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Palacios named dean of TJC North in Lindale
He previously served as the College’s director of business and industry partnerships, where he fostered collaborations between the college and local industries, enhancing workforce…

TJC New Student Orientation set June 24-Aug. 16
“NSO gives our new students the opportunity to be better prepared to start their first semester at TJC and be more successful in their…

TJC honors 10th group of Rusk TJC Citizens Promise Scholars
In February 2014, the James I. Perkins Family Foundation — along with Citizens 1st Bank, Rusk ISD, TJC and the TJC Foundation — established the Rusk…

TJC science center announces summer schedule
“We have an exciting slate of dome shows — plus we’re bringing back our Laser Summer series, which has been a popular feature over…

TJC announces Spring 2025 president’s, dean’s lists
Tyler Junior College has recognized 1,498 students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for their academic excellence during the Spring 2025 semester.

TJC celebrates record number of graduates for Spring 2025 commencement
TJC President Dr. Juan E. Mejia conferred the degrees on the graduates during four ceremonies in Wagstaff Gymnasium on the TJC Central Campus.

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.

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.

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.

TJC celebrates 98th Founders Day
Tyler Junior College was founded on Sept. 17, 1926, with a mission to improve the lives of East Texans by providing access to higher education close to home.