Panola College
February 24, 2025 - Panola College/Shelby College Center is offering Zumba and Yoga classes. Our next session is right around the corner. Come join the fun. Enroll now!!!
March 3 – April 16
Zumba – Mondays and Wednesdays – 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
March 3 – April 16
Yoga – Mondays and Wednesdays – 5:20 pm – 6:20 pm
The cost of each class is $60, and pre-registration is required. For information and to register, contact Shelby College Center at 936-598-9543 or email: tmccann@panola.edu.
Panola College is an Equal Opportunity Institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.
February 20, 2025 - Panola College is proud to announce the Dan L Duncan Shelby County Promise Program, offering eligible Shelby County high school students a scholarship to pay the costs of tuition and fees at Panola College for up to three years after high school graduation. The Promise Program, which will begin in August 2025, was designed to eliminate financial barriers that students may face in attending college, helping them to earn a degree or certificate, or to facilitate a transfer to a university.
“We are excited to bring the Promise Program to Shelby County, knowing it will have a lasting impact on Shelby County students for years to come,” said Dr. Jessica Pace, president of Panola College. “The Promise Program is designed to empower students to pursue their education without the burden of financial worries. We remain dedicated to creating opportunities for success in our communities.”
To qualify for the Promise Program, Shelby County students must (i) sign the promise pledge by November 30 of their sophomore year, (ii) complete 25 hours of volunteer service each of the three remaining years of high school, (iii) maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and (iv) submit the FAFSA and complete the Panola College general scholarship application by March 31 of their senior year.
Through the Promise Program, students are able to enroll in any academic or technical program offered by Panola College, as well as a number of workforce and continuing education programs such as certified nurse aide, dental assistant, or professional truck driving.
The program was established in Shelby County to honor the memory of Dan L Duncan, a 1949 graduate of Shelbyville High School. Mr. Duncan was a founding member of Enterprise Products, a midstream energy service provider which, under his leadership and guidance, expanded from a small operation with just two propane trucks in 1968 to a Fortune 100 midstream company.
A separate Panola County Promise Program was launched in 2023 for Panola County students. With the addition of the Dan L Duncan Shelby County Promise Program, residents of both counties will remain eligible for a promise program even if they move across county lines during their time in one of the programs.
Signing the promise pledge is an opportunity to receive a promise program scholarship, not a commitment to attend Panola College. The program provides a scholarship that is last-pay, covering tuition and fees not already covered by institutional scholarships or federal and state grants. Students in the program will have a zero-balance for their tuition and fees.
To learn more about the Dan L Duncan Shelby County Promise Program, visit panola.edu/promise.
February 10, 2025 - Panola College has been awarded $250,000 through the Student Success Acceleration Program 2.0 grant by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, a strategic initiative aimed at removing barriers that have hindered students from continuing their education and boosting student re-enrollment and credential completion.
The funding will support the Return to Earn Initiative, which was designed to help students who have left college without earning a credential return to complete their education. The program offers personalized advising, financial assistance, academic support, and a range of essential wrap-around services to ensure students succeed and achieve their academic goals.
“Student Services is thrilled to receive this grant, as it enables the College to make a meaningful impact on student success,” said Molly Skeen, director of advising at Panola College. “With these resources, we can remove financial and logistical barriers, re-engage students who have stepped away from college, and provide them with the support they need to re-enroll and complete their credentials.”
Through the grant, the College has launched the Pregnant & Parenting Student Support Program, designed to help students balance their educational goals with family responsibilities. Beginning this semester, pregnant and parenting students enrolled in academic courses will be able to apply for financial assistance to help cover childcare and transportation expenses.
“We are excited to offer financial assistance for childcare and transportation to pregnant and parenting students, helping them navigate the unique challenges of balancing family and academic responsibilities,” continued Skeen. “The College remains committed to increasing student retention, persistence, and credential completion, reinforcing its mission to empower all students through education.”
February 6, 2025 - Panola College has announced a historic milestone for the Spring 2025 semester, with a total of 2,573 students enrolled in courses. This marks the highest spring enrollment in the College’s 78-year history, surpassing the previous record of 2,464 students set in 2017.
