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Regents Approve Plan to Build 10 Stormproof Community Shelters Worth $254.5 Million
Texas A&M University-Commerce could build a $20 million tornado shelter with basketball and pickleball courts, as well as banquet space.
Chancellor John Sharp Announces His Retirement
The Texas A&M University System chancellor will retire in 2025.
John Sharp, chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, announced that he will retire effective June 30, 2025. He has served as chancellor of the Texas A&M System since September…
Texas A&M System Partners with JED Foundation in Support of Mental Health
A recent article on MyAggieNation.com announced that The Texas A&M University System has partnered with the JED Foundation across its 11 universities. The multiyear collaboration is aimed at supporting students' mental health.
The article explains that the JED program helps…
Texas A&M System Steps Up to Stabilize Texas Energy Grid
By The Texas A&M University System
BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System today took its first steps toward creating a peaker power network on land it owns across the state to help stabilize the Texas power…
Texas A&M-Commerce Breaks Ground on New Agricultural Multipurpose Center, Gamebird Research Center
Texas A&M University-Commerce conducted a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, March 18 to begin construction of a new Agricultural Multipurpose Education & Training Center and a gamebird research center, both located on State Highway 24 south of Commerce.
The $45 million,…
Free Mental Health App Available for A&M-Commerce Students
Students at Texas A&M University-Commerce now have access to TELUS Health Student Support, a free and confidential mental healthcare app available to the more than 153,000 students in The Texas A&M University System.
“At A&M-Commerce, we are committed to eliminating…
TAMUC Agriculture Professor Named A&M System Regents Professor for 2023-24
Texas A&M University-Commerce Professor of Horticulture Dr. Derald Harp was recently honored as a Texas A&M University System Regents Professor.
The A&M System Board of Regents announced their selections for Regents Professors and Regents Fellows at their regular meeting on…
Texas A&M University System Enrollment Increase Tops in Texas
By The Texas A&M University System
BRYAN, COLLEGE, STATION, Texas — The 11 universities in The Texas A&M University System added more students than any other public university system in the state this year, according to fresh data from the…
Regents Approve Expansion for A&M-Commerce at Dallas
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents on Tuesday approved a motion to nearly double Texas A&M-Commerce’s educational space in a Dallas high-rise.
Since 2021, the university has offered courses in business, education, visual communications and agriculture in the building at 8750 North Central Expressway in Dallas. [...]
A&M-Commerce and A&M AgriLife Research Partner for New Professor Hire
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) at Texas A&M University-Commerce has partnered with Texas A&M AgriLife Research to hire a faculty member to teach and conduct research in the field of agronomy.
Dr. Grace Flusche Ogden was…
Regents to Vote on June Start for A&M-Fort Worth Construction
By: The Texas A&M University System
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System's Board of Regents will convene at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 18, in the Board Annex's meeting room and immediately recess into executive session.
The public…
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…
No Tuition Increase for 11 Universities in Texas A&M System
By: The Texas A&M University System
Bryan-College Station, Texas — The Texas A&M University System's Board of Regents will not increase tuition for Fall 2022, Chairman of the Board Tim Leach said today.
“The Board is very focused on making…
TAMUC Faculty Senate, Staff Council and SGA Affirm Commitment to Inclusion
The Faculty Senate, Staff Council and Student Government Association (SGA) want to emphasize and reiterate the principles of Texas A&M University-Commerce and The Texas A&M University System. A&M-Commerce supports all people who work for and attend our university. As our…
TAMUC Faculty Matt Wood Named A&M System Regents Professor
The Texas A&M University System recently announced the recipients of the prestigious Regents Professor distinction, and Texas A&M University-Commerce Professor of Physics and Astronomy Matt Wood, Ph.D., joined 11 others system-wide to receive this honor.
The A&M System Board of…
Public Notice of Hearing for Tuition and Fee Changes, 11/18/2021
As required by Texas Education Code, the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System will hold a public hearing to receive input from students and the public regarding the proposed changes in tuition and fees as shown in…
Texas Legislature Approves Nearly $45 Million to Fund Construction of New Agricultural Education Complex at TAMUC
A bill that includes almost $45 million in funding for the construction of an agricultural education complex at Texas A&M University-Commerce passed to the Governor's desk on Tuesday.
Senate Bill 52, which was filed on October 12 during the third…
A&M System Approves Funding for TAMUC Projects
The Texas A&M University System announced in a statement on August 26 that the Board of Regents had approved funding for capital projects on multiple system campuses, including Texas A&M University-Commerce. This comes after $551.5 million was added to the…
TAMUC Teams up With Tarleton State to Receive Massive Grant for Drought and Pollinator Research
Texas A&M University-Commerce and Tarleton State University jointly received nearly $300,000 in research funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The funds will support research into plant drought response and insect pollinator studies, also…
TAMUC and The Texas A&M University System to Observe New National Holiday
BRYAN/ COLLEGE-STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System will shut down Friday, June 18, in observance of Juneteenth being designated a national holiday, Chancellor John Sharp announced Thursday.
“This is a special day that originated in Texas and we’re…
The Texas A&M University System Expands Into North Dallas
By: The Texas A&M University System
Bryan/ College Station, Texas — Texas A&M University-Commerce will soon be making a high-profile expansion into North Dallas, John Sharp, Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System announced today. The university will be taking…
Former TAMUC CFO Becomes ‘Lion for Life’ with Emeritus Honor
A ceremony was held on the campus of Texas A&M University-Commerce on Jan. 26 in recognition of Lion alum and former Chief Financial Officer Alicia Currin, who was recently honored with an Emeritus distinction by the Texas A&M University System…
Texas Division of Emergency Management Welcomes New CFO from A&M-Commerce
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) in Austin, Texas, has hired former Texas A&M University-Commerce administrator Paula Hanson as the new chief financial officer.
With this move, Hanson will report directly to TDEM Chief Nim Kidd and oversee TDEM's…
Buildings Lit Up in Blue at All 11 Texas A&M University System Campuses for World Teachers’ Day
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Blue lights will shine bright on Texas A&M University System campuses across Texas on Monday in recognition of World Teachers' Day. The 11 universities in the A&M System will illuminate a total of 27 iconic buildings…
Texas A&M System Inks Deal for Free COVID-19 Testing for All Students, Faculty and Staff
Students, faculty and staff at all 11 Texas A&M System universities across the state will soon have quick and easy access to free testing for COVID-19.
“Ensuring the health and safety of our students is our top priority,” said John…