Holden Morse is from Qulin, Missouri and earned his Excellence Award in Welding Engineering Technology.

 

Three Rivers College recognized more than 40 of its highest performing students at its Annual Student Excellence Awards ceremony. Winners were chosen to represent each academic department and career education program, the Three Rivers external locations, honor societies, and major student organizations.

 

“The Student Excellence Awards are a celebration not only of academic success but of the hard work and commitment of our student body,” said Dr. Wesley Payne, President of Three Rivers College. “The success these students have achieved is not only an indication of natural ability and talent, but also their dedication to putting in the time and doing the work that makes them the standouts of Three Rivers.”

 

Winners from academic and career programs are chosen by that program’s leadership based on recommendations from faculty members. The leadership of each organization selects student organization, external location, and honor society award recipients.

 

Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. 

Three Rivers College has released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 semester. The honor is awarded to students taking 12 or more credit hours in a semester, who achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Dean’s List honors are also used at graduation to help determine eligibility for honors or highest honors.

 

Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.

The Grassham family recently made a donation to their scholarship fund with the Three Rivers Endowment Trust. The contribution represents proceeds from a Trivia Night held in Van Buren. Pictured are, from left, Michelle Reynolds, Director of Development at Three Rivers College; Hadley Grassham; Holly Grassham Holt; and Dr. Wesley Payne, President of Three Rivers College. The Grassham family aims to endow the scholarship, which will provide a perpetual scholarship for Three Rivers College students.

The fund was established in honor of Randy Grassham and his father, James Grassham, both from Van Buren. James served on the Three Rivers College Board of Trustees beginning in 1982, until his passing in 2009. Then his son, Randy, was appointed to fill the term, which he did until his passing in 2018. With 36 years combined, the Grasshams were part of many changes and improvements over the years. The scholarship was created to help carry on the family legacy of service to Three Rivers College for years to come. 

For more information about contributing to or establishing scholarships at Three Rivers College, contact Michelle Reynolds at 573-840-9077

Three Rivers College Pre-Engineering student Haley Cornett was awarded the Kay Porter  Scholarship for the Spring 2019 semester. The scholarship funds were endowed by Kay Porter, who gave back to several Poplar Bluff entities during her lifetime.

A 2017 graduate of Dexter High School, Cornett is the daughter of Chris and Nancy Cornett of Dexter.

For information on donating to scholarships, building projects, or other College needs, contact the Three Rivers College Development Office at 573-840-9077

Three Rivers College selects Todd Richardson as the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award

 

Three Rivers College has selected Todd Richardson to receive its 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award. A public reception in his honor will be held at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center on Friday, April 5, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. 

“Todd has made many contributions to Three Rivers College and the region that will benefit our students and constituents for many years to come,” said Dr. Wesley Payne, President of Three Rivers College. “We are honored that he got his start at Three Rivers and continues to be invested in our success.”

 

Richardson, a Poplar Bluff native, currently serves as the Director of MO HealthNet. Prior to that appointment, he was Speaker of the House for the State of Missouri. In his role in Missouri government, he helped secure funding and recruited legislators to make the new Excel Center in Poplar Bluff possible. Richardson was also responsible for securing funding for the Crisp Technology Center expansion on the Three Rivers campus.

 

Each year, Three Rivers takes students to the Capitol for Community College Week. During his time in the House of Representatives, Richardson would invest extra time in the students, taking them to the House floor and allowing them to sit at representatives’ desks to learn about government.

 

“When I learned I would be receiving this award, I was thrilled,” said Richardson. “To be named a Distinguished Alumni at Three Rivers College, in my hometown, is a huge honor.”

 

Richardson has been honored with the Missouri Community College Association’s Legislative Award of Distinction and several other awards.

 

In addition to attending Three Rivers College, Richardson taught Business Law and Government classes as an adjunct instructor. 

“Todd has been a staunch supporter of Three Rivers College for many years,” said Michelle Reynolds, Director of Development for Three Rivers. “He is, deservedly, well-respected in this community, and we are proud to honor him with this award.”

In addition to receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award, Richardson has been selected as the Keynote Speaker for the Three Rivers 2019 Commencement ceremony, which will be May 17th at the Libla Family Sports Complex. 

Those wishing to attend the April 5 recognition reception should RSVP to Michelle Reynolds at michellereynolds@trcc.edu or 573-840-9077. 

Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.