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{{Short description|Public university in Tyler, Texas, US}}
{{Infobox university {{Infobox university
| name = The University of Texas at Tyler | name = The University of Texas at Tyler
| image = UTTyler Primary Academic Mark.png | image = University of Texas at Tyler seal.svg
| image_upright = 1 | image_upright = 0.7
| established = {{start date and age|June 10, 1971}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uttyler.edu/50-year-anniversary/1970s/|title=50th Anniversary}}</ref>
| established = 1971
| former_names = Tyler State College (1971–1975)<br>Texas Eastern University (1975–1979)
| motto = ''Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis'' (])
| mottoeng = "The cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.utsystem.edu/board-of-regents/history/seal-university#:~:text=The%20motto%2C%20Disciplina%20Praesidium%20Civitatis%2C%20is%20the%20late%20Dr.,the%20guardian%20genius%20of%20democracy.%22|title=Seal of the University|date=23 May 2018 }}</ref>
| endowment = $154.96 million (2021)<ref name="utimco.org">https://www.utimco.org/reports/private-endowments/ This includes the endowments from the main campus as well as The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center.</ref> | endowment = $154.96 million (2021)<ref name="utimco.org">https://www.utimco.org/reports/private-endowments/ This includes the endowments from the main campus as well as The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center.</ref>
| type = Public university | type = ] ]
| academic_affiliation = {{hlist|]}}
| president = Kirk A. Calhoun, M.D.
| president = ]
| provost = Amir Mirmiran | provost = Amir Mirmiran
| city = ] | city = ]
| state = ] | state = ]
| country = United States | country = United States
| enrollment = 9,927 (fall 2020)<ref name="kltv.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.kltv.com/2020/09/11/webxtra-ut-tyler-enrolls-record-sized-undergraduate-class-overall-enrollment-up-percent/|title=WEBXTRA: UT Tyler enrolls record-sized undergraduate class; overall enrollment up 3.2 percent}}</ref> | enrollment = 9,927 (fall 2020)<ref name="kltv.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.kltv.com/2020/09/11/webxtra-ut-tyler-enrolls-record-sized-undergraduate-class-overall-enrollment-up-percent/|title=WEBXTRA: UT Tyler enrolls record-sized undergraduate class; overall enrollment up 3.2 percent|date=11 September 2020 }}</ref>
| undergrad = 6,703 (fall 2020)<ref name="kltv.com" /> | undergrad = 6,703 (fall 2020)<ref name="kltv.com" />
| postgrad = 2,340 (fall 2020)<ref name="kltv.com" /> | postgrad = 2,340 (fall 2020)<ref name="kltv.com" />
| campus = Midsize City,<ref>{{cite web |url =https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=university+of+texas&s=all&id=228802 |title = IPEDS-University of Texas at Tyler|publisher = ] |website = nces.ed.gov |access-date = April 9, 2023}}</ref> {{convert|259|acres|km2}}
| campus = ]an, 400 acres
| parent = ] | parent = ]
| athletics = ] – ] | sporting_affiliations = ] – ]
| mascot = Eagle | mascot = Eagle
| colors = Orange, White, and Blue<ref>{{cite manual |url=https://www.uttyler.edu/brand/|title=Our Branding at The University of Texas at Tyler |access-date=March 11, 2022}}</ref><br />{{color box|#E65300}}&nbsp;{{color box|#FFFFFF}}&nbsp;{{color box|#002D74}} | colors = Orange, white, and blue<ref>{{cite manual |url=https://www.uttyler.edu/brand/|title=Our Branding at The University of Texas at Tyler |access-date=March 11, 2022}}</ref><br>{{color box|#E65300}} {{color box|#FFFFFF}} {{color box|#002D74}}
| nickname = Patriots | nickname = ]
| website = {{url|www.uttyler.edu}} | website = {{url|www.uttyler.edu}}
| logo = University of Texas at Tyler seal.svg | logo = UTTyler Primary Academic Mark.png
| logo_size = 200 | logo_size = 200
| accreditation = ]
| free_label2 = Newspaper
| free2 = ''Patriot Talon''
| free_label = Other campuses
| free = {{hlist|]|]|]}}
}} }}


'''The University of Texas at Tyler''' ('''UT Tyler''') is a ] in ]. Founded in 1971, it is a part of the ].<ref name="About UT Tyler">{{Cite web |url=https://www.uttyler.edu/mainsite/about.html |title=About UT Tyler |access-date=2017-11-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117030255/http://www.uttyler.edu/mainsite/about.html |archive-date=2015-11-17 |url-status=dead}}</ref> '''The University of Texas at Tyler''' ('''UT Tyler''') is a ] ] in ]. Founded in 1971, it is a part of the ].<ref name="About UT Tyler">{{Cite web |url=https://www.uttyler.edu/mainsite/about.html |title=About UT Tyler |access-date=2017-11-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117030255/http://www.uttyler.edu/mainsite/about.html |archive-date=2015-11-17 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


