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TJC trustees sworn in, new board officers elected

Since they were each unopposed in the recent May election, TJC Board of Trustees members Peggy Wagstaff Smith, Clint Roxburgh and Dr. Joe Prud’homme were sworn in during the board’s regular meeting.

Published 27th May 2022

Tyler Junior College kicks off the Fall 2021 semester in TJC style

TJC employees spent an eventful last week making final preparations for Fall 2021, participating in professional development sessions and assisting students for a successful start of the semester.

Published 24th August 2021

TJC’s women’s soccer team receives championship rings

The Tyler Junior College women’s soccer team claimed the College’s 62nd national championship during the 2019 season, and the team now has something to show for it.

Published 24th April 2020

TJC to provide temporary housing for healthcare professionals and first responders

As part of TJC’s service to the community, the College will provide temporary housing for healthcare professionals and first responders to stay overnight or rest between shifts.

Published 9th April 2020

Update to Students and Communities

NOTE: Information in this article may be out of date. Please check TJC.edu/Coronavirus for the latest info.

Published 19th March 2020

TJC spring enrollment surpasses record total from 2019

Tyler Junior College has again raised its spring enrollment numbers, up from last year’s record of 11,640 to 11,672 for Spring 2020.

Published 30th January 2020

TJC names campus street in honor of retired chancellor

On Thursday, Tyler Junior College officials honored retired Chancellor and CEO Dr. Mike Metke by naming a campus street after him.

Published 25th November 2019

On eve of seventh inauguration, TJC reflects on presidents of the past 93 years

This is the first in a series of articles leading up to TJC’s presidential inauguration on Friday:

Published 7th October 2019

Metke honored with Jesse Jones Leadership Award

Dr. Mike Metke, who recently retired as chancellor and CEO of Tyler Junior College, has received the 6th annual Jesse Jones Leadership Award from the North Texas Community College Consortium (NTCCC).

Published 20th September 2019

TJC to celebrate 93rd Founders Day with events Sept. 16 and 17

Tyler Junior College was established on Sept. 17, 1926.

Published 13th September 2019

TJC reaches new record enrollment

Tyler Junior College has reached a new milestone with 12,585 students enrolled for the fall 2019 semester.

Published 13th September 2019

TJC Board of Trustees selects Dr. Juan E. Mejia as lone finalist for President

Tyler Junior College Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Juan E. Mejia as the lone finalist to be TJC’s next President.

Published 1st May 2019

TJC names four finalists in presidential search

The Tyler Junior College Board of Trustees took another step closer to naming its next president with the selection of four finalists, according to TJC Board President Mike Coker.

Published 10th April 2019

TJC recognized with new Baccalaureate classification

Tyler Junior College was recently re-classified under the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as “Baccalaureate/Associate’s Colleges: Associate’s Dominant.”

Published 8th February 2019

Ruelle represents TJC at regional higher ed conference

Maggie Ruelle, TJC program director of talent development and engagement, served as a panelist at the recent North Texas Community College Consortium (NTCCC) Fall Leadership Conference.

Published 30th October 2018

Texas higher education officials visit TJC

Commissioner of Higher Education Raymund A. Paredes and Assistant Commissioner for Academic Quality and Workforce Rex Peebles visited TJC last week.

Published 8th October 2018

TJC announces new leadership roles

Officials at Tyler Junior College have named two associate vice provosts for the College.

Published 31st August 2018

TJC kicks off 2018-19 year with bright forecast

TJC faculty and staff started their new academic year with a weather report -- of sorts -- as TJC alumna and local TV meteorologist Katie Vossler served as guest speaker at Fall Convocation.

Published 23rd August 2018

Tyler Transit offers students free rides to TJC now through Aug. 31

The City of Tyler and Tyler Transit are promoting higher education for the community by providing free access to Tyler Junior College for a limited time.

Published 13th August 2018

TJC’s Board of Trustees announces new leadership roles

Tyler Junior College Board of Trustees announced new roles for the College’s top two executives during its March 29 regular meeting.

Published 2nd April 2018

Tyler Junior College and South Texas College sign historic articulation agreement

Tyler Junior College (TJC) and South Texas College (STC) recently signed a historic articulation agreement focused on degree attainment for graduates with Associate of Applied Science degrees.

Published 14th March 2018

TJC's Dr. Tim Drain named 'Under Armour AD of the Year'

The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics announced this week that Dr. Tim Drain, has been named a winner of the Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year Award.

Published 9th March 2018

TJC hosts higher education leadership conference

Tyler Junior College recently hosted the 7th Annual Spring Leadership Conference of the North Texas Community College Consortium.

