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UT Tyler Announces Inaugural HRD Doctoral Program Cohort

The University of Texas at Tyler Soules College of Business announced the inaugural cohort of the UT Tyler human resource development in higher education leadership doctoral program. Designed to prepare scholars and leaders for senior administrative roles in higher education, the 60-credit-hour, 100% online degree program utilizes a cohort model and features flexible learning options […]

Kilgore College names Dr. Staci Pollan Martin interim president 

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees voted Oct. 20 to appoint Dr. Staci Pollan Martin as interim president of the college, effective Nov. 1. Martin, who currently serves as KC’s vice president of organizational effectiveness and excellence, will step into the interim role following the transition of Dr. Brenda Kays, who has been named president […]

TJC celebrates 99th Founders Day

Tyler Junior College was founded on Sept. 17, 1926 Story by Elise Mullinix 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. TJC President and CEO Dr. Juan E. Mejia said, “We recognize wholeheartedly that we […]

Tyler Junior College announces a new record for the Fall 2025 enrollment

TJC welcomes the largest fall class in its nearly 100-year history This fall, 12,789 students are enrolled at TJC, reflecting steady growth across academic, workforce, and continuing education programs. The increase highlights TJC’s commitment to providing high-quality, affordable education and training opportunities that meet the needs of East Texas and beyond. “This significant milestone reflects […]

UT Tyler Names Barbara Haas New Provost

“My goal is to support our faculty with an emphasis on teaching excellence so that we continue to deliver an exceptional educational experience for our students.” Dr. Barbara Haas, Provost at The University of Texas at Tyler The University of Texas at Tyler has named Dr. Barbara Haas its new provost, who is the university’s […]

Early College High School Named #1 in East Texas, Among Nation’s Top Schools

Tyler, TX – Early College High School (ECHS) is celebrating its latest recognition by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best high schools in the country and the top-ranked high school in East Texas. On the 2025–2026 Best High Schools list, ECHS earned an impressive overall score of 95.14 out of 100, […]

UT Tyler Awarded Nearly $1 Million to Develop Treatment for Pleural Infection

The University of Texas at Tyler received a $971,195 grant TYLER, Texas (August 19, 2025) – The University of Texas at Tyler received a $971,195 grant from the National Institutes of Health to support research led by Dr. Andrey Komissarov, School of Medicine professor of cellular and molecular biology. Komissarov, in collaboration with biopharmaceutical company […]