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Tyler, Tx 75799
Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
800 UT TYLER
Ph: 903.566.7170
Fx: 903.566.7173
news@uttyler.edu
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The official college newsletters feature news, updates and accomplishments of each UT Tyler college community and are developed by the Office of Marketing and Communications. For questions or story suggestions, contact Hannah Buchanan at hbuchanan@uttyler.edu.
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- Making Air Waves: UT Tyler Launches NPR-Affiliate Radio Station
- ‘Music and Medicine’ Provides Unique Community Outreach
- Best of Both Worlds: Heather McCullin’s Career Merges Her Love of Art, Teaching
- Students, Faculty Recognized by Alpha Chi Honor Society
College of Education and Psychology
- Servant Leadership Shines Within UT Tyler College of Education and Psychology
- Odell Recognized for Outstanding Dedication to STEM Education
- Professor Promotes Veterans Mental Healthcare Through Research
- UT Tyler Engineering Ranked in Top 50 Best US Programs
- UT Tyler Wins 2023 Regional ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition
- UT Tyler Awarded Nearly $224,000 by National Science Foundation
- UT Tyler Awarded $100,000 NASA Grant
- UT Tyler Receives $150,000 to Support Mechanical Engineering Majors, Department
- In the News: College Holds First-Ever ‘Engineering Olympics’
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
- Standalone UT Tyler School of Nursing Established, Haas Named Dean
- New UT Tyler Nursing Initiative Benefits BSN Students
- Student Highlights: Why BSN Students Enjoy the SON
- New Faculty Spotlight: Meet Assistant Professor Dr. Madhura Maiya
- UT Tyler's Parker Earns Informatics Leadership Award
- In the Spotlight: UT Tyler’s Wallace-Gay Makes Impact Through Community Service Efforts
- Burnham Builds Foundation for Research, Career Success at UT Tyler
- Fisch College Prepared Gill for Realm of Retail Pharmacy
- Soules Spotlight: Meet the Hibbs Institute Faculty Fellows at UT Tyler
- Shelmire Strengthens East Texas Through Role as SBDC Director
- Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Executive Director Jeffrey Howlett
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2022
College of Engineering
- UT Tyler Engineering Programs Rank 75th in Nation
- Investing in the Future: Engineering Company Gives Gift That Keeps on Giving
- Working to Save Lives: Electrical Engineering Professor Investigates Opioid Exposure in Infants
- Leading in Engineering: Tabassum Aspires to Inspire Women
- Get to Know Department Chair Dr. Nael Barakat
Spring/Summer 2021
College of Arts and Sciences
- Strengthening STEM: UT Tyler Chemistry Graduate Awarded Prestigious NSF Fellowship
- Student Newspaper Earns Five Awards at State Contest
- In the News: UT Tyler Alumnus Appreciates Added Test Prep
- A Real-Life Learning Experience
- The Music Plays On: UT Tyler School of Performing Arts Gets Creative During Pandemic
- Nurturing Career Success: Students Selected to State Med School Prep Program
- In the News: CAS Alumnus Named Jacksonville ISD Interim Superintendent
- A Positive Base for Career Success: UT Tyler Makes Dream Come True for ACS Student Chapter President
- A Heart for the Homeless: UT Tyler Math Major Aids Community Service Efforts
- UT Tyler’s Dr. Joshua Banta Abounds in Biology Research as CEBC Director
- The Best Part of Her Day: Wick Keeps East Texas Children Healthy
- Alumnus Solouki Finds Encouraging Educators in Chemistry Department
- UT Tyler Center for Opinion Research Revels in Successes
- Across Aisles: Recent Grad Reflects on Experiences in Model UN Program
- Get to Know Associate Professor of Geography Dr. E. Cory Sills
College of Education and Psychology
- Best of Both Worlds: Heather McCullin’s Career Merges Her Love of Art, Teaching
- Get to Know New Department Chair Dr. Amy Hayes
- When Community Calls: UT Tyler Centers Team Up to Offer Specialized Summer Camp
- UT Tyler Partners with Henderson ISD to Develop District Leaders
- For a Better East Texas: Partnership Provides Counseling Students Internships at WISD
- University Academy Celebrates Class of 2021
- Recognizing Excellence: UT Tyler College of Education and Psychology Honors Impactful Employees
- Repeat Bee: UA Scholar Returns to State Spelling Competition
- New Honor Society Chapter Recognizes Outstanding Counseling Students
- UA Accolade: Scholar Scores 1570 on SAT
- UT Tyler’s Dr. Eric Stocks and Student-Researchers Explore Social Emotions
- Building Champions: UT Tyler Alumna to Lead New Elementary at Liberty Hill ISD
- University Academy Prepares for New Academic Year
- Thank You, Healthcare Workers!
