UT Tyler Seeking AmeriCorps*VISTA Volunteer
The Office of Community Relations and Student Success at The University of Texas at Tyler is seeking a full-time AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteer to serve for one year, Dr. Lou Ann Berman, UT Tyler executive director of community relations and student success, announced. More...

Yachiyo Choir Performs, Mayor and President Meet

President Rodney Mabry (right) and Toshiro Toyoda, mayor of Yachiyo, Japan, pose in front of the Yachiyo boys and girls choir March 27 after exchanging gifts to each other. More...

UT Tyler Student Speaks to Local Hispanic Families
UT Tyler freshman Julia Basurto speaks to local Hispanic families at the 4th annual Hispanic Progressive Dinner March 28. The dinner, which is sponsored by the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, is a joint effort by UT Tyler, Tyler Junior College and Tyler Independent School District to assist Hispanics with the admission and financial aid process, and stress the importance of a college degree. More...

Dr. Ferguson Retires
Dr. Jim Ferguson, former UT Tyler vice president of business affairs, sits in a rocking chair at his retirement reception March 30. The chair was given to him by President Mabry on behalf of the university in recognition of his years of service. Dr. Ferguson officially retired Aug. 31 of last year, but agreed to stay until his replacement was hired. More...

Star Award

Paul Weil

Upcoming Events
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Senior Piano Recital by Kay Williams, 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 3 in the Braithwaite Recital Hall.
Free Poker Tournament, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 in the University Center. Details...
Interviewing to Win, noon – 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 in the University Center, room 221/227. Free lunch provided.
Senior Trombone Recital by Scott Smith, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 in the Braithwaite Recital Hall.
Music Department Student Recital, 2 p.m. Friday, April 7 in the Braithwaite Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
American Cancer Society Relay For Life, dusk to dawn Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8 on the UT Tyler intramural fields. Details...
Sophocles to Sondheim: a student, faculty and community conference, 1 – 9 p.m. Friday, April 7 and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Details...
Duo Piano Recital, 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 10 in the Braithwaite Recital Hall.
Education Career Fair, 10 a.m. – noon Tuesday, April 11 in the Herrington Patriot Center gym.
Martin Luther King III, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the UT Tyler Cowan Center.Details...
Junior Guitar Recital by Brent Bassham, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 14 in the Braithwaite Recital Hall. Details...
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UT Tyler Japan Student Shows Off Artwork

Japanese Consul General Yoshihiko Kamo (left) and Yachiyo Mayor Toshiro Toyoda view the artwork of UT Tyler graduate art student Meguri Hayakawa (right) March 29 during a reception held for the Consul. A native of Japan, Hayakawa, who recently received her undergraduate degree from UT Tyler, was honored to meet the Consul and the Yachiyo Mayor and introduce her artwork. More...

ACS Relay For Life Set for April 7 and 8
The University of Texas at Tyler Colleges Against Cancer student chapter is hosting an American Cancer Society Relay For Life dusk to dawn Friday, April 7 through Saturday, April 8.
The relay will take place on the UT Tyler intramural fields. More...

UT Tyler Nursing Alumna Receives $5,000 National Award
Tara Patton is the recipient of the Elsevier" Most Dedicated Nursing Student"
award for nursing excellence, Dr. Linda Klotz, dean of the UT Tyler College of Nursing and Health Sciences, announced. More...

Ring Ceremony to be Held April 11
The third annual UT Tyler ring ceremony will be held 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 in the Robert R. Muntz Library, room 401.
The event, which is hosted by the UT Tyler Alumni Association, will recognize spring 2006 graduates. More...

High School Students Attend Engineering Open House

UT Tyler civil engineering major Kourtney Davis (left) and UT Tyler graduate student Tanya Nash (right) introduce high school students from Brook Hill to field surveying at the engineering open house March 23. More...

Construction Updates
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Baseball/softball fields - Phase III - A contract has been awarded to RPR Construction. Details...
Ratliff Engineering and Science Complex – Project underway. Details...
Health Clinic – Work is underway. Details...
Library Parking Lot Expansion – Design completed.
Ornelas Residence Hall – Project underway. Details...
University Center Renovation – A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued for Phase I, Stage 1... Details...
Patriot Village Overflow Parking Lot – A contract has been awarded to RPR Construction. Details...
ADA Accessible Sidewalk - Project Complete.
Theatre Renovation - The renovation of the theatre area in PHE has begun. Details... |