UT Tyler consists of five professional colleges and one traditional college of arts and sciences, offering over 90 academic degree programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. The University of Texas at Tyler is accredited by the ]. The university had a fall 2020 student body enrollment of 9,927<ref name="kltv.com" /> and a 19:1 student to faculty ratio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uttyler.edu/academics/#:~:text=The%20University%20of%20Texas%20at,your%20education%20and%20career%20success.|title=UT Tyler UT Tyler &#124; Degrees, Bachelors, Masters, PHD, Online &#124; Texas}}</ref> It has a park-like campus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uttyler.edu/360/harvey-lake/|title = Harvey Lake &#124; 360 Tour &#124; Virtual Tours &#124; UT Tyler}}</ref> UT Tyler consists of six professional colleges and one traditional college of arts and sciences, offering over 90 academic degree programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. The University of Texas at Tyler is accredited by the ]. The university had a fall 2020 student body enrollment of 9,927<ref name="kltv.com" /> and a 19:1 student to faculty ratio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uttyler.edu/academics/#:~:text=The%20University%20of%20Texas%20at,your%20education%20and%20career%20success.|title=UT Tyler UT Tyler &#124; Degrees, Bachelors, Masters, PHD, Online &#124; Texas}}</ref> It has a park-like campus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uttyler.edu/360/harvey-lake/|title = Harvey Lake &#124; 360 Tour &#124; Virtual Tours &#124; UT Tyler}}</ref>


== History == == History ==
The University of Texas at Tyler was founded in 1971 as Tyler State College. The school was renamed Texas Eastern University in 1975, and then joined the ] in 1979 as a result of action by the 66th Texas Legislature. Initially, UT Tyler was a "senior" level institution ("senior" as compared to community or junior colleges), teaching only upper division undergraduate courses for juniors & seniors, as well as graduate level courses, and granting bachelor's and master's degrees. Thus, until 1998, all U.T. Tyler students were transfer students from other institutions of higher learning—junior colleges or other universities. In 1997, the 75th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1795, signed into law by Governor George W. Bush, authorizing the school to add classes for freshmen and sophomore students. As of the Fall semester 1998, UT Tyler became a 4-year and graduate institution, following the full U.S. university pattern, i.e. educating students from the freshman level through graduate and postgraduate levels. The University of Texas at Tyler was founded in 1971 as Tyler State College. The school was renamed Texas Eastern University in 1975 and then joined the ] in 1979 as a result of action by the 66th Texas Legislature. Initially, UT Tyler was a "senior" level institution ("senior" as compared to community or junior colleges), teaching only upper division undergraduate courses for juniors & seniors, as well as graduate level courses, and granting bachelor's and master's degrees. Thus, until 1998, all U.T. Tyler students were transfer students from other institutions. In 1997, the 75th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1795, signed into law by Governor George W. Bush, authorizing the school to add classes for freshmen and sophomore students. As of the Fall semester 1998, UT Tyler became a 4-year and graduate institution.


In late 2019, the UT System Board of Regents unanimously agreed to merge the ] (UTHSCT) under the University of Texas at Tyler (UTT), creating a single unified institution.<ref>{{cite manual |url=https://tylerpaper.com/news/local/ut-system-to-move-forward-with-merger-of-ut-tyler/article_eafcc81e-1ac1-11ea-8469-1b566647a8c6.html |title=UT System to move forward with merger of UT Tyler and Health Science Center |date=December 9, 2019 |access-date=December 10, 2020}}</ref> Two months later, the UT system formally announced its intention to establish a new medical school that will be added under the new unified UT Tyler administration. It will be the first medical school in the ] region.<ref>{{cite manual |url=https://www.utsystem.edu/news/2020/02/06/university-of-texas-system-announces-intention-launch-medical-school-tyler |title=The University of Texas System announces intention to launch medical school in Tyler |date=February 6, 2020 |access-date=December 10, 2020}}</ref> The plan was approved by the university's accreditor, the ], in 2020. UTHSCT retains its status as a health-related institution but came under the administration of UT Tyler.
==University Academy==
UT Tyler's College of Education and Psychology has operated the UT Tyler University Academy since its founding in 2012. The University Academy has campuses on UT Tyler's Campus, on UT Tyler's Longview University Center, and on UT Tyler's Palestine Campus.

University Academy offers grades ]-], with a focus on STEM and most students graduating with 30 credit hours from UT Tyler. The Schools also serve as labs for students of the ] program and for faculty of the College of Education and Psychology.

