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Celebration of Storied Folklorist
Texas A&M University-Commerce will host a celebration of the life and works of storied folklorist J. Mason Brewer on Monday, January 30, 2017. The series of events will begin with a 10 a.m. reception in the fourth floor Special Collections…
Premiere Performance of Hodie
“Hodie,” a new composition by Assistant Professor of Music David Davies for SATB (Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass) Choir, Soprano Soloist, and Wind Ensemble will premiere at the music department’s Holiday Gala on Dec. 9-10. Davies has been on the faculty at Texas A&M…
Race, Religion, Nationality & Respect
An Open Dialogue on Race, Religion, Nationality & Respect with President Ray Keck, special guest panelist and expert on western democracies, Dr. Edward Rubin and Student Government Association President Will Horton will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m.…
Soul, Self and Society Speaker Event
Texas A&M University-Commerce is proud to present law scholar, Dr. Edward Rubin, as its next Sam Rayburn Speaker Series guest. Rubin's most recent work focuses on the evolution of the modern regulatory state in western democracies. Rubin will deliver his…
Keck Named Permanent President
Dr. Ray M. Keck was named permanent president of Texas A&M University-Commerce by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Thursday, Nov. 10.
“I am so glad that Dr. Keck will continue to lead Texas A&M University-Commerce,” said Cliff…
A&M-Commerce Vice President for Student Access and Success Announces Retirement
A senior administrator at Texas A&M University-Commerce who played a key role in advancing the university has announced her plans to retire. Vice President for Student Access and Success Mary Hendrix intends to step down at the end of this…
Associate Professor of History Featured on Fox 7 in Austin
Associate Professor of History Dr. Jessica Brannon-Wranosky was featured on Fox 7 in Austin for her work as the project director for the free eBook, “Women in Texas History.”
“The importance of women's contributions to the State of Texas has…
Office of Global Programs Celebrates Study Abroad Programs
The Office of Global Programs recently hosted a showcase highlighting study abroad opportunities and participants' past experiences.
“While providing students opportunities to see new places is integral to the study abroad learning process, substantive learning comes when students realize, at…
Vice President for Media Relations/Community Engagement Announced
Interim President Ray M. Keck announced on Tuesday that Noah Lord Nelson has been named Vice President for Media Relations/Community Engagement at Texas A&M University-Commerce, effective October 1, 2016.
Nelson, a 1973 journalism graduate of the university, is the first…
University System Board of Regents Announce Sole Finalist for A&M-Commerce President
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents held a special telephonic meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Board of Regents annex of the Memorial Student Center on the campus of Texas A&M University, College Station.
The Board convened…
Collin College, Texas A&M University-Commerce Partner to Deliver Classes at Frisco Campus
Today, Collin College and Texas A&M University-Commerce signed an agreement bringing university classes to the fast-growing city of Frisco at Collin's Preston Ridge Campus. Presidents of the two institutions put their signatures on official documents as dignitaries celebrated the newest…
QEP Committee Monthly Meeting
The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) committee held its second monthly meeting since the beginning of Fall 2016 on October 6, 2016. Other than the customary delicious home-made food prepared by Dr. Gibson and enjoyed by all attendees, committee members were…
Update: Positive Test Results for West Nile Virus
The City of Commerce, with the assistance of Texas A&M University-Commerce, has been trapping mosquitoes and sending them to the Department of State Health Services as a precautionary measure to test for various diseases. Emergency Management Officials have been notified…
Photography and Humanitarianism: Is There a Contradiction?
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Sam Rayburn Speaker Series proudly continues with a presentation from Jeremy Adelman, PhD, titled “Photography and Humanitarianism: Is There a Contradiction?” His address will take place in the Rayburn Student Center Conference Rooms A&B on October…
Cornel West – The Justice Matters Tour
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Sam Rayburn Speaker Series is proud to present Dr. Cornel West in The Justice Matters Tour. West is a prominent and provocative speaker for telling truth and bearing witness. His keynote takes place September 28 at…
Love Your Life Not Theirs – 7 Money Habits for Living the Life You Want!
Rachel Cruze, the daughter of Dave Ramsey—trusted national bestselling author on the topic of money and radio host, learned the basic principles of handling money properly at an early age. Today, she's using the knowledge and experience that came with…
The Sam Rayburn Speaker Series Continues with “The Struggle is Real”
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Sam Rayburn Speaker Series continues with Ms. Laura Jackson, a survivor of over 25 years of abuse, addiction and trauma, which began when she was only five years old. By 16, she'd had a child of…
Mosquito Bite Prevention
The most effective way to avoid West Nile virus disease is to prevent mosquito bites. Be aware of the West Nile virus activity in your area and take action to protect yourself and your family.
The following information is from…
University Welcomes Civil Rights Leader Dr. Robert Green
Texas A&M University-Commerce is pleased to host Dr. Robert Green for the return of the Sam Rayburn Speaker Series on Thursday Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Sam Rayburn Student Center conference rooms.
“I am pleased to be able…
Two Confirmed Cases of Human West Nile Virus
Emergency Management Officials are reporting two confirmed cases of human West Nile Virus within the city limits of Commerce.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 70 to 80 percent of people infected with West Nile Virus will exhibit…