grande Valley and raised in San Antonio. He’s also only one remove away from being a native Parisian, as the grandson of the late H.L. “Hub” Hollis. Last spring, Hollis came by to visit the Paris Junior College Hub Hollis baseball field and Saturday, Nov. 2, he’ll perform at the Love Civic Center as part of PJC’s 100th Homecoming...
Longtime Stallings Family Friend Honors Johnny with Paris Junior College Endowment
Longtime Stallings family friend honors Johnny with PJC endowment October 21, 2024 – Paris native John W. Welch, now of College Station, recently found a wonderful way to honor his friends Ruth Ann and Gene “Bebes” Stallings and the legacy left by their son, John Mark “Johnny” Stallings. That legacy is now inspiring and supporting future generations of students at Paris Junior College. John, who graduated from Paris High School...
100th Anniversary Cookout at Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center on October 15
October 4, 2024 – As part of the year-long celebration of its 100th anniversary, Paris Junior College is holding a 100th anniversary cookout and open house at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We hope to see everyone enjoy a free lunch with us on October 15 as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Paris Junior College,” said Dr. Stephen Benson, PJC President....
Paris Junior College is Holding 100th Anniversary Homecoming November 1-2
October 4, 2024 – Paris Junior College is inviting all alumni to Come Home for the 100th Anniversary alumni weekend and Homecoming Celebration on November 1-2, 2024. PJC’s Halloween Carnival at Noyes Stadium will take place from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, but is not officially part of Homecoming though alumni are welcome to bring their families to the free event. Official Homecoming events begin with the...
Paris Junior College-Greenville Center Opens new Workforce Training Facility
October 3, 2024 – With the cut of a ribbon, the new workforce training facility at the Paris Junior College – Greenville Center officially opened Monday, September 30, 2024. The ribbon cutting was part of the official dedication and Open House held for the public. “Welcome to our celebration of our 100th Anniversary and grand opening of this new workforce center,” said Dr. Stephen Benson, PJC President. “This investment in...
