An Evening of Recognition & Celebration in Retrospect The 2012 Royal Roar was something fit for kings and queens. On October 5, Texas A&M University-Commerce invited alumni and friends to celebrate and honor their gifts and achievements. Due to the…

Sam Walker is an icon on and off the court to students, athletes, coaches and fans from all over this region. Coach Sam Walker reached a milestone in his career on January 9, 2013 as he became the all-time winningest…

Departments across campus have chosen former students to serve as Ambassadors, inviting them to return to campus to interact with students and faculty. This is the highest honor that a department may bestow upon its alumni. Over the past 30…

(Class of 1981) has worked on all three levels of government—local, state and federal. He began his legislative career by serving as a fellow to a member of the U.S. Congress. Then he served as a legislative assistant for two…

(Class of 1968 and 1969) comes from a long line of Lions. Her mother, siblings and several relatives hold degrees from A&M-Commerce. She worked as a secretary in the counseling center during her time on campus, and after graduation, she…

(Class of 1970) came to A&M-Commerce after graduating from Odessa Permian High School. He received his BBA degree in Accounting. He was recently sworn in for his fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives and represents 29 counties in…

(Class of 1965) received his bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, and English before graduating from medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 1969. In 1972, Rountree became the director of the East Little Rock Community…

(Class of 1969) received his bachelor's degree in technical agriculture while forming a partnership with his father in a farming and ranching operation called Scholz Farms. He had the responsibilities of management, marketing, planning and computerizing financial records. In 1999,…

(Class of 1970) became Administrative Assistant at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas shortly after his graduation from A&M-Commerce. He stayed there for four years as an administrative coordinator where he oversaw Woodlawn Hospital, a facility for psychiatric and extended care.…

(Class of 1966, 1967 and 1973) became Director of Student Activities for Tarrant County Junior College shortly after receiving his master's degree in science. After graduating with his doctorate in education from A&M-Commerce, Dr. Wood served as Dean of Institutional…

The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…

The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…

The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…

The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…

The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…

The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…

The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…

The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…

The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…

Recognize the name but not the face? Jane Martyn, assistant alumni director, is the source of the Alumni Association emails and correspondence you receive. Whether it be for a local or national event, she keeps alumni up-to-date via electronic communication…

As I admired the new statue on campus in memory of Rachel Rollings and Britney Lipsey, I couldn't help but think how such a statue typifies why this university is so special. Aptly named “The Teacher,” it memorializes Rachel's dream…

Commerce takes Manhattan by Kim Williams The Texas A&M University-Commerce wind ensemble and chorale performed in February at the world famous Carnegie Hall in New York City in the Distinguished Concerts International New York's “Deep in the Heart of Texas.”…

Houston Alumni Gather at Willie G's More than 100 alumni gathered at Willie G's Steaks and Seafood in Houston to reconnect with other Lion alumni, and remember what made their time at A&M-Commerce great. We look forward to seeing you…

The A&M-Commerce music department is proud to send its best and brightest musicians to Carnegie Hall in New York City February 28, 2012. Join fellow Lion alumni and university administrators for an evening of entertainment by the university's chorale and…

Alumni and friends of the university teed off July 29 to support Lion athletics at the 2011 Ernest Hawkins Golf Tournament at Webb Hill Country Club in Wolfe City. The annual golf outing is named after the winningest coach in…

Noah Lord Nelson, class of 1973, returned to campus this summer to talk with students and professors about life as an international network news correspondent for NBC. Among Nelson's accomplishments since graduation is an Emmy for “Best News Series” and…

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October 22 was a beautiful day for Homecoming. In addition to numerous department reunions, the annual tribute at Professor Mayo's grave, and a lively and colorful parade, the crowds enjoyed a tailgate party, meeting up with former classmates, cheering on…

It's a great day to be a Lion. There's so much happening on and off campus and enrollment is growing at a tremendous rate. Homecoming 2011 was one of the most exciting on campus events in recent memory. The weather…

Alumni Relations welcomes Rachel Evans to the team as the new alumni communications and event coordinator. Rachel graduated in 2011 with a B.S. in marketing, and was as an inaugural member of the Honors College. Her other campus activities included…

