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Low-Cost Textbook Initiative to Start in Spring 2016

Starting in Spring 2016, the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts will put a new Low-Cost Textbook initiative into place. The idea behind the initiative is that certain sections of courses will use books and materials that cost no…
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Money Donated For "Suit Bank" On Campus

The Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp has given $5,000 to Texas A&M University-Commerce to contribute to a campus “Suit Bank.” Aaron Mitchell, Speaker of the Student Senate at Texas A&M University, brought the idea to Chancellor Sharp, and…

Comics Creators, Los Bros Hernandez, to Speak

By Sarah Northam Texas A&M University-Commerce is excited to host Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez on Thursday, October 15, 2015. The brothers, along with another brother, Mario, are the authors of the long-running comic book series Love and Rockets.  Los Bros…

Jalinna Jones Receives Yellow Rose of Texas Award

Texas State Representative Dan Flynn surprised Jalinna Jones, Texas A&M University-Commerce First Lady, with the Yellow Rose of Texas Award today at the Lt. General Claire Lee Chennault Historic Monument Dedication luncheon. The Yellow Rose of Texas is the highest…

Historical Marker Honoring World War II Hero to Be Unveiled

Chennault Flying Tigers Dedication A ceremony honoring Lt. General Claire Lee Chennault and the Flying Tigers American Volunteer Group will take place on Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. at Chennault's birthplace, 1509 Monroe Street in Commerce, Texas.  A new historical…

Historical Marker Honoring Veteran is First in Texas in Chinese

Fifty-seven years after Lt. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault’s death and 70 years after the war, he will be honored with a sign at the site of his birthplace in Commerce, Texas. It will be the first Texas historical marker in…

University to Host Campus Carry Open Forum

Texas A&M University-Commerce has created a task force to make recommendations for implementing Senate Bill 11, a measure that would allow the carrying of concealed handguns on campus. The task force, composed of faculty, staff and students will host a…
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QEP Attends AAC&U Global Learning in College Conference

Texas A&M University-Commerce Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) held a  featured workshop at the  American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Network for Academic Renewal conference, “Global Learning in College: Defining, Developing, and Assessing Institutional Roadmaps.“  Dr. Shonda Gibson, executive director…

No Human Cases Reported as Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile

The City of Commerce along with the assistance of Texas A&M University-Commerce recently tested mosquitoes for various diseases by collecting and sending samples to the Department of State Health Services for analysis. On October 6, 2015, emergency management officials were…

A&M-Commerce to Host “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band

“The President's Own” United States Marine Band will present a concert at A&M-Commerce on Fri. Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Auditorium. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance. “We are honored that they have included…

University to Participate in Social Work Virtual Grad School Fair

By Sara Wray Texas A&M University-Commerce will participate in the Social Work Grad School Virtual Fair on Oct. 8. The event is a free virtual fair where participants can learn more about different social work graduate schools and programs. The…

A&M-Commerce Participates in the Dallas Art Dealers Association Fall Gallery Walk

The Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA) has accepted Texas A&M University-Commerce to be a member. Twice a year, member galleries are invited to be open for extended hours. This year, the Fall Gallery Walk took place on Saturday Sept. 26…

Freshman Students Complete Global Competence Aptitude Assessment

By Christopher Woodard The QEP program has assessed our new freshmen on their global competencies using the GCAA (Global Competence Aptitude Assessment). Throughout the second week of classes, the QEP staff and committee members conducted sessions that informed students about…
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Career and Internship Fair

The Department of Career Development and the National Society of Leadership and Success will host a Career and Internship Fair on Oct. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. in conference rooms A, B and C of the Rayburn Student Center.…
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Economics and Finance Society Hosts Series of Distinguished Speakers

The Economics and Finance Society recently hosted a series of distinguished speakers. The series is held multiple times each semester and the events are open and free to all students. “The Distinguished Speaker Series allowed for students to get a…

Save the Date: Humanities Networking Night

The Texas A&M University-Commerce Career Development department will host Humanities Networking Night on Sept. 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Rayburn Student Center. “The Humanities Networking Night is an exclusive opportunity for students to meet professionals who could…
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A&M-Commerce Names Dr. Fred Fuentes Assistant Dean

A&M-Commerce has hired Dr. Fernando “Fred” Fuentes Jr. as the assistant dean of Enrollment Management for Hispanic Outreach and Retention. Throughout his career at A&M-Commerce, Fuentes has worked successfully as a therapist and co-created the international travel abroad program, Sophomore…

Online Master’s in Accounting Program Ranks in the Top 45

The Accounting Degree Review ranked Texas A&M University-Commerce online master's in accounting degree as the #5 school in the Top 45 Online Master's in Accounting Programs 2015-2016. “We are very pleased with this recognition for our Master's in accounting degree…

A&M-Commerce Hires New Coordinator of New Student Orientation and Prospective Student Experience

Texas A&M University-Commerce has hired Christopher Hensley as the new coordinator of new student orientation and prospective student experience. “I am very proud of Christopher as he serves daily with the character of a servant leader, who exemplifies best for…

Career Clinic Set for September 17

Career Development at Texas A&M University-Commerce will host its Career Clinic event on September 17, 2015. Students will have the opportunity to update their professional wardrobe, take LinkedIn headshots, have their resumes reviewed and participate in a mock interview. This…
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