Jimmy Purcell
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.

From left: Janese Largent, Destiny Taylor and Starla Taylor.
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.

Marc Patrick
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.

Ronda Knight
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.

Julie Baker
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.

From left, Dr. Juan E. Mejia, TJC president and CEO; Miranda Sewell, TJC director of alumni relations; Chris Tomlin; Dr. Cheryl Rogers, former TJC music professor and administrator; and Mitch Andrews, TJC vice president for institutional advancement.
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.

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TJC, SFA leaders sign Lumberjack Transfer Alliance

Leaders from Tyler Junior College and Stephen F. Austin State University have signed the Lumberjack Transfer Alliance, an agreement to provide greater opportunities for student success.

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TJC student named president of Texas Junior College SGA

Courtney C. Hensley, a TJC business major from Forney, has been named Executive State President of the Texas Junior College Student Government Association (TJCSGA) for the 2025-26 academic year.

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TJC Speech and Debate team earns national honors

The TJC Speech and Debate team recently returned from two national competitions, bringing home an armload of awards. 

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TJC celebrates Tyler ISD seniors eligible for TJC Promise Program

The Tyler Junior College Promise Program recently hosted more than 100 seniors from Tyler ISD for a Senior Day celebration.