College of Business News
A&M-Commerce College of Business Hosts Private Directors Association at Dallas Site
In line with the mission of Texas A&M University-Commerce’s College of Business (COB) to ensure transformative impact and change in our community, the college hosted the Private Directors Association's (PDA) monthly networking event at the A&M-Commerce Dallas site this August.…
Wilfrid Zoungrana’s Triumphant Journey: From Three Degrees to VP of Finance
When Wilfrid Zoungrana embarked on his academic journey at the Texas A&M University-Commerce College of Business in 2010, little did he know he would finish with three degrees, meet his wife at school, start a family and land a job…
A&M-Commerce Venture College Wins Collegiate Excellence Award
The Venture College Department at Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently awarded the esteemed Collegiate Excellence Award at the American Marketing Association’s (AMA) Dallas-Fort Worth chapter Marketer of the Year Awards Gala held at Arlington Hall in Dallas.
The recognition highlighted…
Delan Edwin Selected to CSC Academic All-America Team, School’s First in Division I Era
By Lion Athletics
AUSTIN – Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s track & field scholar-athlete Delan Edwin has been named to the Academic All-America team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC), on Thursday. He was named to the third team.Edwin…
Empowering the Next Generation: Trailblazing Alumni launch the ‘Black Woman Paving Ways’ Mentorship Program with the College of Business
When Joyce Agbanobi graduated with a master's degree in Business Analytics in 2019, little did she know her future business co-founder, Lola Yemidale, had also graduated with the same degree from the Texas A&M University-Commerce College of Business (COB) as…
From Listings to Legacy: A Realtor’s Journey of Success
Entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, and a hunger for knowledge have propelled Texas A&M University-Commerce College of Business alumnus Dakota Davis to intertwine his acumen obtained while serving in the United States Navy with his passion for business and history.
After serving…
TAMUC Student Receives $10,000 Scholarship from PCAOB
Alejandro Garcia, an Accounting major at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has been selected as a Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Scholar, receiving a prestigious $10,000 scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The A&M-Commerce College of Business was invited by the…
A&M-Commerce Venture College Fellows Win Third Place at Texas Cup
Following up on the huge success of the Lion's Innovation Showcase, several Venture College fellows from the Texas A&M University-Commerce College of Business were invited to partake in the Texas Cup, a pitch competition for college-aged entrepreneurs.
The event was…
TAMUC Faculty Published in American Banker Magazine
Texas A&M University-Commerce Regents Professor Dr. Srinivas Nippani was published in a recent issue of American Banker magazine. Nippani’s piece titled “Recent bank failures point to the need for a ‘conduct risk’ authority in the U.S.” asserts that more regulation…
Recent TAMUC graduate receives NCAA Award
Acheil Tac, a recent Texas A&M University-Commerce graduate and founder of The Athlete's Advocate, was awarded the NCAA Legends Award during NCAA Women's Final Four. The Legends Award acknowledges and celebrates the determination of living legends who make a difference…
In a Philanthropic State of Mind: Tatiana Chamorro and Carlos Rivers Share Their Story, Their Life Philosophy and a New Scholarship
Carlos Rivers and Tatiana Chamorro live by an inspiring philosophy: “Philanthropy is a state of mind, not a stage of life.” With this mindset, the young Lion alums recently created the Rivers and Chamorro Scholarship for business majors who are…
The Annual Lion’s Innovation Showcase Awards $8,000 this Spring
The A&M-Commerce Venture College hosted its flagship program, the Lion’s Innovation Showcase, on March, 2023, at the university’s Dallas location.
Organized by the College of Business, the showcase featured 100 students, faculty, staff and industry experts from across North Texas.…
Joining the Conversation: ‘Legacy of Black Entrepreneurship in the United States’
The Keller Center at Princeton University hosted Texas A&M University-Commerce College of Business Professor of Management Dr. John Humphreys and Associate Professor of Management Dr. Milorad M. Novicevic from the University of Mississippi as part of their ongoing speaker series…
In the Business of Branding: CEO of HITE Dallas and founder of HITE Creative Hosts Seminar for A&M-Commerce Students
The A&M-Commerce Venture College–The hub for entrepreneurship, startups and innovation in the College of Business–hosted Tatiana Chamorro, CEO of HITE Dallas and founder of HITE Creative, for a one-of-a-kind seminar about branding and marketing.
An A&M-Commerce alumnus and a renowned…
College of Business Students Sweep Top Honors at 6th Annual ISACA North Texas Student Case Competition
Two teams from the College of Business at Texas A&M University-Commerce participated in the 6th Annual ISACA North Texas Student Case Competition, winning first and third place.
Students were presented with a real-world business problem related to cybersecurity to analyze…
‘Meet The Professional’ Featuring PepsiCo/Frito-Lay Communications Manager Amy Wehr
The Marketing and Business Analytics Student Organization (MKTBA) at the A&M-Commerce College of Business recently hosted 2019 Alumni Award Recipient and PepsiCo/Frito-Lay Communications Manager Amy Wehr as the first guest to take part in their ‘Meet the Professional’ series.
