Tyler Resident Named UT Tyler Rose Scholar

November 12, 2024 | Hannah Buchanan

Ralph Mangondoza of Tyler, a senior civil engineering major at The University of Texas at Tyler, was named a 2024-25 UT Tyler Rose Scholar.

Chosen for excellence in leadership, congeniality and Patriot pride, Mangondoza earned a full scholarship covering tuition, books and fees. He represented UT Tyler at recent Rose Festival events and will continue to represent at community events throughout year.

"I am incredibly proud of Mr. Mangondoza for being awarded the UT Tyler Rose Scholarship,” said Dr. Mena Souliman, UT Tyler professor and Department of Civil and Construction Engineering and Management. “This prestigious recognition reflects not only his hard work and dedication but also the bright future he’s building in the field. His achievements are a testament to the caliber of talent
we are fostering in our department, and we look forward to seeing all he will accomplish.”

A native of Zimbabwe, Mangondoza will graduate next May with a UT Tyler bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

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 10,000 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.