- Supporting Teacher Education: UT Tyler Receives Funds for Partnership
- From UA to UT Tyler: University Academy Alums Soar as New Patriots
- Shining STAR: Barnett Receives System Award to Enhance Mental Health Research
- For the Love of Teaching: Zolkoski Champions for Classroom Change Through SEL
- Educational Card Game Wins UT Tyler Idea Challenge
- UT Tyler Launches Project to Provide Mental Health Support for Teachers
- Enhancing Education: UT Tyler Awarded Gift from CTCU to Support East Texas Teachers
- Alumna Earns Educational Lifetime Achievement Award
- Sass Supports Mental Health Needs of Rural East Texas
- University Academy Embraces Challenges, Change Amid Pandemic
College of Engineering
- Steel Strong: UT Tyler HEC Steel Bridge Team Celebrates Another Successful Season
- HEC Senior Team Shines at Design Showcase
- HEC Connects With Community Through Popsicle Bridge Contest
- Honor Society Recognized for Community Service Efforts
- Regional Champs: UT Tyler Advances to National AISC Steel Bridge Contest
- ASCE Honors UT Tyler with Distinguished Chapter Award
- Mechanical Engineering Students Shine at Lyceum Research Showcase
- Supporting Industry Through Education: Conaway Homes Contributes to COE Program
- Building Experience: Students Develop Real-World Design for UT Tyler College of Engineering
- Bullard to Examine 3D-Printed Concrete in Doctoral Program
- Mitchell Engineering President Proud to be a UT Tyler Patriot
- UT Tyler’s ChemE Program Thriving as Lab Construction Continues
- Park Recognized for Research to Enhance Video Streaming Systems
- Engineering Alumnus Discovers His Passion, Career Path at UT Tyler
- New Faculty Spotlight: Get to Know Assistant Professor Dr. Aaditya Khanal
- In the News: UT Tyler Makes Top 100 List of Engineering Programs
- UT Tyler COE: “Can’t Stop the Feeling”
- Engineering Professor Recognized Internationally for Research
- 'Team Vanguard’ Takes Top Honors at Texas Space Grant Consortium Contest
- UT Tyler Alumnus at NASA Credits University’s HEC for Career Success
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
- UT Tyler Implements Flat-Rate Tuition for Online RN-BSN Degree
- Flight Crew Visits CNHS Students in Career Success Event
- Staff Spotlight: College Introduces New Career Success Coach
- Nurturers in Nature: New Student Club at UT Tyler Promotes Wilderness Medicine
- Student Spotlight: Ashiru Admires SON’s Caring Community
- SON Spotlight: Dr. Barbara Chapman Proud to Serve Her Alma Mater
- UT Tyler Recognizes First Graduating ADN-BSN Cohort
- Promoting Healthcare Education: Alliance Gives Back to UT Tyler
- In the News: H&K Alumna Named Local Health Authority
- Tennis Australia CEO Credits UT Tyler for Career Success
- University’s Honor a Nurse Campaign Exceeds Goal, Establishes Fund
- UT Tyler Guides Banda-Gutierrez on the Path to Success
- Real-Life Wonder Woman: UT Tyler Alumna Recognized for Excellence in Nursing Education
- UT Tyler Launches Project to Provide Mental Health Support for Teachers
- Get to Know CSD Program Director Dr. Ahmed Abdelal
- In the News: Next COVID-19 Vaccine Could Benefit Rural Areas
- Lending a Helping Hand: UT Tyler Aids With COVID Vaccine Clinics
- International Spotlight: Get to Know H&K 2020 Grad Linet Juma
- Get to Know SON Interim Executive Director Dr. Jenifer Chilton
- UT Tyler School of Nursing Awarded Coordinating Board Innovation Grant
