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Incoming Freshmen Explore New Book in Common
As the Fall 2018 semester begins, so does a new Book in Common series for Texas A&M University-Commerce freshmen. The initiative is designed to bring students together to learn through collective discussion and reflection as they transition into their first…
President Keck named President Emeritus
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents passed a resolution on Thursday, August 16 honoring President Ray M. Keck, III, and bestowing the title of President Emeritus on the university's 12th president. Keck was asked to serve as the…
College of Business to receive $100,000 from alum Scott Wheeler
R. Scott Wheeler, President of Daseke, Inc. and his wife Kathryn Wheeler, recently pledged $100,000 to the Texas A&M University-Commerce Foundation for the purpose of supporting the College of Business Excellence Fund and the College of Business Finance Excellence Fund.…
Mark Rudin Named as Sole Finalist for President of Texas A&M University-Commerce
Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp announced today that the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has named Mark Rudin as the sole finalist for the position of President of Texas A&M University-Commerce. Rudin was selected during a…
Survey of Texas Teachers and Administrators by Texas A&M University-Commerce Shows Personal Funds Being Used to Buy Classroom Materials
University steps in to provide Mesquite ISD with 800+ back-to-school kits to cover all new teachers and Texas A&M University-Commerce alumni for 2018-2019 school year
Texas A&M University-Commerce pointed to its own 2018 statewide survey of teachers and administrators to…
A&M-Commerce receives $1 million National Science Foundation grant to train STEM educators
Texas A&M University-Commerce has received a National Science Foundation grant totaling more than $1 million to fund a collaborative project titled, “Preparing a Community of Outstanding STEM Teachers for Rural and Urban Northeast Texas.”
“I am thrilled to have been…
Perspectives on the Honors College Experience at A&M-Commerce
The Texas A&M University System recently decided to offer Prairie Crossing, the living and learning community home of the Honors College, for potential sale. This move has created considerable dialog among current and past members of the Honors College community.…
In Memoriam: Dr. Charles W. Nelson, Professor in the Dept. of Music
Dr. Charles. W. Nelson, a professor in the Department of Music from 1969 – 1984, passed away on June 1. He was 92.
In a message to the President’s Office, Dr. David Scott, head of the Department of Music, shared…
2018 GRADS FACED COMMON & UNCOMMON CHALLENGES ON THE ROAD FROM GRIT TO GREATNESS
In the midst of another graduation season, it is easy to get caught up in the distractions of the caps, gowns, regalia and celebrations. The pomp and circumstance mask the gritty journeys students often face before taking that much-anticipated walk…
Google Analytics Competition Brings Focus to Data-Centered Marketing Careers
A team of two women faced off against 11 competing groups to win the 2018 Google Analytics Competition organized by the Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Marketing and Business Analytics.
“With the growth and success in insights and better outcomes,…
Texas A&M University System Hires Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Dr. Shonda Gibson, the Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Research at Texas A&M University-Commerce, will join The Texas A&M University System on July 2 as Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, System officials announced Thursday.
Dr. Gibson will report…
Dr. Mehmet Celik Receives Grant from Mathematical Association of America
Dr. Mehmet Celik, assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics, received a grant from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) in the amount of $27,000 to allow a limited number of A&M-Commerce students to participate in a summer math program…
A&M-Commerce Mourns the Tragic Loss of Dr. Yoon Duk “Debbie” Kim
It is with profound sadness that we share news of the passing of Dr. Yoon Duk “Debbie” Kim, an assistant professor of construction engineering in the College of Science and Engineering. Dr. Kim was originally from Seoul, South Korea, and…
College of Business To Host 7th Annual Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference (SBECON)
The College of Business at A&M-Commerce hosts its 7th annual Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference (SBECON) on May 16 at the Alumni Center. This year's conference will be shortened to a “Lunch and Learn” mini-conference, aiming to make the event…
Business Analytics Program Receives Scholarship For Fourth Year in a Row
A&M-Commerce's Business Analytics program has received $2,000 in scholarship funds from ISACA's North Texas Chapter, in recognition of student achievement and data analytics education excellence at the university.
The ISACA North Texas Chapter's academic scholarship is highly selective, and is…
KETR wins 11 awards including a Regional Murrow Award for achievements in journalism
KETR 88.9, public radio for northeast Texas, earned a combined total of 11 awards from the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters in recognition of excellence and achievements in journalism. The station garnered nine first place awards and two second place awards. …
New Dean of Students Appointed
A&M-Commerce has appointed Dr. Thomas Newsom as the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students.
Provost Dr. John Humphreys calls the hire “very positive for the university, as [it] will strengthen the university and allow Student Affairs…
Leaders In Business, Education And The Community To Be Honored At The 2018 A&M-Commerce Alumni Awards Gala
Texas A&M University-Commerce will host its 2018 Alumni Awards Gala on May 4, 2018. During the ceremony, two Gold Blazers and nine Distinguished Alumni will be awarded for their invaluable contributions in business and the community.
“The Awards Gala is…
Student Winners Featured in Creative Quarterly Magazine
Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on promoting the work of the creative community. The quarterly journal represents current work in graphic design, illustration, photography and fine art. Each category is judged by an industry leader in that specific…
President Keck Issues Statement on Loss of Lion Alum and DPD Officer Rogelio Santander
All of us at Rogelio Santander's University are devastated by this terrible loss. Rogelio chose to major in Criminal Justice and was engaged in helping maintain a safe life for us all.
To lose his own young life in the…