President Rodney Mabry will make remarks about the state of the university, new faculty members will be introduced and awards will be presented during UT Tyler’s 2004-05 Academic Year Convocation on Monday, Aug. 23.

Convocation will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Vaughn Auditorium of the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center, preceded by refreshments at 8 a.m. in the White Lobby. More>>>

Donation for Research

Dr. Linda Klotz (second from left), dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and Dr. Kenna Stephenson (left), associate professor of nursing, receive a donation of $10,000 from Paul Bucky and Jennifer Phelps, president and vice president, respectively, of the International Foundation of Bio-Magnetics. More>>>

UT Tyler Site of Institute for Scientific Literacy

The University of Texas at Tyler served as host to the Institute for Scientific Literacy, specifically designed for area middle school science teachers.

The institute began on June 7 and concluded on June 25, with an intense and focused exploration into inquiry-based science instruction centering on life science topics and issues. More>>>

Psychology Grads Score Highest on State Exam

Graduates of The University of Texas at Tyler master’s program in psychology scored higher than students in any other public university in Texas on the Licensed Professional Counselor exam, Dr. Rodney Mabry, UT Tyler president, announced.

Over a three-year reporting period from September 2000 to August 2003, 100 percent of UT Tyler testers passed the exam to become licensed professional counselors, according to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Licensed Professional Counselors. More>>>

Baseball Extravaganza

UT Tyler baseball player Tyler Terry of White Oak takes part in the Second Annual UT Tyler Baseball Extravaganza at the TISD St. Louis School for Exceptional Children this summer. Members of the UT Tyler baseball program annually visit the school during July to play baseball with students, pass out baseball cards and sign autographs. More>>>

WelcomeFest Continues Through Sept. 3

WelcomeFest is coordinated by the UT Tyler Office of Student Development, with student organizations, campus offices and individuals involved in organizing the events. More>>>

Nursing to Hold ‘Celebrating Traditions’ Event Aug. 27

The UT Tyler nursing program will hold its first ever “Celebrating Traditions’’ gathering for students, faculty and staff on Friday, Aug. 27, at the UT Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.

Undergraduate nursing students, faculty and staff from Tyler, Palestine and Longview campuses will attend the event, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The gathering is planned to take place at the beginning of each semester to celebrate student successes and acknowledge faculty accomplishments. More>>>

Undergraduates Participate in Summer Research

Seven UT Tyler undergraduate students worked on research projects with faculty mentors as participants in the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation’s 2004 Summer Research Academy.

Funded support for UT Tyler’s involvement in the program was provided by the UT System LSAMP via a grant from the National Science Foundation. More>>>

Basketball at The Castle

UT Tyler Basketball Coach Matt Wallis looks on as members of the Tyler Boys and Girls Club practice during a clinic at The Castle recently. Wallis and UT Tyler basketball players Curtis Clark, a sophomore from Palestine, and Joe Henderson, a junior from Goodrich, instructed the two-hour free clinic. More>>>

Artist Margaret Lane recently visited the UT Tyler Office of the President, where one of her oil paintings has been displayed since the early 1980s. The Tyler resident, who spent several years in Lindale, is best known for her bluebonnet renderings. More>>>

Patriot Village student apartment complex – Opened Aug. 21.

Baseball/softballs fields – Project continues for construction of two fields,..More>>>

Dirt berms, landscaping and sidewalks along Campus Drive – Project continues.

Dormitory – Construction estimated to begin in October 2004. Dormitory will be five stories with 268 beds. Expected to open in fall 2006.

Engineering, Sciences and Technology Building – Project continues. Building expected to be ready for usage by fall 2005.

Performance soccer field – Construction in progress to provide a venue for men’s and women’s NCAA soccer games and more.