Campus and Community
New Location: Lions’ Innovation Showcase
The first Lions' Innovation Showcase will take place on November 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will utilize a rain location–Ferguson Auditorium on the A&M-Commerce campus. The Lions' Innovation Showcase is an opportunity for all faculty, staff and…
125th Homecoming Celebration
Texas A&M University-Commerce is celebrating 125 years of tradition at this year's homecoming on November 1. University faculty, staff and students as well as alumni and community members are invited to homecoming events beginning on Friday, October 31.
“Homecoming is…
Boxing Champion, John Ruiz, to Appear on Campus
Former two-time world heavyweight boxing champion John Ruiz, the first and only Latino to win a world title in the heavyweight division, will visit Texas A&M University-Commerce. Ruiz will participate in a “Latino Night Talk Show” on Monday, October 6…
News Engagement Day
The Texas A&M University-Commerce chapter of the National Broadcasting Society will recognize National News Engagement Day on October 7.
“News Engagement Day is important locally because as professors work to prepare students for media careers, we should help them understand…
A&M-Commerce Planetarium Features Classic Rock Laser Shows
The Planetarium of Texas A&M University-Commerce is bringing a RADIANT Laser Projection light system to campus for one week only, September 18-24.
The RADIANT Professional Laser Show System by Prismatic Magic, LLC features the latest in laser technology which includes…
Life Writing Course Free for 65 and Older
The Department of Literature and Languages at Texas A&M University-Commerce is offering a free graduate-level writing course to anyone age 65 or older interested in improving their skills. A similar class taught by Dr. Fred Tarpley in 2009 gave birth…
A&M-Commerce Sells Land to CVS
Texas A&M University-Commerce signed a contract on Aug. 1 which completes the sale of a plot of land to CVS Pharmacy, Incorporated.
“I am proud that A&M-Commerce continues to support the economic development of our community,” said President Dan Jones.…
Flags at Half Staff in Honor of Ivory Moore, Sr.
The university flag flies at half staff today, Tuesday, August 5, in memory of Ivory Moore, Sr., who passed away August 1, 2014. Moore retired from the university in 1992 after a long and distinguished career. His funeral service is…
Mural Adds One-of-a-Kind Flavor to Commerce
There's a little more vim, vigor and vitality in downtown Commerce with the addition of the Dr Pepper mural located at 1123 Main Street. Created through a partnership between the City of Commerce, Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Texas A&M…
A&M-Commerce College of Business to Host Grad Expo
The Texas A&M University-Commerce College of Business will host its Business Grad Expo at 5 p.m. on Aug. 5, 2014, at the Universities Center at Dallas. Individuals interested in pursuing master's degrees in business at A&M-Commerce are invited to attend…
Downtown Commerce Gets an Update
The walls of downtown Commerce are getting an update with three new murals set to be painted this summer. In partnership with the Dr.Pepper Corporation, Texas A&M University-Commerce, and the City of Commerce tourism and event coordinator Sherry Johnson, the…
Lion Family Gathers to Mourn, Rejoice at Vigil
Last evening, Wednesday, June 4, 2014, Lions gathered for a candlelight vigil to mourn and rejoice in fellowship for Devin Oliver and Aubree Butts who are no longer with us and for Zenobia Winbush and La'Tisha Hearne who are healing.…
Honors College Admits Three CISD Students
For many young, prospective college students, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Honors College is a dream come true because it provides students with a full-ride scholarship for tuition, fees, books, a partial meal plan and housing while pursuing their undergraduate degree.…
Twin Oaks Blueberry Farm Featured in D Magazine
‘Tis the season for blueberries, or so says Charle Fox, the farm manager of Texas A&M University-Commerce's Twin Oaks Blueberry Farm. D Home's May issue features a story on the farm and the sweet fruit it produces.
From late May…
A&M-Commerce Kicks Off 125th Year Celebrations
Fall 2014 marks Texas A&M University-Commerce's 125th year as an institution of higher education in East Texas. On April 24, the university would like to celebrate with the campus and community with a kick-off reveal of what is to come…
India.Arie to Speak and Perform at A&M-Commerce
Four-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter India.Arie will address the Texas A&M University-Commerce community as the featured presenter in the next installment of the William L. Mayo Prestigious Speaker Series. The event will be held in Ferguson Auditorium on April…
KETR to Host Conversation with Hall, Jones
By KETR Staff
On April 2 at noon, Texas' 4th Congressional District Rep. Ralph Hall will join Texas A&M University-Commerce President Dan R. Jones for a live broadcast of 88.9 KETR's The President's Perspective.
Hall, the oldest serving member of…
Win a Chance to Meet Bruce Bowen
On March 27th, 2014, Bruce Bowen will be coming to our campus! He will be sharing his experiences as a three-time NBA Champion and the challenges he overcame to be one of the best perimeter defenders in NBA history. The…
Jim Cramer of CNBCs Mad Money to Be Broadcast to University
Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC’s “Mad Money” and co-host of “Squawk on the Street,” will be featured in a broadcast event sponsored by the A&M-Commerce chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success. The event, entitled Get Rich…
Dr. Shannon Carter Wins MLA Award
Texas A&M University-Commerce Associate Professor of Literature & Languages, Dr. Shannon Carter, was recently granted the Council for Editors of Learned Journals 2013 Award for Best Public Intellectual Special Issue for her work as guest editor of The Community Literacy…