- Lasting Legacy: Former Dean Enhances College with Impactful Achievements
- Get to Know CNHS Interim Dean Dr. Barbara Haas
Fisch College of Pharmacy
- In the Spotlight: UT Tyler’s Wallace-Gay Makes Impact Through Community Service Efforts
- Burnham Builds Foundation for Research, Career Success at UT Tyler
- Fisch College Prepared Gill for Realm of Retail Pharmacy
Soules College of Business
- Why UT Tyler Alumna at IBM Credits University for Successful Career
- Student Spotlight: Meet Archer Fellow Joshua Menhennett
- Soules College Recognizes Academic Excellence
- UT Tyler Soules College of Business Primes Students for Career Success
- From Marketing Major to Professional: Jones Gives Back to Alma Mater
- Cavender’s CFO Calls Soules College a “Blessing” for Students
- Shaping Healthcare Management Leaders: Clark Leads UT Tyler’s Executive MBA Program to New Heights
- Marketing Major Motivated by Lessons Learned in Soules College
- Soules College ‘Best Investment’ for Front Line Physician
- UT Tyler MAcc Program Director Propels Students to Successful Achievement
- After the Classroom: Mother-Daughter Duo Reflect on Educational Journey
- Soules Spotlight: Get to Know Community Servant Leader Barbara Bass
- Making Connections for Career Success: Russo Relishes Role as UT Tyler Career Success Coach
- UT Tyler Junior Paige Rebmann Revels in Student Opportunities
- Get to Know Interim Associate Dean Dr. Heshium Lawrence
- Get to Know UT Tyler Soules Ambassadors President Winslow Conneen
- Turning Full Circle: Rocha Credits UT Tyler for Personal, Professional Success
- Helfers Lends Helping Hand in College’s Success
Fall 2020
College of Arts and Sciences
- Fighting the Fight: UT Tyler’s Dr. Dustin Patterson Battles Cancer Through Novel Research
- From UT Tyler to Vineyard: University Alumnus Savors Success as Winemaker, Enologist
- UT Tyler Alumni Enhance East Texas Arts With Community Group
- UT Tyler Professor Luis Gautier Receives Fulbright US Scholar Award
- Among the Best: UT Tyler Faculty Recognized for Outstanding Teaching in UT System
- Prepared for Practice: How Dr. Troy Dawley's Undergrad Experience Helped His Career
College of Education and Psychology
- UT Tyler Offers Education Degree at Panola College
- UT Tyler’s Combs Helps to Improve Mental Health Outcomes in East Texas
- UT Tyler Becomes Second Home for Blundell
- UT Tyler Seeking Participants for Born to Read Program
- Exercising Mind and Body: University Academy Holds Successful Fundraiser to Enhance Playground Areas
- Legacy of Serving: Barké to Retire After Impactful Career as UT Tyler Chair, Professor
College of Engineering
- Bullard Finds Familial Community Within UT Tyler Civil Engineering Department
- Alumnus at Trane Calls UT Tyler College of Engineering Best Value in Texas
- UT Tyler Prepared Distinguished Alumnus for Successful Career
- Building Construction Leaders: Construction Management Program Recognized for Excellence
- Among the Best: UT Tyler’s Gangone Recognized for Outstanding Teaching in UT System
- UT Tyler Professors Awarded Patent for Unique Exercise Ball
- Experimental Learning: UT Tyler College of Engineering Creates Lab Kits Amid Pandemic
- Distinguished Alumnus Credits UT Tyler for Successful Engineering Career
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
- UT Tyler RN-BSN Program Helps Prepare Future Nursing Workforce
