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First-Gen Program: Guiding Students to Success

October 10, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By ALEJANDRA TAPIA/Contributor The First-Gen Program helps students navigate their college careers. The program offers a “community of support for first-generation college students through information sharing, advocacy, and connections between students, faculty and resources,” says [Read More…]

Office of Career Success Getting New Home in UC

October 7, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By ASHTON GATSON/Contributor Renovation projects began in the University Center this fall semester. When the work is completed, some programs for students will be moving to new locations. “The current renovation project should be completed [Read More…]

HSA Holds a Festive Fundraiser

October 7, 2024 Amanda Cea

By SERENITY ROATH/Staff Writer, AMANDA CEA/Staff Writer, ALEX POLK/Staff Writer On Sept. 25, the Hispanic Student Association of University of Texas at Tyler held a fundraiser. It was held at the University Center, right outside [Read More…]

Fully-Licensed Starbucks to Open in Muntz Library

October 3, 2024 Paulina Mata

By PJ CARRINGTON/Staff Writer, AALIYAH FLORES/Staff Writer, PAULINA MATA/Social Media Editor Students make their way to the on-campus source of their caffeine-driven motivation, only to see empty, dark counters behind bars. Over the past weeks, [Read More…]

Students Find Difficulty with Liberty Landing Crosswalk

October 3, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By KIRA HINTON/Contributor Students living in Liberty Landing face the challenge of crossing Old Omen road to and from campus. For some, this has proven to be a challenge. The crosswalk has a light that [Read More…]

A Cosmic Journey: Lee Albert Hill’s Artistic Exploration of the Nasadiya Sukta

October 3, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By HANNA BARRON/Contributor The University of Texas at Tyler’s special guest artist is Lee Albert Hill. His work consists of architectural and abstract visual impressions. “As both an architect and artist working in a busy [Read More…]

UT Tyler Achieves Record Enrollment at 7.75% Increase

September 26, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By STEPHANIE WILLIAMSON/Contributor The University of Texas at Tyler fall enrollment has set a record. Preliminary figures show an enrollment of 10,541 students. This marks a 7.75% increase from the previous year, according to a [Read More…]

Patriot Pantry Seeks Donations

September 26, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By CARTER PHILLIPS/Contributor The Patriot Pantry is UT Tyler’s donor-supported food pantry. An email was sent out earlier this semester asking for donations. Assistant Director of Campus Activities Maddie Bailey said the pantry needs donations [Read More…]

September is Suicide Prevention Month: What to Know, How to Help

September 23, 2024 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Staff Writer Suicide Prevention Month in September brings awareness to those who deal with suicidal thoughts and the help that is available to them. “It’s all about instilling hope in others,” Dr. Terry [Read More…]

Ovation at the Inaugural Piano Extravaganza

September 9, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By LAUREN MCCLURE/Contributor Performers played pieces from Liszt to Radiohead in the inaugural Piano Extravaganza held Sept. 6 at Braithwaite Recital Hall. After each performance, an applause from the audience and a bow from stage [Read More…]