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Loose Utility Pole Causes Power Shutdown to IT building, Police Station, University Pines, the Foundry

March 4, 2025 The Patriot Talon

A loose utility pole caused a power shutdown to the IT building, Police Station, University Pines, and the Foundry at 2:52 p.m. today. The heavy wind and rainfall from Tuesday’s morning storm knocked an electric [Read More…]

A Spectacle at Braithwaite Recital Hall

February 24, 2025 Danny Mogle

By MICHAEL MCKELVEY/Contributor The School of Performing Arts hosted a student recital Feb. 18 at the Braithwaite Recital Hall. It featured six music majors including a pianist, soprano singers and musicians playing a trumpet, saxophone, and [Read More…]

Artificial Intelligence in UT Tyler

February 17, 2025 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Staff Writer Artificial intelligence has had a meteoric growth. With the ability for simply checking grammar to writing entire assignments, AI is a double-edged sword for many students and teachers. TRANSFORMING EDUCATION AI [Read More…]

Graduation Fair Set for Feb. 25, 26

February 17, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By FARRA STOREY/Contributor The University of Texas at Tyler is helping graduating students get ready for commencement. The Spring Graduation Fair will provide seniors with resources to ensure a smooth transition to graduation. The fair [Read More…]

Geek World’s Growing D&D Community

February 13, 2025 Jim Rasberry

By JAMES RASBERRY/Staff Writer Local game shop Geek World hosted its season finale for the community-wide Luminaria Dungeons and Dragons campaign on Feb. 1. The campaign is run in-store by Geek World Employees and provides [Read More…]

Palestinian Flag Raised Before All Flags are Removed in the UC

February 11, 2025 Mateus Ferreira

By MATEUS FERREIRA/Staff Writer UT Tyler’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine claimed a hard-fought victory, albeit a short-lived one. The President of UT, Dr. Julie V. Philley announced in an email that a [Read More…]

UT Tyler Students Can Take Advantage of University Provided Health Services

January 30, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By EMILY WEBERSKI/Contributor The college students’ expenses have seems to grow every day. Due to rising costs, some students are having to make choices between receive healthcare. “I have friends that have avoided the doctor [Read More…]

UT Tyler Announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List, President’s Honor Roll

January 27, 2025 Paulina Mata

By PAULINA MATA/Social Media Editor UT Tyler announced its Fall 2024 Dean’s List and President’s Honor Roll on Jan. 22, 2025. The President’s Honor Roll names students who have completed at least 12 hours of [Read More…]

The Path Toward an Evolving Art Education at UT Tyler

January 23, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By NORA DELEON/Contributor The University of Texas at Tyler is considering upgrading facilities, revamping curriculum and hiring more faculty as innovations in art education grows. These changes—new paths—are aimed at preparing students for the rapidly [Read More…]

Larger Building and New Programs Pave Way for Nursing School Growth

January 16, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By STEPHANIE WILLIAMSON/Contributor With new simulation labs and programs and more space, the School of Nursing aims to grow and better address the evolving needs of students and the community. After two years of planning, [Read More…]