- “Kind Katie:” How UT Tyler Palestine Campus is Remembering Former Adviser
- UT Tyler Professors Awarded Patent for Unique Exercise Ball
- UT Tyler Launched Ates into Successful Community Health Career
- Healthcare on Wheels: INTUNE Mobile Clinic Provides Support Amid Pandemic
- Experiences at UT Tyler Helped Allen Achieve Career Success
- Dr. Gloria Duke Leaves Lasting Legacy at UT Tyler
- Flanders Finds Supportive Community at UT Tyler
Fisch College of Pharmacy
- UT Tyler Professor Helping to Enhance Pharmacy Profession
- UT Tyler SNPhA Student President Impacts Lives Through Community Service
- Dockery Appreciates Atmosphere Found at Fisch College
- A Second Home: UT Tyler Grad Finds Familiarity at Fisch College of Pharmacy
- Changing Her Tune: Former Band Director Turns to Pharmacy Profession
- Franks Supports College Through Work With Fisch Foundation
Soules College of Business
- UT Tyler Soules College of Business Faculty Discover Post-Pandemic Research Opportunities
- Education Inspiration: Father, Son Attend UT Tyler MBA Program Together
- Carpenter Enriches Life, Community Through UT Tyler
- Making Education Count: Accounting Major Credits UT Tyler for Success
- Not Just a Number: How UT Tyler Paved the Way for Finance Alumna’s Success
- Texas Retailers Association, UT Tyler Team Up to Enhance Retail Education
Spring/Summer 2020
College of Arts and Sciences
- UT Tyler Fermentation Program to Provide Well-Trained Brewers, Scientists
- University Polling Center Makes Headlines for Survey of Texas Voters
- Student Cooks Up Successful Business During the Pandemic
- Alumna Melissa Ford Begins Public Policy Career at the White House
- Dr. Catherine Ross Leads UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers
- Political Science Graduate to Serve as Waco City Manager
- King Wins First Place in Lyceum Student Research Showcase
- Dr. Neil Ford Retires After 4 Decades of Excellence
- Language and Technology Minor: University Offers Studies in Digital Communication
- New Chemistry Specialization: Degree Track Offered in Fermentation Science
College of Education and Psychology
- International Outreach: UT Tyler Enters Agreement to Strengthen Teacher Training in Belize
- Is Resilience the Key to Mental Stability in Difficult Times?
- University Academy Students Win Regional History Contest
- University Academy Honors Educators for Advancing Student Success
- Adviser Kristie Allen Uses Social Media to Support Students During Pandemic
- Alumna Lynne Maddox Earns Top Teaching Award at Austin-Area School
- Grad Students Mentor Undergrads in New Student Success Initiative
- Literacy Professor Promotes Building Pre-Reading Skills in Young Children
- Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed. Recognized as a Top Online Program
- Alzheimer's Research: Neuropsychology Team Develops Virtual-Reality Memory Tests
- 'A' for Excellence: University Academy Earns Top State Rating With Distinctions
- Winona Elementary Improves Student Outcomes in Collaboration With UT Tyler
College of Engineering
- UT Tyler Professor to Aid NASA with Planned Lunar Missions
- Get to Know the Family Behind the New Chemical Engineering Program
- From Across the Pond: Student Researcher Shines Bright at UT Tyler
- UT Tyler College of Engineering Revels in Spring Semester Successes
- UT Tyler Alumnus and Family Engineered for Success
- From Research to Racing: A Spotlight on Donor Billy Hibbs, Jr.
