Stories Mentioning Dimitra J. Smith, Ph.D.

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Bill Martin Jr Symposium Celebrates 20 Years of Literacy, Learning and Legacy

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at East Texas A&M hosted the 20th annual Bill Martin Jr Memorial Symposium, honoring the life and legacy of one of America’s most beloved children’s authors.

East Texas A&M Researchers Link Pollution Exposure to Mental Health Risks

A new peer-reviewed study involving East Texas A&M researchers is drawing urgent attention to the mental health consequences of environmental pollution in rural, underserved communities across the South.
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Interdisciplinary Team of Faculty Publish Title on Hispanic Leadership

The book is a result of a joint effort between the provost and the College of Education and Human Services to promote cross-discipline collaboration at A&M-Commerce.
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TAMUC Well-Represented at Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education Annual Conference

A&M-Commerce had a strong showing at the 51st annual Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education conference held Feb. 11-14 in Frisco, Texas. Numerous faculty and staff presented at the conference, with two receiving some of TABPHE's highest awards.…
Cover of the book "Changing the Stigma of Mental Health Among African Americans: Moving From Denial to Acceptance." It features two illustrated individuals, engaging in conversation with a backdrop of abstract calming designs.

A&M-Commerce Professors Team to Publish Book on Mental Health

Drs. Dimitra Smith and LaVelle Hendricks have published their latest book “Changing the Stigma of Mental Health Among African Americans: Moving from Denial to Acceptance.” Published through IGI Global, the book describes the history of mental health in the African…
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A&M-Commerce Professors Team Up for New Children’s Book

Drs. Dimitra J. Smith and LaVelle Hendricks have teamed up again to co-author and illustrate their latest children's book, “Domestic Violence: Smiling Faces Don't Always Tell the Truth.” Released by First Service Publishers and available through Amazon, the book tells…
Book cover for "The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experience and Global Impact."

A&M-Commerce Faculty Members Co-Author Book on Black Leadership in Higher Education

A&M-Commerce faculty members Dr. Dimitra Smith and Dr. LaVelle Hendricks are co-authors of the recently released book “The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact.” Published through IGI Global, the book highlights the importance of…

A&M-Commerce Professors Co-Author, Illustrate Children’s Book

A&M-Commerce Professors LaVelle Hendricks and Dimitra J. Smith are co-authors of a new children's book, “Stan the Can Has No Magic: An educational way to learn about the impact of alcohol use and the road to recovery.” Available through Amazon,…
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A&M-Commerce Personnel, Alumni Honored by Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education

The Texas A&M University-Commerce chapter of the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE) honored several of the university's personnel and alumni at an awards ceremony on April 30 in the Rayburn Student Center on campus. Awards and…

TAMUC College of Education and Human Services Names New Department Heads

The College of Education and Human Services at A&M-Commerce recently announced the appointment of three new department heads. Laura Isbell, Ph.D.Dimitra Smith, Ph.D.LaVelle Hendricks, Ed.D Dean Kimberly McLeod named Dr. Laura Isbell as head of the Department of Curriculum and…
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