Graduation news

White Oak city manager hones his skills in TJC Public Administration program

When Jimmy Purcell first stepped into public service in 1990 as a firefighter/EMT with the City of Gladewater, he had no idea that one day he would be at the helm of an entire city.

Published 8th May 2025

Grit, grace and graduation: A family triumphs at TJC

When Starla Taylor walks across the Tyler Junior College stage on Friday, she won’t be walking alone.

Published 7th May 2025

From the Navy to the trades: TJC grad finds his future in HVAC

Marc Patrick’s path didn’t come from following a straight line but through trial, redirection and an eventual passion for a trade he once knew nothing about.

Published 6th May 2025

For TJC graduate, earning two degrees is only the beginning

On Friday, Ronda Knight will graduate from Tyler Junior College with associate degrees in psychology and sociology.

Published 5th May 2025

TJC celebrates Fall 2024 graduates

Tyler Junior College has recognized 711 graduates earning more than 830 awards during Fall 2024 commencement ceremonies.

Published 13th December 2024

Romero reflects on growth from first-gen college student to TJC honor graduate

Before coming to Tyler Junior College, Karina Romero was apprehensive of the unknown.

Published 12th December 2024

Overcoming the Odds: TJC grad recounts odyssey from incarceration to graduating with honors

It’s been a long journey to a college degree, but TaDasha Jones feels not just accomplished but worthy.

Published 11th December 2024

TJC grad grateful for new experiences, perspectives

For Sarah Perry Hazelwood, Tyler Junior College was an easy decision.

Published 10th December 2024

TJC grad and Purple Heart veteran seeks to help other combat vets

Frank Vargas has survived rocket fire in Afghanistan.

Published 9th December 2024

TJC holds Spring 2024 commencement

During Spring 2024 commencement ceremonies on Friday, Tyler Junior College celebrated 1,182 May graduates who earned more than 1,400 degrees and certificates.

Published 10th May 2024

TJC grad makes career change through industrial maintenance program

Hunter Burgess came back to college to improve his job prospects to support his growing family.

Published 9th May 2024

TJC grad stresses importance of seizing opportunities, getting involved

Jayla Wroten is living proof of how being open to new experiences can make a big difference.

Published 9th May 2024

Geology grad grateful for solid foundation he gained at TJC

Corbyn Keen traveled a long way to attend Tyler Junior College — 9,166 miles, to be exact.

Published 8th May 2024

TJC graduate reflects on Early College High School experience

Four years ago, Roselyn Ortiz was an eighth-grader preparing to enter high school.

Published 6th May 2024

TJC celebrates Fall 2023 graduates 

Tyler Junior College has recognized 780 graduates earning 879 awards during Fall 2023 commencement ceremonies.

Published 16th December 2023

TJC holds Spring 2023 commencement

During Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies on Friday, Tyler Junior College celebrated 1,184 May graduates who earned nearly 1,400 degrees and certificates.

Published 12th May 2023

TJC celebrates Fall 2022 graduates

Tyler Junior College has recognized 696 graduates earning 777 awards for the Fall 2022 semester.

Published 16th December 2022

Father and sons graduate together from TJC

Tyler Junior College’s spring commencement on Friday was a family affair, with Eduardo Lesser and his sons Juan and Pedro all walking the stage to collect their diplomas.

Published 13th May 2022

TJC celebrates largest graduating class in school history

On Friday, Tyler Junior College celebrated a record 1,245 graduates who earned 1,448 degrees and certificates.

Published 13th May 2022

TJC celebrates Fall 2021 graduates

Tyler Junior College has recognized nearly 700 graduates earning 760 awards — including 28 bachelor’s degrees — for the Fall 2021 semester.

Published 20th December 2021

TJC victory lap parade cancelled due to weather

Due to the threat of thunderstorms, Tyler Junior College officials have cancelled the victory lap parade for December graduates, which was scheduled to begin at noon today.

Published 16th December 2021

TJC graduates preparing for commencement

For soon-to-be graduates, decorating the mortar board of their graduation cap is an exciting rite of passage that means commencement is near.

Published 10th December 2021

TJC Recognizes Spring 2021 Graduates with Multiple Small Ceremonies

Tyler Junior College celebrated 1,207 graduates for the Spring 2021 semester during 10 small ceremonies on May 10 and 11.

Published 13th May 2021

TJC Announces May 2021 Nursing Graduates

Tyler Junior College has announced its May 2021 graduates from the TJC Associate Degree Nursing program.

Published 12th May 2021

TJC Graduate Heading to Stanford to Study Public and International Policy

Dolly AuBuchon graduated from TJC with an Associate of Applied Science in Public Administration on May 10, and she’s extremely proud of that accomplishment.

Published 12th May 2021

TJC Kicks Off Graduation Celebrations; Spring Commencement Ceremonies set May 10 and 11

Tyler Junior College kicked off celebrations of its 2021 spring graduates with a “Victory Lap” through the TJC main campus on Friday.

