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Ernst & Young Accounting Town Hall
The Accounting and Finance Department at A&M-Commerce hosted its semi-annual Accounting Town Hall Meeting on March 23, with panelists Xavier Spencer and Chris Mitchell from Ernst & Young.
With almost 50 students attending in person and via Zoom, faculty, staff…

A Day Among Lions: College of Business Hosts Town View High School Students
The A&M-Commerce College of Business recently welcomed a group of 50 students and four staff members from Town View High School for a special event called ‘Spend a Day with the Lions'.
Designed to provide the high school students with…

Partnering Up for Success: Management Students Tour Clayton Homes
As a part of our continued partnership with Clayton Homes, one of the nation's largest manufacturers of affordable modular homes headquartered in Maryville, Tennessee, the A&M-Commerce College of Business organized its second student cohort to tour their manufacturing plant located…

Hitting it Out of the Park: Meet Jacob L. Hildebrandt
While attending undergrad at the College of Business, little did Jacob Hildebrandt know he would one day be working as the Event Operations Manager for the Texas Rangers baseball club and REV Entertainment.
Hildebrandt's journey at A&M-Commerce began in 2016…

Lion Students Win Awards at Vocal Competition Held at A&M-Commerce
Several music students at Texas A&M University-Commerce received high marks at a recent vocal competition held at the university.
A&M-Commerce hosted the spring competition of the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. In total, 219…

In the ‘Business’ of Love: Meet the Cooks
In March of 2017, while Zach and Katie were both undergraduate students at the A&M-Commerce College of Business, little did they know that their first date in Commerce, Texas, would eventually lead to them getting married.
Starting their academic journey…

ISACA’s Hackathon Competition: How AI Reduces Complexity for Customers
The A&M-Commerce College of Business recently partnered with the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), a professional association dedicated to IT governance, to hold its annual spring Hackathon competition from March 20 through 28 at the university’s Dallas site.…

Bonjour Y’all: Second Annual ‘Business to Industry’ Event Hosted in Paris, Texas
In partnership with the Paris Economic Development Cooperation (PEDC), the A&M-Commerce College of Business hosted its second annual ‘Business to Industry' event on March 31, 2023.
With more than 60 students, faculty and staff members in attendance, the event was…

Spill the ‘Tee’: Meet College of Business Golfer Michelle Becker
It is not uncommon for golfers to pick up the sport when they were young, but that was not the case for College of Business student Michelle Becker.
Her journey didn't start until the summer before her freshman year of…

‘Plane Awesome’: Meet Southwest Airlines’ Rachael Hildebrandt
Upon graduating from the A&M-Commerce College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a minor in International Business, Rachael Hildebrandt continued her educational journey, aspiring to soar to new heights.
By Spring 2019, she graduated with…

From Air Force to a Force to be Reckoned With: Meet Angela Rodriguez
While Angela Rodriguez served in the Air Force from 1995 to 1998, little did she know she would leave with a traumatic brain injury that would impact her learning and retention abilities, an injury so severe it would take the…

CEO of Centric Health Hosts ‘Disruptive’ Workshop for College of Business Students
The A&M-Commerce College of Business' hub for entrepreneurship, startups and innovation, the Venture College, hosted David Ochoa, CEO of Centric Health, for a seminar discussing the importance of business plans, pitching to investors and how to leverage disruption in a…

Meet the President: An Entrepreneur Serving in Office
Before joining the A&M-Commerce College of Business, Jacob Weast was an entrepreneur reselling sneakers, jerseys and other sportswear.
In his heart, he always knew he wanted to successfully operate a business of his own, so he decided to follow his…

Walk-In-Wednesdays: Partnering with Industry Professionals for Student Development
A&M-Commerce’s Office of Career Development launched its newest initiative called “Walk-In-Wednesday” this February, whereby professionals from different industries are invited to speak to university students each Wednesday.
Tami Bishop, assistant director of Career Development, started the initiative to provide another…

A Healthy Business: COB and Graduate Office Partner with Hunt Regional Healthcare
As part of its campaign targeted towards healthcare professionals, the A&M-Commerce Graduate Enrollment Office and the College of Business partnered with Hunt Regional Healthcare for a recruiting fair held on February 21, 2023.
Taking place in Hunt Regional Medical Center…

Paying It Forward: Certified Tableau Desktop Specialist Student Teaches Workshop for Peers
In an effort to continue to provide students with the opportunity to obtain industry-recognized certifications in their field of study, the A&M-Commerce College of Business and the Department of Marketing and Business Analytics sponsored Vijay Venu Gopal Chowdary in obtaining…

Vice President at PNC Bank Joins TAMUC Finance Society for ‘Work-Life Balance’ Seminar
The Finance Society at A&M-Commerce held a seminar on work-life balance featuring Vice-President – Senior Scrum Master and Business Systems Lead at PNC Bank, Seema Aswal on February 15, 2023.
Under the direction of Regents Professor of Finance Dr. Srinivas…

A&M-Commerce Early Release – 3/2/23
Due to the possibility of dangerous weather conditions and to help ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, the Commerce campus and the Dallas site will have an early release at 3 p.m. today, March 2.
Students, faculty…

Spring into Action: Marketing and Business Analytics Student Organization Hosts Annual Welcome Party
With the launch of the Spring 2023 semester at A&M-Commerce, the Marketing and Business Analytics Student Organization (MKTBA) hosted their annual welcome event on February 15 at the Dallas site.
This event was open to all new and returning members,…

Garth Fagan and Dancers Wow Sold-Out Audience at A&M-Commerce
Texas A&M University-Commerce welcomed premier choreographer Garth Fagan and Garth Fagan Dance to the university's Performing Arts Center on February 23. The sold-out crowd witnessed powerful numbers and major feats of strength, all orchestrated by the famed choreographer of the…