Plain & Fancy Ball turns educational fairytale to reality for Collin County Community College students
 Time is running out to get the hottest ticket in town! Don’t miss your chance to strut your stuff on the red carpet at the first-ever “Plain & Fancy Ball” at Collin County Community College while mystery judges pick the Most Fabulous, Most Elegant, Best Couple and Most Creative attire. Check out the video! (Load with QuickTime through attached link)
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College helps area brace for health care shortages
 Collin County’s population in 2004 was estimated at 615,200, and that number will climb to one million by 2025. Nationwide someone turns 50 every eight seconds, and the fastest-growing age bracket in Collin County is 65 plus. With Collin County’s population growing and aging, the demand on the health care industry is mounting. You might be surprised to know what your community college is doing to help.
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College accepting applications for 'SMART' scholarships
High school and college students interested math, science, computer science or engineering take note! Scholarships are available thanks to Texas Instruments.
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Where are they NOW?
 Dr. Clint Feagin & Amanda Self Feagin
Seven years ago if you asked Clint Feagin and Amanda Self what the Farmersville natives wanted to be when they grew up, Clint would have said he definitely wanted be an expert in his field and Amanda would have told you she was undecided. Today, after earning their degrees, the high school sweethearts are married and have grown into a veterinarian and a teacher.
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New Frisco addition now open
Preston Ridge Campus in Frisco is now the second-largest campus in the Collin County Community College District with the opening of a 103,000 square-foot expansion.
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Student Highlights
 Collin was one of only three colleges and universities nationwide recognized as an Outstanding Delegation for participation in the Model U.N. program.
From left to right: Professor Dierdre Wendell, Abena Ahenkan,Benjamin Painter, Jon Lucas, Josh Lucas, Josh Curlett, Fauzia Khan, Professor Hope Williams (seated)
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Faculty & Staff Highlights
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Q: What do Rice and the University of Texas have in common with Collin County Community College?
A: Accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
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Did you know…
You might be surprised to see how many graduates from area high schools come to Collin County Community College. Check out the percentages.
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