Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies News
East Texas A&M Alum Receives Prestigious Outstanding Programmer Award
ETAMU alum Telvin James has been honored by NACA with the Patsy Morley Award for his student‑centered approach to campus programming.
East Texas A&M Alumnus Named General Manager of Maverik Center
East Texas A&M University alumnus Jeff Davis has been named general manager of the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah.
East Texas A&M Professor Featured in HigherEdJobs Interview on Graduate Student Success
Dr. Leslie Ekpe, assistant professor in the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies at East Texas A&M University, was recently featured in an interview with HigherEdJobs, a leading national platform for academic careers and insights.
East Texas A&M Faculty Member Awarded National Grant to Research HBCU Homecomings
Dr. Leslie Ekpe, assistant professor in the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies at East Texas A&M University, has been awarded a $5,000 grant for her research project.
Principal of the Year Awarded to ETAMU Alum
Alumna Dr. Jericah Jackson is the Secondary Principal of the Year in Aldine ISD for her outstanding work.
Symposium Delivers Valuable Lessons to Graduate Students
For the fourth consecutive semester, East Texas A&M University Assistant Professor Dr. Leslie Ekpe organized and hosted an online Graduate Student Symposium.
ETAMU Alum Leading St. Croix District in U.S. Virgin Islands
Belton-Gonzalez brings more than 24 years of experience as a teacher and administrator to the role.
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.
A&M-Commerce Alum Takes on Leadership Role at KISD
Dr. Terri D. Osborne stepped into the new role on Sept. 30.
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.…
A&M-Commerce Alum Selected for Prestigious Federal Fellowship Program
A&M-Commerce alum Dr. Deon Johnson is one of the 825 finalists selected from more than 7,000 applicants for inclusion in the 2024 Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF) cohort.
PMF is the U.S. government's flagship leadership development program, designed to recruit…
Decades After Escaping Abuse, TAMUC Alum Now Aids Domestic Violence Victims
A&M-Commerce alum Dr. Aaliyah Miranda ('19) is featured in a recent Dallas Morning News article describing her journey from experiencing domestic violence to becoming a champion for victims of domestic abuse.
Born and raised in Mexico, Miranda immigrated to the…
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…
UNT Dallas Taps A&M-Commerce Doctoral Student as Assistant VP for Student Affairs
University of North Texas at Dallas has named A&M-Commerce doctoral student Jennifer Skinner as its new dean of students and assistant vice president for Student Affairs, according to the university's website. She has served in the role on an interim…
TAMUC Alum Selected as Principal for Joppa-Maple Grove Schools
According to an article on The Paducah Sun website, A&M-Commerce alum Wendy Wear is the new principal for Joppa-Maple Grove Unit 38 schools in Massac County, Illinois.
Wear earned her master's degree in training and development from A&M-Commerce in 2006.…
A&M-Commerce Alum Given Computer Science Teaching Honor
Texas A&M University-Commerce alum Christopher Evans was named as an honorable mention for the 2023 Computer Science Teachers Association CS Teaching Excellence Award. The honor is given to computer science teachers who demonstrate excellent work inspiring students to explore the…
A&M-Commerce Alum Named Teacher of the Year at East Side Elementary
Magnolia (AR) School District selected A&M-Commerce alum Connie Browning as Teacher of the Year for its East Side Elementary School campus.
Browning earned a master's degree in library science at A&M-Commerce in 2008. She has taught kindergarten at East Side…
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…
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…
Grapeland ISD Selects A&M-Commerce Alum as Next Superintendent
Grapeland Independent School District has unanimously selected A&M-Commerce alum Dr. David Maass as the district's next superintendent, according to The Messenger newspaper in Grapeland.
Maass earned his master's degree in educational administration in 2006, and his doctorate in higher education…
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,…
A&M-Commerce Department of Counseling Recognizes, Honors School Counselors
Texas A&M University-Commerce and the Department of Counseling hosted a luncheon in Dallas on Thursday, October 20, to recognize school counselors and celebrate their vital role in the education system. The event honored counselors and mental health professionals from Desoto,…
TAMUC Doctoral Candidate Named Deputy Chief Diversity Officer at SFA
A&M-Commerce doctoral candidate Veronica Beavers has been named the inaugural deputy chief diversity officer at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) in Nacogdoches, Texas. She will continue serving in her previous role as director of SFA's Office of Multicultural Affairs.…
TAMUC College of Education and Human Services Publishes Online Journal
The College of Education and Human Services at A&M-Commerce has published the first issue of Literature Reviews in Education and Human Services. The peer-reviewed, online journal endeavors to provide a collection of high-quality literature reviews for topics related to education…
A&M-Commerce Alum Named VP of Academic Affairs at Navarro College
The Navarro County Gazette reports that A&M-Commerce alum Jeanetta Johnson, Ed.D., is the new vice president of academic affairs at Navarro College.
Johnson earned three degrees from A&M-Commerce, including a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies, a master's degree in elementary…
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 Doctoral Candidate Interviewed on Kelly Clarkson Show
A&M-Commerce doctoral candidate Deon Johnson recently appeared on the Kelly Clarkson Show.
Through his non-profit organization, Urban Dreams Music and Arts Program, Johnson provides free music and dance lessons for youth in Dallas. The program also provides academic support and…
TAMUC Faculty Member Elected as President-Elect for Academy of Human Resource Development
The Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) elected A&M-Commerce faculty member Seung Won Yoon, Ph.D., to the position of president-elect for the term 2022-2024. He will serve a two-year term as president-elect, followed by two years as president and two…
A&M-Commerce Will Shine Blue for World Teachers’ Day
Texas A&M University-Commerce will shine blue again this year, joining campuses across The Texas A&M University System in recognition of World Teachers' Day. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5, prominent buildings across the A&M System will be illuminated…
TAMUC Faculty Rodriguez Collaborates to Secure Nearly $1M in Research Funding
Dr. Sarah Rodriguez, associate professor of higher education and learning technologies at A&M-Commerce, is teaming up with Miami Dade College and the University of Florida for nearly $1 million in funding from the National Science Foundation for work on the…
TAMUC Alum and Staff Member Shows Courage in the Face of Adversity
Courtney Fields, an A&M-Commerce alum and staff member, was featured in an NBC News story on June 7. The news story shares how Fields, a former Lion basketball player, endured a double mastectomy, followed by blood clots that resulted in…
TAMUC Faculty Koo Discusses International Student Mental Health
Kate Koo, Ph.D., assistant professor of higher education at A&M-Commerce, is featured in a recent article from The Chronicle of Higher Education. The article details mental health strains on international students.
Koo spoke of faculty and staff misperceptions of international…
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…
A&M-Commerce Faculty to Receive AAHHE Early Career Award
The American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) selected Dr. Sarah Rodriguez to receive the 2021 AAHHE Early Career Award. The award recognizes faculty and staff members who demonstrate commitment and promise in their scholarship and service to the…
TAMUC Student Receives Prestigious State Department Teaching Fellowship
Texas A&M University-Commerce doctoral student Pearlie Lubin was recently selected for a fellowship project by the United States Department of State. She will be teaching English in Costa Rica. In a press release, it was announced that Lubin is one…
Dr. Sarah Rodriguez Awarded UCLA-Sponsored Grant
A&M-Commerce Professor Sarah L. Rodriguez has been awarded a $10,000 grant for her research project, “A Mixed Methods Study of the Experiences of Undergraduate Latina Students in Computing.” The grant has been sponsored by the Building, Recruiting and Inclusion for…