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Letter from Dr. Rudin Reaffirming Decision to Move Online
Dear Lion Family:
It goes without saying that the current COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our society in many different ways. It is also safe to say that it seems the only certainty is that each of us now faces a…

Letter from Dr. Rudin Regarding the Switch to Online Courses
Dear Lion Family,
It is the mission of Texas A&M University-Commerce to provide a safe, healthy and inclusive environment at each of our campuses to ensure that every student, faculty and staff member is given every chance to achieve their…

Dr. Rudin’s video on graduation
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Dr. Rudin’s video on online classes
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A&M-Commerce Aligns Initiatives
Located 66 miles northeast of Dallas, Commerce, TX, has been home to the institution now called Texas A&M University-Commerce since an 1894 fire forced its relocation from Cooper, TX. A&M-Commerce occupies a unique space straddling a line between an urban…
How To Upload Photos To The News
When uploading the “featured” photo for a news article, make sure that the image is at least 2000 pixels wide or it will mess up the slider at the top of the story.…

Student Preparedness as a Strategic Goal at TAMUC
The first episode in a six-part series, Dr. Mark Rudin discusses the university’s strategic plan. In the fall of 2019, Texas A&M University-Commerce published its 2019-2024 Strategic Plan. At only six pages, this polished, full-color document is notably succinct and…

The Elevation of Research at A&M-Commerce
To say that Texas A&M University-Commerce president Mark Rudin carries a flame for institutional research is a bit of an understatement. It’s his passion, and it shows clearly in this conversation with KETR’s Jerrod Knight. This episode of The President’s…

A&M System Chancellor releases memo regarding Coronavirus information
Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp released a memo this month regarding up-to-date information on the Coronavirus.
The memo urged system institutions to provide up-to-date information regarding the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
“Like all of you, I am monitoring…

Lions Care: Updates
Official information will be updated here as it is released.
Deja Matts – Candlelight Vigil
Monday, February 10, 2020 at 3:33 PM
Please join us in celebrating the life of Deja Matts with our fellow Lion Community. A candlelight vigil…
A&M-Commerce Department of Music Featured on WFAA
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Music was featured on WFAA's Good Morning Texas with a tuba and euphonium performance. Out of the twelve performers, eight were students and alumni of A&M-Commerce. “I'm very proud of everyone, not only for…

A&M-Commerce Department of Nursing Announces Application Deadline Change
The Fall 2020 application deadline for the A&M-Commerce nursing program has changed to April 1, 2020, at 5 p.m. (CT).
Applications must be postmarked or delivered to the A&M-Commerce Department of Nursing main office by this time and date. The…
A&M-Commerce Initiative Encourages Campus Civility
A&M-Commerce President Mark Rudin and Associate Professor LaVelle Hendricks spoke with KETR about the new civility initiative on campus. Rudin explained that the civility initiative aims to create a campus environment where students feel comfortable, safe, healthy and included. Rudin…

Texas A&M University-Commerce to become a Smoke-, Vape- and Tobacco-free Campus
Texas A&M University-Commerce will become a smoke-, vape-
and tobacco-free campus on January 1, 2020.
Dr. Mark Rudin, president of A&M-Commerce, sent a letter to the university community on December 13 explaining the details of the decision and policy.
“In…
Dr. Sang Suh Named Regents Professor
Dr. Sang Suh, computer science and information systems professor at A&M-Commerce, was named a Regents Professor for 2017-2018. Suh was one of 15 A&M System faculty members to receive the honor. According to A&M Chancellor John Sharp, “These outstanding individuals…
A&M-Commerce Counseling Department Featured in Dallas Morning News
The A&M-Commerce Department of Counseling was recently featured in the Dallas Morning News for its innovative partnership with Mesquite ISD (MISD). The counseling department provides free services to students and parents in MISD. Around 15 interns from A&M-Commerce currently provide…

A&M-Commerce Celebrates 20-Year Partnership with Navarro College
A&M-Commerce and Navarro College
commemorated their 20-year partnership on November 14 with an anniversary
celebration in Corsicana, Texas.
The Navarro Partnership – Corsicana allows students to earn bachelor's or master's degrees through A&M-Commerce at Navarro College. The partnership makes quality…
A&M-Commerce Nursing Department Volunteers at Longview Health Clinic
Members of the A&M-Commerce Department of Nursing volunteered at Refuge International's health clinic in Longview on November 13. The clinic offers no-cost health care for people in need. Cold weather drew 600 people into the clinic that day. Volunteers included…

A&M-Commerce’s Answer To Food Insecurity Among College Students
By Jerrod Knight, KETR.org
Food insecurity can lead to health and social maladies and can affect some groups that you may not expect. KETR's Jerrod Knight visits a food pantry that exclusively serves students enrolled in college at northeast Texas…
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Participates in 2019 State Fair of Texas Events
A&M-Commerce College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) faculty played key roles in organizing the 2019 Swine Skillathon at the State Fair of Texas, and several CASNR student volunteers were instrumental to the successful mechanics of the contest. Several…