Faculty & Staff Success
A&M-Commerce Faculty Publish New Research on Academic Mothers
A&M-Commerce professors Karyn E. Miller and Jacqueline Riley recently published new research about academic mothers. Their paper “Changed Landscape, Unchanged Norms: Work-Family Conflict and the Persistence of the Academic Mother Ideal” was featured in the “Innovative Higher Education” journal.
Miller…
TAMUC Students, Faculty and Alumni Shine at Percussion Convention
A strong contingent of students, faculty and alumni of Texas A&M University-Commerce had a stellar outing at the 2021 Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC). The convention ran from November 10 through 13 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Featuring concerts, clinics, panels…
A&M-Commerce Faculty Member to Give Virtual Lecture on the Rise of Online Antisemitism
Texas A&M University-Commerce Assistant Professor of Political Science Ayal Feinberg is slated to give a virtual lecture on antisemitism in the digital space later this month. The lecture, titled “Online Antisemitism: The New Hate Frontier,” will discuss how the internet…
TAMUC Education Faculty Member Releases Handbook of Research on Teacher Preparation
Juan Araujo, Ph.D., faculty member and assistant dean in the College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has released a new book titled “Handbook of Research on Reconceptualizing Preservice Teacher Preparation in Literacy Education.”
According to the…
A&M-Commerce Faculty Member Featured on WalletHub.com
A faculty member at Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently tapped to provide insight in an “Ask the Expert” article hosted on personal finance website WalletHub.com. Vicki Stewart, an instructor of accounting at A&M-Commerce, was featured in an article discussing credit…
A&M-Commerce Professor is Living a Sweet Dream
As told by the Forest Lake Times in Forest Lake, Minnesota, Professor Barret Radziun is on a journey through Claire Saffitz's cookbook “Dessert Person.” He's currently in his third year at A&M-Commerce as an assistant voice professor. After watching the…
TAMUC’s Brumley Provides Insight for Graduate Social Work Students
Brian Brumley, director of field education for the School of Social Work at A&M-Commerce, recently participated in an online “Ask an Expert” series aimed at students aspiring to gain a master's degree in social work.
In the article, Brumley answers…
TAMUC Faculty Thompson Co-authors Child Development and Learning Article
Josh Thompson, Ph.D., professor of early childhood education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at A&M-Commerce, is co-author of a newly published article on the Phi Delta Kappan website. Co-author Zlata Stanković-Ramirez, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of early…
TAMUC Faculty Sinclair Co-authors Pandemic-Related Research
Becky Sinclair, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at A&M-Commerce, is co-author of a research article published online in July, titled, “Preservice teachers' perceptions of learning environments before and after pandemic-related course disruption.”
The research explores changes…
Multiple TAMUC Faculty Members to be Recognized at Virtual Ceremony
Eight faculty members at A&M-Commerce will be awarded the 2021 Dr. Augustine “Chuck” Arize Junior Faculty Award in a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 5.
Dean Kimberly McLeod in the College of Education and Human Services will serve as keynote…
Angelina College’s Visual and Performing Arts to Host A&M-Commerce Art Professor
Leigh Merrill, associate art professor at A&M-Commerce, will be featured in an upcoming art exhibit at Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas. The school's Visual and Performing Arts department is hosting her work, entitled “Blue Crush,” from October 4 through October…
Carlos Bertulani to Serve as AccelNet Co-Principal Investigator
A&M-Commerce Professor Carlos Bertulani is co-leading a new physics research project. The project is lead by principal investigator Tapia Takaki from the University of Kansas. Bertulani is a co-principal investigator alongside Jean Delayen of Old Dominion University, Christine Aidala from…
A&M-Commerce Department Head Featured in WalletHub’s Ask the Experts
WalletHub recently featured A&M-Commerce Professor Jim Hamill in the Ask the Experts section of their “Corporate Tax Rate Report.” Hamill, who serves as the department head of finance and accounting at A&M-Commerce, answered several questions about the corporate tax structure…
TAMUC College of Education and Human Services to Host Second Annual Symposium Virtually
The College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M University-Commerce is set to host its second annual symposium, titled “Education: A Vision for Healing Society.”
The fully virtual event will be presented on Friday, September 24 from 8:30 a.m.…
PBS Documentary Based on TAMUC Professor’s Research Airing in Dallas
“Citizens At Last,” a documentary based on research and publications by Dr. Jessica Brannon-Wranosky, distinguished professor of digital humanities and history at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has been making its worldwide debut on PBS stations around the globe. The program will…
A&M-Commerce to Benefit from Renewed ACUE Partnership for Student Success and Equity
The Texas A&M University System announced a three-year continuation of its partnership with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) to expand the initiative to promote quality instruction and student success.
The ACUE partners with colleges and universities in…
A&M-Commerce Awarded Funding for Augmented Reality Research
Texas A&M University-Commerce faculty members Shulan Lu, professor of psychology and Derek Harter, associate professor of computer science and information systems, received grant funding from the U.S. Department of Defense to support their research project, “Embodied Cognition and Cognitive Control…
Article Remembers TAMUC Bois d’ Arc Professor
A recent article in the Texarkana Gazette recalled the late A&M-Commerce professor Fred Tarpley, whose interest in the “magical” Bois d' Arc tree helped start the annual Bois d' Arc Bash in the city of Commerce.
Tarpley was the author…
TAMUC Faculty Brownell Featured in Online ‘Ask an Expert’ Series
Dr. Gracie Brownell, assistant professor of social work at A&M-Commerce, is featured in an interview for MSW Online. The site interviewed Brownell for their Ask an Expert series.
Brownell discussed factors for choosing a master's in social work program in…
Multiple A&M-Commerce Professors to Receive Junior Faculty Award
The A&M-Commerce Faculty Senate and the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education have selected eight outstanding faculty members to receive the 2021 Dr. Augustine “Chuck” Arize Junior Faculty Award.
The award recognizes A&M-Commerce faculty who exhibit professional excellence.…