== Academics ==
In addition to its undergraduate programs, UT Tyler offers doctoral studies in nursing, pharmacy, and human resource development. It also offers a selective four-year honors program for high-achieving undergraduate students of all majors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uttyler.edu/honors/|title = UT Tyler Honors Program &#124; Honors Students &#124; Honors Program Applications}}</ref> For the Fall 2020 semester, UT Tyler had a 92% acceptance rate. The '']'' rankings released in 2021 placed UT Tyler #299-#391 in National Universities, tied for #179 in Top Performers on Social Mobility, #156-#209 in Top Public Schools, and tied for #75 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs at schools where doctorates are not offered.<ref>{{cite web |title=University of Texas at Tyler |url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-texas-at-tyler-11163 |website=usnews.com |publisher=] |access-date=13 September 2021}}</ref>

The University supports six undergraduate colleges including the:<ref>{{Cite web|date=Fall 2021|title=Fall 2021 Digital Viewbook|url=https://www.uttyler.edu/admissions/files/fall2021travelpiece.pdf|url-status=live|website=University of Texas at Tyler}}</ref>

* College of Arts and Sciences
* Soules College of Business
* College of Education and Psychology
* College of Engineering
* College of Nursing and Health Sciences
* The Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy

== Campus ==
]
UT Tyler's main campus is located on {{convert|204|acre|km2}}, just inside the eastern city limits of ] The UT Tyler campus is more than 40 years old, with a modern, master-planned and integrated architectural style of buildings. Because of vigorous growth in enrollment, many new buildings and sports facilities have been constructed at the main campus since 1996.

One of the most prominent features of the UT Tyler campus is the Riter Tower, an {{convert|88|ft|m|adj=on}} instrument featuring 57 bells. The tower was built with a $1.35 million gift from Mr. and Mrs. A.W. "Dub" Riter Jr. The bells are played with an electronic keyboard connected at sites in the music department, the administration building, or at the base of the tower.

The Herrington Patriot Center includes a state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio-theater and circuit training, racquetball courts, heated pool and spa, indoor walking/jogging track, and gymnasium/convocation area with basketball/volleyball court and seating for 2,300.

The 2,000 seat R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center attracts a wide array of cultural entertainment, and 26,000 patrons attend the performances annually.

On-campus housing options include one dormitory, Ornelas Hall, and four apartment complexes, Patriot Village, Liberty Landing and Victory Village which are owned by UT Tyler, and University Pines, which is owned by an outside company but is on university land and works in conjunction with the university.

Recently, the university added a large outdoor green space (called Patriot Plaza) for recreation and events,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kltv.com/2019/09/03/ut-tyler-president-talks-about-new-plaza-campus/|title = UT Tyler president talks about new plaza on campus}}</ref> as well as an Alumni House.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uttyler.edu/alumni/brick/|title = UT Tyler Alumni House &#124; Alumni House and Brick Campaign}}</ref>

== Research ==

With over $28 million in annual research expenditures,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://data.utsystem.edu/data-index/research-expenditures|title = Research Expenditures - Texas Source Data THECB}}</ref> UT Tyler is in the "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" category, also known as R2,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://carnegieclassifications.iu.edu/classification_descriptions/basic.php|title = The Carnegie Classification of Institution of Higher Education Basic Classification Description}}</ref> according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutes of Higher Education.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://carnegieclassifications.iu.edu/lookup/view_institution.php?unit_id=228802&start_page=lookup.php&clq=%7B%22ipug2005_ids%22%3A%22%22%2C%22ipgrad2005_ids%22%3A%22%22%2C%22enrprofile2005_ids%22%3A%22%22%2C%22ugprfile2005_ids%22%3A%22%22%2C%22sizeset2005_ids%22%3A%22%22%2C%22basic2005_ids%22%3A%22%22%2C%22eng2005_ids%22%3A%22%22%2C%22search_string%22%3A%22Tyler%22%2C%22level%22%3A%22%22%2C%22control%22%3A%22%22%2C%22accred%22%3A%22%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22%22%2C%22urbanicity%22%3A%22%22%2C%22womens%22%3A%22%22%2C%22hbcu%22%3A%22%22%2C%22hsi%22%3A%22%22%2C%22tribal%22%3A%22%22%2C%22msi%22%3A%22%22%2C%22landgrant%22%3A%22%22%2C%22coplac%22%3A%22%22%2C%22urban%22%3A%22%22%2C%22community%22%3A%22%22%7D|title = The Carnegie Classification of Institution of Higher Education Institution Lookup: The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX}}</ref>

