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UT Tyler 2015 ‘Alumni and Friends’ Gala Set for March 21

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March 5, 2015

Media Contact:  Hannah Buchanan
Editor/Writer–Strategic Communications & Media Relations
Marketing and Communications
The University of Texas at Tyler
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March 5, 2015

The University of Texas at Tyler Alumni Association will recognize three graduates during this year’s Alumni and Friends Gala, Brittany Childs, alumni relations director, announced.

The event will be 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at the UT Tyler Ornelas Activity Center.

The 2015 honorees are Dr. Scott Scarborough and Traci Kenner, distinguished alumni and Holly Smallwood, distinguished young alumna.

Tickets are $50 for general admission, $40 for UT Tyler faculty/staff and $25 for UT Tyler students. Tables of eight are available for $750 for general admission and $500 for the UT Tyler community.

For reservations, sponsorship opportunities or more information, visit the UT Tyler Alumni Gala homepage, call 903.566.7316 or email alumni@uttyler.edu.

Distinguished alumnus Scarborough earned a master of business administration from UT Tyler in 1999. He currently serves as president of the University of Akron. Prior to his presidency, Scarborough previously served in administrative leadership positions within the University of Toledo, DePaul University, UT System and also at UT Tyler, as the university’s vice president for business affairs.

Distinguished alumna Kenner earned a bachelor of business administration from UT Tyler in 1985. As assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, she serves as the district’s appellate chief. Among many accolades, Kenner was given the Director’s Award for Superior Performance as an Assistant United States Attorney from the Executive Office for United States Attorneys in 1998, 2004 and again in 2014.

Distinguished young alumna Smallwood earned a bachelor of science in nursing from UT Tyler in 2008. She is owner of SweetHoney Clothing Co., a small ‘side job’ that has now turned into a successful online business.

Awards are presented to alumni who have distinguished themselves in their professional achievements, contributions to society and support of UT Tyler.

One of the 15 campuses of the UT System, UT Tyler features excellence in teaching, research, artistic performance and community service. More than 80 undergraduate and graduate degrees are available at UT Tyler, which has an enrollment of more than 8,000 high-ability students. UT Tyler offers courses at its campuses in Tyler, Longview and Palestine as well as a location in Houston.

(Smallwood photo courtesy of BSCENE Magazine)