UT Tyler, Mineola ISD Partner to Enrich District Educational Opportunities
UT Tyler President Julie V. Philley, MD, (left) and Mineola ISD Superintendent Dr. Cody Mize (right)
TYLER (June 24, 2026) – The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with Mineola Independent School District to provide discounted tuition rates for district employees wishing to pursue advanced degrees at UT Tyler.
UT Tyler remains focused on teacher education and how its School of Education can help address the regional and statewide teacher shortage.
“This partnership with Mineola ISD reflects our shared commitment to supporting teachers, expanding access to educational opportunities and ensuring that students throughout East Texas have access to highly qualified educators for years to come,” said UT Tyler President Julie V. Philley, MD.
The university is also committed to creating pathways that support current and future educators.
“We’re thankful for this partnership with UT Tyler,” said Dr. Cody Mize, Mineola ISD Superintendent. “Many of our school faculty, including myself, have graduated from the university, and we’re excited to collaborate to create a pipeline of educators. We aim to keep good people in the region so they can teach future generations of East Texans.”
UT Tyler will work with district officials to offer an accelerated master’s degree in educational leadership with principal certification as well as special opportunities for other graduate degrees. These programs are offered 100% online to accommodate working professionals. Visit uttyler.edu for more information.
Classified as a 3A district, Mineola Independent School District serves more than 1,600 students and encompasses approximately 90 square miles. Mineola schools demonstrate “Pride through Excellence” with successful academic, athletic, band, agricultural and theater programs.
With a mission to improve educational and health care outcomes for East Texas and beyond, UT Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 11,500 students. Through its alignment with UT Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas, UT Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, UT Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.