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Competitive Nature in Full Swing at UT Tyler’s Esports

October 19, 2026 Danny Mogle

By JOSHUA OKIKIOLU/Contributor Esports demands more focus, practice and teamwork than most people realize. Those who think esports looks like ordinary gaming often view it differently once they understand the competition, focus, and effort [Read More…]

American Dining Creations Serving New Selections in UC

October 8, 2026 Danny Mogle

By SOFIA YOUNGBLOOD/Contributor Photos by Joshua Self/Staff A new food service vendor took over Patriot Dining on Aug. 1, after the university’s contract with Sodexo, the previous vendor, expired. With a wide variety of healthy [Read More…]

ASO’s Game Night Brings Students Together To Celebrate Culture, Heritage

September 29, 2026 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Managing Editor and TAYLOR VAUGHN/Staff Writer and MAE GRIMM/Staff Writer On Sept. 25, UT Tyler’s African Student Organization hosted a Game Night at the Soules College of Business. Students of all nationalities came [Read More…]

Rep. Nathaniel Moran Speaks at TPUSA Meeting at UT Tyler

September 12, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By MATEUS FERREIRA/Editor-In-Chief Photos By JINJER ROYCE/Staff Congressman Nathaniel Moran attended an invite-only Turning Point USA meeting at UT Tyler’s Mabry Theater Friday to talk about faith, leadership and Charlie Kirk’s legacy. Moran, who is running [Read More…]

Public Records Reveal UT Tyler’s Years-Long Relationship With Flock Safety Cameras

July 14, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By MATTEUS FERREIRA/Editor In Chief UT Tyler has contracted with Flock Safety since 2021 and has agreements extending through 2028. The company’s automated license plate reader technology faces national scrutiny over privacy and data sharing [Read More…]

Campus Starbucks Remains Hot Spot to Cool Down

June 16, 2026 Danny Mogle

By KAILEY MANES/Contributor

Legacy and Lifelong Learning: Hamptons of Tyler Residents Learn and Connect with UT Tyler’s History

June 12, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By LANCE CLEMENTS Marketing Editor Assistant On June 11, The Hamptons of Tyler Senior Living hosted an educational event regarding the history of The University of Texas at Tyler. Dr. Colin Snider, associate professor and chair [Read More…]

UT Tyler Begins Creating Over 270 New Parking Spaces

June 1, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By MATEUS FERREIRA/Editor-In-Chief Construction crews cut down trees around campus to make room for more parking spaces as part of broader campus construction projects proposed by President Dr. Julie V. Philley. During a town hall [Read More…]

Patriots Capture First LSC Title, Prepare to Host Regional at Irwin Field

May 13, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor For the first time in program history, UT Tyler baseball enters NCAA postseason play as Lone Star Conference champions and will host the NCAA Division II South Central Regional at Irwin Field [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…]