University of Texas at Tyler

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The University of Texas at Tyler
University of Texas - UT TYLER LOGO
Established: 1971
Type: State University
President: Dr. Rodney H. Mabry
Provost: Dr. Richard L. Osburn
Faculty: 291
Undergraduates: 3593
Postgraduates: 1733
Location: Tyler, Texas, USA
Campus: Urban, 204 acres (0.8km²)
Sports: UT Tyler Patriots
Colors: Orange, Blue
Affiliations: NCAA Division III, American Southwest
Website: www.uttyler.edu

The University of Texas at Tyler, also referred to as UT Tyler, is a public university located in Tyler, Texas, USA. It has a student body of over 6,100, a 17:1 student to faculty ratio, and a sprawling, park-like campus. UT Tyler is a part of the University of Texas System.

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[edit] History

The University of Texas at Tyler was originally founded in 1971 as Tyler State College. It was renamed Texas Eastern College in 1975, and then joined the University of Texas System in 1979. UT Tyler was initially an upper level university, teaching only upper division undergraduate and graduate level classes. In 1997, with the addition of lower division classes, UT Tyler became a full four-year university. It is the only UT System campus serving the East Texas region.[1]

[edit] Campus

Harvey Lake, located in the middle of the UT Tyler campus
Harvey Lake, located in the middle of the UT Tyler campus

UT Tyler’s main campus is located on 200 acres (0.81 km²) in Tyler, Texas. The university has satellite campuses in nearby cities of Longview, Texas and Palestine, Texas.

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

UT Tyler’s R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center attracts a wide array of cultural entertainment, and 26,000 patrons attend the performances annually.

UT Tyler offers over 80 student organizations including Greek fraternities and sororities.

[edit] Buildings

One of the most prominent features of the UT Tyler campus is the Riter Tower, an 88-foot (27 m) carillon featuring 58 bells. The tower was built with a $1.35 million dollar gift from Mr. and Mrs. A.W. "Dub" Riter Jr. It is the largest carillon in Texas, and the 15th largest in the United States.
One of the most prominent features of the UT Tyler campus is the Riter Tower, an 88-foot (27 m) carillon featuring 58 bells. The tower was built with a $1.35 million dollar gift from Mr. and Mrs. A.W. "Dub" Riter Jr. It is the largest carillon in Texas, and the 15th largest in the United States.
  • Administration Building (ADM)
  • Art Studio (ART)
  • Business Administration Building (BUS)
  • Bill Ratliff Engineering and Science Complex (RBS and RBN)
  • Braithwaite Building (BRB)
  • Physical and Health Education Building (PHE)
  • Herrington Patriot Center (HPC)
  • Hudnall-Pirtle-Roosth Building (HPR)
  • Ornelas Residence Hall (ORH)
  • Patriot Village Apartments (PVL)
  • Power Plant (PPN and PPS)
  • Physical Plant (PHY)
  • R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center (FPAC)
  • Robert R. Muntz Library (LIB)
  • Sciences and Mathematics Building (SCI)
  • Summers Tennis Center (STC)
  • Temporary Classroom Building (TCB)
  • University Center (UC)
  • University Health Clinic (UHC)
  • University Pines Apartments (UPA)
  • University Service Center (USC)

[edit] Activities

Student rides in car made during art class
Student rides in car made during art class
  • Greek Sororities
    • Alpha Chi Omega
    • Gamma Phi Beta
    • Delta Gamma
  • Greek Fraternities
    • Sigma Alpha Epsilon
    • Pi Kappa Phi
  • Recreational Sports
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government Association
  • Student Organizations

[edit] Ten most popular majors

  • Nursing
  • Education
  • Management
  • Psychology
  • Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Biology
  • History
  • Health and Kinesiology

[edit] Athletics

UT Tyler Women's Basketball Team
UT Tyler Women's Basketball Team

UT Tyler competes in the American Southwest Conference of the NCAA's Division III. Both the men's and women's sports teams are referred to as the Patriots. [2]

UT Tyler participates in the following fifteen sports:

  • Baseball{citation needed}}
  • Basketball, Men's
  • Basketball, Women's
  • Cross Country, Men's
  • Cross Country, Women's
  • Golf, Men's
  • Golf, Women's
  • Soccer, Men's
  • Soccer, Women's
  • Softball
  • Tennis, Men's
  • Tennis, Women's
  • Track, Men's
  • Track, Women's
  • Volleyball

Patriot student-athletes have won 15 American Southwest Conference East Division and overall championships, and had 71 ASC All Academic Team awards.

In May, 2007, UT Tyler finished their four-year provisional status with the NCAA as a start-up athletic program. In September of 2007, the Patriots became full members of the NCAA, and for the first time eligible for national rankings and postseason events.

UT Tyler student athletes have been found to earn a higher grade point ratio than the student body as a whole.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ The Main Building About the UT Campuses and Institutions.
  2. ^ Patriots Athletics
  3. ^ UT Tyler Student-Athletes Score High On Field And Off

[edit] External links

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