Disc Golf Course Open
Nacogdoches senior Lanier Hodge (right) tosses a disc on the new UT Tyler Student Government Association Disc Golf Course while Dustin Tallent, UT Tyler SGA president, looks on. The course is located on the southeast edge of campus by the tennis courts and intramural field, and is open to the public. More...
UT Tyler Professor Inspired by Bill Cosby
 Over 35 years ago, Dr. Larry Kraus, UT Tyler professor of education, was inspired by a conversation with comedian, actor and star Bill Cosby to prepare others for the future through education by first educating himself.
In November 1969, Kraus was working as a full-time on-air personality at a radio station in Tulsa. More...
UT Tyler Accepting Student Applications for Archer Fellowship Program
The University of Texas at Tyler is accepting student applications to intern in Washington, D.C. through the Bill Archer Fellowship Program, Dr. Michael Eidenmuller, UT Tyler assistant professor of speech communication and campus contact for the Archer Center, announced.
The Bill Archer Fellowship was established in 2001 by The University of Texas System in conjunction with Former U.S. Representative Bill Archer. More...
UT Tyler Professor’s Ceramic Art Displayed in International Traveling Exhibition
UT Tyler associate professor of art Gary Hatcher was invited by the Japanese Embassy to display his ceramic art in an international exhibition.
The exhibition, “Joy of the Noble Teacup,” is currently traveling to six museums and galleries in Europe and Japan displaying chawans, which are cups specifically made for the Japanese tea ceremony. More...
Upcoming Events
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Flag Folding Presentation on Presidents Day, 5:10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 at the UT Tyler flagpoles... Details...
Racquetball Tournament, 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 and Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Herrington Patriot Center. Details...
Student Organization Presidents Council meeting, noon, Tuesday, Feb. 21 in the University Center, room 221.
Tom Deluca presents “Hypnosis Like No One Else in the World,” 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 in the University Center open area. Details...
Broadway, Jr., 9:30 a.m. and noon Friday, Feb. 24 and noon Saturday, Feb. 25 at the UT Tyler Cowan Center. Details...
Army K-9 demonstration, noon Tuesday, Feb. 28 in the center area of Harvey Lake on campus. Details...
Patriot Zone Pool Tournament, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 and Wednesday, March 1 in the University Center Patriot Zone.
Magazine Covers, 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 1 in the University Center, room 102. Details...
UT Tyler Wind Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2 in the Vaughn Auditorium of the UT Tyler Cowan Center. Details...
Music Department Student Recital, 2 p.m. Friday, March 3 in the Braithwaite Recital Hall. Details...
Bill Cosby, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at the UT Tyler Cowan Center. Details...
Chorale Concert, 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5 in the UT Tyler Vaughn Auditorium of the UT Tyler Cowan Center.
Bernie McGrenaham Happy Hour Comedy Tour, 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 6 in the University Center open area. Details...
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National Recreation Sports and Fitness Day to be held at Patriot Center Feb. 22
UT Tyler faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in National Recreation Sports and Fitness Day 6 a.m. – midnight Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the Herrington Patriot Center.
Faculty and staff are allowed free access and may bring one guest for free. All guests must be accompanied. More...
TSGC Scholarship and Fellowship Deadline March 10
Texas Space Grant Consortium scholarships and fellowships are available for UT Tyler undergraduate students majoring in mathematics, computer science and engineering.
The application deadline is Friday, March 10. Participants can receive up to $5,000. More...
Nursing Students and Faculty Travel to Guatemala
UT Tyler nursing students and faculty are participating Feb 18 – 26 in a medical mission trip to San Raymundo, Guatemala sponsored by Refuge International.
During their weeklong stay, they will operate a temporary hospital, which includes doctor consult rooms, lab facilities, a pharmacy, an operating room and a chapel, and serve around 1,000 Guatemalans who live without healthcare. More...
UT Tyler Alumni Recognized as Educators of the Year
Two UT Tyler Alumni have been selected as educators of the year by the Texas Association of School Boards and the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals.
Dr. Susan Simpson, superintendent of White Settlement Independent School District, was selected as TASB 2005 Superintendent of the Year among five state finalists. She received her superintendent certification from UT Tyler in 1993. More...
Valentine’s Blood Drive a Success
Kamell Hawkins (left), UT Tyler account technician in the cashier’s office, and Kelley Roberts, UT Tyler Quitman junior, give blood Feb. 14 at the “Be a Sweetheart” Valentine’s Day Blood Drive. The university’s goal of 50 donors was exceeded, and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences won the Life Savers traveling trophy for donating the most blood. More...
In The Spotlight
Robert McClure
Ron Livingston
Kim Harvey-Livingston
Gary Hatcher
Gayle Varnell
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. Location is on the corner of Patriot Drive and Spur 248.
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, Details...
Patriot Village Overflow Parking Lot – A contract has been awarded to RPR Construction. Details...
ADA Accessible Sidewalk - A contract has been awarded to Jamail Construction to install a six-foot American Disabilities Act accessible sidewalk, with lighting and a retaining wall, from Lake Drive to the Library Parking Lot (#10).
Theatre Renovation - The renovation of the theatre area in PHE has begun. Details...
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A UT Tyler graduate and Army soldier donated almost $400 to the UT Tyler University Student Veterans Association to assist in purchasing a spotlight for the American flag on campus.