Community News

TJC’s 31st annual International and Passport Day set for April 18
TJC will celebrate its 31st annual International and Passport Day this week, offering students an up-close look at cultures around the world through music, dance, art and food.

TJC invites community to participate in 12th annual ‘50 Gallon Challenge’ blood drive
One pint of blood can save up to three lives.

TJC launches Powerful Voices speaker series with global communications expert
On Tuesday, Tyler Junior College kicked off its new speaker series, Powerful Voices, with influential global communicator, Dex Hunter-Torricke.

TJC science center announces spring break schedule, new dome show
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 launches Powerful Voices speaker series with global communications expert
Dex Hunter-Torricke has managed communications for such influential leaders as Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk.

TJC celebrates Arbor Day with tree-planting event
More than 200 Tyler Junior College students, employees and community volunteers gathered Friday morning on the TJC central campus to plant trees in celebration of Arbor Day.

Jim and Margaret Perkins recognized with the 2023 Texas Higher Education Distinguished Service Award
Leaders of more than 100 Texas higher education institutions honored Jim and Margaret Perkins from East Texas by naming them recipients of the Texas Higher Education Distinguished Service Award.

Tickets on sale for TJC’s 12th annual ‘Love Under the Stars’ event
Valentine couples can enjoy an evening of “Love Under the Stars” from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10 and 11, at TJC’s Earth and Space Science Center featuring Hudnall Planetarium.

TJC science center offers holiday hours, dome shows
The holiday season has arrived at the TJC Center for Earth and Space Science featuring Hudnall Planetarium.

Retired Baylor law professor Powell to speak Nov. 3 at TJC
Gerald R. Powell, retired Professor Emeritus from Baylor University School of Law, will be the guest speaker at the Constitution Day 2022 event sponsored by the Smith County Bar Foundation and TJC.