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A&M-Commerce Professor Receives Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award

Dr. Maia Lamarque, a professor in the Department of Literature and Languages at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for the 2024-2025 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.…
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Attendees Dazzled by ‘Totality Over Commerce’

A large crowd witnessed the experience of a lifetime as they gathered at Memorial Stadium on the campus of Texas A&M University-Commerce for the “Totality Over Commerce” Total Solar Eclipse watch party on April 8, 2024. Open to the public,…
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A&M-Commerce Kinesiology Student Discovers Career Focus as a Champion for Accessibility in Sports

Standing courtside at a recent unified basketball event hosted at Texas A&M University-Commerce, kinesiology student Katelyn Frisbie's eyes light up as she cheers for both special education and general education students participating in the event. As an aspiring adapted physical…
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Sucked Into the Vortex: Social Media and Mental Health Q&A with a TAMUC Counselor

In a world obsessed with likes, comments and views, how can we find a little peace and quiet in our minds? Social media: we all know and love it. And, if you're like me, maybe you love it a little…
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A&M-Commerce Math Students and Faculty Make Strong Showing at Statewide Meeting

A&M-Commerce students and faculty recently attended the 103rd annual Texas section meeting of the Mathematical Association of America, held at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. From left, August Doss, Star Nouanesengsy, coach Adam Bowden, coach Rebecca Steward, Sherman…
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A&M-Commerce Flute Ensemble Performing at National Convention this Summer

The Flute Choir at Texas A&M University-Commerce recently announced their invitation to perform a showcase concert at the 2024 National Flute Association (NFA) Convention in San Antonio, Texas. The 52nd annual convention is scheduled for August 1-4. The NFA was…

TAMUC Rodeo Athlete Featured on the Cowboy Channel

Texas A&M University-Commerce Rodeo team member Océane Veilleux was recently interviewed for a segment on the Cowboy Channel, a 24-hour television network dedicated to western sports and the western lifestyle that is available in 42 million homes, according to the…
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TAMUC Student Shines with Rodeo Pageant Victory

A Texas A&M University-Commerce student took home a pageant crown after being named Queen of the inaugural Miss Rodeo Fort Smith pageant in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Jamara Lang was chosen as the winner of the “Queen” category, which was the…

TAMUC Alum Coaches NJCAA Team to Top-4 National Finish

A Texas A&M University-Commerce alum nearly coached her team to a junior college women’s basketball national championship this season. Latasha Keith, head coach at Dallas College Cedar Valley, led the Suns to a fourth-place finish in the National Junior College…
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A&M-Commerce Earns Third Consecutive Silver Distinction for Campus Wellness Efforts

Texas A&M-Commerce is one of only 145 universities and colleges worldwide recognized by Exercise is Medicine for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus. The Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC) leadership team at A&M-Commerce—including Dr. Vipa…
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Texas A&M-Commerce Alumni Association Honors 2024 Alumni Ambassadors

The 38th annual Alumni Ambassador Forum celebrates successful A&M-Commerce alumni. The Alumni Association of Texas A&M University-Commerce recognized 21 new Alumni Ambassadors at the 2024 Alumni Ambassador Forum on Tuesday, March 19. The 38th annual forum was held in the…
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TAMUC Alum in the Running to be Named ‘America’s Favorite Teacher’

A Texas A&M University-Commerce alum has the chance to be named “America’s Favorite Teacher” after entering a nationwide contest. Kara Wallace, a 2005 graduate of A&M-Commerce, is one of many educators across the nation vying for the title. The contest…
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Black History Month Extended: Celebrating the Contributions of Five Impactful TAMUC Professors

Black History Month Series Part 3: Honoring and Recognizing Impactful Black Figures in the Lion Family As the echoes of Black History Month fade, the legacy of trailblazers like Dr. David Talbot continue to inspire forthcoming generations of brilliant professors…

A&M-Commerce Alum Shares Tips for a Career in Health and Wellness

A&M-Commerce alum Angela P. Harper (‘09) recently sat for an interview featured in Authority Magazine. In the article, Harper shares five keys for building a successful career in health and wellness. She also emphasizes the importance of authenticity, self-care strategies…
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Lion Athletics Raises $102,880 During Lion Athletics Scholarship Fund Giving Day

By Lion Athletics Following a relaunch of its comprehensive fundraising strategy announced last month, Texas A&M University-Commerce Athletics raised a total of $102,880 during its first Lion Athletics Scholarship Fund Giving Day on March 5. During the 24-hour initiative, the…
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A&M-Commerce and Austin Police Department Establish Preferred Path to a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice

The partnership provides automatic admission for eligible department employees to obtain a high-value degree with no out-of-pocket expense. The College of Innovation and Design at Texas A&M University-Commerce and the City of Austin, Texas, have partnered to establish a preferred…

A&M-Commerce Accounting Faculty Published by Online Journal, Podcast

Dr. James Hamill, Associate Professor of Accounting at Texas A&M University-Commerce, had an article recently featured in an online publication and made a guest appearance on a podcast to expound on his article. Hamill’s piece, “The Corporate Transparency Act May…
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Texas A&M-Commerce Breaks Ground on New Agricultural Multipurpose Center, Gamebird Research Center

Texas A&M University-Commerce conducted a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, March 18 to begin construction of a new Agricultural Multipurpose Education & Training Center and a gamebird research center, both located on State Highway 24 south of Commerce. The $45 million,…
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What is Technology Management?

Technology managers utilize the latest tech solutions to solve complex business problems. They play a vital role in planning, implementing and maximizing technology to help organizations achieve their goals. Covering a broad range of tasks, technology managers oversee: Software and…
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TAMUC Plans Eclipse Viewing Event for University Community, General Public

The public is invited to attend a free viewing event for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 at Texas A&M University-Commerce. The event is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. at A&M-Commerce's Memorial Stadium, located at 1606 State…
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