Published 7th May 2021

TJC celebrates Fall 2020 graduates with series of ceremonies

TJC has recognized 689 graduates for the Fall 2020 semester.

Published 17th December 2020

TJC recognizes Summer 2020 graduates

Tyler Junior College recognized 441 summer graduates during a three-day series of very personal “micro-graduation style” ceremonies.

Published 14th August 2020

TJC celebrates inaugural class of Bachelor of Applied Technology graduates

One of Friday’s Tyler Junior College graduation ceremonies also marked another historic TJC first:

Published 14th August 2020

For Clinton Miles, perseverance leads to TJC diploma

Some things just take time. Clinton Miles can attest to that.

Published 25th June 2020

TJC announces May 2020 graduates

Tyler Junior College has announced 1,114 candidates for graduation and more than 1,200 degrees and certificates awarded for Spring 2020.

Published 15th May 2020

Tyler ISD Early College High School students receive TJC degrees before high school diplomas

Tyler Junior College and Tyler Independent School District administrators have announced that 70 Tyler ISD students from its Early College High School are a part of the Spring 2020 graduates at TJC.

Published 15th May 2020

TJC fall commencement set Friday, Dec. 13

TJC fall commencement ceremonies will be held Friday, Dec. 13, in Wagstaff Gymnasium, recognizing 650 candidates for graduation who are earning a total of 702 degrees and certificates.

Published 11th December 2019

TJC announces May graduates

Tyler Junior College has announced 1,201 graduates for the spring semester.

Published 13th May 2019

TJC fall commencement set Friday, Dec. 14

TJC fall commencement ceremonies are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, in Wagstaff Gymnasium.

Published 10th December 2018

TJC announces May 2018 graduates

Tyler Junior College has announced 894 graduates for the spring semester.

Published 24th May 2018

TJC spring commencement set Friday

Tyler Junior College will award 1,282 degrees and certificates for the spring 2018 semester.

Published 10th May 2018

TJC awards first bachelor’s degrees at Dec. 8 commencement

For the first time in its history, Tyler Junior College awarded bachelor’s degrees during fall commencement ceremonies today in Wagstaff Gymnasium.

Published 8th December 2017

TJC spring commencement set Friday, May 12

Tyler Junior College will award 1,141 degrees and certificates during commencement ceremonies set Friday, May 12, in Wagstaff Gymnasium on the TJC main campus.

Published 5th May 2017

TJC announces Fall 2016 graduates

TJC will hold commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, in Wagstaff Gymnasium, recognizing 630 candidates for graduation for the Fall 2016 semester.

Published 6th December 2016

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

Graduation news

TJC celebrates record number of graduates for Spring 2025 commencement

White Oak city manager hones his skills in TJC Public Administration program

Grit, grace and graduation: A family triumphs at TJC

From the Navy to the trades: TJC grad finds his future in HVAC

For TJC graduate, earning two degrees is only the beginning

TJC celebrates Fall 2024 graduates

Romero reflects on growth from first-gen college student to TJC honor graduate

Overcoming the Odds: TJC grad recounts odyssey from incarceration to graduating with honors

TJC grad grateful for new experiences, perspectives

TJC grad and Purple Heart veteran seeks to help other combat vets

TJC holds Spring 2024 commencement

TJC grad makes career change through industrial maintenance program

TJC grad stresses importance of seizing opportunities, getting involved

Geology grad grateful for solid foundation he gained at TJC

TJC graduate reflects on Early College High School experience

TJC celebrates Fall 2023 graduates

TJC holds Spring 2023 commencement

TJC celebrates Fall 2022 graduates

Father and sons graduate together from TJC

TJC celebrates largest graduating class in school history

TJC celebrates Fall 2021 graduates

TJC victory lap parade cancelled due to weather

TJC graduates preparing for commencement

TJC Recognizes Spring 2021 Graduates with Multiple Small Ceremonies

TJC Announces May 2021 Nursing Graduates

TJC Graduate Heading to Stanford to Study Public and International Policy

TJC Kicks Off Graduation Celebrations; Spring Commencement Ceremonies set May 10 and 11

TJC celebrates Fall 2020 graduates with series of ceremonies

TJC recognizes Summer 2020 graduates

TJC celebrates inaugural class of Bachelor of Applied Technology graduates

For Clinton Miles, perseverance leads to TJC diploma

TJC announces May 2020 graduates

Tyler ISD Early College High School students receive TJC degrees before high school diplomas

TJC fall commencement set Friday, Dec. 13

TJC announces May graduates

TJC fall commencement set Friday, Dec. 14

TJC announces May 2018 graduates

TJC spring commencement set Friday

TJC awards first bachelor’s degrees at Dec. 8 commencement

TJC spring commencement set Friday, May 12

TJC announces Fall 2016 graduates

TJC announces Fall 2015 graduates

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