== Permanent University Fund ==
{{Main|Permanent University Fund}}

UT Tyler has access to the State of Texas's ] (PUF), with over $32&nbsp;billion in assets {{as of|2022|lc=y}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.utimco.org/funds-managed/endowment-funds/permanent-university-fund-puf/|title = Permanent University Fund (PUF)}}</ref> These funds are primarily used for infrastructure improvements and expansion, as well as the repayment of debts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/SOTWDocs/CN/htm/CN.7.htm#7.18|title=The Texas Constitution Article 7. Education}}</ref>

== Endowment ==

UT Tyler has an endowment of $154.96 million as of 2021.<ref name="utimco.org">https://www.utimco.org/reports/private-endowments/ This includes the endowments from the main campus as well as The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center.</ref> Furthermore, UT Tyler is part of the ], which has an endowment of nearly $30&nbsp;billion,<ref name="nacubo.org">https://www.nacubo.org/-/media/Nacubo/Documents/EndowmentFiles/2019-Endowment-Market-Values--Final-Feb-10.ashx {{Bare URL inline|date=October 2021}}</ref> the most of any public university system in the world and second only to Harvard.<ref name="nacubo.org"/>

== Merger with UT Health Science Center at Tyler ==
In December 2019, the UT System Board of Regents unanimously agreed to merge the ] (UTHSCT) under the University of Texas at Tyler (UTT), creating a single unified institution.<ref>{{cite manual |url=https://tylerpaper.com/news/local/ut-system-to-move-forward-with-merger-of-ut-tyler/article_eafcc81e-1ac1-11ea-8469-1b566647a8c6.html |title=UT System to move forward with merger of UT Tyler and Health Science Center |date=December 9, 2019 |access-date=December 10, 2020}}</ref> Two months later, the UT System formally announced its intention to establish a new medical school that will be added under the new unified UT Tyler administration. It will be the first medical school in the ] region.<ref>{{cite manual |url=https://www.utsystem.edu/news/2020/02/06/university-of-texas-system-announces-intention-launch-medical-school-tyler |title=The University of Texas System announces intention to launch medical school in Tyler |date=February 6, 2020 |access-date=December 10, 2020}}</ref>

On December 8, 2020, The ] approved a plan to merge UT Tyler and UTHSCT. UTHSCT will retain its status as a health-related institution but will now come under the administration of UT Tyler. The UT System Board of Regents met in late December 2020 and took action on the implementation of the merger which began on January 1, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-09|title=Statement from The University of Texas System on the merger of UT Tyler and UT Health Science Center at Tyler {{!}} University of Texas System|url=https://www.utsystem.edu/news/2020/12/09/statement-university-of-texas-system-merger-of-ut-tyler-and-ut-health-science-center-at-tyler|access-date=2020-12-10|website=www.utsystem.edu|language=en}}</ref>

On January 4, 2021, the Board of Regents installed Dr. Kirk A. Calhoun, M.D. as president of the newly aligned UT Tyler and UTHSCT. As of January 4, these two institutions are officially one. On January 15, 2021 the institution publicly named the new line of executive leadership for the merged institution.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-15|title=UT Tyler Announces Executive Leadership for Merged Institution {{!}} University of Texas at Tyler|url=https://www.uttyler.edu/news/pressrelease/2021/01152021.php|access-date=2021-01-17|website=www.uttyler.edu|language=en}}</ref>


The medical school is expected to open in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/ut-system-board-of-regents-gives-green-light-to-tyler-medical-school/501-a68fec06-570d-44f7-b824-32c30836a93d|title = UT System Board of Regents gives green light to Tyler medical school|date = 27 February 2020}}</ref> The merger officially began in January 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-09|title=Statement from The University of Texas System on the merger of UT Tyler and UT Health Science Center at Tyler {{!}} University of Texas System|url=https://www.utsystem.edu/news/2020/12/09/statement-university-of-texas-system-merger-of-ut-tyler-and-ut-health-science-center-at-tyler|access-date=2020-12-10|website=www.utsystem.edu|language=en}}</ref> The board of regents installed Kirk A. Calhoun as president of the newly aligned UT Tyler and UTHSCT.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-15|title=UT Tyler Announces Executive Leadership for Merged Institution {{!}} University of Texas at Tyler|url=https://www.uttyler.edu/news/pressrelease/2021/01152021.php|access-date=2021-01-17|website=www.uttyler.edu|language=en}}</ref> The medical school is expected to open in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/ut-system-board-of-regents-gives-green-light-to-tyler-medical-school/501-a68fec06-570d-44f7-b824-32c30836a93d|title = UT System Board of Regents gives green light to Tyler medical school|date = 27 February 2020}}</ref>


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==University Academy==
== Activities ==
UT Tyler's College of Education and Psychology has operated the UT Tyler University Academy since its founding in 2012. The University Academy has campuses on UT Tyler's Campus, on UT Tyler's Longview University Center, and on UT Tyler's Palestine Campus.
]
]


University Academy offers grades ]-], with a focus on STEM and most students graduating with 30 credit hours from UT Tyler. The Schools also serve as labs for students of the ] program and for faculty of the College of Education and Psychology.
UT Tyler offers over 80 student organizations including Greek fraternities and sororities.


