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Texas A&M University-Commerce will once again host the ArtKids summer program for kids ages 9-18 during the week of July 22-26 in the Art building on campus.  Each day, students will get hands-on experience with a different type of art…

A&M-Commerce has partnered with North Lake College to bring “Supporting Student Veterans in Higher Education” to North Texas. The Center for Deployment Psychology in Bethesda, Maryland pioneered this well-respected and vital program designed for behavioral health professionals working in higher…

In the West Dallas branch of the Dallas Public Library system, students are learning English. The neighborhood is largely comprised of Latino immigrants, and in this instance both parents and kids are in class — right across the hallway —…

A&M-Commerce was recently ranked in the Online College Database's list of “Top U.S. Colleges & Universities for Teaching Education.” A&M-Commerce was the only institution chosen from the state of Texas and was ranked #13 in the nation. Colleges and universities…

By Rachel Evans The Texas A&M University-Commerce University Playhouse will present their summer production of Idol Hill beginning Tuesday evening, July 9 and close with a matinee on Sunday, July 14. “The show runs from July 9-13 at 8pm with…

Congressman Ralph Hall finalized the donation of his personal papers and memorabilia to Texas A&M University-Commerce today in a signing ceremony with President Dan R. Jones at the A&M-Commerce at Rockwall facility.  Others taking part in the signing included Randy…

Rick and Sharon Foster from Wylie, TX donated $5,000 to the East Texas War and Memory Project on June 21. This was the first donation the ETWMP has received. “I think we all need to learn the stories of veterans…

On Tuesday, July 2 at 11am, Congressman Ralph Hall and A&M-Commerce President, Dan R. Jones, will sign an agreement finalizing the donation of Congressman Hall's historical papers to the university. The public signing ceremony will take place at A&M-Commerce's Rockwall…

Dr. Ben Doughty, former Associate Dean of the College of Humanities, Social Sciences & Arts and Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Texas A&M University-Commerce, was named Professor Emeritus of Physics & Astronomy by the Board of Regents of The…

The Chemistry Division of the National Science Foundation has recently awarded $300,000 to the Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) Site led by Texas A&M University-Commerce Chemistry Professors Ben Jang and Allan Headley.  The project is entitled “REU Site: Research Experience…

Texas A&M University-Commerce Associate Photography Professor, Vaughn Wascovich, was recently commissioned to create the opening exhibition, “Bridging Cleveland”, for the newly constructed Transformer Station in Cleveland, Ohio. The show ran from February 2 thru May 4 of 2013. As a…

Texas A&M University-Commerce's 2013 Lion Safari Tour will be stopping to visit Austin on June 18 from 5:30-8:30 pm at the Austin Club and the Mount Pleasant ISD Central Support Office on June 27 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Please note: the…

A&M-Commerce was recently ranked #45 on a list of low-cost colleges and universities with high starting salaries for graduates compiled by AffordableCollegesOnline.org. Over 4,000 colleges and universities were surveyed. “The fact that Texas A&M University-Commerce was the only university located…

Texas A&M University-Commerce's Director of Visual Communications, Lee Whitmarsh, recently received a Golden Orchard Award for teaching. This is only the sixth time this award has ever been given. The Dallas Society of Visual Communications bestows the Golden Orchard to…

Tina Freeman, Library Assistant II-Media for Texas A&M University-Commerce, recently received an Honorary Membership award from the National Society of Leadership and Success. The National Society of Leadership and Success, or Sigma Alpha Pi, is a national honor society dedicated…

Craig Wheeler, Library Services Coordinator at the Metroplex Center for Texas A&M University-Commerce Libraries, and Sarah Northam, Head of Research & Instruction Services, were both recently appointed to high offices by the Texas Library Association. This year, the Texas Library…

L-3 Mission Integration donated 12 iMac computers to the Texas A&M University-Commerce Computer Science Department on May 9. “We've done things we wouldn't be able to without the help of L-3,” said President Dan Jones. “It's a wonderful partnership.” The…

Dr. Adolfo Benavides has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs (VPAA) of Texas A&M University-Commerce, effective July 1, 2013. Dr. Benavides received a Ph.D. in economics from Washington State University.  He currently serves as dean and professor…

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has allowed the colonization of a chapter on the Texas A&M University-Commerce campus for the upcoming year and will hold its installation ceremony on May 21.  The A&M-Commerce chapter received notice of its…

On the morning of May 9, Stan McKee, Senior Manager of Customer Relations for Oncor Corporation, and David Collier, Area Manager of Customer Operations, presented Texas A&M University-Commerce President, Dan Jones, with a check for $55,000 — a rebate for…