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News published May 2025

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  TJC offers summer activity, athletic camps for ages 3 and up

  From art to athletics, comic books culinary skills, and space exploration to scuba diving, Tyler Junior College has a summer camp to spark the imagination of any youngster.

  Published 14th May 2025

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  TJC celebrates record number of graduates for Spring 2025 commencement

  Tyler Junior College achieved a new milestone on Friday, with a record 1,689 graduates crossing the stage to earn nearly 2,000 awards during Spring 2025 commencement.

  Published 9th May 2025

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  TJC to graduate first cohort from Emergency Management bachelor’s degree program

  This week, Tyler Junior College will graduate the first group of students from its new Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Management program.

  Published 4th May 2025

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  Chris Tomlin inducted into TJC Ovation Society honoring alumni in the arts

  Chris Tomlin, Grammy-winning Christian recording artist and 1992 graduate of Tyler Junior College, has been inducted into TJC’s Ovation Society, in recognition of his achievements in the arts.

  Published 2nd May 2025