News

SRA Students
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Twelve University students, all undergraduates, are breaking new ground after being selected to participate in the UT System Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation 2010 Summer Research Academy.

This year's group is the largest from the University in the 19 years of the program...

Rotary Students
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
Two University students are among the newest members of Tyler's Rotary Young Citizens Club.
Graduate student Marc Randle of Edgewood and junior Ciera Ward of Tyler were chosen to represent the university in the club, part of Rotary International.
To be named an outstanding young citizen, students should be exceptional in the practices of citizenship, cleanliness, thriftiness, loyalty, courtesy, honesty, service, dependability, sportsmanship, scholarship and leadership.
Dr. Alisa White
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Dr. Alisa White, professor and dean of the University's College of Arts and Sciences, is leaving her post to serve as provost of Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls.

White has lead the College of Arts and Sciences since 2006.

"I'll be sad to leave here. I have really strong connections with the leaders in this college and I love working with all of them," White said.

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

A retired University professor and his wife remain hospitalized in Dallas after a May 23 car accident that left both severely injured.

Jason Robert Bourque
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

A Smith County grand jury indicted two East Texas men including a former University student on arson charges in connection with 10 church fires earlier this year.

Jason Bourque, 19, of Lindale is charged with five counts of arson and three counts of attempted arson.

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
Nine University students and a professor endured 13-hour flight, cramped quarters and sleep deprivation to participate in a communications class that featured a trip to Japan.

Dr. Naomi Kagawa, a professor in the Communications Department, offered the students an opportunity to experience the Japanese style of communication first-hand in her homeland.

After landing at Narita International Airport in Tokyo, the group visited many educational and culturally significant sites in Tokyo, Matsue, Izumo, Hiroshima, Nara and Kyoto.

2010-2011 Budget Graphic
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

The University is reorganizing staff, reducing expenditures and freezing most new hires to respond to anticipated reductions in state funding.

In addition to a 5 percent cut in the current budget, University officials are gearing up for an additional 10 percent reduction for the current biennium, according to University officials.

"I don't want to panic. I want to prepare," Gregg Lassen J.D, Executive Vice President for Business Affairs, said.

Two University committees convened to identify and recommend ways to save money.

Tina Bausinger
Monday, June 21st, 2010

Patriot Talon columnist Tina Bausinger is among the authors featured in the new "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Runners," set for release next month.

This is the second time within the past four months Bausinger's work was selected to appear in the national best-selling series.

Her latest, The Secret, was written as a tribute to close friends who run.

Bausinger, an award-winning writer, is an English major at the University.

Graduation Close Up
Monday, June 21st, 2010

Hard work finally paid off for 793 degree candidates recognized during the University's spring commencement ceremonies, held May 8 and 9 in the UT Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.

The University held separate ceremonies for the various colleges to accommodate overflow crowds of well-wishers.

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

The Mr. Alpha Chi pageant brought back that loving feeling to the East Texas Crisis Center on Thursday night by raising $1,143 for women and children of domestic violence.

Mark Austin Norville, a junior, portrayed Maverick from "Top Gun" and won the title of Mr. Alpha Chi along with a $150 prize.

"I really had no idea I would win, but I put my best foot forward," Norville said.

Patrick New, Marco Weidmer and Brett Mariani won the title of first runner-up competing together as Team Anchorman, with each of them portraying a different character from "Anchorman."

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Economics major Jennah Lewis owes her college education, in part, to a little dimpled ball and the people who love to hit it.

Call it philanthropic fun for participants who pay to play in the annual Patriot Golf Classic.

The event has raised $1.6 million for University scholarships since its inception nearly 34 years ago, officials said.

For Lewis, the scholarship fund is helping her achieve her goal — a college education.

“Neither of my parents got a college education,” she said. “I always did well in high school, so I knew I was going to college.”

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

The University’s office of student life and leadership hosted a Service Awards ceremony on April 22.

Awards in 16 categories were given out to more than 50 students being recognized for their contributions during their time at the University.

Seven faculty members were nominated for the Outstanding Student Adviser of the Year Award, the only category available for faculty nominations.

Ona Tolliver, director of student and life and leadership, made opening remarks for the ceremony.

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

The University of Texas at Tyler Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society presented undergraduate student research at the 2010 Southcentral Region District I and II Conventions at the University of Oklahoma Biological Field Station.

UT Tyler’s Tri-Beta Kappa Xi Chapter placed second in the outstanding-chapter competition. In the poster competition, sophomore Jane Arras of Longview placed second and senior Megan Padgett of Chandler placed third.

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Election duties prevented more than half of the Student Government Association members from attending their weekly Thursday meeting.

Only 10 senators and two officers comprised the general assembly.

SGA vice president Sara Khalifa, standing in for president Amy Whitehouse, presided over the meeting.

Parliamentarian Rene Hernandez said most of the absentees were manning election polls.

The meeting, lasting only 25 minutes, consisted of a series of senator reports, as the absence of a quorum prohibited any official business.

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

May commencement is set to take place over the course of two days giving graduates separate ceremonies based on their college of attendance.

Commencement ceremonies are sceduled as follows: College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3 p.m. May 7; College of Arts and Sciences, 6 p.m. May 7; College of Business and Technology, 10 a.m. May 8 and College of Education and Pschology and the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences, 1 p.m. May 8.

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Students completing their first bachelor’s degree may be eligible to receive up to a $1,000 tuition rebate. The Texas Legislature approved the tuition rebate plan in 1997.

Students who meet the requirements may be eligible to receive the $1,000 tuition rebate if they paid more than $1,000 in tuition.

Students who meet the requirements but did not pay more than $1,000 in tuition may receive a rebate equal to the amount of tuition paid.

Students must fill out a tuition rebate request form at the Registrar’s Office, ADM 221.

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

2010-11 Student Services Fee Budgets

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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

A special book signing planned for Thursday features Patriot Talon columnist Tina Bausinger, whose writing appears in the national bestselling "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series.

The signing is set for 11 a.m. ...

Toms Shoes Style Your Sole
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

TOMS Shoes is not just a shoe company; it is a movement.

TOMS Shoes began in May 2006 and has given over 600,000 pairs of shoes to children in need, through the purchases of caring customers, as of April 2010.

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

University officials  implemented a new mass notification service this semester called Patriot Alert. It provides critical information to students during emergencies on campus like severe weather, shootings or other situations that require immediate action.

When activated, PatriotALERT can send e-mail, voice and text messages to the campus community within minutes. Students will receive emergency alerts to their campus e-mail address. • Log-in to myUTTyler (http://pops.uttyler.edu) on the UT Tyler home page.