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The April 18 deadline for filing federal income taxes is fast approaching. For those who haven't filed yet, Jennifer Reynolds, MS, CPA, with UT Tyler's Accounting and Business school has tips, suggestions, and warnings about getting your return filed with the IRS on time. (Transcript of Jennifer Reynolds: Tax tips for successful filing in 2023 at KVUT.org.) (Show notes are automatically...

UT Tyler's East Texas Entrepreneurship Center is sponsoring the inaugural East Texas "New Venture Day," Friday, April 8. Students will compete for a $15,000 cash prize for idea development and product launch. Brendon Reynolds, director of competitions and mentoring for ETEC, explains how students will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges, just as they would if they were seeking fu...

 The University of Texas at Tyler hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for an expansion of the David G. and Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Building, home of the university’s School of Nursing. UT System Regents' Chair Kevin Eltife, UT Tyler President Kirk Calhoun, MD, FACP, and School of Nursing Dean Barbara Haas, PhD, RN, shared their excitement with an audience of local dignitaries, studen...

 A recent survey found that the highest concentration of veterans in the Lone Star state are in East Texas. That was the impetus for founding Camp V, a one-stop shop for veterans' services. In addition to counseling and help obtaining Veterans Administration benefits, Camp V works closely with UT Tyler in getting veterans a higher education to help them return to civilian life more successful...

 Vaping or the use of electronic cigarettes is described as the new adolescent epidemic. That’s the title of a new brief From UT Tyler’s Hibbs Institute for Business and Economic Research. Hibbs Institute Senior Analyst, Manuel Reyes, says the problem started with misleading promotion of e-cigarettes and has only gotten worse. (Transcript of Manuel Reyes: Kids vaping e-cigarettes at KVUT.org.) (Sh...

Attacks on schools and what some see as controversial curriculum choices in public schools have parents seeking alternatives. One option under discussion is allowing parents to control that taxpayer dollars dedicated to educating their children. Marty Crawford, EDD, superintendent of the Tyler Independent School District, says their are better ways to address parents' concerns that won't...

Book lovers from around East Texas will gather Saturday, April 1, for the East Texas Book Fest. Tyler Public Librarian Amy Skipper has the storyline for the event, which will be held on the Tyler Junior College campus, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. (Transcript of Amy Skipper: East Texas Book Fest April 1 at KVUT.org) (Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other...

Tyler's azaleas have been blooming right on schedule to show off for tourists, despite February's ice storm. The city's woman behind the scenes has the stories behind the 64th annual Azalea Trails a few suggestions to make the tour especially memorable this year. (Transcript of Susan Travis: 64th annual Azalea Trails at KVUT.org) (Show notes are automatically generated and may conta...

Women have played an essential role in the development of jazz music since its inception. March is Women's History Month. April is Jazz Appreciation Month. So what better time to hold a concert, and have a conversation with UT Tyler Associate Professor of Saxophone and Jazz, Sarah Roberts, PhD. Jazz lovers can join Roberts for the concert, entitled, "Girls Don't Play Jazz" and...

Tyler’s American Idol finalist – Fritz Hager, III – shares about the progress of his career and his newly released single, “Two Step.” He also discusses living with his brothers in Nashville, his musical journey, and his strong ties and frequent visits back to East Texas. Follow Fritz on Instagram: @FritzHagerMusic  (Transcript of Fritz Hager, III: East Texas singer's life and career in Nashv...

Paul Streufert, Ph. D. – founding dean of the Honors College at UT Tyler discusses honors education and how the sixth honors college in the UT System can benefit students getting their education at UT Tyler. (Transcript of Paul Streufert: The UT Tyler Honors College at KVUT.org) (Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other spelling and punctuation errors. Gr...

Monica London is a financial strategist and economics graduate of UT Tyler . She talks about her educational experience and how it helped her found her own business. (Transcript of Monica London: Business owner and UT Tyler graduate at KVUT.org) (Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other spelling and punctuation errors. Grammar errors contained in the orig...

