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Aggie shooters confer on practice scores at the Curtis Gun Club. Their first contest starts Friday with a three-day match near North Platte.(C.Tilford/NCTA photo)

NCTA Shooting Sports season starts Friday at North Platte Monday, September 26, 2016

Sept. 26, 2016

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NCTA Aggie Rodeo heads to Iowa for a doubleheader on Sept. 29-Oct. 2. (Courtesy photo by Tori Preisendorf)

Aggie Rodeo team headed to doubleheader in Iowa Monday, September 26, 2016

Sept. 26, 2016

By NCTA News Service

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North Platte’s Adams Middle Schools students observe NCTA Aggie welders Devon Garcia (left) and Justin Rosati (seated) during a welding class. (T. Smith/NCTA photos)

Eighth graders explore agriculture at NCTA Friday, September 23, 2016

Sept. 23, 2016

By NCTA News Service

Curtis, Neb. - Eighth graders at North Platte’s Adams Middle School might consider agricultural professions in welding, animal science, crops, agribusiness management or veterinary science after a glimpse into their futures.

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Tee Bush and Jeremy Sievers have each received promotions to associate professor at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. (NCTA Photo)

University Regents approve two NCTA promotions Thursday, September 22, 2016

Sept. 22, 2016
NCTA News Service

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Jo Bek, instructor, assists NCTA students in equine safety certification on opening day of classes. (NCTA News Service photo)

NCTA fall enrollment grows Wednesday, August 31, 2016

August 31, 2016
By NCTA News Service

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Students approach Agriculture Hall at NCTA campus

National firm ranks NCTA among top 2 percent in U.S. Thursday, August 25, 2016

August 25, 2016
By NCTA News Service

Curtis, Neb. – The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture has been ranked ninth in the nation by a personal-finance website which measured colleges offering two-year academic programs.

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McKenzie Beals, 2015 graduate of NCTA, gained hands-on experience with rescue elephants as part of her experience in Thailand (Photo © 2016 Loop Abroad)

Former NCTA Valedictorian Travels to Thailand to Save Elephants Thursday, August 25, 2016

August 25, 2016
Submitted by Krista Andberg
Loop Abroad

This summer, McKenzie Beals, valedictorian of the 2015 class of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, spent two weeks in Thailand helping animals and learning hands-on what it’s like to be a veterinarian. Traveling with the Boston-based Loop Abroad, McKenzie was part of a small team that volunteered giving care at a dog shelter and then spent a week working directly with rescued elephants at an elephant sanctuary.

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