Category: Honors Convocation

Northeast State President Dr. Jeff McCord presents Lizbeth Barragan-Ochoa with the Outstanding Student of the Year Award.

by northeastnation May 1, 2026

35th annual Honors Convocation celebrates Northeast State students

Northeast State recognized the year’s outstanding students at the 35th annual Honors Convocation held Thursday, April 30, at the BalladContinue Reading

Shanna Holt won the Outstanding Student of the Year Award at the Honors Convocation held May 1.

by northeastnation May 1, 2025

Honors Convocation Student Life Student Success

Honors Convocation celebrates Northeast State students

Northeast State recognized the year’s outstanding students at the 34th annual Honors Convocation held Thursday, May 1 at the BalladContinue Reading

60 Years, One Vision at Northeast State - The Sound Bearier

In this special episode of The Sound Bearier, co-hosts Thomas Wilson and Mackenzie Moore-Gent sit down with Northeast State President Dr. Jeff McCord to reflect on the College’s 60th anniversary. From its earliest days to the momentum building across campus today, Dr. McCord shares insight into how Northeast State has grown, adapted and stayed true to its mission of connecting people to prosperity. The conversation explores where the College is now—and where it’s headed next—as it continues serving students, strengthening partnerships and shaping the future of our region. Sixty years in, and we’re just getting started. Chapters (00:00:00) - 60 Years of Northeast State Community College(00:00:53) - Northeast State College's 60th Anniversary(00:07:32) - The role of apprenticeships in our region(00:11:46) - The whole of Northeast State(00:14:40) - A Moment of Community Engagement(00:19:05) - Donors Make an Impact(00:23:00) - Celebrating the College's 60th Anniversary(00:26:34) - We're Going to Break the Morphic Field(00:32:14) - Let's Break the Morphic Field(00:37:29) - Sen. McKenzie on student engagement(00:40:14) - What are some barriers that prevent people from coming to college?(00:46:01) - longest answer of any podcast interviewee(00:47:51) - Higher education: More than a credential(00:51:54) - Northeast State College's growth plan(00:57:16) - The Journey: Part 3(00:57:31) - Northeast State President Tom Day on Community College messaging(00:59:48) - The Alumni Banquet(01:01:09) - Look at Us, Look at Our Work(01:02:53) - Tell Our Story(01:06:19) - Dr. Tom McCord