Dr. Marcus Nelson doesn't accept excuses. It doesn't matter if a student is poor, or what their home life is like. For Nelson, superintendent of Laredo ISD, what a child is born into is no excuse for what they can…

1958 was a good year for World Book encyclopedias. One set ended up in Hilda Tagle's home, and served as the neighborhood reference library. It was also what inspired Tagle to ardently pursue reading, learning and a life brimming with…

Richard Ellison's life was so dramatically changed by his time at East Texas State Teachers College that he felt compelled to pass on the gift of education to others. “One day I was sitting around, talking with my family, and…

J. Brian Duggan's life of service stands as a tribute to all those who have helped him succeed. As a U.S. Marine, he defended freedoms won by soldiers past. As a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, he proudly serves the country…

Lions for Life is a group of alumni and friends who maintain a pattern of giving to A&M-Commerce annually. Some alumni make several gifts each year, while others make only one. Donors who support A&M-Commerce with at least one gift…

The Gold Blazer Award was first awarded in 1984 and is given annually to an alumnus for service to The Alumni Association of Texas A&M University-Commerce, Inc., and to the university. Forty-nine Gold Blazer Awards have been awarded during the…

As the owner and president of Trend HR in Rockwall, Texas, Dan Bobst credits much of his success to the faculty, staff and coaches at A&M-Commerce who mentored him and challenged him to never quit or give up on his…

Giving back in the community at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) in Dallas, is an honor and a privilege for three A&M-Commerce alumni and Scottish Rite Masons-Fred E. Allen, vice president of the TSRHC Board of Trustees; Bob…

The first Distinguished Alumni Citation was awarded in 1967. The Distinguished Alumni Chapter was inaugurated on November 5, 1983. The purpose of this chapter is to further the interest and well-being of the University, and to foster an appreciation for…

As the first recipient of the Greenville Alumni Scholarship, Lacy Risner Robinson understands firsthand the power of giving back. Recently, she and her sister Laura, also an alumna, decided to repay the generosity shown to them as students by establishing…

Rockwall Alumni, friends and guests from Rockwall County joined Dr. and Mrs. Dan Jones at Shenaniganz in Rockwall May 10 to reconnect with each other and their alma mater. Members of the host committee included: Bill & Darlene Allin, Daniel…

Twenty-three alumni were honored by their departments February 24 during the 28th Annual Alumni Ambassador Forum. Alumni Ambassadors are chosen each spring by the academic departments. As ambassadors, these accomplished alumni have opportunities to return to campus to make presentations…

Texas A&M University-Commerce gathered to celebrate some of its most generous friends and alumni May 2 at the 2011 Donor Appreciation Dinner. Each new giving society member was honored with a personalized video presentation thanking them for their continued investment…

On January 9, 2011, two Texas A&M University – Commerce alumni, James and Laci Betterton, died tragically in an auto accident during the snow and ice storms. The newlyweds were recent graduates of the music education program and were teachers…

For Yvonne Clements and her late husband Robert, the friendships forged at Texas A&M University-Commerce were for a lifetime. The couple met on a blind date while both were students at “Old ET,” and more than 50 years later they…

1930s Emmett E. Day, Sr. (B.A. '36) was recently inducted into the Commerce ISD Hall of Honor. 1940s Fred E. Allen (B.S. '49) was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Mt. Pleasant. Wayne C. Pierce (B.S. '49, M.Ed.…

Reavis Z. Wortham (B.S. '76, MEd '84) www.reaviszwortham.com On Tuesday, June 7, 2011, Poisoned Pen Press will release The Rock Hole, the first mystery novel in the Red River Series, by well known columnist and magazine writer Reavis Z. Wortham.…

1930s Curtis Anders (Training School) 12-18-10 Evelyn Sanders Burnsed (B.S. '37, M.Ed. '56) 07-19-10 1940s Nita Wiggs Clark (B.S. '45, M.S. '71) 3-3-11 Zinita Fowler (B.A. '40, M.A. '63) 9-3-10 Frances W. Grayson (B.S. '46, M.S. ‘49) 9-10-2010 Joe Mark…