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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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, 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.…

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…

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…

During the Transforming Lives: International Alumni Panel at Texas A&M University-Commerce on Nov. 16, several Lions discussed their experiences as international students, including why they chose A&M-Commerce and how the university has transformed their lives. The panel was one of…

Students in the Operations Management 307 (MGT-307) course at A&M-Commerce accompanied Assistant Professor Dr. Mojtaba Salarpour on an insider tour of one of the nation's largest manufacturers of affordable modular homes, Clayton Homes. General Manager Don McCann and Production Manager…

The Department of Career Development and the College of Business at A&M-Commerce partnered to host the “COB Career Day” on November 10, 2022, at the Rayburn Student Center. The day consisted of a Datathon Competition sponsored by Infosys, a luncheon…

A&M-Commerce welcomed alumni Gary and Sandra Fernandes to campus on Oct. 21 to cut the ribbon and officially reopen Lyday Gardens. The Fernandes family originally sponsored the construction of the gardens in 2001, and another generous gift from them made…

The administrative associates from the College of Business hosted their graduate assistants (GAs) on October 23, 2022, to a fully immersive cultural experience to discover Dallas and Texas. Dubbed “Exploring Texas”, the administrative associate team planned the event to further…

The A&M-Commerce College of Business' chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) hosted Christina Brooks from ThouShallBudget to present a money management workshop on October 20, 2022. Open to all students at the college, the workshop addressed topics…

The Department of Management and Economics at A&M-Commerce held a luncheon on October 14 for international students of the newly launched Master of Supply Chain Management degree program. Department Head Dr. Alex Williams, along with Dr. Motjaba Salarpour, Mr. Marc…

The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), hosted Lane Gorman Trubitt's Baily Price for a webinar entitled “How to Prepare for the Workplace”. Bailey, a Campus Recruiting Coordinator talked with students from all majors at the College of Business on…

Starting in the fall semester of each academic year, The College of Business at Texas A&M University-Commerce awards several scholarships to assist incoming graduate students. This year, the College of Business also awarded scholarships to eight international students from across…

Kim Holland, senior account manager at Becker Professional Education, was invited to A&M-Commerce Senior Lecturer Cheryl Scott’s ACCT 2301 and 311 classes on October 6 to present a special lecture entitled “Why Choose Accounting.” As part of a series of…

The A&M-Commerce Marketing and Business Analytics (MKTBA) student organization hosted its annual welcoming orientation to new members on October 4, 2022 at the A&M-Commerce Dallas site. New members had the opportunity to meet with the MKTBA executive team and learn…

Kader Kohou, a defensive back for the Miami Dolphins, made a phenomenal pro football debut against the New England Patriots, winning 20–7 on September 11, 2022, in Miami. Born November 28, 1998, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Kohou immigrated to the…

The College of Business took part in the NorthEast Texas Career and Technical (NETCAT) Education Consortium, which was hosted at the Texas A&M University-Commerce in the Rayburn Student Center on September 20th, 2022. Hundreds of students from across 13 member…

The Texas A&M University-Commerce Center for Excellence (CFE), which is housed in the College of Business, was recently highlighted by an international organization. The CFE was featured in an article published by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business…

The new James Earl Estes Endowed Scholarship in Accounting offers financial support to first-generation students who major in accounting at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Mr. Estes, a graduate of East Texas State University (ETSU), generously provided the funds for the endowment.…

A two-time graduate of Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently named interim chief of the Rockwall, Texas Police Department. Edward Fowler has more than three decades of law enforcement experience, having served with Rockwall PD since 1990 in a number of…

In May 2022, Monica Kabutey, a Texas A&M University-Commerce graduate with an M.S. in Finance and current Accounting Ph.D. candidate, was selected as the 2022 American Accounting Association (AAA) representative to the European Accounting Associating (EAA). At the EAA Colloquium…