Randy Lewis Brown shares his perspective on the music business and the stories behind some of his favorite songs. (Transcript of Randy Lewis Brown: East Texas musician at KVUT.org) (Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other spelling and punctuation errors. Grammar errors contained in the original recording are not typically corrected.)

Ken Wink, PhD , public administration professor at UT Tyler shares his assessment of the current session of the Texas Legislature. (Transcript of Ken Wink: Texas legislative session update at KVUT.org) (Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other spelling and punctuation errors. Grammar errors contained in the original recording are not typically corrected.)

Historic Tyler promotes the preservation and appreciation of Tyler’s architectural and cultural historic resources through education, advocacy and action. Executive Director Ashley Washmon shares the organization’s current focus and upcoming projects. (Transcript of Ashley Washmon: Historic Tyler upcoming home tour at KVUT.org) (Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spell...

Tammy Cowart, PhD – associate professor of business law and business ethics at UT Tyler – discusses the Gonzales v. Google internet rules case that will determine whether social media platforms that exercise editorial control over content will be treated as publishers subject to liability, or will continue to be treated as neutral platforms. (Transcript of Tammy Cowart: Gonzales v. Google internet...

Political science professor Mark Owens, PhD, shares findings from the just-released UT Tyler Center for Opinion Research poll of 1,200 Texas voters. Find out why most are unhappy with the direction the state is going, how Donald Trump’s base is eroding in the Lone Star State, and the surprising support for casino gambling in Texas. (Transcript of Mark Owens: February UT Tyler Poll at KVUT.org) (Sh...

Phil Burks of Tyler’s Genesis Group discuses entrepreneurship in East Texas. (Mr. Burks is a member of the UT Tyler Radio advisory board. He is not compensated for his service on the board, or for this interview.) (Transcript of Phil Burks: Entrepreneurship in East Texas at KVUT.org) (Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other spelling and punctuation error...

Allison Hennigan, MD , is a board-certified neurologist at UT Health East Texas Neurological Institute in Tyler . Dr. Hennigan has always been interested in learning about why people make the decisions or take the actions they do, which led to her specialty in neurology and learning more about the human brain. (Transcript of Allison Hennigan, MD: Brain Health at KVUT.org) (Show notes are automatic...

Ericka Freeman is a licensed clinical social worker and social work professor at UT Tyler. She discusses what social workers do, who they help, and a March 3 conference at UT Tyler that will help participants better understand social work and consider it as a potential career. (Transcript of Ericka Freeman: What is social work? at KVUT.org) (Show notes are automatically generated and may contain p...

Ann Beebe, PhD with the UT Tyler Department of Literature and Languages discusses the relevance of earning an English degree in 2023. (Learn more about UT Tyler Radio at KVUT.org.) (Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other spelling and punctuation errors. Grammar errors contained in the original recording are not typically corrected.)

First District US Congressman Nathaniel Moran provides an update on the first 30 days of the 118th Congress, including his thoughts on a spy balloon flown over the continental US by the Chinese government. (Learn more about UT Tyler Radio at KVUT.org.) (Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other spelling and punctuation errors. Grammar errors contained in t...

Manuel Reyes, DED, acting director of the Hibbs Institute for Business & Economic Research at UT Tyler discusses efforts to bring high-tech businesses to East Texas. (Learn more about UT Tyler Radio at KVUT.org.) (Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other spelling and punctuation errors. Grammar errors contained in the original recording are not typica...

Catherine Ross, PhD, is an associate professor of English in the Department of Literature and Languages at UT Tyler. Her passion is helping students and their parents research, make good decisions about, and prepare for their college experience. She is currently producing a podcast entitled “Ask Dr. Ross,” that will answer many of the questions students and parents have about pursuing a college ed...

Robert Sterken, PhD, professor of political science at UT Tyler and an expert in Asian politics, discusses the recent Chinese spy balloon incident and the relationship between Beijing and Washington. (Learn more about UT Tyler Radio at KVUT.org.) (Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other spelling and punctuation errors. Grammar errors contained in the ori...