Aggies set pace in 2021 Wednesday, September 1, 2021
NCTA Dean’s Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Thank you, Curtis community, for the warm welcome to Aggies beginning their college careers at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture!
Students enjoyed the New Student Orientation weekend, becoming familiar with the community, businesses, churches, and the region’s recreational sites.
We are grateful to the Medicine Valley Chamber of Commerce for welcome packets. I appreciate representatives from community groups and the pastors of local churches who met and mingled at the Welcome Picnic last Sunday.
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Rodeo roots spur career for NCTA coach Tuesday, June 29, 2021
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Curtis, Neb. - Jaden Clark knows well the sport of rodeo across Nebraska, western states and even in the arena of the Calgary Stampede.
The native of Wellfleet has joined the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture here in Curtis as coach of NCTA Aggie Rodeo.
“I’m looking forward to this opportunity to further build Aggie Rodeo, and in education at the collegiate level,” said Clark.
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Rodeo, Range and Recruits Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Dean’s Message by NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Rodeo action for collegiate student athletes takes center stage starting Sunday at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming.
It’s an exciting time for NCTA Aggie Rodeo as Nathan Burnett of Shelton has qualified in saddle bronc riding. He won the Great Plains Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.
Burnett is majoring in livestock management and agribusiness at NCTA. He competes three times at Casper before final qualifiers are determined for the short-go on Saturday, June 19.
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Aggie wins saddle broncs, next stop nationals Friday, June 4, 2021
By NCTA News
A student athlete with the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Rodeo Team is headed to college nationals in saddle bronc riding.
Nathan Burnett of Shelton, Neb., last month sealed the Great Plains Region title, a trophy saddle and belt buckle as a member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.
Burnett, who attended Wood River Rural Schools, competed in Aggie Rodeo as a freshman and sophomore and plans a third year of eligibility at NCTA, adding agribusiness to a livestock management degree.
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Aggies: Ride for the brand Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Dean's Message
By NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
We observe commencement Thursday for our Class of 2021 of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
In many regards, our academic programs have been full speed ahead with in-person classes throughout the fall and spring semester. However, this group of graduates saw some personal and college tests unlike any before seen by those passing under the Aggie arches near Ag Hall.
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Aggie Roundup for April Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Dean's Message
By Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
CURTIS, Neb. - Aggie students from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are packing in as much studying, lab work, and academic travels as possible before finals late next week and graduation on Thursday, May 6.
A tally of upcoming and recent events demonstrates the many opportunities for Aggies studying agriculture and veterinary technology.
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Spring brings Aggie rewards Wednesday, April 14, 2021
NCTA Dean's Message
By Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
An old football field at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is a wonderful open, green space across from Agriculture Hall.
Looking out from the second- and third-floor classrooms and offices of Ag Hall, I can envision a venue which once hosted hundreds of football games, graduations, and public celebrations of the “Curtis Aggies.”
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A voice for Aggies Thursday, March 11, 2021
By NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
James Lee appreciates the leadership skills he gained as an FFA member at Sutherland High School.
Now, in his second semester as a college freshman in Curtis at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, the agribusiness major and former Sutherland Sailor is leading the Aggie student body.
He was elected vice president of NCTA Student Senate last fall when he attended the Senate’s organizational meeting, as a first-year representative of the NCTA Business Club.
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Measuring Aggie advantages Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Oct. 13, 2020
NCTA Dean’s Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Financial savings when applying for college classes don’t get much better than a current opportunity at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Cost of education is reduced through the University of Nebraska system for students seeking admission to NCTA and three other NU campuses. Here in Curtis, NCTA applicants can consider three incentives:
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NCTA Aggies place in rodeo opener Monday, September 21, 2020
Sept. 21, 2020
By NCTA News
NORTH PLATTE – Four veteran cowboys from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis placed in rodeo action over the weekend at North Platte in the season openers hosted by Mid-Plains Community College.
NCTA was represented by six athletes in the first of three contests for the 2020 fall season in the Great Plains Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA).
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