Published 13th February 2018

TJC hosts public hearing of Texas House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety

Tyler Junior College hosted a public hearing of the Texas House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety February 1, in the board room on the TJC main campus.

Published 2nd February 2018

TJC holds Spring 2018 convocation

Tyler Junior College opened its Spring 2018 semester with convocation ceremonies Tuesday in Wise Auditorium.

Published 11th January 2018

TJC named one of top 150 community colleges in the nation

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today named TJC as one of the nation’s top 150 community colleges.

Published 11th October 2017

Faculty Focus: Loretta Swan

Loretta Swan, TJC’s department chair for health administrative services, is a 20-year veteran of the health care industry, spending 16 of those years at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.

Published 15th September 2017

Tyler Junior College to observe Founders Day on Friday

Tyler Junior College will observe its 91st Founders Day on Friday.

Published 14th September 2017

TJC holds 2nd ‘90 for 90th’ bike ride

TJC held its 2nd “90 for 90th” bike ride – a two-day, 90-mile bicycle tour spanning the length of TJC’s enrollment district, from Quitman to Rusk – on Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8.

Published 12th April 2017

Inman named first Legends of TJC honoree

As part of its 90th anniversary year, Tyler Junior College is honoring some of its most famous living alumni through a new program, the Legends of TJC.

Published 28th March 2017

TJC, TEDC host Scandinavian leadership delegation

TJC and Tyler Economic Development Council recently hosted a leadership delegation from Sweden and Denmark.

Published 22nd February 2017

5 reasons to take 15 credit hours per semester

You probably know that 12 hours a semester is considered full-time, but this does not mean you will graduate on time.

Published 8th February 2017

TJC sets new record for spring semester enrollment

Spring semester enrollment at TJC reached a 90-year high with 11,427 students, a 7.3 percent increase over Spring 2016.

Published 2nd February 2017

8 Reasons Short-term Classes Can Work For You

At TJC, we take pride in creating opportunities for all students to attend college, and short-term classes offer more choices and flexibility.

Published 27th January 2017

TJC holds Spring 2017 convocation

Tyler Junior College opened its Spring 2017 semester with convocation ceremonies Tuesday in Wise Auditorium.

Published 13th January 2017

TJC professor Jerkins to discuss philosophy of science for October lecture series

Tyler Junior College professor Jae Jerkins will discuss the philosophy of science for the October Public Science Lecture Series at the Center for Earth & Space Science Education at TJC.

Published 17th October 2016

Rusk TJC Citizens Promise program announces fourth group of scholars

Following the successful launch of the Rusk TJC Citizens Promise scholarship program in 2014, the fourth group of Rusk High School seniors is preparing to join the Tyler Junior College freshman class

Published 29th September 2016

Geologist, former Big Bend ranger Blaine Hall to speak at Public Science Lecture Series

Geologist Blaine Hall, former interpretive ranger at Big Bend Ranch State Park, will be the guest speaker for September’s Public Science Lecture Series at the Center for Earth & Space Science Educatio

Published 23rd September 2016

Dr. Betsy Ott named 2016 NABT Honorary Member

The National Association of Biology Teachers has bestowed TJC biology professor Dr. Margaret “Betsy” Ott with its highest honor by naming her its 2016 NABT Honorary Member.

Published 21st September 2016

Signing ceremony heralds TJC Promise scholarship program

As part of its 90th anniversary celebration, TJC officials have announced the TJC Promise, a bold new scholarship initiative that will benefit high school students within the college’s tax district.

Published 17th September 2016

TJC named one of top 150 in the nation

Tyler Junior College has been named one of the top 150 community colleges in the nation.

Published 12th September 2016

Jodi Seal named chair of TJC ADN program

Jodi Seal has been promoted to department chair of the TJC Associate Degree Nursing Program. She began her new duties on Aug. 1.

Published 3rd August 2016

Bryan Renfro named dean at TJC

Bryan Renfro has been named dean of the Tyler Junior College School of Professional and Technical Programs, TJC officials have announced. His appointment is effective Aug. 1.

Published 1st August 2016

‘National Parks Adventure’ film opens June 10 at TJC science center

Audiences are invited on the ultimate trek into the nation’s awe-inspiring outdoors and untamed wilderness in “National Parks Adventure,” which opens Friday, June 10, at the TJC science center.

Published 27th June 2016

TJC announces Spring 2016 president’s, dean’s lists

Tyler Junior College has recognized 1,237 students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for their academic excellence during the Spring 2016 semester.

