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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…]

The New Enlightening Mural at UT Tyler Honors College

September 9, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By MEGAN FOLK/Contributor A small gathering celebrated the completion of the Honors College mural on Sept. 4 between Stewart Hall and the HPR Building. The mural is located in the hallway outside HPR 135. The artist, [Read More…]

PHOTOS: Swoop struts a new look

September 3, 2024 Nayeli Carrillo

By NAYELI CARRILLO/Staff Writer After almost four years, Swoop has gotten a glow up. Before the start of the fall semester, the University of Texas at Tyler shared that the mascot was redesigned for a [Read More…]

Falling Limbs Pose Risk on Campus

May 28, 2024 Nathan Witt

By NATHAN WITT/Editor-in-Chief Unhealthy tree limbs may be compromised due to severe weather. Exercise caution when going underneath large limbs. The strong wind and rain have already brought down several limbs on campus, and more [Read More…]

Julie Philley Named Next President of UT Tyler

May 15, 2024 Paulina Mata

By PAULINA MATA/Social Media Editor The UT Board of Regents unanimously voted Julie Philley as the next president of UT Tyler on May 9. “Dr. Philley is a highly respected health, academic, and community leader in [Read More…]

UT Tyler Honors College Holds Colloquium Event

April 22, 2024 Brynna Williamson

By BRYNNA WILLIAMSON/Vice Editor-in-Chief Multimedia journalist Brynna Williamson gives a first-hand report on the Honors College Colloquium event. Activities were designed to help students deal with stress while speakers and displays offered information about mental health [Read More…]

How Scary Is Studying Abroad?

April 18, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By WHITNEY WORLEY/Staff Writer While some might find the idea of studying abroad glamorous or exciting, many students find the thought terrifying. UT Tyler student Jenna Brown summed up the most common feeling toward the [Read More…]