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Dual Credit Opens Doors

April 9, 2026

Junior High students hold and observe a snake at the Expanding Your Horizons event while NCTA faculty talk about careers in veterinary science.

From Critter Camp to Career Change: NCTA Veterinary Technology Across Generations

March 31, 2026

NCTA agriculture mechanics instructor Dan Stehlik photographed at the Nebraska FFA Convention with Honorary State FFA Degree.

Dan Stehlik awarded Honorary Nebraska State FFA Degree for decades of leadership in agricultural mechanics education

March 31, 2026

Burned Sandhills pasture with blackened grass and a windmill on the horizon. Overlaid text reads “Wildfire Recovery for Farmers & Ranchers,” with Nebraska Extension, USDA Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service logos at the top.

Nebraska Extension and USDA partners set April wildfire recovery informational meetings for farmers and ranchers

March 30, 2026

The Grunden horses still resting on Monday after an extremely traumatic and miraculous evacuation from the Cottonwood Fire last Friday, when NCTA students and others answered the call..

The Cottonwood Fire: On National Ag Week, It Takes Everyone

March 17, 2026

NCTA Crops Judging Team with awards (L-R): Kyra Jespersen, Hemingford, NE; Jada Eilert, Jewell, KS; Aaron Underwood, Esbon, KS; KaCee Jo Saffer, Arriba, CO; Wyatt Ozenbaugh, Ohiowa, NE; Grant Ottun, Sargent, NE; Hailey Loutzenhizer, Flagler, CO; Mason Semler, Exeter, NE; and Rachel Bose, McCook, NE.

NCTA Crops Judging Team Wins Iowa State Contest, Continues Season of Dominance

March 10, 2026

Ag Hall at NCTA symbolizes the legacy of agriculture education in Curtis. The Higher Learning Commission has now reaffirmed accreditation status to carry forward this legacy.

NCTA Receives Positive Review in Comprehensive Higher Learning Commission Evaluation

March 9, 2026

Farm and ranch families are invited to attend a free educational workshop focused on succession and estate planning in Curtis on March 11.

Free Farm & Ranch Succession Workshops Offered March 11 in Curtis

March 5, 2026

NCTA Crops Judging Team with awards (L-R): Aaron Underwood, Esbon, KS; Jada Eilert, Jewell, KS; Hailey Loutzenhizer, Flagler, CO; Kyra Jespersen, Hemingford, NE; KaCee Jo Saffer, Arriba, CO; Mason Semler, Exeter, NE; Wyatt Ozenbaugh, Ohiowa, NE; and Grant Ottun, Sargent, NE.

NCTA Crops Judging Team Legacy Continues

February 19, 2026

NCTA awardees on the left of each photo, honored by their colleagues: (Top L-R) Vicky Luke receives Steward award, Dr. Crystal Rhine receives Bruntz award, (Bottom L-R), Chrissy Barnhart receives NCTA Community Award, and Nathan Nicklas receives John and Lillian Memorial for Excellence in Service.

Where People Matter Most: NCTA Recognizes Faculty and Staff Excellence

February 10, 2026

Sarah Munk, NCTA ‘13 veterinary technology alum, at her Newport, NE area grooming and boarding business, “Mutts and Hutts”.

NCTA Student to Animal Entrepreneur: Sarah Patton Munk

February 5, 2026

NCTA graphic promotes Discover Your Way to NCTA, a virtual hangout before you ever step foot on campus! Spring 2026 Sessions February 24, March 31, and April 28, all at 8 pm. Sign-up Today!

Celebrating Career & Technical Education Month: Discover Your Way to NCTA Virtual Visits

February 3, 2026

Luke Vandergriend of Adams, Nebraska (left), and Samantha Durre of Elgin, Nebraska (right), pictured on campus at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.

Proud to Be an Aggie: Two NCTA Students Awarded AKSARBEN Foundation Scholarships

January 21, 2026

Dr. McKenzie Hendricks, a '15 NCTA alum, shown at work.

NCTA Alumna and Veterinarian McKenzie Hendricks Shares Career Journey with Students

January 20, 2026

New students gather for an activity on the first days of the fall 2025 semester.

Recognizing Academic Excellence - Fall 2025 Dean's List and Honor Roll

January 9, 2026

NCTA Vet Tech students are all smiles in hematology class on campus in Curtis, Nebraska.

High School Students Register by January 16 for Dual Credit

January 8, 2026

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