Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice News
East Texas A&M Online Programs Ranked Among the Best in Texas and the Nation
East Texas A&M is making a name for itself in online education, earning national recognition from U.S. News & World Report.
ETAMU Police Academy Cadet Named Firefighter of the Year
A cadet currently enrolled in East Texas A&M's Law Enforcement Training Academy was recently named the Firefighter of the Year by the Farmersville Fire Department.
East Texas A&M Recognized for Top Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report
East Texas A&M earned top ratings from U.S. News & World Report for several online degree programs, reflecting the university's commitment to excellence and innovation in online education.
Pair of TAMUC Alumni Named to Quinlan ISD Hall of Fame
The Quinlan Independent School District in Quinlan, Texas recently announced their 2024 Hall of Fame inductees, which include a pair of Texas A&M University-Commerce alumni.
TAMUC Alum Appointed by Governor Abbott to State Council
An alum of Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council.
TAMUC Alum Coaches NJCAA Team to Top-4 National Finish
A Texas A&M University-Commerce alum nearly coached her team to a junior college women’s basketball national championship this season. Latasha Keith, head coach at Dallas College Cedar Valley, led the Suns to a fourth-place finish in the National Junior College…
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…
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…
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…
ETSU Alum Named Newest Las Vegas Fire Chief
A graduate of East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University-Commerce) was recently hired by the Las Vegas, Nevada City Council as the city's newest fire department chief. Alum Fernando Gray, Sr. is a career firefighter, beginning his time in…
A&M-Commerce Student Demetrius Harrell Jr. Appointed as Texas A&M University System Student Regent
By the Texas A&M University System
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Marine veteran Demetrius L. Harrell Jr. as student regent for The Texas A&M University System.
Harrell, who is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice…
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…
A&M-Commerce Alumna Wins Athletics Coaching Honor
Texas A&M University-Commerce alumna Latasha Roach was recently named the Dallas Athletic Conference Coach of the Year for women's basketball. Roach currently coaches for the Cedar Valley Suns, who represent the Dallas College Cedar Valley campus located in Lancaster, Texas.…
Governor Reappoints A&M-Commerce Alum to State Crime Victims Council
Governor Greg Abbott recently reappointed A&M-Commerce alum Jeffrey “JD” Robertson to serve on the Texas Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council for a term ending January 31, 2024. The council analyzes the impact of crime on victims and close relatives, and…
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…
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.…
TAMUC Faculty Member Promoted by Mesquite Police, Becomes the Department’s First Black Sergeant
Torrey Rhone, adjunct professor in the competency-based Criminal Justice program at A&M-Commerce, was recently promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Mesquite Police Department (MPD), located in Mesquite, Texas. Rhone becomes the first Black sergeant in the department's 69-year…
TAMUC Alum Making Waves in Cybersecurity as an Industry Leader
A Texas A&M University-Commerce alum is gaining serious recognition in the world of cybersecurity, and was recently named an industry leader by a national publication.
Earlier this year, Heather Gantt-Evans was named one of Security Magazine's Top Cybersecurity Leaders for…
A&M-Commerce Professor Quoted in Nationally Syndicated Article
Dr. William Thompson, professor of sociology and criminal justice at Texas A&M University-Commerce, was recently quoted in a news story produced by the Associated Press. The article focused on efforts by President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign supporters to turn motorcycle…