Community News

TJC celebrates total solar eclipse
At last, Dr. Beau Hartweg can breathe a sigh of relief.

Astrophysicist, educator Dr. Hakeem OIuseyi speaks at TJC
Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi delivered an inspiring message to Tyler Junior College students on Thursday: “You have to believe that you can make it, and you have to be empowered with help to get there.”

TJC Arts Fest feature: TJC art professor describes passion for teaching, continuing to grow
For Tyler Junior College art professor Derrick White, teaching at the community college level is a personal preference.

TJC plans 10th annual Arts Fest throughout April
Tyler Junior College has announced its 10th annual Arts Fest, to be held throughout the month of April on the TJC main campus.

TJC science center hosting week of events before total solar eclipse
The TJC Earth and Space Science Center featuring Hudnall Planetarium will offer a full slate of special events during the week leading up to the historic total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.

TJC Powerful Voices series to feature NASA astrophysicist Dr. Hakeem OIuseyi on April 4
Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi has three college degrees, including a Ph.D. in physics from Stanford University.

TJC science center announces spring break schedule
The Tyler Junior College Earth & Space Science Center featuring Hudnall Planetarium has announced a slate of new dome shows — plus special operating hours during spring break.

TJC hosts Texas Tribune event on rural health care challenges
On Friday, the Texas Tribune and local health care leaders came to the TJC central campus to discuss opportunities, innovation and rethinking the approach to rural health care.

Public science lectures set Feb. 15 and 16
Dr. Jeffrey Barrick, a molecular biosciences professor from The University of Texas at Austin, will be the featured speaker for two public science lectures set Thursday and Friday, Feb. 15 and 16.

TJC celebrates Arbor Day with tree-planting event
More than 250 Tyler Junior College students, employees and community volunteers gathered Friday morning on the TJC central campus to plant trees in celebration of Arbor Day.