Gossen chosen as dean of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Monday, April 27, 2020
April 27, 2020
Lincoln, Neb. – Dr. Larry Gossen, a trusted and effective leader and educator in the field of agricultural education, has been selected as the next dean of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, Neb.
Gossen will succeed Ron Rosati, who retired in August of 2019 after six years at the college. Kelly Bruns, director of the West Central Research and Extension Center in North Platte, has served as interim dean.
Read Gossen chosen as dean of the Nebraska College of Technical AgricultureFFA students talk it up virtually Saturday, April 25, 2020
April 25, 2020
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – When FFA students across Nebraska were unable to give speeches as their Nebraska State FFA Convention in Lincoln was canceled in early April, a college ag teacher said “let’s go virtual!”
Doug Smith, associate professor of animal science and agriculture education at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, pitched his proposal to the Nebraska Department of Education and State FFA leaders.
All gave an enthusiastic thumbs up for the virtual challenge.
Read FFA students talk it up virtuallyClawson scholarships to Taylor, Callahan Thursday, April 23, 2020
April 23, 2020
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. _ Sylvia Clawson Scholarships were awarded last fall to Scott Taylor of Curtis and Chase Callahan of Farnam for their final year of studies at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
The pair each received $2,500 in the ninth annual award to students from the Frontier County, Nebraska region.
Read Clawson scholarships to Taylor, CallahanNebraska Promise for NCTA Tuesday, April 21, 2020
April 21, 2020
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
Promising news!
Have you heard about the University of Nebraska’s pledge to education called Nebraska Promise?
During these challenging economic times for Nebraska’s families and students of all ages, the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture received welcome news on Friday.
If eligible for financial aid, the returning, transfer and new students taking classes at NCTA and any NU campus in Kearney, Lincoln or Omaha will pay no tuition this fall.
Read Nebraska Promise for NCTAAggie students gain from Farm Bureau scholarships Friday, April 17, 2020
April 17, 2020
CURTIS, Neb. – Two Lincoln students are wrapping up their spring semester of college, thanks, in part, to support from ag producers in Lancaster County.
Emmaly Wright is finishing an equine industry management major at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, while Chris Reynolds is a veterinary technology student at NCTA.
Wright, a 2016 graduate of Lincoln East High School, has a summer internship working at an equine facility to complete before finishing her NCTA career in August.
Read Aggie students gain from Farm Bureau scholarshipsFall classes on track at NCTA Tuesday, April 14, 2020
April 14, 2020
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
Now in our third week of remote delivery for spring classes at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture College in Curtis, we continue to receive student applications for the fall semester.
This is a positive sign that graduating high school seniors are on pace in making plans for their college careers in agriculture and animal health.
Read Fall classes on track at NCTAMaywood native joins NCTA admissions Tuesday, April 14, 2020
April 14, 2020
By NCTA News
Education and human services are hallmarks for the newest staff member in college admissions at NCTA.
Gaylene Stinman of Maywood joined the Student Services team at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis as enrollment associate.
“I am looking forward to assisting students with beginning a new adventure, giving their parents peace of mind with the choice of NCTA,” Stinman said.
Read Maywood native joins NCTA admissionsAg college is far from remote Tuesday, April 7, 2020
April 7, 2020
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
It’s truly been an eventful week in Curtis!
Our Aggie students are making a fine transition to taking their classes off campus through “remote” learning, online through the internet.
Technology tossed in a few glitches in our first full week of the new learning format.
But, for the most part, all were back in the saddle, literally and figuratively in a few days’ time.
Read Ag college is far from remoteCurtis alumna returns to NCTA Tuesday, April 7, 2020
April 7, 2020
By NCTA News
The campus of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture has beckoned to Josi Arnold three times in her life.
"My story at NCTA began in 2011, when I started as a Veterinary Technology student,” says the Colorado native.
“When I came to Curtis, I didn’t know anyone. It quickly grew to feel more like home than my hometown!”
Arnold graduated in 2014 in Veterinary Technology Systems with an associate of applied science degree with two options, veterinary assistant and animal husbandry.
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