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 honors 2024 Alumni Awards recipients

The Tyler Junior College Alumni Association honored its 2024 class of award recipients in a glittering event held recently in Rogers Student Center on the TJC central campus.

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TJC basketball coach Marquis reflects on the rise of Jimmy Butler

Among the millions of sports fans glued to their TV screens during the NBA playoffs, Tyler Junior College men’s head basketball coach Mike Marquis has a special interest in the action.

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TJC alumna to perform Saturday with ETSO

Julianne Casey is fulfilling a long-held dream this weekend.

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TJC honors distinguished alumni from surveying and geomatics program

Tyler Junior College and the TJC Alumni Association recently honored two alumni with their highest awards.

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TJC salutes 2021 alumni award recipients

The TJC Alumni Association honored its 2021 class of award recipients in a glittering event held Saturday, Oct. 2, in the new Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center on the TJC main campus.

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Blackburn credits TJC for early influences on service, leadership and college design

For Dr. J. Blair Blackburn, Tyler Junior College has long been a source of pride and inspiration, be it personally, professionally or even architecturally.

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Book by TJC alumnus serves as guide for Ken Burns’ ‘Country Music’ documentary series

East Texas native and Tyler Junior College alumnus Bill C. Malone was a key component in creating Ken Burns’ eight-part documentary, “Country Music,” airing this month on PBS.

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TJC honors Academy Award-winning alumnus Will Jennings as a Legend of TJC

On April 5, Tyler Junior College honored Grammy and Academy Award-winning lyricist, East Texas native and TJC alumnus Will Jennings as a Legend of TJC.

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Former TJC tennis player mentors Tyler teen at Florida sports academy

Former TJC tennis standout Elizabeth Kapari Bagerbaseh recently discovered a connection to her Tyler roots in the Sunshine State.