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A&M-Commerce Checks in With Newly Appointed Police Chief Bryan Vaughn
At a time in our society with the perception and overall emotional instability about law enforcement, it is essential to shed light on those who are genuinely making a difference in their communities.
Exactly six months ago, former and first…

A&M-Commerce Department of Music Presents Gala Performance in Dallas
A gala performance featuring almost 200 students and a faculty soloist from the A&M-Commerce Department of Music will fill Moody Performance Hall in Dallas with enchanting melodies during “Music at the Moody” on March 5 at 7:30 p.m.
“This gala…

Former ETSU Student, NFL Coach Wade Wilson Dies
Charles Wade “Sticks” Wilson, an East Texas State University student and football legend, passed away February 1. He set many school records and achieved a long and successful career with the NFL.
Wilson, who was born and raised in East…

ASPIRE Program Celebrates Its Second Year with Dinner & Dialogue
The Commerce community gathered to reflect on the achievements of the ASPIRE program in a second-anniversary celebration held February 20 at the Sam Rayburn Student Center. At the Dinner & Dialogue: ASPIRE Community Update, attendees discussed the achievements of the…

S.E.E.D.S. Celebrates Diversity, Inclusion of A&M-Commerce Graduates
The Serving Engaged Empowered & Diverse Students
(S.E.E.D.S.) office at A&M-Commerce recently honored graduates of various
backgrounds via three Rites of Passage ceremonies.
The S.E.E.D.S. office is an inclusive space created
intentionally for all students to know they are valued…

A&M-Commerce Participates in We Teach Texas Initiative
We Teach Texas, an initiative of The
Texas A&M University System, encourages prospective students to pursue
teaching careers at one of the 11 system universities, including
A&M-Commerce.
When East Texas Normal College, now
A&M-Commerce, was founded 130 years ago, its…

“Radioactive” by Lauren Redniss announced as A&M-Commerce Book in Common for 2019
A&M-Commerce President Mark Rudin announced that “Radioactive”
by Lauren Redniss has been selected as the 2019 Book in Common. The announcement came as part of the Spring
Assembly held January 10.
The Book in Common initiative, funded by the president's…

Award-Winning Exhibit at A&M-Commerce March 11
“Send Silence Packing,” an award-winning traveling exhibit, will be on the A&M-Commerce campus March 11. The exhibit is designed to encourage meaningful dialogue regarding mental health concerns, raise awareness about the impact of suicide, connect individuals to mental health resources…

A&M-Commerce to Host World History Association of Texas Conference for First Time
A&M-Commerce will host the 2019 World History Association of Texas Conference on February 23 in the Rayburn Student Center at A&M-Commerce. The all-day event provides a forum for the discussion of all aspects of world history.
“A&M-Commerce is honored to…

ETSU Alums Publish Book to Honor a Life Tragically Cut Short
Sue Scott Barker and Jeanne Davis Lawrence, who both received their master's in education from East Texas State University, have collaborated to publish a children's book called “The Boar Named Bob.” The book honors Cole Barker, son of Sue and…

A&M-Commerce Launches Pride Promise PLUS Tuition Assistance Program
A&M-Commerce recently launched Pride Promise PLUS, a tuition assistance program intended to help remove financial barriers and make a college education accessible to all students. The program pays tuition that is not covered by other forms of financial aid, including…

A&M-Commerce Office of Sponsored Programs Hosts Leo Talks
The Office of Sponsored Programs at A&M-Commerce is hosting Leo Talks during Spring 2019. The lectures are “TED-like” talks that last about 20 minutes and feature presentations from two A&M-Commerce professors per event.
“The goal of the series is to…

Staff Members Recognized by A&M-Commerce President During Annual Meritorious Service Awards
Nearly 20 staff members were recognized by Dr. Mark Rudin, president of A&M-Commerce, during the Meritorious Service Awards on January 10. The awards, which acknowledge staff members' contributions to the university, recognize both individuals and departmental teams.
One new feature…

A&M-Commerce College of Business Earns AACSB Reaccreditation
The College of Business at A&M-Commerce has received a five-year extension of accreditation from AACSB International, an association founded in 1916 to advance quality management education worldwide. The college has been AACSB accredited since 1976.
“Reaffirmation of our long-held AACSB…

A&M-Commerce Writing Program Receives Certificate of Excellence
A&M-Commerce's Writing Program received a Certificate of Excellence from the Conference on College Composition and Communication. The award will be presented in March at the Conference's annual convention, held in Pittsburgh.
“The Certificate of Excellence is one of the highest…

Donation Leads to Creation of College of Science and Engineering Makerspace
Jimmy Shirley, a 1967 graduate of East Texas State University, now A&M-Commerce, and his wife Sherroll donated $25,000 to assist in the creation of a Makerspace in the College of Science and Engineering at A&M-Commerce. The Makerspace will enable engineering…

BusinessStudent.com ranks A&M-Commerce Online MBA in top 10 in the Southwest for 2019
The online MBA program at A&M-Commerce has been named to the Editors' Choice Picks for top online MBA programs for 2019 by BusinessStudent.com. The College of Business program ranked seventh in the Southwest and 96th in the United States.
“Being…

Honors Recognition Ceremony Celebrates Graduating Scholars
The A&M-Commerce Honors College recognized graduating seniors at an Honors Recognition Ceremony held December 7. The ceremony celebrated graduates from the Honors College, Regents Scholar Program and Honors Scholar Program.
Dr. Mark Rudin, president of A&M-Commerce, Dr. Raymond Green, dean…

Mary Spencer, 1972 graduate of East Texas State University, commits to $1 million planned gift
Alumna Mary Spencer has recently bequeathed $1 million to A&M-Commerce. Spencer hopes that her gift will give students the extra push needed to graduate, pursue their dreams and make the world a better place. “I love those students who have…

A&M-Commerce Institute for Competency-Based Education Receives $15,000 Scholarship Donation from the American Institutes for Research
The American Institutes for Research has awarded the A&M-Commerce Institute for Competency-Based Education (ICBE) a $15,000 scholarship donation for research completed by Carlos Rivers, operations research analyst for ICBE. Rivers worked with the American Institutes for Research on a project…