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The Storyteller
Alumnus Ronnie Allman recently submitted a short film to Project Greenlight, the incredibly popular directing contest helmed by Oscar winners Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Most people would be intimidated by the odds, but Allman is definitely not one of…
$250,000 Planned Gift Designated to A&M-Commerce
East Texas State University alumni, Dr. Robert Beseda, has generously designated $250,000 of a life insurance policy to establish the Dr. Mervyn Stelter Scholarship Endowment. The fund will go to masters and doctoral level students studying psychology and counseling at…
A&M-Commerce Receives Grant for Agricultural Dual Credit Courses
Texas A&M University-Commerce Agricultural Science faculty, Dr. Jackie Wahrmund, Ms. Erin Fortenberry, and Dr. Robert Williams, are partnering with agricultural and food science teachers from local school districts to plan, develop, pilot and promote two Agricultural Courses for Dual Credit…
125th Homecoming Celebration
Texas A&M University-Commerce is celebrating 125 years of tradition at this year's homecoming on November 1. University faculty, staff and students as well as alumni and community members are invited to homecoming events beginning on Friday, October 31.
“Homecoming is…
One world-one week-one festival
The MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival found its way to Commerce this year, bringing with it selected shorts from all over the world in an exciting evening full of suspense, romance, and familiar faces as actors from television series, such as…
Save the Date: Networking Workshop
Save the date for Texas A&M University-Commerce's Career Development Networking Workshop on October 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Alumni Center.
“In today’s improving economy, the job market is getting more and more competitive,” said Employer Relations Coordinator…
Save the Date: Ag Networking Night
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Career Development department will host Agriculture Networking Night on November 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Rayburn Student Center.
“The Agriculture Networking Night is a great opportunity for students to meet potential future employers…
Yvonne Clements Shares her love of music
At this year's Royal Roar, Ms. Yvonne Clements was inducted into the Rayburn Society, an honor reserved for donors who have contributed over $100,000 to the university.
“My goal is to help whenever and however I can, and I definitely…
A&M-Commerce Horse Wins First Race at Retama Park
Our Elegant Song, a racehorse born and raised in the equine program at Texas A&M University-Commerce, won her first at a race at Retama Park on Sept 19th. This is only the third race for the young horse, who has…
Mural Dedication
The university's art students are adding a little more beauty to a few of the walls in downtown Commerce. Through a partnership between the university, the City of Commerce and the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, downtown Commerce will receive three…
Josephine Durkin’s message: “You Have to Show up”
All of Professor Josephine Durkin's students receive a list of galleries and museums they must visit. There is a simple lesson in her list: “You have to show up.” What she means is that becoming an artist is about becoming…
Boxing Champion, John Ruiz, to Appear on Campus
Former two-time world heavyweight boxing champion John Ruiz, the first and only Latino to win a world title in the heavyweight division, will visit Texas A&M University-Commerce. Ruiz will participate in a “Latino Night Talk Show” on Monday, October 6…
A&M-Commerce Students Receive NASA Fellowships
Wesley Adams and Chance Brown, both graduate students in the Texas A&M University-Commerce College of Science and Engineering, were recently awarded NASA Texas Space Grant Consortium Fellowship Awards for the 2014-2015 year.
“Only 20 fellows were chosen this year and…
Save the Date: Global Business Etiquette
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Career Development department would like you to save the date for its global business etiquette dinner on October 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Rayburn Student Center (RSC).
“We live and conduct business in…
News Engagement Day
The Texas A&M University-Commerce chapter of the National Broadcasting Society will recognize National News Engagement Day on October 7.
“News Engagement Day is important locally because as professors work to prepare students for media careers, we should help them understand…
Music Graduates Accept Positions
Four of the music department's fall 2014 graduates have accepted positions and assistantships in some of the most prestigious music programs in the country:
• Bret Ryan, trombone, Southern Methodist University
• Alex Castro, bass trombone, Texas Christian University
• …
CITE Customer Survey Coming Soon
The Center for IT Excellence (CITE) will be performing a customer satisfaction survey for all faculty, staff, and students beginning on September 29 and running through October 10. The survey will help CITE to better understand its customers' needs and…
Whizzpopping, Snozzcumbers and Puppets: Oh my!
Directed by Jim Tyler Anderson, the theatre program's production of Roald Dahl's “The Big Friendly Giant” inspired not only hundreds of children, but the actors as well.
Anderson wanted to focus on the child's imagination while acknowledging the darker side…
One exciting night!
86 students, 28 employer representatives, 12 faculty…
The Alumni Center was alive with eager, excited students networking with an eclectic group of local businesses, including museums, police departments, media firms and community-based organizations.
“It's great that my university cares about…
Yoga on the Lawn
The Fitness and Recreational Activity program at Texas A&M University-Commerce will be hosting Yoga on the Lawn on Wednesday, October 1, from 8am to 1pm. Each session begins at the top of the hour and lasts about 45 minutes each.…