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KETR
KETR received four first-place honors in the 2012 Texas Associated Press Broadcasters awards. Matt Meinke won first and second place in actuality-production. First place in the website category went to ketr.org, which is managed by Jerrod Knight and staff. First…

Brenda Morris
Brenda Morris took on the role of Director of Advancement Services when Alicia Wittkopf was offered a wonderful opportunity to become Executive Director for Hunt Regional Healthcare in February.…

Dr. William R. “Railroad Bill” Ogden
Dr. William R. “Railroad Bill” Ogden retired his Sunday night bluegrass program, which had been on the air for over 20 years.…
Dr. Srinivas Nippani
Professor of Finance, recently had work abstracted by the Chartered Financial Analyst Review which is the top financial practitioner periodical in the profession. In addition, he has been cited by the Washington Post and Huffington Post.…

A&M-Commerce at Rockwall
A&M-Commerce at Rockwall opened for the spring 2013 semester. It is a state-of-the-art facility designed to optimize students' learning. The facility spans 25,000 square feet and is fully integrated with technology. The Rockwall location is well-equipped to carry new students…

A&M-Commerce Business Students Attend G.A.M.E. III Forum in New York
Texas A&M University-Commerce students from the College of Business and Entrepreneurship recently attended the Quinnipiac Global Asset Management Education (G.A.M.E.) III Forum co-sponsored by NASDAQ OMX April 4-6 at the Hilton New York Hotel in New York City.
The students…

Math Students Place First in Calculus Bowl
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Math Department triumphed at the 93rd annual meeting of the Texas Section Mathematical Association of America Calculus Bowl April 11.…

Children’s Learning Center Celebrates Week of the Young Child
The Children's Learning Center at Texas A&M University-Commerce celebrated Week of the Young Child April 15-19 with several events for parents and children.
“Week of the Young Child 2013 was so successful!” said Lisa Rhoades, Director of the CLC. “This…

Children's Learning Center Celebrates Week of the Young Child
The Children's Learning Center at Texas A&M University-Commerce celebrated Week of the Young Child April 15-19 with several events for parents and children.
“Week of the Young Child 2013 was so successful!” said Lisa Rhoades, Director of the CLC. “This…

Gold Medal Olympians Come to Campus
By Taelor Duckworth with Sydni Walker contributing
Texas A&M University-Commerce was showered in gold on April 16 as it welcomed Olympic gold medalists, Ryan Lochte and Misty May-Treanor, along with ESPN SportsCenter's Linda Cohn.
The William L. Mayo Prestigious Speaker…

Students Excel at Creative Summit
Fifteen Texas A&M University-Commerce Visual Communications students represented the university at the 27thCreative Summit April 5 and 6. This event is a creative design competition for college students to submit their artwork and campaigns to a panel of judges for…

Undergrad Going to the Capitol
On April 26, Texas A&M University-Commerce undergraduate student, Sravan Vemuri, will participate in the Texas Undergraduate Research Day at the state capitol in Austin.
Vemuri was chosen by the organizers of A&M-Commerce's Annual Research Symposium to represent the university at…

Honoring A Legacy
The Keith D. McFarland Science Building was officially named on March 22, 2013. Before a packed lobby and gallery, the alumni, faculty, staff, and students of A&M-Commerce honored President Emeritus McFarland whose tenure in the university's highest office marked an…

New Residence Hall Progress
Slated to open in the fall semester of 2013, this new four-story, suite-style residence hall is designed to meet the needs of today's independent student. Each suite has two bedrooms, a living room, sink area, and a bathroom with shower.…

Rayburn Student Center Expansion
The A&M-Commerce Rayburn Student Center (RSC) is breaking ground yet again after its creation only four short years ago.
“The fact that we have to add on after only four years, says something about our growth and student involvement,” said…

Amphitheater
An outdoor amphitheater was constructed and opened for use in fall 2012 from what was formerly known as The East Circle. This area was built as an additional space for student organizations to host events and celebrations. Bleacher-like seating was…

The Master Plan
The goal of the University Master Plan is to create a high quality campus environment that bespeaks the university's mission of teaching, research, and public service. It will serve as a basis for making decisions, to improve operational efficiency, and…

Ryan Ivey
Ryan Ivey was introduced as the new Athletic Director for A&M-Commerce
on January 7 and will serve as steward of the Lions' 11 intercollegiate athletic teams. Ivey was selected from more than 50 applicants in the nationwide search by a…

Colby Carthel
Colby Carthel became the 19th head football coach in A&M-Commerce history on January 22. A born motivator and all-around talented coach, he brings over a decade of coaching experience and a family legacy of excellence into his new role.
Who…
Noteworthy-College of Education & Human Services
Dr. Henry H. Ross, instructor in the Department of Health and Human Performance, was recently chosen as the President-Elect for the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD). TAHPERD is one of the largest membership-driven organizations in…