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TJC earns national award for fundraising excellence
TJC is one of four higher education institutions in Texas – and the only two-year institution – to be recognized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education with a fundraising award.

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.

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.

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.”

TJC gift from Gatewood estate tops $19 million
Presidential Honors Scholarship Program will continue its legacy of attracting top talent as a result of historic gift

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.

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.

TJC announces new leadership roles
Officials at Tyler Junior College have named two associate vice provosts for the College.

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.

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.