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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…
Lion’s Pride BEST Robotics Game Day
On October 26, Texas A&M University-Commerce held Lion's Pride BEST Robotics Game Day.
This year's event featured 22 teams from local high schools competing by boosting engineering, science and technology (BEST). The 2013 theme was Gatekeeper and each team's objective…
Dance Marathon at A&M-Commerce on January 24
The Lions Leap Dance Marathon will be hosted at Texas A&M University-Commerce on January 24 from noon to midnight at the Rayburn Student Center.
Student organizations and faculty/staff departments can sign up teams to dance at this 12-hour event. There…
Ben and Jerry Bring Sweetness to A&M-Commerce
By Sydni Walker and Taelor Duckworth
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream spoke at Ferguson Auditorium at Texas A&M University-Commerce on November 12 as part of the William L. Mayo Prestigious Speaker Series.
Ben and…
Giving Back in an Unusual Way
It's rare to find someone willing and able to give up an organ to save your life. It's even rarer when that person is your husband.
A&M-Commerce alumna, Tiffany Mathias Peek was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease in 2010. She…
A&M-Commerce Honors Alumna Jo Ann Durham
A&M-Commerce and its Department of Art recognized award-winning artist and alumna Jo Ann Durham with a reception in her honor on Nov. 2. The event, which was a part of the university's 2013 Homecoming festivities, took place in the President's…
Resident Assistants go to SWACUHO Conference
Seven Texas A&M University-Commerce Resident Assistants and their advisor recently attended the Southwest Association of College and University Housing Officers RA Conference in San Antonio, TX.
From October 18-20, Rebecca Malmberg, Valnesha Rabon, Sam Olvera, Oscar Goana, Bri Stowers, Katia…
Veteran’s Vigil Opening Ceremony on November 6
Texas A&M University-Commerce's 22nd Annual Veteran's Vigil opening ceremony was held at 10 am on November 6 at the Rayburn Student Center. A&M-Commerce President Dan Jones spoke at the event as well as several veterans.
The ceremony began with the…
LaptopsAnytime™ Launch Party
James G. Gee Library at Texas A&M University-Commerce is hosting a LaptopsAnytime™ launch party November 13 at 2 pm. During the launch, a student will be joined by Lucky the Lion to be the first to check out a laptop…