== Academics ==
*Greek Sororities
The university is home to five academic colleges and three schools:<ref>{{Cite web |title=UT Tyler Colleges, Centers, Research |url=https://www.uttyler.edu/academics/colleges-schools/ |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=www.uttyler.edu |language=en}}</ref>
**], Kappa Mu chapter

**], Zeta Upsilon chapter (currently Inactive)
'''Colleges'''
**], Eta Xi chapter

**], Upsilon Epsilon chapter
* The Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy
**], Lamba Sigma chapter
* College of Arts and Sciences
*Greek Fraternities
* College of Education and Psychology
**], Texas Zeta chapter (suspended in 2021)
* College of Engineering
**], Theta Pi chapter (suspended in 2017)
* Soules College of Business
**], Rho Nu chapter (suspended in 2016)

**]
'''Schools'''
**], Theta Pi associate chapter

**], Nexus Installation
* School of Health Professions
**], Colony
* ]
*Recreational Sports
* School of Nursing
*Student Activities
Additionally, UT Tyler is home to an Honors College and The Graduate School
*Student Government Association

*Student Organizations
== Rankings ==
**] Student Chapter (awarded Best ASCE Student Chapter in Texas in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2019. Texas-Mexico Region Concrete Canoe Champions 2009, 2012, and 2013)
{{Infobox US university ranking
**] Corona Chapter
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**Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) Student Chapter. Only ATMAE student chapter in the world to win the Outstanding Student Chapter Award three consecutive years and to also win it a total of five times (2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016).
| Forbes = 493
* Honor Fraternities
| THE_WSJ =
** ]
| USNWR_NU = 361 <small>(tie)</small>
** ]
| Wamo_NU = 260
** ]
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** ]
| QS_W =
** ]
| THES_W =
*Forensics
| USNWR_W =
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In addition to its undergraduate programs, UT Tyler offers doctoral studies in nursing, pharmacy, psychology, and human resource development. It also offers a selective four-year honors program for high-achieving undergraduate students of all majors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uttyler.edu/honors/|title = UT Tyler Honors Program &#124; Honors Students &#124; Honors Program Applications}}</ref> For the Fall 2020 semester, UT Tyler had a 92% acceptance rate. The '']'' rankings released in 2023 placed UT Tyler #331-#440 in National Universities, tied for #282 in Top Performers on Social Mobility, #169-#227 in Top Public Schools, and tied for #42 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs at schools where doctorates are not offered.<ref>{{cite web |title=University of Texas at Tyler |url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-texas-at-tyler-11163 |website=usnews.com |publisher=] |access-date=8 September 2023}}</ref>

== Campus ==
]
UT Tyler's main campus is located on {{convert|204|acre|km2}}, just inside the eastern city limits of ]. Many buildings and sports facilities have been constructed at the main campus since 1996.

One of the most prominent features of the UT Tyler campus is the Riter Tower, an {{convert|88|ft|m|adj=on}} instrument featuring 57 bells. There is a fitness center on campus, as well as the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.

There are several on-campus housing options. There is a green space called Patriot Plaza for recreation and events,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kltv.com/2019/09/03/ut-tyler-president-talks-about-new-plaza-campus/|title = UT Tyler president talks about new plaza on campus| date=3 September 2019 }}</ref> and there is an Alumni House.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uttyler.edu/alumni/brick/|title = UT Tyler Alumni House &#124; Alumni House and Brick Campaign}}</ref>

== Research ==
With over $28 million in annual research expenditures,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://data.utsystem.edu/data-index/research-expenditures|title = Research Expenditures - Texas Source Data THECB}}</ref> UT Tyler is ] among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://carnegieclassifications.iu.edu/lookup/view_institution.php?unit_id=228802 |title = The Carnegie Classification of Institution of Higher Education Institution Lookup: The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX}}</ref>

==Funding==
UT Tyler has access to the State of Texas's ] (PUF), with over $32&nbsp;billion in assets {{as of|2022|lc=y}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.utimco.org/funds-managed/endowment-funds/permanent-university-fund-puf/|title = Permanent University Fund (PUF)}}</ref> These funds are primarily used for infrastructure improvements and expansion, as well as the repayment of debts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/SOTWDocs/CN/htm/CN.7.htm#7.18|title=The Texas Constitution Article 7. Education}}</ref>

