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January 28, 2026

What is the East Texas Watch Dog? UT Tyler’s Beloved Turtle

January 23, 2024 Larry Bonilla

By LARRY BONILLA/Staff Writer Between the University’s twin lakes, hugging the pathway that connects the Library and Administration building, there rests a giant steel turtle. Matted in bronze, it faces northward with an agape jaw [Read More…]

Kennedi Davis in the class where she teaches.

“Tough As a Nail” Biology Student Finds Life Purpose in Research Opportunities

November 27, 2023 Barbara Martin Moro

By BARBARA MARTIN MORO/ Staff Writer Editor’s note: This article is the second in a series about interesting research being done at UT Tyler. From taking care of ants as a lab volunteer to studying the [Read More…]

Debate Team Stars Started as Rivals

November 16, 2023 David Chapek

By DAVID CHAPEK/Staff Writer Not long ago, Leilani Hurtado and Zach Stansbery were foes as stars on opposing high school debate teams. Today the two have joined forces to become one of UT Tyler’s top [Read More…]

UT Tyler’s Desire Paths: Walking Your Way

September 13, 2023 Larry Bonilla

By LARRY BONILLA/Staff Writer Suppose you’ve frequently had to walk across campus to reach your classes. In that case, you have probably seen or even used our local “Desire Paths” but may never have identified [Read More…]