News Bites

A&M-Commerce Alum Named Deputy CEO of Carevide
A&M-Commerce alum Michael Glas was named deputy CEO of Carevide on October 1, 2020. According to an article at EGreenvilleExtra.com, Gla...

TAMUC Alumnus Publishes New Novel
Local author Jim Ainsworth recently published a new book, “His Way.” The novel is set in a small Texas town that is shrouded in mystery. A book launch celebration is planned at Mugs o...

A&M-Commerce CHSSA faculty awarded human rights fellowships
Five faculty members from the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts at A&M-Commerce were awarded Global Human Rights fellowsh...

Criminal Justice Student Tabitha Smith named TTPD 2020 Officer of the Year
A&M-Commerce student Tabitha Smith was featured in the Texarkana FYI News Hub for her recent recognition as Texarkana Texas Police Department 2020 Officer of the Year. Moth...

Alum Codie Hedge Promoted to President of Graham Savings and Loan
A&M-Commerce alum Codie Hedge was recently promoted to president of Graham Savings and Loan SSB, a bank in Graham, Texas. In his new role, h...

A&M-Commerce Fishing Team Attends First National Tournament
Members of the Texas A&M University-Commerce Fishing Team competed in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Tournament, hel...

A&M-Commerce Meat Judging Team wins first-ever Virtual Competition
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Meat Judging Team continued its run of success in 2020 with an overall victory in the first-ever virtual contest held by the American Meat S...

A&M-Commerce Doctoral Student Guides Lake Ridge Elementary Through COVID-19 Pandemic
A&M-Commerce doctoral student Marquita McCullum was featured in a recent article in the Dallas-based publication, Focus Daily News. The article highlights McCullum's ex...

Mesquite ISD Teacher Awarded One-Year Scholarship Toward Doctorate
Rocio Almanza, a teacher at Mesquite Independent School District, recently received a one-year scholarship from the district toward her doc...

A&M-Commerce Educational Leadership Professor Named Researcher of the Year
Dr. Nate Templeton, associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at A&M-Commerce, has been selected as the 2020 Texas Council of Professors of Educatio...

A&M-Commerce Professor Publishes New Book on Cultural Impact of Fairy Tales
Dr. Maia Lamarque, professor in the Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Literature and Languages, recently published a new book, “Fairy Tales and its Adaptations...

A&M-Commerce Alum Appointed to State Council Position
Texas A&M University-Commerce alum Erin “Amanda” Bowdoin was recently appointed to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas by Governor Gre...

A&M-Commerce Counseling Center Staffer Appointed to National Program
Adam Metts, a staff member with the A&M-Commerce Counseling Center, was recently appointed to the Unemployment Transition Program for COVID-19 Job Loss, which has been imp...

A&M-Commerce Department of Educational Leadership Gains Funding for Region 10 Partnership
Dr. Teresa Farler, assistant professor of educational leadership at A&M-Commerce, recently secured additional funding for the university's partnership with Region 10 E...

A&M-Commerce Alum Appointed to Texas State Independent Living Council
Melva Henderson, a graduate of Texas A&M University-Commerce, was recently appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the State Independent Living Council. The council, f...

A&M-Commerce Professor Featured in State Historical Series
Dr. Mylynka Cardona, assistant professor of history at A&M-Commerce, was recently featured in an episode of “This Week in Texas History,...

Mexia Class of 1959 Scholarship Available This Fall at A&M-Commerce
The Mexia High School Class of 1959 presented $45,000 to Texas A&M University-Commerce in June 2019 to establish an endowed scholarship fund. This fall, the new scholarship...

A&M-Commerce Planetarium Reopening After Renovations
The Planetarium at Texas A&M University-Commerce is reopening with new seats and a few new requirements. Reservations are now available...

First-Ever Latino Staff and Faculty Association Created at A&M-Commerce
The Office of Latinx Engagement and Outreach (LEO) at A&M-Commerce is facilitating the creation of a Latino Staff and Faculty Association at the university. This first-of-...

A&M-Commerce to Help Improve Texas Water
After a deadly amoeba was discovered in the water supply of Lake Jackson in Brazoria County, Texas, A&M-Commerce is joining with other uni...