Alumni Success

East Texas A&M alum Tina Clark wearing a blue top, standing against a light brick background.

Lewisville ISD Names East Texas A&M Alum Executive Director of Special Education

Tina Clark brings years of experience to her new role as the executive director of Special Education at Lewisville ISD.
Dr. Winston McCowan poses for a headshot against a vignette background wearing a dark suit, purple-toned tie and a gold cross necklace.

Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Selects ETAMU Alum Texas High School Principal of the Year

McCowan gained eligibility for the award following his selection as Principal of the Year for the Region 11 Education Service Center.
East Texas A&M cybersecurity alum Tag Kalat smiles at the viewer, wearing black-rimmed glasses and a light blue button-up against a gray background.

Blazing New Trails: East Texas A&M Honors College and A&M-RELLIS Shape Cybersecurity Graduate’s Career Success

Kalat's academic and professional successes illustrate the transformative power of an East Texas A&M University education.
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ETAMU Alum Leverages His Past to Guide Youth Toward Better Futures

East Texas A&M alum Leon Theodore is featured in a recent article by Spectrum News. The feature details Theodore's journey of overcoming a troubled past to become a social worker, nonprofit leader and adjunct professor. East Texas A&M alum Leon…
East Texas alum Arley Sansom, dressed in his police uniform and wearing his new chief's badge, smiles for a professional photo against a woodgrain wall featuring a large, out-of-focus Terrell Police Department seal.

East Texas A&M Alum Named Terrell Police Chief

Chief Arley Sansom joins a growing network of East Texas A&M graduates who are leading the charge in law enforcement leadership across Texas and beyond.
Professional headshot of ETAMU alum Freeman Martin against a splotched blue and brown background.

Two East Texas A&M Alums Lead Major State Agencies

Both Martin and Kidd graduated from competency-based degree programs at East Texas A&M designed to help working professionals advance their careers.

Distinguished Alum Named Head of Philippine Government Commission

A Lion alum was recently named the head of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Lion Alum Named One of the Best Butchers in Dallas

A Lion alum has just been named a top butcher in the Dallas area by D Magazine.
ETAMU alum Sharlene Belton-Gonzalez on a blue- and gold-barred background

ETAMU Alum Leading St. Croix District in U.S. Virgin Islands

Belton-Gonzalez brings more than 24 years of experience as a teacher and administrator to the role.
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A&M-Commerce Alum, Plano ISD Superintendent Profiled in Video Series

Two-time TAMUC alum Dr. Theresa Williams shares her insights on leadership, personal growth and the value of strong professional networks.
An image of TAMUC alum Dr. Terri D. Osborne wearing a gray business suit displayed over a blue and gold background.

A&M-Commerce Alum Takes on Leadership Role at KISD

Dr. Terri D. Osborne stepped into the new role on Sept. 30.
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TAMUC Alum Selected to Obama Foundation Leaders Program

An alum of Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently one of 200 people worldwide selected to join the Obama Foundation’s Leaders Program.
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Pair of TAMUC Alumni Named to Quinlan ISD Hall of Fame

The Quinlan Independent School District in Quinlan, Texas recently announced their 2024 Hall of Fame inductees, which include a pair of Texas A&M University-Commerce alumni.
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A&M-Commerce Alums Honored with New Middle School in Forney ISD

The couple are noted Forney ISD alums and educators.

TAMUC Alum Appointed by Governor Abbott to State Council

An alum of Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council.

Alum Awarded with Lone Star Emmy

A Texas A&M University-Commerce alum was recently honored for his work as a graphic designer with an Emmy Award from the Lone Star chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
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A&M-Commerce Music Instructor Honored as UNK Distinguished Alumnus

Texas A&M University-Commerce Adjunct Instructor Dr. Kory Reeder was recently honored with the Gary Thomas Distinguished Music Alumnus Award from the University of Nebraska Kearney.
Dr. Winston McCowan poses for a headshot against a vignette background wearing a dark suit, purple-toned tie and a gold cross necklace.

A&M-Commerce Alum Selected as Region 11 Principal of the Year

Dr. Winston McCowan ('01, '08) will now represent ESC Region 11, vying for Texas Principal of the Year.
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From Aviation Dreams to Corporate Success: The Inspiring Journey of TAMUC Alumnus Richard Heitzman

Richard Heitzman’s journey from aspiring aviation professional to a leadership role at CAE, the world’s largest manufacturer of flight training devices, exemplifies the transformative power of education at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
A professional headshot of A&M-Commerce alum Shae Creel in a dark suit and blue tie against a blue and black backdrop.

A&M-Commerce Alum Named Region 10 Principal of the Year

Creel will now vie for the title of Texas Principal of the Year.
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