The university also has its own endowment worth $154.96 million as of 2021.<ref name="utimco.org">https://www.utimco.org/reports/private-endowments/ This includes the endowments from the main campus as well as The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center.</ref> Furthermore, UT Tyler is part of the ], which has an endowment of $42.9 billion as of 2021,<ref>As of June 30, 2021. {{cite report |url=https://www.nacubo.org/Research/2021/Public-NTSE-Tables|title=U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2021 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY20 to FY21 |publisher=National Association of College and University Business Officers and ] |date=February 18, 2022 |access-date=February 18, 2022}}</ref> the most of any public university system in the world and second only to Harvard.<ref>As of June 30, 2021. {{cite report |url=https://www.nacubo.org/Research/2021/Public-NTSE-Tables|title=U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2021 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY20 to FY21 |publisher=National Association of College and University Business Officers and ] |date=February 18, 2022 |access-date=February 18, 2022}}</ref>

== Debate ==
UT Tyler competes in the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=UT Tyler Debate|url=https://www.uttyler.edu/communication/debate-team.php}}</ref> The team has competed in the national finals several times.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cook Hullum NPTE 2015|url=https://parlitournament.com/npte2015/elim8pairing.htm}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cook Hullum NPTE 2016|url=https://parlitournament.com/npte2016/elim8pairing.htm}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cook Hullum NPTE 2016 result| website=] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URPUrmOXVpw}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Kumar Remaley NPTE 2020|url=https://parlitournament.com/npte2020/e7pairing.htm}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Kumar Remaley NPTE 2022|url=https://www.tabroom.com/index/tourn/postings/round.mhtml?tourn_id=23348&round_id=852609}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Kumar Remaley NPDA 2022|url=https://forensicstournament.net/NPDAChampionship/22/postings/5678/48396}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.uttyler.edu/news/pressrelease/2023/04262023.php | title=UT Tyler Debate Finishes 2022-23 Season Strong }}</ref>


== Athletics == == Athletics ==
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UT Tyler competes in the ] of the ] ]. The current 2020–21 school year is the last of the program's planned three-year transition from ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://uttylerpatriots.com/news/2019/7/12/general-ut-tyler-completes-year-one-of-ncaa-division-ii-membership-process.aspx|access-date=2019-08-23|title=UT Tyler Completes Year One of NCAA Division II Membership Process}}</ref> Both the men's and women's sports teams are referred to as the Patriots.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://uttylerpatriots.com/about/default/ |title=Patriots Athletics |access-date=2012-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830111443/http://www.uttylerpatriots.com/about/default/ |archive-date=2012-08-30 |url-status=dead}}</ref> UT Tyler competes in the ] of the ] ]. It completed its three-year transition from ] in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://uttylerpatriots.com/news/2019/7/12/general-ut-tyler-completes-year-one-of-ncaa-division-ii-membership-process.aspx|access-date=2019-08-23|title=UT Tyler Completes Year One of NCAA Division II Membership Process}}</ref> Both the men's and women's sports teams are referred to as the Patriots.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://uttylerpatriots.com/about/default/ |title=Patriots Athletics |access-date=2012-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830111443/http://www.uttylerpatriots.com/about/default/ |archive-date=2012-08-30 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


The school does not have a football program. The school does not have a football program.
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Since 2005, UT Tyler student-athletes have won 29 American Southwest Conference Championships, 29 ASC East Division championships, made 32 team appearances in the NCAA postseason and had 26 students earn All-America or Academic All-America Honors.<ref>{{cite web |title=UT Tyler Athletics Championships|url=http://www.uttylerpatriots.com/championships/default/|access-date=11 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121030054838/http://www.uttylerpatriots.com/championships/default/|archive-date=2012-10-30|url-status=dead}}</ref> Since 2005, UT Tyler student-athletes have won 29 American Southwest Conference Championships, 29 ASC East Division championships, made 32 team appearances in the NCAA postseason and had 26 students earn All-America or Academic All-America Honors.<ref>{{cite web |title=UT Tyler Athletics Championships|url=http://www.uttylerpatriots.com/championships/default/|access-date=11 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121030054838/http://www.uttylerpatriots.com/championships/default/|archive-date=2012-10-30|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Media ==
As of July 2017, the school was considering a move to ] as a part of a strategy to be a more significant player in the region, possibly building a new athletic campus in the process.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tylerpaper.com/TP-News+Local/294272/ut-tyler-working-on-new-strategic-plan-changes-to-branding|title=UT Tyler working on new strategic plan, changes to branding|access-date=5 December 2017}}</ref>
Besides its newspaper, the ''Patriot Talon'', UT Tyler has its own ]-affiliated campus radio station, ].

