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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 […]

ETBU celebrates homecoming

Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/www.infinitieplusmag.com East Texas Baptist University recently celebrated Homecoming 2025 by welcoming alumni and friends to on-campus festivities. Throughout the week, the University held a variety of events that engaged students in faith and friendship, including pumpkin painting, Conversations with the President, trivia Tuesday, Powder Puff games, and Western dancing. ETBU students and […]

UT Tyler, Overton ISD Partner to Enhance Educational Opportunities for District

Partnership Makes Higher Education More Affordable, Addresses Teacher Shortage Story by Hannah Buchanan The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with Overton Independent School District to provide discounted tuition rates for district employees wishing to pursue advanced degrees at UT Tyler. The partnership strengthens the district by making educational opportunities more accessible and affordable […]

92nd Texas Rose Festival Queen Armstrong Visits Tyler ISD Students Ahead of Queen’s Tea

Story by Paula Jimenez/ www.infinitieplusmag.com Photos by Tyler Independent School District Tyler, TX – The Queen came to Tyler ISD. Texas Rose Festival Queen Avery Craft Armstrong visited Tyler ISD elementary campuses to read The Queen’s Tea to second-grade girls, concluding with a stop at Caldwell Arts Academy. On Wednesday, October 15, at 11:30 a.m., […]

CHRISTUS awards community grants

Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/www.infinitieplusmag.com Jamie Brogan, Vice President for Mission Integration at CHRISTUS Good Shepherd, welcomed six community partners who received grants totaling over $300,000 from the CHRISTUS fund. The grants supports initiatives in mental health, food insecurity, and education, benefiting organizations like Asbury House, Buckner, East Texas Food Bank, Longview Arboretum, Newgate […]

EVERY STUDENT. EVERY SCHOOL. EVERYDAY.

LEADING WITH PURPOSE: A CONVERSATION WITH MELANIE HAMILTON, TCIS CHIEF OF SCHOOLS, LONGVIEW ISD By Joycelyne Fadojutimi/www.infinitieplusmag.com Photos by Michael Cavazos LEADING WITH PURPOSE: A CONVERSATION WITH MELANIE HAMILTION, TCISCHIEF OF SCHOOLS, LONGVIEW ISD Melanie Hamilton has a diversified educational portfolio with a: And she has 17 years’ experience in education. What inspired you to […]

LEADING WITH INTENTION, DELIVERING RESULTS – MELANIE PONDANT

How ETAA Chief of Schools Melanie Pondant transformed campuses, empowered leaders, and drove STAAR success Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/infinitieplusmag.com                                                                          […]

infinitieplus Magazine’s October 2025 Publication Vol15 No10

Enjoy infinitieplus magazine’s October 2025 publication featuring the Chief of Schools for Longview Independent School District, Melanie Hamilton, and Melanie Pondant as the Cover Story and retiree Dr. Grace English, now podcaster for Women Today. Opening the magazine, you can enjoy a special message from the Editor’s Note, “Top Talk” Joycelyne Fadojutimi, Ph.D. Leadership Tyler […]