by Randy Jolly
October 21 was a beautiful clear day in Commerce. It was made even more gorgeous by the excitement surrounding the official grand opening and dedication of the $29 mi...
As part of the donors' breakfast held before the music building dedication, Chris Ramos presented his thoughts from the student perspective. We know you will appreciate the beau...
1950s
Naomi C. Bledsoe (B.S. '56, M.S. '68) is an author at the age of 91 with her book I Wouldn't Take Nothing for my Journey Now.
1960s
Shirley Cooper (B.A. '65) was honored as one of 2...
by Ashley Johnson | Photos by Paul Bryan
Dr. Jerry Lytle never had a choice of whether or not to attend college-his parents made it for him. Never able to attend college themselve...
by Ashley Johnson | Photo by Jason Flowers
As James Thrower looked up at the fans towering over him at Franklin Field, and down at his jersey, the white Philadelphia Eagles' wings...
by Ashley Johnson | Photo by Jason Flowers
Growing up in Gilmer, Texas was idyllic for Sarah Sharp Allen.
“It was a time when you still had the freedom to roam the streets as a child,...
by Ashley Johnson | Photos by Paul Bryan
While most A&M-Commerce graduates exude excitement on graduation day, the moment was bittersweet for Emily Herron.
“Some of the be...
by Ashley Johnson | Photo by Jason Flowers
When Peggy Shaw stopped by Martha Faires' room in Binnion Hall in 1956, neither of them knew it would result in Martha meeting her Mr. Rig...
by Ashley Johnson | Photo by Jason Flowers
When Gloria Espinosa, the mobile mammography coordinator at UT Southwestern, was turned down for a promotion because she lacked a col...
by Ashley Johnson | Photo by Jason Flowers
Rex Driggers' 37-year career in aviation began with
a uniform.
“My senior year of high school, we visited the university for Career Day...
by Sara De La Rosa | Photo by Paul Bryan
The first in his family to graduate from high school, Fred Fuentes is no stranger to confronting challenges and turning them into opportuni...
by Ashley Johnson | Photo by Jason Flowers
Life doesn't always turn out as planned. Sometimes, it's even better.
“I always knew I would go to Texas A&M University-Commerce...
Inspired by her time at A&M-Commerce, Ms. Dona Julian Cassel, set to work on a poetic tribute to her alma mater. Cassel, who has a B.S. in elementary education (1967) and a M.A in...
Great universities, like Rome, weren't built in a day. Contrary to what some think, erecting buildings is the easy part. But beautiful campuses do not a great university make.
Ass...
For Ted R. Crim, his allegiance and commitment to his alma mater began the day he graduated.
“Since graduating in 1970 with a bachelor's degree, and in 1971 with a master's degree, I...
Many wonderful alumni and friends have helped make the new music building a reality. Among that group of treasured supporters is Richard Ellison. In addition to purchasing the ri...
Dr. Harold Murphy, a dedicated father, professor and member of his community, was a pioneer in the field of counseling education who spent his life working to improve the lives of o...
1930s
Charlene Melba King (B.S. '38, M.S. '40) 8-1-11
1940s
Stanley H. Fox (B.B.A. '48) 4-30-11
Denver Walker (B.S. '42) 7-21-11
William M. Johnston (B.S. '49, M.Ed. '60) 7-21-11...
Texas A&M University-Commerce has launched several initiatives in South Korea in order to further globalize the campus. At Konkuk University (student population of 28,00...
