A group of 26 A&M-Commerce students presented research at the 17th annual Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) Pathways Student Research Symposium held March 3-4 in College Station, with five students earning top marks at the event. The symposium is a…

Management Trainee Program Open to All Majors The College of Business was proud to welcome Alexis Phelps, Talent Acquisition Manager at Cintas to campus on Thursday. Alexis met with Dean, Dr. Mario Hayek and Department Head, Dr. Alex Williams to…

A&M-Commerce alumna Skye Duckett was recently hired as the vice president and chief human resources officer at Georgia Institute of Technology, an R1 research university in Atlanta, Georgia. According to a Georgia Tech press release, Duckett previously served as chief…

Distinguished Alumna Zenetta Strong Drew made history in 1974 as the first African American female accounting graduate from East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University-Commerce). At the end of last year, she extended her legacy through the Zenetta S.…

As we close out another year of excellence, your support of the current students and programs continues to be the reason we are able to give the first-class education that is a hallmark of the College of Business at Texas…

A brick is a lasting impression and a special opportunity to leave a permanent mark on the campus of A&M-Commerce. That is why bricks are placed in the brick garden located outside of the alumni center. You can inscribe a…

Over Homecoming weekend at A&M-Commerce, the College of Business (COB) unveiled its new Finance Lab with a special inauguration ceremony. The Finance Lab is a modern space with a trading room feel for COB students and faculty to use, learn…

The MKTBA student organization was well represented at the Mane Event Student Organization Showcase which was held Saturday, October 30th at Great Lawn by the Rayburn Student Centre. It was a great opportunity for the Officers (Ashwini, Audrey and Dapo)…

The Marketing and Business Analytics student organization was tasked with hosting a tailgating party for the College of Business. This event was held on the 30th of October 2021 at the TAMUC Memorial Stadium. It was a fun event and…

Our goal was to welcome students into the new semester, allow them to network with faculty, staff and fellow students, and also share the list of activities planned for the organization. Key Highlights:The event was graced with the presence of…

A hackathon competition is held every semester to give students the opportunity to acquire industry skills and experience by competing in teams with each other. Of course, in addition to invaluable experience, the cash prizes for student accounts make for…

All new graduates face hurdles when job searching. For international students who wish to secure a position in the United States, there is the additional obstacle of locating a position with a company that is willing to accept OPT/CPT, the…

On October 28th more than 50 accounting students and 14 faculty attended the first-ever face-to-face College of Business (COB) Accounting Major's town hall. The purpose of the town hall was for students, faculty, and COB advisors to get acquainted post-pandemic,…

Dr. Ruiliang Yan, Associate Professor of MKT, recently coauthored (with Dr. Zixia Cao, University of Colorado Denver) a paper entitled “Product nutrition, innovation, advertising and firm's financial gains” in the Journal of Business Research. This research studied the firm’s investment…

Dr. Bo Han, Faculty Advisor of the MS in Business Analytics Program, helped more than 50 newly admitted graduate students get prepared for their study and campus life at TAMUC. A majority of international students get advice on course registrations,…

Current Texas A&M University-Commerce graduate student Erayne Gee Hill was recently named vice president of Glint Advertising. Hill takes this position after serving for the past 3 years as the director of marketing and communications for the Texas A&M University…

Event offers students the opportunity to network and explore future careers On November 4th, 2021, the Finance Society, Beta Alpha Psi and the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) hosted Meet the Firms, an event sponsored by Becker. Meet the…

A faculty member at Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently tapped to provide insight in an “Ask the Expert” article hosted on personal finance website WalletHub. Vicki Stewart, an instructor of accounting at A&M-Commerce, was featured in an article discussing credit…

Eight faculty members at A&M-Commerce will be awarded the 2021 Dr. Augustine “Chuck” Arize Junior Faculty Award in a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Dean Kimberly McLeod in the College of Education and Human Services will serve as keynote…

WalletHub recently featured A&M-Commerce Professor Jim Hamill in the Ask the Experts section of their “Corporate Tax Rate Report.” Hamill, who serves as the department head of finance and accounting at A&M-Commerce, answered several questions about the corporate tax structure…

A&M-Commerce alumna Amanda Ray is the new chief financial officer for Blue Ridge ISD, the district announced recently. Ray previously worked as the director of Business Services, where she led the district's finances and business department for six years. Ray…

Dr. Bo Han and coauthors recently published a paper titled “Entrepreneurial crowdfunding backer motivations: a latent Dirichlet allocation approach” in the European Journal of Innovation Management. A text mining methodology was adopted to analyze nearly 100 crowdfunding projects on KickStarter.com.…

The A&M-Commerce Faculty Senate and the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education have selected eight outstanding faculty members to receive the 2021 Dr. Augustine “Chuck” Arize Junior Faculty Award. The award recognizes A&M-Commerce faculty who exhibit professional excellence.…

Professor Emeritus Dale Funderburk created a legacy of excellence in the College of Business at Texas A&M University-Commerce during his 52-year teaching career. A new scholarship in his name will memorialize his impact. The Dr. Dale Funderburk Honorary Scholarship will…

The Center for Excellence undertook a new project to recommend state-of-the art recruiting practices for Clayton Homes, Inc. in Sulphur Springs, TX. Employee surveys were developed, administered and analyzed. Cross company interviews were conducted. New procedures were developed and a…