“We are thrilled to reach this milestone in our spring enrollment, which reflects the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, and students,” said Dr. Jessica Pace, Panola College president. “As we continue to grow, we hope to continue increasing enrollment while providing an affordable education that equips our students with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed in their careers and beyond.”
Over the past year, the College has made significant strides in enhancing its offerings to better serve students and the community. Notable developments include the opening of the state-of-the-art Matthews Foundation Energy Building, which provides cutting-edge facilities for energy-related programs. The College has also expanded its dual credit enrollment by adding new offerings at 19 Independent School Districts, allowing more high school students to earn college credits, degrees, and certifications. Additionally, the introduction of several new occupational skills awards has equipped students with the practical skills needed for immediate employment, further enhancing their marketability in today’s competitive job market.
The rise in enrollment highlights the College’s ongoing growth and its commitment to offering high-quality education. With a broad range of academic programs and student support services, the College continues to meet the evolving needs of its student population, empowering them to succeed and reach their full potential.
For more information about Panola College, visit www.panola.edu.
February 5, 2025 - Panola College is proud to announce that Kaleb Hathaway, a second-year band student, has been selected as the first chair trumpet player for the 2025 Texas Community College Band Directors Association (TCCBDA) All-State Band. Hathaway was chosen as the top trumpet player from over 30 community colleges across the state of Texas.
“I am incredibly honored and excited to be selected for All-State this year, especially because it's my first time making first chair,” Hathaway said. “I have come close during my high school years but never quite made it, so this is a big milestone for me.”
Hathaway will travel to San Antonio for a three-day rehearsal session, working with Dr. Matthew McInturf, the director of bands at Sam Houston State University. The rehearsals will culminate in a concert on February 15 for the Texas Music Educators Association, where Hathaway will join the TCCBDA Wind Symphony.
Dwaine Hubbard, director of bands at Panola College, expressed his pride in Hathaway’s accomplishment. “This is a tremendous honor for Kaleb to be selected for this prestigious group of musicians, and to be chosen as first chair is an even greater achievement. We are extremely proud of his hard work and dedication.”
Panola College, one of the founding members of the TCCBDA, has participated in the All-State process every year since its inception in 1974.
February 3, 2025 - Panola College was awarded a $255,633 Nursing Shortage Reduction Program (NSRP) grant by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board aimed at addressing the nursing shortage in Texas by ensuring the availability of skilled nurses able to meet public health needs.
The Associate Degree Nursing program will utilize the funds to provide a second entry point for students applying to the LVN-RN 1-year transition track. This will allow for the admission of more students into the program and offer a face-to-face learning option.
“The addition of a spring start for the track will provide an additional opportunity for students to progress their nursing education and provide an increased number of Associate Degree Nursing graduates in the East Texas area,” said Annissa Jackson, chair of nursing programs at Panola College.
The grant was coauthored by Jackson and Natalie Oswalt, dean of career and technical programs. Eligibility for the grant is based on being in good standing with the Texas Board of Nursing and increases in enrollment, graduates, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board CBM reporting system.
Learn more about the Associate Degree Nursing program at www.panola.edu/healthsciences.
January 21, 2025 - Panola College will cancel all classes for Tuesday, January 21. All Shelby County campus operations will be closed today; however, the Marshall and Carthage offices will remain open for regular business hours.
January 8, 2025 - The Panola College Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Alumni of the Year award. Nominations may be submitted online through February 3 at panola.edu/alumni.
The Alumni of the Year award is presented annually during the spring semester, recognizing alumni who have enhanced the reputation of the College by distinguishing themselves in their careers and have made significant contributions to their community through professional service, public service, and civic activities.
To be eligible, nominees must be a Panola College alumnus, someone faculty, staff, students, and alumni will take pride in and be inspired by, and be present at the May 2025 commencement ceremony.
The complete list of criteria may also be found by visiting the alumni webpage. Those with questions may contact the Office of Institutional Advancement by calling 903-693-2029 or emailing alumni@panola.edu.
January 3, 2025 - Panola College is proud to announce the students named to the President’s List for the Fall 2024 semester.
To qualify for the President’s List, students must complete the semester with a GPA between 3.8 and 4.0 with a minimum of 12 semester credit hours. Only courses applying toward an associate degree or certificate are included in the computation.
