Big Grant for TJC

TYLER — Tyler Junior College dual-credit students will benefit from a $25,000 grant the college has received from the AT&T Foundation, TJC officials have announced. “This grant will launch the AT&T Scholars Program,” said Dr. Kim Russell, TJC Foundation director. “The goal of this pilot program is to encourage more economically disadvantaged students to complete college-level courses while they are still in high school. We know that if at-risk high school students successfully complete one or more college-level courses while still in high school, they are more likely to graduate and have a greater chance of attaining a post-secondary degree or certificate in the future.” At a news conference announcing the grant, Russell was joined by TJC President Dr. Mike Metke, State Sen. Kevin Eltife, Tyler ISD Superintendent Dr. Randy Reid, and AT&T Foundation Director Candice Gast.