2026 - The Patriot Talon

Ketzner and Garcia Headline Pats Postseason Awards Haul Ahead of LSC Championship

May 6, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor The University of Texas at Tyler swept two of the Lone Star Conference’s top individual baseball honors Wednesday night as senior catcher Cole Ketzner was named LSC Player of the Year and [Read More…]

Students Redefine Research at Multimodal Exchange

April 24, 2026 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Multimedia Editor Assistant On April 21, the UT Tyler Department of Literature and Languages held its annual Multimodal Exchange in the UC Ballroom. Students showcased unique research projects made in different English and [Read More…]

UT Tyler Wins Coveted “Outstanding Delegation” at Model UN

April 23, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By MATEUS FERREIRA/Head Writer UT Tyler’s model UN delegation returned from UN headquarters in New York with the highest award a university can receive. With only 20% of delegations receiving the award, UT Tyler has not [Read More…]

Stay Curious and Embrace Growth With This Year’s Inspired Minds Magazine

April 14, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By SANTIAGO NUNEZ/Multimedia Editor Talon Student Media’s literary magazine is back with its 6th annual edition. “Inspired Minds” spotlights university voices and gives life to the selected theme of Cabinet of Curiosity. The theme is a [Read More…]

Third Wave of “No Kings” Protests Highlight New Concerns

April 6, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By MATEUS FERREIRA/Head Writer 900 people attended Tyler’s third No Kings protest joining over 3,000 nationwide demonstrations against the Trump Administration. Since the last protest on Oct. 18, concerns over the war with Iran, increased ICE [Read More…]

Red-Hot Patriots Take Down No. 1 West Texas A&M in Statement Sweep

April 2, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor CANYON, Texas — UT Tyler softball delivered its most complete performance of the season Wednesday night, sweeping top-ranked West Texas A&M University (31-5, 21-3 LSC) in a Lone Star Conference doubleheader while [Read More…]

From HPC to Spotlight: Phipps Takes Flight on National Stage

April 1, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Sam Phipps has earned a spot to compete in the State Farm College Slam Dunk Championship by winning the 2026 State Farm Dark Horse Dunker contest. This gave the former [Read More…]

Enrollment Gains Come With Parking, Housing Challenges

March 31, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By CIERRA RAYNER/Contributor The university’s enrollment has grown significantly over the past few years. As a result, the university needs more parking and student housing. Administrators acknowledge this. David Barron, vice president for enrollment management, [Read More…]

Marcus Emmanuel: The Emerging Gen-Z Face of the Democratic Party in Tyler

March 28, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By MATEUS FERREIRA/Head Writer Senator Ted Cruz smiles into the camera. Marcus Emmanuel, president of the Young Democrats at UT Tyler, stands awkwardly next to him. The young man is looking off to the side — [Read More…]

PHOTO ESSAY: Miles of Momentum

March 23, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By ELLIE VALLERY/Copy Editor Runners, families and supporters took part in the Fresh 15 race on March 6 in Tyler, Texas.

Year: 2026

Ketzner and Garcia Headline Pats Postseason Awards Haul Ahead of LSC Championship

Students Redefine Research at Multimodal Exchange

UT Tyler Wins Coveted “Outstanding Delegation” at Model UN

Stay Curious and Embrace Growth With This Year’s Inspired Minds Magazine

Third Wave of “No Kings” Protests Highlight New Concerns

Red-Hot Patriots Take Down No. 1 West Texas A&M in Statement Sweep

From HPC to Spotlight: Phipps Takes Flight on National Stage

Enrollment Gains Come With Parking, Housing Challenges

Marcus Emmanuel: The Emerging Gen-Z Face of the Democratic Party in Tyler

PHOTO ESSAY: Miles of Momentum

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