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University Unveils Ivory Moore Portrait
On Saturday, September 28, 2013, Texas A&M University-Commerce unveiled the portrait of Ivory Moore, Sr., now showcased on the second floor of the McDowell Administration Building.
The portrait, painted by Debora Schubert Lytle, was funded by University donors including Mt.…
War and Memory Lecture Series Opens with Two-Star General
By Allie Burks
Major General Christopher Adams Jr. of the United States Air Force shared his story with students of Texas A&M University-Commerce to kick off the East Texas War and Memory Lecture Series on September 18.
Interns of the…
A&M-Commerce Presents Ruth Ann White Day November 15
The Department of Psychology, Counseling & Special Education, the Department of Educational Leadership, and the College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M University-Commerce is hosting Ruth Ann White Day November 15 from 8:30am-12pm.
This event will address the…
New Beginnings Multicultural Gospel Choir Empowers Through Song in Birmingham
A&M-Commerce's New Beginnings Multicultural Gospel Choir took the stage in Birmingham, Ala., on the Day of Commemoration—the culmination of the city's Empowerment Week on Sunday, Sept. 15, in Railroad Park. The week was one of Birmingham's several special events in…
The 2013 Veteran’s Vigil
The 2013 Veteran's Vigil will be held November 6 and 7 at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Beginning on Wednesday at 9:30 am in the Rayburn Student Center Conference Room, a vigil flame will be lit and will continuously burn until it…
Veterans Take Center Stage in New Lecture Series
By Courtney Crumpton
The East Texas War and Memory Project, in collaboration with the Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Alpha Theta honor societies, is proud to launch the War and Memory Lecture Series for 2013-2014. United States Air Force Major…
New Equine Arena Dedicated at A&M-Commerce
The Equine Pavilion was dedicated on September 6, at the Texas A&M University-Commerce Equine Center. President Dan Jones, Dr. Adolfo Benavides, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Lindsey Walton, Manager of Equine Program, and student Madison Fain spoke…
Gee Library Extends Hours for Students Beginning Fall 2013
The James G. Gee Library at Texas A&M University-Commerce began operating on a 24/5 schedule at the beginning of the fall 2013 semester in response to student requests.
The library will be open continuously from 2:00 pm Sunday until 8:00…
Faculty profiles
Mark Moreno received his M.A. and Ph.D. in history from Washington State University, specializing in identity, warfare and state-building in 19th century Mexico and world history. His work explores the relationships between collective identities, race, gender and violence in a…
QEP at the Update Your Network Event
The Fall 2013 semester began with the Annual Lions Roar, Update Your Network event. The event proved to be a success with hundreds of students and organizations participating. Information, food, raffles and prizes, as well as employment opportunities were made…
President’s Fall Assembly 2013
As President Dr. Dan Jones welcomed all faculty and staff members back to campus during his annual Fall Assembly, one message rang clear – continue serving the educational needs of our students.
Included in the president's agenda was the introduction…
Dr. Brian Zator to Give Solo Marimba Recital
Dr. Brian Zator, director of percussion at A&M-Commerce, will give a solo marimba recital Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Jack and Lou Finney Concert Hall of the Music Building. The event is open to the public, and…
New QEP Questions Added to Course Evaluations
Student feedback is extremely important at A&M-Commerce. Four additional questions have been added to the confidential questionnaire for each course this semester. The questions were designed to add to the ongoing development of the university's Quality Enhancement Plan by offering…
University Announces Commission By Composer James Syler
The Department of Music at Texas A&M University-Commerce is excited to announce a new commission by composer James Syler. The new composition, a 20-25-minute long work for Wind Ensemble and Chorus titled The Temptation of St. Anthony, will receive its…
Working on My Roar: The Call to Adventure
Suitcases upon suitcases, micro-fridges, and flat-screen TVs. Crates of X-Box games, makeup, and yes, Ramen noodles. And a trace of anxiety in the air. There's no mistaking it—it's Move-In Day at A&M-Commerce.
When a second parent mistakes me for a…
Why Major in Liberal Studies?
Our Liberal Studies major is one of the fastest growing of the college. I asked Dr. Donna Dunbar-Odom, head of Liberal Studies, what might be contributing to that popularity. “It's probably the most flexible degree we offer. It allows students…
Elizabeth Shaw First to Graduate from Regents’ Scholars Program
On Aug. 10, Elizabeth Shaw graduated from Texas A&M University-Commerce, becoming the first member of the university's Regents' Scholars Program to do so. Shaw, an English major with a 3.57 GPA, was one of 25 students admitted to the inaugural…
Freshman Success Instructors Assist with the QEP
Freshman Success instructors recently participated in an intensive multi-day planning and training seminar designed to provide quality and improve students' learning outcomes. During one session, Dr. Shonda Gibson, Associate Chair of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Committee, explained the Southern…
SACS COC Advisory Visit
In continuing preparation for the upcoming Reaffirmation of Accreditation, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS COC) and our SACS Steering Committee and QEP Leadership Team participated in an Advisory Visit in July. The SACS COC…
STEM Teacher Development Named Finalist for Technology Award
The Metroplex Technology Business Council (MTBC) has selected the A&M-Commerce STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Pre-service Teacher Development workshop as a finalist in the “Tech Titan of the Future – University” category of the 13th Annual Tech Titans Awards.…