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‘Exemplary student’: East Texas fifth grader named national scholar
PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) – An East Texas fifth grade student was named a national scholar and was able to participate in career-oriented development program in Dallas after being nominated. According to a release from UT Tyler, Javier Alejandro Deluna attends The University of Texas at Tyler University Academy – Palestine, where he participates in several […]
Tyler resident Andrea Valdez’s journey to higher education leads to founding of local nonprofit
When she was a senior at Tyler Legacy High School, Andrea Valdez watched her classmates excitedly talk about their college plans. But for Valdez, college seemed out of reach. Valdez, 20, who is undocumented and a first-generation college student, encountered many rejections as she navigated applying to college. Through mentors, she found a way. Now, she has completed her first year at University of Texas at Tyler. She dreams of becoming an immigration lawyer.
UT Tyler teams split $100K grand prize in energy innovation competition
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Two University of Texas at Tyler teams of engineering students placed first and third in a energy innovation competition winning a total of $70,000 of the $100,000 grand prize. According to a release, each team was originally awarded $15,000 in January and additional $20,000 in April for advancing to the progress […]
UT Tyler medical school welcomes second class
TYLER — The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine held a White Coat Ceremony for their second class. According to a release and our news partner KETK, in the ceremony the new students received their white coats, and the Humanism in Medicine pin. There was also a speech by former UT Tyler President Dr. Kirk Calhoun and a recitation of the Physician’s Oath. The university said that this class’ tuition is being funded by a “generous anonymous donor.” The school also said that 85% of the school of medicine’s inaugural class has ties to East Texas.
East Texas teen recognized as one of top musical theatre actresses nationwide at Jimmy Awards
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — An East Texas high school senior has earned a spot as one of the best high school musical theatre actresses in the country. Fabiola Caraballo Quijada, who will be senior at Tyler Legacy High School this fall, was named a best actress finalist at the 2024 Jimmy Awards last week and also won $7,500 in scholarships.
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