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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 […]

Professor lands $1.2M to revolutionize PTSD treatment for Texas veterans

Story by Hannah Buchanan TYLER, Texas (October 8, 2025) – Dr. Adam McGuire, associate professor of psychology at The University of Texas at Tyler, received a $1.2 million merit award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to help improve the lives of veterans across Texas. McGuire obtained the research funds through his dual appointment […]

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 […]

DOCTOR. SURVIVOR. HEALER.

How Grace English, turned pain into purpose By Paula Jimenez/www.infinitieplusmag.com “Today I am cancer free and so very grateful.” Dr. Grace English From exam rooms to prayer circles, mission fields to podcast mics, Dr. Grace English’s calling has been consistent: to bring healing, hope, and truth to those in need. Now, newly retired from private […]

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 […]