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Alum and Current Graduate Student Crowned Miss Dallas 2026

Current East Texas A&M University graduate student and alumna A'Jah Moore was recently crowned Miss Dallas 2026.
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East Texas A&M Graduate Finds Career Success at Children’s Health-Dallas

Keondra Jones, a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership program at East Texas A&M University, has secured a role as a project manager in information services at Children’s Health-Dallas
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Lion Alumna Featured in Dallas Observer for Former Athlete Advocacy

The Dallas Observer newspaper recently published a profile on East Texas A&M University alumna Acheil Tac.

East Texas A&M Alum Named Plano ISD Principal

Jean Laswell, a 2007 graduate from East Texas A&M University, has been named the first-ever principal of the newly established Plano ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center.
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Alum Named Southlake Fire Chief

A Lion alum with more than 30 years of experience in fire and emergency medical services was recently appointed to lead the Southlake, Texas Fire Department.

College of Business Faculty Named to Tech Titans Board

Dr. Chris Myers, professor of marketing and business analytics at ETAMU, was recently named to the Board of Directors of Tech Titans, a Dallas-based technology trade organization that is the largest of its kind in Texas.
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Regents Professor Dr. Augustine ‘Chuck’ Arize Retiring After 37 Years of Service

After approaching four decades of teaching Lion students, Dr. Augustine “Chuck” Arize has announced his retirement from East Texas A&M University.
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TAMUC Healthcare Leadership Program Forging the Next Generation of Industry Leaders

TAMUC is proud to highlight the ongoing success of its Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership program, which continues to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry.

TAMUC Faculty Featured in WalletHub’s ‘Ask the Experts’ Series

Texas A&M University-Commerce Associate Professor of Management Dr. Gregory Lubiani was recently featured in WalletHub’s “Ask the Experts” series, where financial experts answer questions on a wide range of topics. Lubiani was asked questions regarding cost differences between different car…
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Showcasing Scholarship: Highlights from TAMUC’s Annual Research Symposium

TAMUC students present innovative research projects to the university community and industry leaders. Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted its Annual Research Symposium on April 17, 2024, at the university's Rayburn Student Center. The symposium showcased undergraduate and graduate research projects, providing…
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Black History Month Extended: Celebrating the Contributions of Five Impactful TAMUC Professors

Black History Month Series Part 3: Honoring and Recognizing Impactful Black Figures in the Lion Family As the echoes of Black History Month fade, the legacy of trailblazers like Dr. David Talbot continue to inspire forthcoming generations of brilliant professors…
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TAMUC Faculty Member Named One of Top 15 Black Economists in U.S. Higher Education

Dr. Augustine “Chuck” Arize, Texas A&M University-Commerce Regents Professor, was recently named one of the top Black economists in academe in an article published in the Review of Black Political Economy, a peer-reviewed journal that bills itself as the leading…
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TAMUC College of Business Alum Receives Technical.ly Chief Technology Officer of the Year Award

Texas A&M University-Commerce proudly celebrates the success of Viveca Pavon-Harr, an esteemed alumna of the A&M-Commerce College of Business, who has recently won the prestigious Technical.ly award for Chief Technology Officer of the Year. This recognition highlights Viveca's remarkable contributions…
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A&M-Commerce Management Faculty Delivers Keynote Address at International Conference

Dr. Brandon Randolph-Seng, professor of Management at Texas A&M University-Commerce, was recently featured as a keynote speaker at the International Winter Business School Conference, hosted by the Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon in Gurgaon, India. Randolph-Seng’s presentation “Is Sustainability…
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Retired TAMUC College of Business Faculty Honored with Emeritus Status

Two retired faculty members in the College of Business at Texas A&M University-Commerce were honored with the distinction of Professor Emeritus by the Texas A&M University System and recognized at a special ceremony in Commerce on August 25, 2023. Mr.…
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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…
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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…
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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…

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…
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A&M-Commerce Alum Named Interim Police Chief in Rockwall

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…
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A&M-Commerce Researchers Contribute to Pivotal Study on Feral Hog Damage

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.…
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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…
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Multiple TAMUC Faculty Members to be Recognized at Virtual Ceremony

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…
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Multiple A&M-Commerce Professors to Receive Junior Faculty Award

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.…
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Dan Bandi – Alumni Highlight and Event

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…
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A&M-Commerce Professor Joins Purdue Faculty After 28 Years as a Lion

Dr. Elva A. Resendez, faculty member in the Department of Management and Economics at A&M-Commerce, has accepted a position at Purdue University Fort Wayne (IN). She will assume her new role on August 17. “There's no question about Elva's contributions…

Journal Editor Calls for Papers to be Included in COVID-19 Special Issue

Dr. Brandon Randolph-Seng, associate professor of management at Texas A&M University-Commerce, serves as editor-in-chief for the journal “Management Decision.” In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Randolph-Seng is leading a special issue titled, “Management in Crisis: Viruses, Earthquakes, and Tornadoes, Oh…
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College of Business Offers Graduate Certificates and Programs to Enhance Workforce Marketability

With much of the workforce in doubt or on hold amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the College of Business at Texas A&M University-Commerce is offering graduate certificates and programs designed to enhance workforce marketability. Dean Mario Hayek emphasizes that now is…
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