Shane Pitts named September Fittest Employee
Shane Pitts (pictured kayaking with his family) was presented†with a gift basket†for being named 91¿ì»îÁÖ?s Fittest Employee†of the Month†for September.†To receive this award, an employee must†be caught practicing†overt wellness behavior and attitude.â€
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The Wellness Committee is on the lookout for an October recipient!
Progressive Women's Organization gives $1,000 for 91¿ì»îÁÖ scholarships
The Progressive Women's Organization of Mount Pleasant recently presented $1,000 to the 91¿ì»îÁÖ Foundation to provide two scholarships for students majoring in education. The donation was given in memory of Verner Cornelius, a longtime local educator. Members from the group are pictured presenting a check to Nita May, 91¿ì»îÁÖ Director of Development (third from right).
Northeast Poetry Reading Sept. 4
The Eighth Annual Northeast Texas Poetry Reading will occur on Friday, Sept.
Tonya Taylor gives memorial nursing scholarships
Tonya Taylor, Assistant Professor of Nursing at 91¿ì»îÁÖ, recently gave $1,200 to the 91¿ì»îÁÖ Foundation to provide two scholarships for nursing students. The gift was given in memory of Margie Bragg, an 91¿ì»îÁÖ Nursing graduate from Mount Pleasant who worked in the field for many years. Taylor noted that she hopes the scholarships will help carry on the caring spirit Bragg gave every day. Taylor is pictured above with Dr. Jonathan McCullough, 91¿ì»îÁÖ Vice President for Advancement.
Two 91¿ì»îÁÖ students win $5,000 Pearson Scholarship
91¿ì»îÁÖ recently learned that two members of its Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Mu Chi chapter were awarded the 2015 Pearson Scholarship for Higher Education. Both Isaac Burris and Mary Smith will receive the $5,000 scholarship to assist in the completion of their bachelor degrees.
Honors Northeast announces class of 2015-2016
The 91¿ì»îÁÖ†Honors Program is pleased to announce its Honors Students for the 2015-2016†school year. This†includes†10†Presidential Scholars and†15†Honors Scholars.
Honors Northeast†was founded in the spring of 2007.†Geared to attract top high school graduates and college students, the program†has†prospered thanks to a network of loyal supporters both in and out of the†college.
Honors Northeast†was founded in the spring of 2007.†Geared to attract top high school graduates and college students, the program†has†prospered thanks to a network of loyal supporters both in and out of the†college.
91¿ì»îÁÖ closed on Labor Day
91¿ì»îÁÖ will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Classes and offices will resume regular schedules on Tuesday, Sept. 8. In case of an emergency on campus during the closure, please contact campus security at 903-563-1417.
PTK members win awards over summer
It may have been summer, but that didn't stop the 91¿ì»îÁÖ Alpha Mu Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa from staying busy and racking up on new awards and honors. This included participating in the 2015 Texas Honors Institute†earlier this month.â€
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Morgan Capps wins Chitsey Prize
Presidential Scholar Morgan Capps is the 2015 winner of the $200 Elizabeth Chitsey Prize given annually to a student at Honors Northeast whose performance in the preceding year far exceeded expectations.
