by Sara De La Rosa  |  Photo by Jared Horn Texas A&M University-Commerce welcomed a new residence hall to the southwest corner of campus this fall, the first step toward transforming the on-campus community. “We want to create an environment…

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 million music building. Though the celebration was originally scheduled…

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 beauty of his speech and the insight it provides regarding the depth of…

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 23 teachers nationwide…

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 themselves, Lytle's parents made sure he and his…

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 on his shoulders, he knew his hard work…

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,” she said. “We had…

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 best years of my life were at A&M-Commerce,” Emily said. “I loved it…

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. Right that night. “Peggy was looking for…

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 college degree, she knew it was time for a change. “I was…

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, and I was intrigued by the U.S. Air Force…

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 opportunities for excellence. When the U.S. Army offered…

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, but I always thought I'd transfer after a couple of years,”…

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 English (1971), is a retired educator.…

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. Assembling a great faculty is an important part of the equation.…

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 have felt a deep sense of pride…

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 rights to name an entire row of 22 seats in the Finney…

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 others. In honor of Dr. Murphy's memory, his daughters…

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 1950s Louise Nance Coker (B.S. '51) 7-16-11 Iris Anne Davis (B.S.…

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 28,000) in Seoul, the university has created a special program whereby 150 Korean students will participate in…