UT Tyler honors student to be on state committee

TYLER – John Schnell of Tyler, a junior biochemistry major and Honors student at The University of Texas at Tyler, was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to serve a one-year term as the student representative on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Learning Technology Advisory Committee, effective June 1.

According to a release from UT Tyler, LTAC engages in policy research and discussion on technology use in higher education, making recommendations to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Student representative selection is based on academics, interests and leadership skills.

“We’re so proud of John and the great work he will do representing students across the state,” said UT Tyler President Julie V. Philley, MD.

Schnell will graduate from UT Tyler in May 2028, with a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry. LTAC membership currently includes representatives from public community and technical colleges, universities and health-related institutions, as well as one student member.