PHOTO ESSAY: Exhibit in University Center Pays Tribute to Former UT Tyler President Dr. Rodney Mabry
Photo taken by Sarah Day
By SARAH DAY/Talon Contributor
Dr. Rodney Mabry was the third president at the University of Texas at Tyler and retired on Dec. 31, 2016, after serving nearly 18 years. His legacy is on display in the University Center.
During his time as president, UT Tyler has grown from just over 3,000 students to nearly 9,000 students, said information from the university.
DR. RODNEY MABRY: Former UT Tyler president. Courtesy
According to information from the university, during Mabry’s tenure, the university added:
• the Riter Family Millennium Carillon Tower and Plaza;
• Ralph and Mary John Spence Fountain and Plaza;
• the Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy;
• the W. T. Brookshire Hall, home of the Fisch College;
• Bill Ratliff Building-North and Bill Ratliff Building-South totaling 130,000 square feet and home of the College of Engineering;
• campus in Longview with Garland Hall;
• campus in Palestine with Mathis Hall;
• an engineering center in Houston;
• four doctoral programs;
• several student residence facilities, including the Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Z. Ornelas Residence Hall, Patriot Village and Eagles’ Landing;
• the David G. and Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Building, home of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences;
• The Herrington Patriot Center recreation facility, with the Maytee Fisch Arena, Jean Lancaster Academic Wing and Vaughn Therapy and Recreation Pool;
• 15 NCAA athletics teams, plus venues including Irwin Ballpark with the Bob and Mary Irwin Baseball Field and Suddenlink Softball Field, and Perkins-Citizens 1st Bank Soccer Complex;
• the Center for the Musical Arts building;
• the Alumni House, a 12,000 square feet alumni center under construction.
Here are some of the photos of the exhibit.
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