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2025 NCTC Foundation Starlite Gala

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.

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Community Invited to Medal of Honor Host City Museum Ribbon-Cutting

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.

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NCTC Equine Instructor Shares Expertise at Prestigious Horsemanship Clinics in Germany

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."

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NCTC Partners with US Aviation Academy to Launch FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Maintenance Training Program

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.

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North Central Texas College Receives Grant Award from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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.

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Gainesville Kiwanis Club Scholarship Endowment

The Gainesville Kiwanis Club has generously endowed $15,000 to support the Red River Promise program. This program provides high school students from rural communities the opportunity to attend college with comprehensive support services and full tuition coverage for two years.

A big thank you to Blake Wallace and the Gainesville Kiwanis Club for their incredible contribution!

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Over 300 NCTC Students Helped Through Emergency Aid Grant

The Texas Emergency Aid Roadmap Grant, funded by the Greater Texas Foundation, is coming to a close while North Central Texas College couldn’t be prouder of the impact the program made on NCTC student’s lives. North Central Texas College and nine other community colleges across the state were awarded this grant to help develop efficient, equitable, and sustainable emergency aid programs to ensure students receive the support they need to persist through financial crises.

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