The A&M-Commerce College of Business and the Office of Career Development hosted an event at the university’s Dallas site to help local employers better understand the process of hiring international candidates and the opportunities associated with it. Stephen Parker and…

A&M-Commerce student Charles Berry was recognized by Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity as June Pike of the Month. Berry was selected from among hundreds of submissions. A press release at pikes.org stated that Berry was nominated for the award because…

TAMUC Alumnus Arthur McClearin received the Maynard Jackson Award at the 2022 Annual Financial Services Conference in Chicago. The award honors individuals who have made significant achievements and contributed richly to the financial services industry. McClearin serves as senior managing…

Texas A&M University-Commerce alum Ryan Frahm was recently promoted to senior vice president of Origin Bank. In this capacity, Frahm will serve as a regional production manager, as well as head Origin's Texas loan officers. In addition, he will continue…

The Lion's Innovation Showcase kicked off on April 21, 2022, at the Sam Rayburn Student Center. Open to students, faculty, and staff the day was filled with exciting pitch competitions, convention floor presentations, and miniature TED Talks showcasing the entrepreneurial…

A team including a pair of faculty from Texas A&M University-Commerce recently published a research paper looking into the economic damage caused by feral hog populations in non-traditional areas such as golf courses and cemeteries. Dr. Steven Shwiff and Dr.…

The Center for Excellence partnered with the Commerce Economic Development Corporation to develop a strategy for the city to encourage aluminum extruders (companies that manufacture products such as window frames and car doors) to locate nearby Hydro Aluminum Metals USA…

Dr. Zaki Malik moderated a panel on the Foundation of Blockchain Technology and Bitcoin as part of the 2022 Business Toolbox Series for the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce. The Panelists included Tim Savage from the Weaver Tax Firm, Lee…

The Management and Economics Society ended a very productive year with an important and exciting speaker. Mr. Richard “Dick” Bowen, CPA—known as the “Citigroup Whistleblower”—spoke at the university’s Dallas location to 75 attendees in person and nearly 100 online. Mr.…

A group of Texas A&M University-Commerce students took home second place in a recent competition held by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). ISACA is a global association that provides training and credentials in auditing, governance, technology and…

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…

The College of Business at Texas A&M University-Commerce signed agreements with two universities in Bangladesh which allows for the seamless transfer of credits for international students seeking an American education. Memorandums of understanding were signed in April with BRAC University…

Dr. Bo Han is now a cloud computing practitioner certified by Amazon Web Services. Dr. Han said of the recognition, “It’s an honor to be certified by an industry leader such as Amazon. Lifelong learning has been critical to my…

On March 31, 2022, the Accounting and Finance Department held its semi-annual Accounting Majors Town Hall Meeting where faculty, staff and students discussed various aspects of the accounting major. During the Town Hall, students networked with faculty and staff to…

Terry Brawand has been selected as the NABA-DFW Outstanding Faculty Advisor for the year! During her time as advisor, Terry brought in a new generation of members and was tireless in contacting both students and professionals to build our NABA…

The College of Business hosted its first-ever Business to Industry event in Sulphur Springs on April 1st, 2022. Over 30 COB and TAMUC faculty, staff, students, and alumni met with business executives from Clayton Homes, City National Bank, JB Weld,…

The Management and Economics Association partnered with the College of Business and Career Services to bring Bo Harris, North Texas District Manager for Fastenal, to campus for a presentation on leadership skills. The event was in person and on Zoom.…

The College of Business, Career Services and the student organization Mujeres de Acción partnered to host Stephanie Richardson—Talent Acquisition Manager for EHI holdings—for an informative talk. Members of the Living Learning Community heard about resume best practices, interview etiquette and…

Alumna provide insights Lola Yemidale Joyce Agbanobi Miyyah Ogunbanwo Business Analytics alums Lola Yemidale, Joyce Agbanobi and Miyyah Ogunbanwo—who were all able to navigate the OPT/CPT process successfully and eventually obtained visa sponsorship—joined the College of Business, Career Services and…