Published 23rd June 2016

TJC offers new, sterile processing course for health care specialists

Tyler Junior College is offering a new course that will provide clinical experience and certification opportunities for health care workers who specialize in sterilization of medical instruments.

Published 6th June 2016

John Soules Foods partners with TJC for $73,584 job-training grant

John Soules Foods, Inc. has partnered with TJC to provide job training for 30 new and incumbent workers using a $73,584 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission.

Published 2nd June 2016

Dr. Linda Gary named dean at TJC

Dr. Linda Gary has been named dean of the Tyler Junior College School of Humanities, Communications and Fine Arts, TJC officials have announced. Her appointment is effective immediately.

Published 20th May 2016

Restaurant staffer receives matching gift from TJC

A high school senior who received a $1,000 tip from an anonymous guest at the restaurant where she works in Gun Barrel City in April now has a matching award from Tyler Junior College.

Published 19th May 2016

First group of Rusk TJC Citizens Promise Scholars graduates TJC

In May 2014, Bre’Ann Higgins became the very first Rusk High School graduate to accept the Rusk TJC Citizens Promise Scholarship.

Published 18th May 2016

TJC announces spring 2016 graduating class

TJC will hold commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Friday, May 13, in Wagstaff Gymnasium, recognizing 1,011 candidates for spring 2016 graduation.

Published 10th May 2016

TJC announces Rotary, Watson W. Wise award winners

Tyler Junior College has announced the recipients of the college’s annual Rotary Young Citizens and Watson W. Wise Incentive awards. Recipients are chosen by a vote of TJC faculty and staff.

Published 15th April 2016

Speech and debate team wins at national tournament

The Tyler Junior College speech and debate team returned victorious – and national champions – from the Phi Rho Pi community college national competition held April 4-10 in Costa Mesa, California.

Published 14th April 2016

Literary magazine wins state honors

“The Bell Tower Arts Journal,” created entirely by Tyler Junior College students brought home several awards from the recent Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Conference in Dallas.

Published 11th April 2016

Oscar-winner, TJC alumnus Will Jennings inducted into Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Hall of Fame

Published 26th February 2016

TJC Academy of Dance dedicates Clara’s Studio, Margaret’s Wing

The youngest members of the TJC Academy of Dance have a new space that’s just for them.

Published 26th February 2016

TJC, Fiat Chrysler partner for new auto tech training program

Automotive technology students and area dealerships will benefit from a new partnership TJC has entered with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3).

Published 22nd February 2016

TJC, Texas Bank and Trust help students establish good financial habits

For college students, learning to manage money is an often-overlooked key to success.

Published 11th February 2016

Wesley Foundation creates second faith-based residence hall

Following the success of the Wesley Foundation’s acquisition of TJC’s West Hall as the college’s first faith-based residence hall in 2013, the foundation has added a second TJC property.

Published 8th February 2016

Alba-Golden senior to graduate high school and TJC simultaneously

There are highly motivated students, and then there’s Jaselyn Riley.

Published 1st February 2016

TJC to induct nine new members into Sports Circle of Honor

Tyler Junior College will recognize a new group of inductees into the TJC Sports Circle of Honor during an awards luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 30, on the TJC main campus.

Published 26th January 2016

TJC forms educational collaboration with Korean university

A four-member delegation from Gyeongju University in South Korea visited Tyler Junior College recently, to tour the campus and discuss an educational exchange between the two institutions.

Published 25th January 2016

TJC West testing center earns national certification

With millions of educational certification and licensure tests administered in the U.S. every year, the need for secure testing environments and trained testing staff has never been greater.

Published 20th January 2016

Sophomore student Lauren Lewis (center).

Early college high school in Chapel Hill gaining momentum

Now in its second year, Chapel Hill Collegiate, Chapel Hill High School’s early college high school in collaboration with TJC, is turning a college-going culture into a college-graduating culture.

Published 20th January 2016

Lessner, Andrews promoted at TJC

Tyler Junior College President Dr. Mike Metke has announced two promotions within the college’s leadership, effective Jan. 1.

Published 12th January 2016

TJC announces associate degree nursing graduates

The Tyler Junior College School of Nursing and Health Sciences has announced December graduates from its associate degree nursing program.

Published 16th December 2015

TJC announces fire, law enforcement graduates

Tyler Junior College officials have announced fall semester graduates from the college’s fire and law enforcement academies.

Published 16th December 2015

TJC announces December VNE graduates

The Tyler Junior College School of Nursing and Health Sciences has announced December graduates from its vocational nursing program.

Published 15th December 2015

TJC announces Fall 2015 graduates

Tyler Junior College will hold commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, in Wagstaff Gymnasium, recognizing 566 candidates for graduation for the Fall 2015 semester.