On February 2, 2018, the school formally applied for Division II status; if approved, full membership would begin on September 1, 2021. No conference affiliation was initially announced.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uttyler.edu/news/pressrelease/2018/02022018.php|title=The University of Texas at Tyler Applies for NCAA Division II Status|access-date=14 March 2018}}</ref> After the NCAA approved UT Tyler to begin the transition process, UT Tyler would be announced as a new member of the ] effective with the 2019–20 school year.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.lonestarconference.org/news/2018/8/13/general-lone-star-conference-to-add-ut-tyler-in-2019.aspx |title=Lone Star Conference to Add UT Tyler in 2019 |publisher=Lone Star Conference |date=August 13, 2018 |access-date=August 29, 2018}}</ref>


== Notable alumni == == Notable alumni ==
*] (deceased) – Former President of Thermo-Tech Co., Chairperson of the Republican Party of Gregg County, Texas *] (deceased) – former president of Thermo-Tech Co., Chairperson of the Republican Party of Gregg County, Texas
*] – Republican member of the ] from ] since 2003<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/?district=5#member-biography |title=Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from Wood County since 2003|access-date=August 23, 2019}}</ref> *] – Republican member of the ] from ] since 2003<ref>{{cite web|url=https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=5#member-biography |title=Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from Wood County since 2003|access-date=August 23, 2019}}</ref>
*] – co-owner of ] and wife of NFL quarterback ], played soccer at UT Tyler before a brief professional career<ref>{{cite web |title=UT Tyler's Matthews signs with Iceland team |url=https://tylerpaper.com/sports/college/ut-tylers-matthews-signs-with-iceland-team/article_748466c3-c4c9-53c2-917b-ce9d99422e7b.html |website=TylerPaper.com|date=15 May 2017 }}</ref>
*David King – Board Chairman, ]
*] – Texas Country/Red Dirt singer *] – Texas Country/Red Dirt singer
*Matt Riccardi – Director of Scouting, Brooklyn Nets & General Manager of the Long Island Nets
*] – CEO of ] and Director of the ] *] – CEO of ] and Director of the ]
*Brittany Mahomes – Co-owner of ] and wife of NFL quarterback ], played soccer at UT Tyler before a brief professional career<ref>{{cite web |title=UT Tyler's Matthews signs with Iceland team |url=https://tylerpaper.com/sports/college/ut-tylers-matthews-signs-with-iceland-team/article_748466c3-c4c9-53c2-917b-ce9d99422e7b.html |website=TylerPaper.com}}</ref>


==See also== ==See also==
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Public university in Tyler, Texas, US
The University of Texas at Tyler
Former namesTyler State College (1971–1975)
Texas Eastern University (1975–1979)
MottoDisciplina Praesidium Civitatis (Latin)
Motto in English"The cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy"
TypePublic research university
EstablishedJune 10, 1971; 53 years ago (June 10, 1971)
Parent institutionUniversity of Texas System
AccreditationSACS
Academic affiliation
Endowment$154.96 million (2021)
PresidentJulie V. Philley
ProvostAmir Mirmiran
Students9,927 (fall 2020)
Undergraduates6,703 (fall 2020)
Postgraduates2,340 (fall 2020)
LocationTyler, Texas, United States
CampusMidsize City, 259 acres (1.05 km)
Other campuses
NewspaperPatriot Talon
ColorsOrange, white, and blue
     
NicknamePatriots
Sporting affiliationsNCAA Division II – Lone Star
MascotEagle
Websitewww.uttyler.edu

The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler) is a public research university in Tyler, Texas. Founded in 1971, it is a part of the University of Texas System.

UT Tyler consists of six professional colleges and one traditional college of arts and sciences, offering over 90 academic degree programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. The University of Texas at Tyler is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The university had a fall 2020 student body enrollment of 9,927 and a 19:1 student to faculty ratio. It has a park-like campus.

History

The University of Texas at Tyler was founded in 1971 as Tyler State College. The school was renamed Texas Eastern University in 1975 and then joined the University of Texas System in 1979 as a result of action by the 66th Texas Legislature. Initially, UT Tyler was a "senior" level institution ("senior" as compared to community or junior colleges), teaching only upper division undergraduate courses for juniors & seniors, as well as graduate level courses, and granting bachelor's and master's degrees. Thus, until 1998, all U.T. Tyler students were transfer students from other institutions. In 1997, the 75th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1795, signed into law by Governor George W. Bush, authorizing the school to add classes for freshmen and sophomore students. As of the Fall semester 1998, UT Tyler became a 4-year and graduate institution.

In late 2019, the UT System Board of Regents unanimously agreed to merge the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (UTHSCT) under the University of Texas at Tyler (UTT), creating a single unified institution. Two months later, the UT system formally announced its intention to establish a new medical school that will be added under the new unified UT Tyler administration. It will be the first medical school in the East Texas region. The plan was approved by the university's accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Schools, in 2020. UTHSCT retains its status as a health-related institution but came under the administration of UT Tyler.

