Celebrating 60 Years of Central Texas College! Central Texas College marked its 60th anniversary with a memorable annual convocation led by Chancellor Dr. Michele J. Carter, who closed the event by cutting a ceremonial cake to honor six decades of excellence. The Anderson Campus Center ballroom was filled to capacity, with additional staff gathering in the board meeting room to be part of the celebration. This year’s theme, “A Culture of Care—The Key to Student Success,” underscored CTC’s ongoin

Balloon Pop: Understanding America’s $37 Trillion Debt Hosted by our Net Impact Central Texas College student chapter, this interactive event showed how quickly the national debt could “inflate.” Each balloon hid a fiscal scenario. Some added to the debt, others helped reduce it. Students popped balloons, read the messages inside, and discovered how everyday government decisions impacted our nation’s financial stability. It was a fast‑paced, hands‑on challenge that turned learning about the debt

Savor the flavors of the world, right here at Central Texas College! The Patio Café is back in the Roy J. Smith Student Center (across from the Anderson Campus Center), offering: 🍴 Incredible lunch menus every Tuesday and Thursday 🍷 A fine dining experience every Friday evening featuring international cuisine prepared by our Culinary Arts students This week’s highlight: Chinese cuisine on Friday night. Reservations required! 📋 Lunch menu for Tuesday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 2: https://sh

TRAINING FOR TOUGH SITUATIONS! Cadets at the Central Texas College Police Academy hit the pavement this week with high-intensity defensive driving training. From a timed backing course to a 2,000-pylon precision challenge, these future officers are sharpening skills they'll use on duty across Central Texas—including Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Lampasas, Manor, and more. KWKT FOX 44 has the story. Read the full story: https://shorturl.at/HkUqQ 📸 See the action: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCf1EW 🎯

CTC’s Net Impact members brought learning to life during their Up to Us National Debt Day of Action: National Debt City! Students “drove” cardboard cars through a life-sized city inside the ballroom, navigating stoplights, road signs, and tough fiscal decisions at every turn. Each choice connected directly to the U.S. national debt, turning complex policy into an interactive, eye-opening experience. This hands-on event showcased the power of immersive learning and the leadership of our Net Impac