Published 8th December 2015

TJC marketing team earns awards for excellence

The Tyler Junior College Marketing & Communications staff brought home 13 awards from the annual National Council for Marketing & Public Relations District 4 conference held recently in Galveston.

Published 24th November 2015

Two TJC students chosen as 2015 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars

Tyler Junior College students and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members Kaitlin Lenoir and Sabrah Shipman have been chosen as 2015 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars.

Published 9th November 2015

TJC job-training grant project receives high marks from U.S. Department of Labor review

Officials from the U.S. Department of Labor recently conducted an on-site program review of the ACT-On Retail Management Careers Project at Tyler Junior College, and TJC received high marks.

Published 8th October 2015

TJC mascot Harry the Hawk receives letter from fan in Little Rock

TJC trustees sworn in, new board officers elected

Tyler Junior College kicks off the Fall 2021 semester in TJC style

TJC’s women’s soccer team receives championship rings

TJC to provide temporary housing for healthcare professionals and first responders

Update to Students and Communities

TJC spring enrollment surpasses record total from 2019

TJC names campus street in honor of retired chancellor

On eve of seventh inauguration, TJC reflects on presidents of the past 93 years

Metke honored with Jesse Jones Leadership Award

TJC to celebrate 93rd Founders Day with events Sept. 16 and 17

TJC reaches new record enrollment

TJC Board of Trustees selects Dr. Juan E. Mejia as lone finalist for President

TJC names four finalists in presidential search

TJC recognized with new Baccalaureate classification

Ruelle represents TJC at regional higher ed conference

Texas higher education officials visit TJC

TJC announces new leadership roles

TJC kicks off 2018-19 year with bright forecast

Tyler Transit offers students free rides to TJC now through Aug. 31

TJC’s Board of Trustees announces new leadership roles

Tyler Junior College and South Texas College sign historic articulation agr­­eement

TJC's Dr. Tim Drain named 'Under Armour AD of the Year'

TJC hosts higher education leadership conference

TJC hosts public hearing of Texas House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety

TJC holds Spring 2018 convocation

TJC named one of top 150 community colleges in the nation

Faculty Focus: Loretta Swan

Tyler Junior College to observe Founders Day on Friday

TJC holds 2nd ‘90 for 90th’ bike ride

Inman named first Legends of TJC honoree

TJC, TEDC host Scandinavian leadership delegation

5 reasons to take 15 credit hours per semester

TJC sets new record for spring semester enrollment

8 Reasons Short-term Classes Can Work For You

TJC holds Spring 2017 convocation

TJC professor Jerkins to discuss philosophy of science for October lecture series

Rusk TJC Citizens Promise program announces fourth group of scholars

Geologist, former Big Bend ranger Blaine Hall to speak at Public Science Lecture Series

Dr. Betsy Ott named 2016 NABT Honorary Member

Signing ceremony heralds TJC Promise scholarship program

TJC named one of top 150 in the nation

Jodi Seal named chair of TJC ADN program

Bryan Renfro named dean at TJC

‘National Parks Adventure’ film opens June 10 at TJC science center

TJC announces Spring 2016 president’s, dean’s lists

TJC offers new, sterile processing course for health care specialists

John Soules Foods partners with TJC for $73,584 job-training grant

Dr. Linda Gary named dean at TJC

Restaurant staffer receives matching gift from TJC

First group of Rusk TJC Citizens Promise Scholars graduates TJC

TJC announces spring 2016 graduating class

TJC announces Rotary, Watson W. Wise award winners

Speech and debate team wins at national tournament

Literary magazine wins state honors

Oscar-winner, TJC alumnus Will Jennings inducted into Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Hall of Fame

TJC Academy of Dance dedicates Clara’s Studio, Margaret’s Wing

TJC, Fiat Chrysler partner for new auto tech training program

TJC, Texas Bank and Trust help students establish good financial habits

Wesley Foundation creates second faith-based residence hall

Alba-Golden senior to graduate high school and TJC simultaneously

TJC to induct nine new members into Sports Circle of Honor

TJC forms educational collaboration with Korean university

TJC West testing center earns national certification

Early college high school in Chapel Hill gaining momentum

Lessner, Andrews promoted at TJC

TJC announces associate degree nursing graduates

TJC announces fire, law enforcement graduates

TJC announces December VNE graduates

TJC announces Fall 2015 graduates

TJC marketing team earns awards for excellence

Two TJC students chosen as 2015 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars

TJC job-training grant project receives high marks from U.S. Department of Labor review

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