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U.S. Congressman Colin Allred Visits A&M-Commerce at Dallas

U.S. Congressman Colin Allred visited Texas A&M University-Commerce at Dallas on Tuesday, August 8, to commemorate the university's new Pride Pathway teacher certification program. A strong advocate for A&M-Commerce, Allred helped secure $516,614 in federal funds to establish the program…
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A&M-Commerce Venture College Wins Collegiate Excellence Award

The Venture College Department at Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently awarded the esteemed Collegiate Excellence Award at the American Marketing Association’s (AMA) Dallas-Fort Worth chapter Marketer of the Year Awards Gala held at Arlington Hall in Dallas. The recognition highlighted…
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By Cops, For Cops: A&M-Commerce Competency-Based Criminal Justice Degree is Transforming Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officers in Texas and beyond are elevating their careers by earning their bachelor's degree fully online through Texas A&M University-Commerce. The university's competency-based Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program emphasizes law enforcement leadership and provides a…
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KETR Completes Upgrades, Now Available in HD with New Second Channel

Following an extensive upgrade project, 88.9 KETR-FM has added two digital high-definition broadcast channels for listeners in Northeast Texas. Billed by General Manager Jerrod Knight as “the most significant upgrade to KETR's broadcast apparatus since the station was powered up…

Get Discounts on Texas Rangers Tickets with TAMUC!

Thanks to our partnership with the Texas Rangers, you can get discounts on game tickets using our promo code. Here are the steps to receive your discount: Visit the Texas Rangers website. Under the “Tickets” tab, choose “Single Game Tickets”…
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A&M-Commerce Wellness Efforts Earn Second Consecutive Silver Distinction

For the second year in a row, A&M-Commerce has earned a silver distinction from the Exercise is Medicine organization for efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus. Of the 149 universities and colleges honored by the organization worldwide,…
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TAMUC Administrators Visit Weatherford College

A&M-Commerce President Mark Rudin and Chief Operating Officer Abbie Harper visited Weatherford College (WC) on Wednesday, June 7. Tod Allen Farmer, WC president, and Dr. Alex Ibe, acting executive vice president of Academic Services, provided the visitors with a campus…
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Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research Planned for Texas A&M University-Commerce

Texas A&M University-Commerce will soon be home to an innovative gamebird research and education facility, thanks to a historic gift from alumnus Ted B. Lyon and his wife, Donna. Construction of the Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research…
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A&M-Commerce Hosts Area Special Olympics Athletes for Pickleball Challenge

A&M-Commerce hosted a Special Olympics pickleball skills challenge on May 11. More than 60 students attended the event from school districts including Commerce, Como-Pickton, Cooper, Farmersville, Quinlan and Wolfe City. Commerce ISD teacher Alex Kirckof and Region 10 ESC Adapted…
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6 Big Reasons to “Jump Start” College This Summer at Texas A&M University-Commerce

Starting college can feel intimidating. After all, you're moving to a new place, meeting new people and facing big new experiences. It's exciting but scary! With this in mind, Texas A&M University-Commerce recently introduced Jump Start College, a summer program…
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Mental Health Awareness Month: 5 Ways to Support Your Mental Health at A&M-Commerce

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. With physical health often taking center stage, it's a crucial reminder of the hidden struggles many face silently. Adam Metts is the assistant director of training and supervision—and a licensed professional counselor-supervisor—for the Counseling…
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A&M-Commerce Invests in Employees with New Professional Development Series

Amid post-pandemic trends in the workplace that focus on improving employee job satisfaction, a new professional development series at Texas A&M University-Commerce promises to empower employees and foster rewarding work experiences. Dubbed “Investing in US,” the series of for-credit courses…

A&M-Commerce Invites Mental Health Professionals to Attend Dallas Symposium

The Counseling Center at Texas A&M University-Commerce will host a Transforming Mental Health Symposium on Friday, May 19, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the university's Dallas site located at 8750 North Central Expressway. Professionals in the mental health…
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A&M-Commerce to Hold Spring 2023 Commencement on May 12 and 13

A&M-Commerce will hold Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13. Candidates include 515 master’s students, 26 doctoral students and 722 undergraduate students. From these students, 370 will graduate with academic distinction, including 110 cum laude,…
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Texas A&M Forest Service to Establish Offices at Texas A&M University-Commerce

Texas A&M University-Commerce welcomes the tenancy of a new campus partner, the Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS). TAMFS will move its regional office from Greenville, Texas, to university-owned property near the A&M-Commerce campus sometime this year. Representatives from TAMFS and…
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A&M-Commerce VisCom Program Brings Home Awards from 2023 Dallas ADDY’s

A pair of awards were handed out to work created by the Texas A&M University-Commerce Visual Communication program at the 2023 Dallas ADDY Awards. The ADDY’s, officially known as the American Advertising Award, are given each year by the Dallas…
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Autism in College—6 Surprising Facts About Autism Spectrum Disorder and Student Success at A&M-Commerce

April is Autism Acceptance Month in the U.S., so it's a great time to highlight neurodiverse students at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Autism Acceptance Month is observed worldwide to foster support, appreciation and acceptance of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).…
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A&M-Commerce Partners with United Way of Hunt County for Poverty Simulation

The A&M-Commerce Department of Nursing recently partnered with United Way of Hunt County to host a Community Action Poverty Simulator to better understand the challenges faced by low-income families. More than 60 participants attended the simulation event to roleplay the…
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A&M-Commerce Future Educators Attend State Conference

The A&M-Commerce chapter of Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) attended the TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit in Round Rock, Texas, March 2-4. TAFE is a statewide co-curricular career and technical student organization allowing future educators to explore the teaching profession.…
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A&M-Commerce to Host Rural Mental Health Forum in Greenville

The Counseling Center and the Department of Health and Human Performance at Texas A&M University-Commerce are partnering to host a free rural mental health forum at Fletcher Warren Civic Center in Greenville, Texas, on March 21. Dr. Nick Patras, executive…
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