Speaking…
Ernst & Young Accounting Town Hall
The Accounting and Finance Department at A&M-Commerce hosted its semi-annual Accounting Town Hall Meeting on March 23, with panelists Xavier Spencer and Chris Mitchell from Ernst & Young.
With almost 50 students attending in person and via Zoom, faculty, staff…
A Day Among Lions: College of Business Hosts Town View High School Students
The A&M-Commerce College of Business recently welcomed a group of 50 students and four staff members from Town View High School for a special event called ‘Spend a Day with the Lions'.
Designed to provide the high school students with…
Partnering Up for Success: Management Students Tour Clayton Homes
As a part of our continued partnership with Clayton Homes, one of the nation's largest manufacturers of affordable modular homes headquartered in Maryville, Tennessee, the A&M-Commerce College of Business organized its second student cohort to tour their manufacturing plant located…
A&M-Commerce Alum Reappointed by Texas Governor to State Council
Texas A&M University-Commerce alum Manoranjan “Mano” Mahadeva was recently reappointed to the Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners by Governor Greg Abbott. Mahadeva was previously appointed to the council for the first time in 2020, and…
Lion Alum Arthur McClearin Wins Prestigious Award
Texas A&M University-Commerce alum Arthur McClearin was named the recipient of the 2023 Diversity Broker-Dealer Champion Award by the Wall Street Project, which was founded in 1996 to challenge corporate America to end the multi-billion dollar trade deficit with minority…
Hitting it Out of the Park: Meet Jacob L. Hildebrandt
While attending undergrad at the College of Business, little did Jacob Hildebrandt know he would one day be working as the Event Operations Manager for the Texas Rangers baseball club and REV Entertainment.
Hildebrandt's journey at A&M-Commerce began in 2016…
In the ‘Business’ of Love: Meet the Cooks
In March of 2017, while Zach and Katie were both undergraduate students at the A&M-Commerce College of Business, little did they know that their first date in Commerce, Texas, would eventually lead to them getting married.
Starting their academic journey…
ISACA’s Hackathon Competition: How AI Reduces Complexity for Customers
The A&M-Commerce College of Business recently partnered with the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), a professional association dedicated to IT governance, to hold its annual spring Hackathon competition from March 20 through 28 at the university’s Dallas site.…
Bonjour Y’all: Second Annual ‘Business to Industry’ Event Hosted in Paris, Texas
In partnership with the Paris Economic Development Cooperation (PEDC), the A&M-Commerce College of Business hosted its second annual ‘Business to Industry' event on March 31, 2023.
With more than 60 students, faculty and staff members in attendance, the event was…
Spill the ‘Tee’: Meet College of Business Golfer Michelle Becker
It is not uncommon for golfers to pick up the sport when they were young, but that was not the case for College of Business student Michelle Becker.
Her journey didn't start until the summer before her freshman year of…
‘Plane Awesome’: Meet Southwest Airlines’ Rachael Hildebrandt
Upon graduating from the A&M-Commerce College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a minor in International Business, Rachael Hildebrandt continued her educational journey, aspiring to soar to new heights.
By Spring 2019, she graduated with…
From Air Force to a Force to be Reckoned With: Meet Angela Rodriguez
While Angela Rodriguez served in the Air Force from 1995 to 1998, little did she know she would leave with a traumatic brain injury that would impact her learning and retention abilities, an injury so severe it would take the…
CEO of Centric Health Hosts ‘Disruptive’ Workshop for College of Business Students
The A&M-Commerce College of Business' hub for entrepreneurship, startups and innovation, the Venture College, hosted David Ochoa, CEO of Centric Health, for a seminar discussing the importance of business plans, pitching to investors and how to leverage disruption in a…
Meet the President: An Entrepreneur Serving in Office
Before joining the A&M-Commerce College of Business, Jacob Weast was an entrepreneur reselling sneakers, jerseys and other sportswear.
In his heart, he always knew he wanted to successfully operate a business of his own, so he decided to follow his…
Walk-In-Wednesdays: Partnering with Industry Professionals for Student Development
A&M-Commerce’s Office of Career Development launched its newest initiative called “Walk-In-Wednesday” this February, whereby professionals from different industries are invited to speak to university students each Wednesday.
Tami Bishop, assistant director of Career Development, started the initiative to provide another…
A Healthy Business: COB and Graduate Office Partner with Hunt Regional Healthcare
As part of its campaign targeted towards healthcare professionals, the A&M-Commerce Graduate Enrollment Office and the College of Business partnered with Hunt Regional Healthcare for a recruiting fair held on February 21, 2023.
Taking place in Hunt Regional Medical Center…
Venture College Lions Fellowship Program Hosts Lawyer, Entrepreneur and alum Jim Chester
The A&M-Commerce College of Business hosted a seminar with lawyer, entrepreneur and alum Jim Chester as part of its Venture College Lions Fellowship Program, an entrepreneurial and economic development program that teaches A&M-Commerce students and students from community colleges and…
TAMUC Names 2023 Alumni Ambassadors
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Alumni Association honored 16 new Alumni Ambassadors at the 2023 Alumni Ambassador Forum and Luncheon held Tuesday, March 7 on the university campus.