The merger officially began in January 2021. The board of regents installed Kirk A. Calhoun as president of the newly aligned UT Tyler and UTHSCT. The medical school is expected to open in 2023.

Official name Official
abbreviations 		Location Founded Joined
system 		Merged Refs
The University of Texas at Tyler

UT Tyler

Tyler 1971 1979 2021
(merged as The University of Texas at Tyler)
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler UTHSCT

UT Health Tyler

Tyler 1943 1977

University Academy

UT Tyler's College of Education and Psychology has operated the UT Tyler University Academy since its founding in 2012. The University Academy has campuses on UT Tyler's Campus, on UT Tyler's Longview University Center, and on UT Tyler's Palestine Campus.

University Academy offers grades K-12, with a focus on STEM and most students graduating with 30 credit hours from UT Tyler. The Schools also serve as labs for students of the UTeach program and for faculty of the College of Education and Psychology.

Academics

The university is home to five academic colleges and three schools:

Colleges

  • The Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Education and Psychology
  • College of Engineering
  • Soules College of Business

Schools

Additionally, UT Tyler is home to an Honors College and The Graduate School

Rankings

Academic rankings
National
Forbes493
U.S. News & World Report361 (tie)
Washington Monthly260

In addition to its undergraduate programs, UT Tyler offers doctoral studies in nursing, pharmacy, psychology, and human resource development. It also offers a selective four-year honors program for high-achieving undergraduate students of all majors. For the Fall 2020 semester, UT Tyler had a 92% acceptance rate. The U. S. News & World Report rankings released in 2023 placed UT Tyler #331-#440 in National Universities, tied for #282 in Top Performers on Social Mobility, #169-#227 in Top Public Schools, and tied for #42 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs at schools where doctorates are not offered.

Campus

The Riter Tower

UT Tyler's main campus is located on 204 acres (0.83 km), just inside the eastern city limits of Tyler, Texas. Many buildings and sports facilities have been constructed at the main campus since 1996.

One of the most prominent features of the UT Tyler campus is the Riter Tower, an 88-foot (27 m) instrument featuring 57 bells. There is a fitness center on campus, as well as the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.

There are several on-campus housing options. There is a green space called Patriot Plaza for recreation and events, and there is an Alumni House.

Research

With over $28 million in annual research expenditures, UT Tyler is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

Funding

UT Tyler has access to the State of Texas's Permanent University Fund (PUF), with over $32 billion in assets as of 2022. These funds are primarily used for infrastructure improvements and expansion, as well as the repayment of debts.

The university also has its own endowment worth $154.96 million as of 2021. Furthermore, UT Tyler is part of the University of Texas System, which has an endowment of $42.9 billion as of 2021, the most of any public university system in the world and second only to Harvard.

Debate

UT Tyler competes in the National Parliamentary Debate Association. The team has competed in the national finals several times.

Athletics

Main article: UT Tyler Patriots
UT Tyler Women's Basketball Team

UT Tyler competes in the Lone Star Conference of the NCAA's Division II. It completed its three-year transition from Division III in 2021. Both the men's and women's sports teams are referred to as the Patriots.

The school does not have a football program.

UT Tyler participates in the following fifteen sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis and track & field, while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball.

Since 2005, UT Tyler student-athletes have won 29 American Southwest Conference Championships, 29 ASC East Division championships, made 32 team appearances in the NCAA postseason and had 26 students earn All-America or Academic All-America Honors.

Media

Besides its newspaper, the Patriot Talon, UT Tyler has its own NPR-affiliated campus radio station, KVUT.

Notable alumni

See also

  • Rodney H. Mabry, third president of The University of Texas at Tyler for 18 years (retired, 2016)

References

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  2. "50th Anniversary".
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  6. Our Branding at The University of Texas at Tyler. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
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  18. "East Texas Tuberculosis Sanatorium". TSHA. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
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  22. "2024 National University Rankings". Washington Monthly. August 25, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
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  31. As of June 30, 2021. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2021 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY20 to FY21 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 18, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
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  33. "UT Tyler Debate".
  34. "Cook Hullum NPTE 2015".
  35. "Cook Hullum NPTE 2016".
  36. "Cook Hullum NPTE 2016 result". YouTube.
  37. "Kumar Remaley NPTE 2020".
  38. "Kumar Remaley NPTE 2022".
  39. "Kumar Remaley NPDA 2022".
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  42. "Patriots Athletics". Archived from the original on 2012-08-30. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
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  44. "Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from Wood County since 2003". Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  45. "UT Tyler's Matthews signs with Iceland team". TylerPaper.com. 15 May 2017.

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