The Fall 2024 President’s List is as follows:
Archdale, N.C. - Shila Williams
Avinger - Alyssa Hicks
Beckville - Lauren Brown and Rebekah Dragoo
Budva - Renata Mijovic
Calgary - Trey Mackwood
Calhoun, Ga. - Mackenzie Henson
Carthage - Latrice Allison, Brian Alvarez, Jennifer Alvarez, Braxton Bagley, Jadyn Baker, Reagan Beatty, Jacie Dorsey, Natalie Escobedo, Jazmine Griffin, Rodriguez Hernandez, Kade Holder, Cy Howsmon, Mariah Jernigan, Sara Kinney, Maya Ladiwala, Gabriella Laney, Nathan Lenox, Torey McLemore, Shila McMillan, Cota Medrano, Jason Meek, Austin Powell, Ivy Rodriguez, Lizett Rodriguez, Gabrielle Sapp, and Sixt Von Kapff
Cedar Hill - Madison Caldwell and Cenaya Calhoun-Jingles
Center - Gracie Burch, Amanda Denmon, Chasity Fountain, Laribel Galvan, Alondra Hernandez, Luis Hernandez Ramirez, Liela Klein, Braileigh McDaniel, Hailey Mooney, Angie Morales, Brisa Morales, Tori Ramirez, Donneshia Roland McCowin, Elizabeth Spruiell, Kenneth Stone, Cathy Whisenant, and Marygrace Whittlesey
Centerville - Jordan Dildine
Coboconk - William Grainger
DeBerry - Jakiya Jackson, Lauren Light, and Ashley Wolfe
Fresno - Brianna Maseno
Frierson, La. - Hailey Meeks
Frisco - Hannah Carr
Garrison - Caly Blacksher, Dallas McFadden, Gavin Pollard, and Susana Tapia
Gary - Caleb Commiato, Isabel Crawford, Joel Mitchell, Eric Moreland, and Macy Oliver
Henderson - Keira George, Lilly Haynes, and Ella St Clair
Houston - Caden Wellmann
Jefferson - Aiden Cooner, Faith Franklin, and Christiana Justice
Joaquin - Brandi Arnold, Kelley Fountain, Kaylea Neal, and Kannon Rogers
Karnack - Micheala Latham
Keatchie, La. - Ava Salley
Kilgore - Kaylee Yandell
Kingwood - Joshua Arquette
La Grange - Bennett Barber
Lakeside, Conn. - Chandler Coe
Laurel, Md. - Tunmise Sofola
Little Elm - Avery Armstrong
Longview - Kynlie Hooper, Chanireya Jones, Jakayla Morrow, Kamdyn Scott, and Christi Thompson
Lubbock - Brady Boles
Magnolia - Troy Peters
Marshall - Savannah Bertolis, Katelynn Byrd, Alondra Carbajal, Robynn Closure, Chance Commander, Jocelyn Galvan, Eric McCulloh, Dayana Mendoza, Blaize Putnam, Taylor Skinner, Rylie Staton, Gracey Struwe, and Tniya Thomas
Mirabel - Justin Anctil
Mount Enterprise - Levatus Mikell
Nacogdoches - Asher Davis, Jackson Glymph, Lindsay Self, and Christopher Wheeler
Nederland - Gage Driskell
Orange - Eric Blackman
Plano - Tresur Bennett
Saint George - Akinde Redhead
Shelbyville - Kendall Murry
Spring - Dillon Staples
Spurger - Riley Minter
Surprise, Ariz. - Travis Torain
Tenaha - Aaron Flores, Renee Gomez, Cindy Hernandez, Luna Lopez, and Maria Rojas
Timpson - Emily Bennett and Dafne Pelcastre
Victoria - Andrew Rivera
Waskom - Riley Otwell and Pepper White
Wichita, Kan. - Awa Fane
Winnipeg - Waqarra Tessema
January 3, 2025 - Panola College is proud to announce the students named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester.
To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must complete the semester with a GPA between 3.5 and 3.79 with a minimum of 12 semester credit hours. Only courses applying toward an associate degree or certificate are included in the computation.
