Carter tabs NCTA ‘relevant place’ Monday, November 4, 2019
Nov. 4, 2019
By NCTA News
Two-year degree programs such as those offered by the University of Nebraska’s campus in Curtis, at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, have strong appeal for students seeking academics in smaller class sizes and learning environments.
That was one of several messages shared Sunday at a public forum in Curtis by University of Nebraska priority presidential candidate Walter “Ted” Carter, Jr.
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NCTA Community Forum is Sunday Monday, October 28, 2019
Oct. 29, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Curtis residents and partners of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are invited Sunday afternoon for a public forum with the intended next president of the University of Nebraska.
The 3 p.m. NCTA Community Forum and reception with Admiral Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., retired superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, will be at the auditorium of the Nebraska Agriculture Industry Education Center, near Siminoe Avenue and University Road.
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Aggie recruiter is NCTA alumna Monday, October 28, 2019
Oct. 28, 2019
By NCTA News and Nicole Wright, student writer
CURTIS, Neb. – A Willie Nelson tune could become the mantra for Omaha native Casey Gathje.
The 2010 graduate of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis is “On the Road Again” – this time to the 92nd annual National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Last month Gathje was hired by her alma mater to become NCTA’s assistant recruiting coordinator.
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NCTA Aggies to National FFA Thursday, October 24, 2019
Oct. 24, 2019
By NCTA News
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will participate at the 92nd National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis.
NCTA’s assistant recruiter Casey Gathje will have an NCTA display in the Expo hall on October 30-31, and November 1. The booth location is #2465, said NCTA associate dean Jennifer McConville.
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Meet the Aggies, our programs and people Monday, September 30, 2019
Sept. 30, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
Nebraska’s two-year collegiate opportunities in the University of Nebraska system are known throughout this great state!
Student ambassadors, staff and faculty recruiters, and our Dean’s Office team from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture have had outstanding opportunities this month.
We are enjoying meeting new friends as we share the story of the “gem of southwest Nebraska” to many audiences around the state.
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Aggie Alumni scholarships for legacy students Thursday, August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – College scholarships are available for the 2019-2020 academic year to second-year students who have had a parent attend the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
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Hats off to Aggie Alumni and Team NCTA Monday, July 8, 2019
July 8, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
CURTIS, Neb. – Our celebratory air of early July includes an appreciative summer salute to several outstanding alumni, partners and the staff of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
First, I extend a tip of the hat to volunteer leaders of the Aggie Alumni Association. A special salute to retiring president Dave Mehaffey of Bellwood and Burwell for a fine two-year term.
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Hansens tap NCTA ag mechanics with gift Monday, June 17, 2019
June 17, 2019
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. - Alumnus Gary W. Hansen had a positive experience at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis while attending there in the mid-1970s.
As a result, his family is making certain future generations of students have the same opportunities for success in agriculture.
Improvements underway at the college are made possible with a significant memorial gift from Gary Hansen’s family which they made to the University of Nebraska Foundation.
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Technology goes to the field Friday, May 24, 2019
May 24, 2019
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Agronomy students at NCTA now have “the latest and greatest” of modern field technology.
With the delivery last month of a new no-till planter, applied learning at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis took a giant leap forward, says the NCTA alumnus who built the fully-equipped 6-row planter.
Anson Nielsen, a 1999 graduate of NCTA’s Agricultural Production Systems program, is a Minden-area farmer and owner of Nielsen Ag Equipment.
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Alumni partners boost NCTA Aggie success Monday, May 20, 2019
May 20, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
The Aggie Alumni Association of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is gathering for its annual meeting and banquet on Saturday, June 22.
Alumni are encouraged to attend in Broken Bow at the Nebraska One Box Convention Center.
Members and guests will celebrate another successful year for our NCTA students, the campus and the alumni of the 106 years that this institution has been educating Nebraskans and others.
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