Aggie Alums Impact Tuesday, June 13, 2023
By Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Three topics to share this week have a common theme—Aggie alums are making a Big Impact!
New Office Associate
As the Summer Session begins this week, students are greeted by a friendly new face in our welcome center. Taylor Hendrix, a '22 NCTA Agribusiness Management graduate, brings a fresh and authentic perspective as the tour and events coordinator, among other duties. She was raised farming and ranching with her family near Holyoke, Colorado.
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Annual Faculty and Staff Awards Friday, June 9, 2023
By Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
We close each year at NCTA with an event celebrating our faculty and staff members, nominated by their peers.
Excellence in Service Award
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Student Success and Activity Center Gift Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Phi Theta Kappa Induction Wednesday, May 24, 2023
by NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – The Alpha Iota Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa inducted thirteen new members at the May ceremony with family and friends in attendance to celebrate their honor.
The academic honorary society recognizes the academic achievements of two-year college students. It provides opportunities for growth and development through honors, leadership, and service.
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Spring 2023 Dean's Honors Tuesday, May 16, 2023
May 15, 2023
Spring 2023 Dean’s Honors
By Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Whenever I brag about the students at NCTA, I really mean what I say. We have some great students on campus who recognize the value of their education in preparing them for the workforce. Many will continue their education at a four-year institution, but the foundation they have laid at NCTA makes them a stronger and more prepared student at the next level.
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Stock Dog Team is One-of-a-Kind Thursday, May 11, 2023
By NCTA News with Leighlynn Obermiller, coach
The Stock Dog Team is one of many team opportunities for students at NCTA. It offers students the chance to train herding dogs. Team members practice with their dogs twice weekly on a variety of hoof stock. Veterinary Technology instructor Leighlynn Obermiller coaches the team. An NCTA alumnus herself, Obermiller got her start with stock dogs while attending school to become a licensed veterinary technician.
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The Stellar Class of 2023 Wednesday, May 10, 2023
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. (May 17, 2023) Friends, family, and supporters filled the Curtis Memorial Community Hall with pride and anticipation as the Class of 2023 entered at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, for the NCTA Spring Commencement.
Students hailed from 13 states, including Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, California, Vermont, Virginia, New Jersey, and Minnesota.
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University President Carter to Address Class of 2023 Saturday, April 29, 2023
The Aggie Class of 2023, graduating on May 4 from the University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, will gain valuable insight from President William "Ted" Carter Jr. as the keynote commencement speaker.
Dr. Larry Gossen, NCTA dean, invites the public to share this significant milestone in the graduates' lives. "Our Aggie students cherish the community of Curtis as a big part of their NCTA experience. We are honored to hear from President Carter, Regent Kathy Wilmont, and Vice President Mike Boehm."
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California Dreamin' at NACTA Tuesday, April 25, 2023
By NCTA News
Last year, NCTA hosted the North America Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, bringing students from far and wide to our region. This year, it was our turn to venture far away to Modesto Junior College in California to compete and learn at the NACTA Judging Conference.
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Vet Tech Adventures Friday, April 21, 2023
April 17, 2023
By Noel Ochoa, Faculty Lecturer
The Spring 2023 semester has been one of action, change, and innovation for many on the NCTA campus. For myself, it started with international adventure as the NCTA Safari Club and I traveled to Costa Rica over Winter Break 2022-2023.
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