The Fall 2024 Dean’s List is as follows:
Arp - Abigail Bishop
Beckville - Stephen Hammons, Kaytlin Harris, Dulce Ibarra, Olga Rivera, Mariana Salgado, and Katherine Thompson
Belton - Bradley McGehee
Branch, La. - Sarigh Mitchell
Bronson - Jordan Lay and Varinia Parrish
Carthage - Boston Adkins, Anna Bagley, Olivia Blissett, Coleman Bullock, Hailey Compton, Alexandria Cremeans, Hope Delk, Taylor Dixon, Koray Erdogan, Isaac Feltman, Addison Glaze, Sharmetria Hall, Kaleb Hathaway, Miller Ivy, Abi Jasso, Emmanuel Juarez, Kaileigh McDaniel, McKenzie Ortigo, Clayton Peters, Priscila Piedra, Drew Pitts, Darren Preston, Josue Ramirez-Rico, Bailey Spears, Katie Thomas, Kendal Tinkle, Landon Williams, and Talynn Williams
Center - Franuel Araujo, Kenia Chavez, Lucero Espinosa, Madison Fenley, Aung Khaing, Maelynn McKinney, Colby Melton, Micah Pickett, Briley Pope, Thomas Powell, Yareli Ramirez, Mahalia Raymond, Victor Romo, Nguyen Tran, and Victoria Warren
Chireno - Aloura Packard
Colfax, La. - Anna Williams
Copley, Ohio - Jayden Maxwell
Corpus Christi - Matthew Ruiz
DeBerry - Riley Hopper, Jordan Light, and Taylor Marshall
Garrison - Kendall Van Horn
Gary - Kristin Howard, Brevan Hurst, Abigail Johnson, Katrina Pugh, Alexis Rowe, James Shaub, Destiny Shepard, Kyle Stephens, and Summer Stuart
Hallsville - Brooke Mullenix
Harleton - Hannah Adams
Helotes - Lance Gorman
Hemphill - Hollie Davis
Henderson - Miriam Peters, Briana Rebolloso, Raygan Rogers, Amelie White, and Kylie York
Ikorodu - Daniel Albert
Jefferson - Nevaeh Burns and Karen Montuerto,
Joaquin - Melissa Arcibar, Latisha Cummings, Jackson Griffin, Mary Hilliard, Lauren Neal, and John Penning
Kaufman - Sadie Grace Lovell
Kilgore - Mihir Patel and Ke'Asya Polk
Kingwood - Blake Russell
Laurel, Md. - Tamilore Sofola and Tofunmi Sofola
League City - Matthew Alan Novominsky
Liberty, Miss. - Colby Curry
Logansport, La. - Shasta Gamble and Roper Smith
Longview - Jaydah Griffin, La'Joyra Jackson, Preston Lebrun, Genice Lopez, Brody Slaten
Louisville, Ky. - Mershon Dickerson
Lumberton - Carson Rea
Marshall - Ihandra Arias, Beatriz Bedolla, Edward Carbajal, Gustavo Celestino, Lilyjo Gronwald, Tanner Harmening, Brendan Loveless, Yanireth Martinez, Logan McNeil, Verlesha Moning, Ecaterina Sleazina, Kevin Tinoco, Nathaly Tinoco, and Samantha Wall
McKinney - Hudson Boring
Montgomery - Preston Lynch
Mount Enterprise - Jacob Gafford
N Chesterfld, Va. - Clifton Robinson
Nacogdoches - Martha Chavez-Molina, David Garcia, Diego Porras, Taylor Roberts, Alexis Robertson, and Ashley Smith
Okeechobee, Fla. - Trent Tuten
Pearland - Charles Jarrell
Pollok - Dania Ramirez
San Augustine - Xitlaly Salazar-Lopez and Mariah Smith
Tatum - Allison Hamilton, Eddie Harris, and Micah Kisner
Tenaha - Britney Barona, Korneilia Hill, Selena Mendoza, Josiah Menefee, Rheanna Richardson, Erick Salazar, and Salvador Santana
Timpson - Dillon Galaviz, Matthew Mooney, Jasmin Rojas, Jaleah Thomas, Caroline Timmons, Britney Vargas, and Nathan Vu
Vermilion - Mitchell Heinrich
Waskom - Felipe Castillo, Tanisha Gordon, Kameron Hill, and Ridge Riley
Yenagoa Bayelsa - Gloria Tony
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