Brianne Head Bri always loved the basics around accounting but it was not until she got into the real world that she found out there is so much more to a particular field than what you learn in a book.…

The College of Business would like to welcome Dr. Anil Kumar as Professor of Business Analytics and as the new Associate Dean of the College of Business. Dr. Kumar earned his doctorate at the University of Memphis and has been…

Dr. Bo Han is the COB Teacher of the Year The College of Business (COB) has recently established the Faculty Teaching Award. The purpose of the COB Teaching Awards is to recognize and acknowledge the outstanding efforts of faculty who…

Brandy and Wilfred Zoungrana met at A&M-Commerce in 2013. Less than a decade after graduation, they bought their dream house and had their 3 daughters: Hazielle, Adar and Hasadia. This is what they had to say about their time with…

The department of Marketing & Business Analytics (MKTBA) at A&M-Commerce has received a $25,000 scholarship donation from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association's (ISACA) North Texas Chapter. “ISACA has been very supportive of our students in the past and…

The College of Business would like to congratulate Amani Biggs for being selected as a Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Scholar. In recognition of her accomplishments, Amani will receive a scholarship in the amount of $10,000 for the 2021-22…

Venture College is a space created to stimulate regional financial and social impact by cultivating an innovative community that creates value. Founded in fall 2019, the college was housed in the College of Innovation and Design but has now moved…

Sayli Rohera has a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Telecommunication. She graduated with a Master of Science degree in Business Analytics from TAMUC and is currently working as a solutions analyst for FedEx following her internship for the…

On Friday, April 30th, the College of Business (COB) hosted its traditional graduate reception. Faculty gathered to celebrate the achievements of our graduates and honor the dedication of their loved ones. Dr. Alex Williams was among the faculty, staff and…

The College of Business is proud to announce the nomination of our alumna, Zenetta Drew, for the APAP William Dawson Award for Programmatic Excellence and Sustained Achievement in Programming. “I am proud to represent A&M-Commerce in all my endeavors.Please know…

The College of Business (COB) had 5 Honors College graduates in May 2021. The Honors College recognition ceremony was held at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 23rd at Prairie Crossing which is a residential living center for the Honors College…

The Marketing and Engagement Committee of the College of Business (COB) held its Annual COB Scholarship Banquet on Thursday, April 22nd. Because of COVID, a new format was tried this year and the event was conducted via Zoom because of…

James Hamill, associate professor of accounting and head of the Department of Accounting and Finance at Texas A&M University-Commerce, was recently featured in an article on wallethub.com regarding important information about tax day in the United States. Hamill provided answers…

A press release from MoneyGram, dated April 6, 2021, announced that A&M-Commerce alumna Hilary Jackson is the company’s new chief operating officer. According to the release, Jackson previously served as chief operating officer at Selene Holdings. Prior to joining Selene,…

Texas A&M University-Commerce and Dallas College are joining forces in a partnership that will provide Dallas College students with convenient options to transition their associate degree studies to a bachelor's degree from A&M-Commerce. The institutions signed a memorandum of understanding…

The finance lab is a modern space with a trading room feel for College of Business (COB) students and faculty to use, learn and apply current in-demand finance and analytics tools such as python, tableau, and Bloomberg. This space was…

As you have surely heard by now, Texas A&M University-Commerce has secured the 19th and 20th floors of 8750 North Central Expressway to increase our footprint in Dallas. The building is in a prime location across from NorthPark Mall, a…

Mr. Dan Bandi, CFA, spoke to students of the finance society and others on March 3, 2021 at 6 pm. The topic of his discussion was “Careers in Asset Management: Focusing on the importance of CFA”. The meeting was virtual…

Attendees learned about the day-to-day functions of each job and what employers are looking for within these specific industries. The panelists provided information about how the industry is transacting client needs, customer relations and other business consulting needs. Data analysis…

A&M-Commerce alumna Tiffany Ricks was recognized by Our Community Now  (OCN) as one of 10 Inspiring Female Founders in Dallas-Fort Worth. According to OCN, Ricks has been recognized for her contributions to software engineering as a 2021 Innovator in Cybersecurity…

On Wednesday, February 24th, the Marketing and Engagement Committee sponsored the traditional “Panels with Scott Series” on female entrepreneurs. This is the first virtual panel in a series on successful business people. Other subjects include CFAs, bankers, CIOs, CPAs and…

On the 14th of February, 2021, the Marketing and Engagement Committee, on behalf of the College of Business (COB) at A&M-Commerce, sponsored a COVID safe visit to the Woodmoore Nursing Home in Bonham, Texas. As part of the COB Gives…

Faculty at Texas A&M University-Commerce now have free access to a suite of powerful tools thanks to a recent partnership between the university and Oracle Academy. Programs for use include cloud technologies, software, support and professional certification resources. The Oracle…

The Center for Business Excellence at A&M-Commerce is available to provide organizations with customized business training programs and consulting services. Visit the Center for Excellence web page to learn more about the services they provide. View the Center for Excellence…

U.S. News & World Report has ranked several programs at Texas A&M University-Commerce among the top in the nation for 2021. Every year, U.S. News compares academic programs at A&M-Commerce with other programs across the United States. The highly anticipated…