An Alumni Ambassador is the highest honor an academic department may bestow upon…
Paying It Forward: Certified Tableau Desktop Specialist Student Teaches Workshop for Peers
In an effort to continue to provide students with the opportunity to obtain industry-recognized certifications in their field of study, the A&M-Commerce College of Business and the Department of Marketing and Business Analytics sponsored Vijay Venu Gopal Chowdary in obtaining…
Vice President at PNC Bank Joins TAMUC Finance Society for ‘Work-Life Balance’ Seminar
The Finance Society at A&M-Commerce held a seminar on work-life balance featuring Vice-President – Senior Scrum Master and Business Systems Lead at PNC Bank, Seema Aswal on February 15, 2023.
Under the direction of Regents Professor of Finance Dr. Srinivas…
Spring into Action: Marketing and Business Analytics Student Organization Hosts Annual Welcome Party
With the launch of the Spring 2023 semester at A&M-Commerce, the Marketing and Business Analytics Student Organization (MKTBA) hosted their annual welcome event on February 15 at the Dallas site.
This event was open to all new and returning members,…
Lion for Life: Meet Ambassador Award Recipient and Alumnus Amy Wehr
When Amy Wehr graduated with her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2001, her journey with the university was far from over.
Citing the profound impact her professors had on her, she returned to the university and later—in 2008—earned…
TAMUC College of Business Hosts CEO and Author Lea A. Ellermeier
The College of Business was delighted to host returning CEO of BRIUS Technologies and author of “Finding the Exit,” Lea. A. Ellermeier, to discuss her incredible entrepreneurial experiences and successes, which include being an entrepreneur, artist and mother.
Taking place…
A&M-Commerce Faculty Featured in WalletHub ‘Ask the Experts’ Series
Dr. Michael Opara, associate professor of accounting at Texas A&M University-Commerce, was recently featured by personal finance website WalletHub in one of its “Ask The Experts” entries on its website. Opara was asked to give his expertise regarding the topic…
Inspiring Future Leaders with Venture College’s Entrepreneurship Session
The A&M-Commerce College of Business kicked off its first Venture College workshop of 2023 by hosting an online entrepreneurial session on January 27.
Led by Venture College's Program Coordinators Jacob Pouttu and Cristian Villegas, the session homed in on the…
A&M-Commerce Stands Out in National Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report just released its highly anticipated university rankings for 2023, and Texas A&M University-Commerce earned top-100 recognition in five coveted categories.
Every year, U.S. News compares regionally accredited institutions across the U.S. to highlight the nation’s…
Mastering it at 70: Meet Gaby Neason
It’s no secret that education is a timeless gift and an investment that has no age limit. A case in point is Gaby Neason, a candidate for her Master of Science in Management at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Born and raised…
LPGas Magazine Highlights TAMUC Alum Duncan McMurchie
A recent article in LPGas magazine reports that A&M-Commerce alumnus Duncan McMurchie has been hired as a new associate at financial advisory firm Cetane Associates, headquartered in New Milford, Connecticut.
In the article, Cetane managing director Barrett Conway states, “We…
TAMUC Alumna Featured by eChannelNEWS as Cybersecurity Leader
eChannelNEWS recently featured A&M-Commerce alumna Tiffany Ricks in its Women in Tech interview series. Ricks is the founder and CEO of HacWare, Inc, an award-winning cybersecurity startup providing AI-powered cybersecurity education to help security teams combat phishing attacks.
With over…
A&M-Commerce Names New Interim Dean of the College of Business
The College of Business at Texas A&M University-Commerce will see a leadership change in the new year. Effective January 9, 2023, A&M-Commerce alumnus and business executive Scott Wheeler will assume the role of interim dean of the College of Business.…
College of Business Student Awarded TXCPA Scholarship
Texas A&M University-Commerce student Quyen Duong was recently awarded an Accounting Education Foundation Scholarship from the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA). Duong will receive $2,500 for the academic year, which will assist her in covering the CPA exam…
Dr. Guclu Atinc Joins Dr. Brandon Randolph-Seng on Management Decision’s Editorial Leadership Team
Dr. Guclu Atinc, professor of management at A&M-Commerce, has recently been invited to serve as the senior associate editor of “Management Decision,” a leading business science journal with the distinction of being the longest-running scholarly outlet focused specifically on management.…
One Big Lion Family: Four Relatives Attend TAMUC at the Same Time
Texas A&M University-Commerce prides itself on creating an atmosphere where Lions feel like family. Currently, a quartet of university students share the Lion family dynamic more literally than most.
Husband Jacob Cuevas, wife Hermila Cuevas, daughter Angelica Cuevas and niece…
A&M-Commerce hosts ‘Datathon’ competition
The A&M-Commerce College of Business, in collaboration with Infosys, a global leader in next-generation technology and consulting, organized its annual Datathon competition on November 10, 2022.
Badri Devalla, senior director and head of AI & automation solutions at EdgeVerve delivered…