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A&M-Commerce, Tyler Junior College Partnership Expands Access to Education
On Dec. 19, Texas A&M University-Commerce and Tyler Junior College formally announced their partnership to simplify the transfer process for students transitioning from associate degree programs at Tyler Junior College into bachelor's degree programs at A&M-Commerce.
The three-year partnership goes…

Student Team Wins Synchro’s University Challenge Award
A Texas A&M University-Commerce Construction Engineering student team recently developed and submitted a project for the 3rd Annual Synchro Exchange User Conference. On December 12, the team was notified that their work was chosen as the winner of Synchro's inaugural…

Collaboration Featured in “Social Psychology”
One Texas A&M University-Commerce psychology research laboratory was invited to participate in the “Many Labs” collaboration by professors from the University of Florida and the University of Virginia.
Researchers originally extended a call for group efforts via the Society for…

University Faculty and Students Present at International Addiction Conference
Five Texas A&M University-Commerce graduate students and three faculty members recently presented papers at the 2nd Annual International Addiction and Drug Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica.
On December 3, A&M-Commerce Counseling program students Robin Ashmore, Emmanuel Igew, Michael Boone,…

A&M-Commerce Partners with Tyler Junior College
Texas A&M University-Commerce will begin a three-year partnership with Tyler Junior College on Dec. 20, 2013. The partnership will help students complete their degrees at A&M-Commerce after they receive a foundation at Tyler Junior College.
“The best way for colleges…

A&M-Commerce Students at NATSAA Competition
Three Texas A&M University-Commerce students recently placed at the National Association of Teachers of Singing Artist Awards (NATSAA) Texoma Regional Voice Competition.
NATS works to offer learning experiences to its members through workshops, intern programs, master classes, and conferences. Students…

Christmas show comes to the Planetarium Dec. 5
By Dr. Cheri Davis
Texas A&M University-Commerce Planetarium is proud to announce its holiday presentation, “Mystery of the Christmas Star.” Get into the spirit of the holidays by attending this Christmas favorite. The show plays every Friday night through Dec.…

It’s a Wonderful Life
“My grandmother took me out into a field to paint bluebonnets,” alumna and decorated artist Jo Ann Durham tells me as I follow her into her studio. “My grandmother is the one who got me started. All of this is…

Alumni Association to Build Brick Garden
The Alumni Association of Texas A&M University-Commerce, Inc. revealed plans to build a brick garden in honor of the university's upcoming 125th Anniversary.
“It's about legacy, it's about paying it forward,” says Derryle Peace, director of alumni relations. “The garden…

Building Global Competence
The QEP team has been building awareness of global competence amongst the university community. Information for building global competence has been shared via email to faculty, staff, university employees, and students on a weekly basis. Recommendations for increasing global competence…

Tri-Beta 2013 Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Delta Gamma Chapter of Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta), the National Biological Honor Society at Texas A&M University-Commerce, recently hosted a Thanksgiving Food Drive.
“We are very proud of our Tri-Beta students for their very significant effort and accomplishment,” said…

A&M-Commerce Flag to Fly Over Hopkins County Courthouse
Beating out back-to-back winner Texas Tech, A&M-Commerce secured the right to fly the university's flag over the Hopkins County Courthouse in Sulphur Springs after alumni placed the winning bid of $4,750 during the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation's “Fly Your…

A&M-Commerce Among Most Affordable Online Colleges in Texas
A&M-Commerce ranks No. 18 among “Online Colleges in Texas That Win on Affordability,” according to AffordableCollegesOnline.org (AC Online). Measuring the core criteria of quality and cost in data from sources such as the National Center for Education Statistics, AC Online…

Global Courses Galore
This semester the QEP Committee, faculty and staff have identified over 100 potential global courses here at A&M Commerce. Listings of these courses will soon be accessible on the QEP website. Courses will also soon be designated with a “G”…

CSI: The final
When Louis Lufkin, Program Coordinator for the M.S. in Applied Criminology set up his first class final exam crime scene in 2010, he knew he was onto something. “The students were excited to be working with all of the latest…

A&M-Commerce Grad Student Receives Walmart Scholarship
Texas A&M University-Commerce graduate student Chastonn Bunch was awarded the Walmart Associate Scholarship on November 15.
Bunch is an apparel operator at the Plano Walmart Supercenter Store #1117. She has worked there for the last five years while completing her…

Faculty, Staff Recognized for Research Endeavors
On Nov. 14, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at A&M-Commerce held its inaugural Excellence in Research and Sponsored Programs Awards in the conference rooms of the Rayburn Student Center. The award luncheon honored faculty and staff members who…

Texas A&M System Chancellor Recognizes Hunt County Legislators
Texas A&M University-Commerce, in conjunction with The Texas A&M University System, honored Senator Robert F. “Bob” Deuell and Representative Dan Flynn during half-time at the A&M-Commerce football game on November 16.
“Both Senator Deuell and Representative Flynn have a deep…

Kappa Delta Hosts Sing Song 2013
The Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority is hosting their annual Sing Song Shamrock event in Texas A&M University-Commerce's Ferguson Auditorium at 7 p.m. on November 20.
Sing Song 2013, “Billboard Top Hits”, will feature student organizations performing songs…

Couldn’t be happier
Jeff Baker serves as the Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at A&M-Commerce. Dr. Baker received music degrees from the University of Oklahoma (B.M.) and the University of North Texas (M.M. and D.M.A.). As a performer, he has performed with…