- Stop the Stresses: UT Tyler Team Creates Algorithms for Wearable Devices to Decrease Physician Burnout
- HEC Teams Win Scholarships at NASA Design Challenge
- Mechanical Engineering Students to Compete in International Race
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
- Dynamic Duo: UT Tyler Alums Support One Another Amid COVID-19
- A Winning Combo: Former NFL Stars Team Up with UT Tyler to Enhance Sports Medicine
- Answering the Call: Students, Alumni Lend Aid During COVID-19 Pandemic
- LUC Keeping Community Safe During Pandemic
- Garmon Credits UT Tyler for Her Success
- From Teacher to Nurse: Palestine Student Follows Daughter's Footsteps
- A Step in the Right Direction: UT Tyler Partners with Organization to Support Area Cancer Patients
- Power of the Mind: UT Tyler's Benjamin Tseng Makes an Impact Through Brain Aging Research
- A Motherly Instinct: Dr. Jimi Francis Shares Passion to Help Mothers Through Her Research
- On the Other Side: Nursing Associate Professor Learns While Teaching Overseas in China
Fisch College of Pharmacy
- UT Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy Gains Insights to Service-Learning Education
- Judson Discovers Beauty, Educational Quality at UT Tyler
- Lam Leads Efforts to Help Those in Need
- Texas Pharmacy Association Recognizes UT Tyler Faculty
- UT Tyler Propels Sibal to Pharmacy Profession, Fundamental Research
- Cooper Finds Caring Atmosphere at UT Tyler
- UT Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy Makes an Impact During Pandemic
- UT Tyler Provides Kenyoru an Opportunity to Serve County
- Reflecting on Her Journey: A Vist with Inaugural Class Valedictorian
- Students Develop Strengths, Strategies with Leader Site Initiative
- Strong Community Led Niyomugabo to UT Tyler
- UT Tyler Pharmacy Alumna Shares Her Story, Advice
- Brotherly Love: Siblings in Inaugural Class Share Their Love of Tyler and the University
- Following Her Family: UT Tyler Alumna Returns Home to Work at Father’s Pharmacy
- UT Tyler to Begin Efforts to Investigate Vaping Epidemic Among East Texas Teens
Soules College of Business
- UT Tyler Alumnus at Amazon Credits University for Career Success
- Giving Back: UT Tyler Alumnus Pays Education Forward
- Keiffer Credits UT Tyler for Success in Academia
- Jeff Howlett to Lead UT Tyler Entrepreneurship Center
- Retail Strong: UT Tyler Senior Serves His Community Amid Pandemic
- Tran Values UT Tyler's Caring Community
- Reality Fair Helps UT Tyler Students Become Financially Successful
- Overcoming the Odds: UT Tyler Alumna Finds Hope Through Education
- UT Tyler Launched Foley into Successful Law Career
- Get to Know Donor Billy Hibbs, Jr.
- Business Resource Center Offers Guidance During Pandemic
- Financial Management Students Get Real-World Stock Market Experience
- Department of Technology Robotics Team Earns Awards at National Conference
Fall 2019
College of Arts and Sciences
- UT Tyler Makes Major Headlines for Statewide Polling on Trending Topics
- University Offers Comprehensive Advising for Medical School Acceptance
- Lauren Johnson Receives Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award
College of Education and Psychology
- Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Focuses Curriculum on Underserved Communities
- UT Tyler Leads Effort to Prepare 5th – 10th Graders for College Success
- Professor Amy Hayes Receives Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award
College of Engineering
- UT Tyler Names New Jasper Department of Chemical Engineering
- Houston Students Lead Team Participation in NASA Challenge
- Terracon Gifts $10,000 for Alumni Wall of Honor
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
- Regents Allocate $35 Million for New UT Tyler Nursing Facility
- UT Tyler Expands Nursing Program to Address Nursing Shortage
- School of Nursing Enhances Patient Care in East Texas with EBP Conference
Fisch College of Pharmacy
- Smoking Out Tobacco: Clinical Professor Helps Pass ‘Tobacco 21’ Law in Texas
- UT Tyler Research Addresses Effects of Opioid Crisis on Healthcare Resources
- From East Texas to Austin: Pharmacy Student Advocates for Change at the Capitol
Soules College of Business