UT Tyler announces new Honors College

TYLER – The University of Texas at Tyler has announced the successful transition of its Honors Program to a new Honors College, according to a university news release. Honors programming, which began in 2009 with an inaugural cohort of 20 students, has grown to about 200 students and is projected to reach 300 students by fall 2025. Dr. Paul Streufert, UT Tyler associate professor and founding director of the former Honors Program, has been appointed inaugural dean-elect for the new college. UT Tyler’s Honors College is the sixth within the UT System.

“I would like to thank Dr. Streufert for his incredible leadership as we move forward to grow our honors education and start an official Honors College, which will be comprised of some of the best and brightest students here at UT Tyler,” said UT Tyler President Dr. Kirk Calhoun, as quoted in the release. Officials say the Honors College provides specialized content and programming for high-achieving and intellectually curious students.