TJC Talks 1926
TJC Talks 1926, hosted by the TJC Alumni Association, brings together a variety of voices to share the stories, experiences, and traditions of Tyler Junior College.
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The next 100 years (opens the original)
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In this episode of TJC Talks 1926, we’re talking all things TJC Centennial and the future of the college with Mitch Andrews, TJC Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the TJC Foundation. Mitch shares insight into the Centennial Campaign, the impact of philanthropy on TJC students, and the incredible support from alumni, donors and friends of the college. As TJC celebrates 100 years, we look at the legacy we’ve built—and how today’s investments are helping shape th
TJC Talks 1926 Season 2 Trailer (opens the original)
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Get ready for more inspiring stories, memorable moments and conversations with the alumni, faculty, staff and friends who make Tyler Junior College special. As we celebrate TJC’s Centennial, Season 2 will continue sharing the people and stories that make up our Apache legacy. Stay tuned for the Season 2 premiere and follow TJC Talks 1926 wherever you listen to podcasts!
Education for All (opens the original)
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Juan E. Mejia, President of Tyler Junior College, to discuss leadership, legacy, and the power of community colleges to transform lives. Since becoming TJC’s seventh president in 2019, Dr. Mejia has championed a culture of excellence, access, and authentic caring — guiding one of Texas’s premier institutions into a bold new era. Join us as Dr. Mejia shares his journey from first-generation college student to visionary college president, his philosophy on lea
Part 2: 9/11 as a news producer (opens the original)
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Join us as we continue our conversation with Carmin Marie Biggs who went from Tyler Junior College to The Big Apple. Today, she is a successful news producer, having won nine Emmys at the nation's most-watched local television station. She opens up about producing during some of the nation’s most historic moments — including her early work during 9/11 — and what it takes to succeed behind the scenes in broadcast journalism.
Part 1: From County Road 164 to NYC (opens the original)
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In this episode, we sit down with Carmin "Marie" Biggs, a ten-time Emmy Award-winning news producer and proud TJC alumna, whose journey from small-town Texas to the fast-paced world of New York City news is nothing short of inspiring. Marie shares how her time at TJC gave her the confidence and support to pursue big dreams, eventually leading her to NYU and a decorated career at WABC-TV.
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