Organizations and Awards

UT Tyler Department of History

Students are encouraged to become involved in history organizations on campus.

Phi Alpha Theta

Students who have distinguished themselves in the field of history are eligible for induction into UT Tyler's Psi Alpha chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the international history honorary society.

Walter Prescott Webb Historical Society

The Frank H. Smyrl chapter of the Walter Prescott Webb Historical Society is available for students, regardless of major or grade-point average, who have an interest in history.

Edwin Morgan Smyrl and Frank H. Smyrl Endowed History Scholarship Award

Congratulations to the 2008-2009 recipient, Michael W. Anderson.

Congratulations to the 2009-2010 recipient, S. L. Daimwood.

Congratulations to the 2010-2011 recipient, Ashley Nicole Stormes.

Congratulations to the 2012-2013 recipient, Ryan Spencer.

Congratulations to the 2013-2014 recipient, Christy Simmons.

Congratulations to the 2014-2015 recipient, Madison Draehn.

Congratulations to the 2015-2016 recipient, Brandon Tucker.

Congratulations to the 2016-2017 recipient, Mary Emma Williams. 

Congratulations to the 2017-2018 recipient, Jeanna Mankins.

Congratulations to the 2018-2019 recipient, Jennifer Neely.

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 recipient, Landry Smith.

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 recipient, Audrey Harris.

For more information contact Dr. Edward Tabri.

Phil Stacy Jackson History Scholarship Award

Congratulations to the 2008-2009 recipient, Jim Everett Fields.

Congratulations to the 2009-2010 recipient, John King.

Congratulations to the 2010-2011 recipient, Francis (Chaffe) Riley.

Congratulations to the 2012-2013 recipient, Antonio Soegaard.

Congratulations to the 2014-2015 recipient, Susan Hamel.

Congratulations to the 2015-2016 recipient, Diana Dimon.

Congratulations to the 2016-2017 recipient, Lindsey Wiebel.

Congratulations to the 2017-2018 recipient, Taylor Foster.

Congratulations to the 2018-2019 recipient, Jordan Baker.

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 recipient, Jacob Williams

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 recipient, Annalyn Andrews.

For more information contact Dr. Edward Tabri.