Three Rivers College students Amanda Hendrix and Micaela Griffin have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-Missouri Academic Team, an honor bestowed on the state’s top community college students. Members of the All-Missouri Academic Team are selected from nominations submitted by each of the state’s community colleges. Each college is allowed two nominees from among its eligible Phi Theta Kappa members, chosen for their outstanding academic performance and service to the college and community. All Academic Team members receive a scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa, made possible by a donation from MOHELA, the state’s not-for-profit secondary market lender and servicer in the student loan industry. “I’m grateful for my time at Three Rivers because I’ve been able to learn
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A group of students at Three Rivers College are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to improving degree completion rates among their fellow students, through a “Commit to Completion” drive hosted by the college’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society on March 23-24. Members of Three Rivers’ PTK chapter spent two days gathering signatures from students for a pledge to complete their associate degree. The chapter also created a pledge for faculty, staff, and administrators, reaffirming their commitment to support students on their academic journey. Students were asked to write down their reasons for completing their degree for posterity. “I want to be an example to my son and show him that he can achieve his dreams
Mar 25,The fourth time was the charm for River Blount, a home schooled sixth-grader from Annapolis who won the sixth annual Three Rivers College Southeast Missouri Regional Spelling Bee held Feb. 28. Blount correctly spelled "adjudicate" in the 12th round of the regional event to earn a trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which will be held in Washington, D.C., May 24-29. “I studied really hard the last few weeks, just practicing and practicing,” Blount said. “I’m really excited about winning and about going to Washington.” Three Rivers began holding the Regional Spelling Bee in 2009 to provide area students with an official qualifying event for the national competition. Students in grades 1-8 travel from across Southeast Missouri to represent
Mar 03,Three Rivers College will hold a ceremony to honor Coach Gene Bess for achieving 1,200 lifetime wins as coach of the Raiders basketball team on Saturday, February 7, in the Bess Activity Center on the college’s campus in Poplar Bluff, following the Raiders game against State Fair Community College. The game begins at 7 p.m. All interested media outlets are invited to attend. The ceremony will include a presentation of the game ball from Coach Bess’ historic 1,200th win. There will also be presentations from Three Rivers College, the Three Rivers Booster Club, and distinguished guests such as State Senator Doug Libla and State Representative Steve Cookson. Bess is the only coach in all of college basketball to achieve 1,200
Feb 04,Three Rivers College has released its Dean’s List for the Fall 2014 semester. The honor is awarded to students taking 12 or more credit hours in a semester, who achieve a G.P.A. of 3.5 or above. Dean’s List honors are also used at graduation to help determine eligibility for honors or highest honors. Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu. Bollinger County Marble Hill Kayla Acup Sturdivant Audrey Rodgers Butler County Broseley Thomas Crites, Chelsea
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