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Our Liberal Studies major is one of the fastest growing of the college. I asked Dr. Donna Dunbar-Odom, head of Liberal Studies, what might be contributing to that popularity. “It's probably the most flexible degree we offer. It allows students…

On Aug. 10, Elizabeth Shaw graduated from Texas A&M University-Commerce, becoming the first member of the university's Regents' Scholars Program to do so. Shaw, an English major with a 3.57 GPA, was one of 25 students admitted to the inaugural…

By Rand Champion A&M-Commerce head volleyball coach Craig Case today announced the hiring of Sarah Carthel as the Lions’ assistant coach. “Sarah is going to be a tremendous asset to our program, athletic department, university, and community,” Case said. “She…

On January 18, twelve Texas A&M University-Commerce students and Climbing Society members attempted to set the Guinness World Record for “Greatest Vertical Distance Climbed in 6 Hours by a Team”. August 2, just twenty-one weeks after the attempt, they found…

Freshman Success instructors recently participated in an intensive multi-day planning and training seminar designed to provide quality and improve students' learning outcomes.  During one session, Dr. Shonda Gibson, Associate Chair of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Committee, explained the Southern…

The Regents' Scholars have just returned from their study abroad in Europe.  Prior to traveling the students completed the Global Competency Aptitude Assessment (GCAA) in an effort to be better prepared for the experience abroad.  Upon return, the students presented…

In continuing preparation for the upcoming Reaffirmation of Accreditation, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS COC) and our SACS Steering Committee and QEP Leadership Team participated in an Advisory Visit in July.  The SACS COC…

The Regents' Scholars have just returned from their study abroad in Europe.  Prior to traveling the students completed the Global Competency Aptitude Assessment (GCAA) in an effort to be better prepared for the experience abroad.  Upon return, the students presented…

The Metroplex Technology Business Council (MTBC) has selected the A&M-Commerce STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Pre-service Teacher Development workshop as a finalist in the “Tech Titan of the Future – University” category of the 13th Annual Tech Titans Awards.…

By Rand Champion Texas A&M University-Commerce today began the process of laying out its new football turf this morning, unveiling a larger-than-life “Texas-sized” gold Lion head logo. The logo, perhaps the largest in the nation, measures 50-yards wide by 50-yards…

The children who attend Texas A&M University-Commerce's Children's Learning Center have been given a hands-on opportunity to work and learn in the new Nature Garden this summer. The Nature Garden area of the CLC is a place students can go…

Texas A&M University-Commerce sophomore Jessica Boren was recently awarded the Clara Freshour Nelson Music Scholarship from the Texas Association of Music Schools (TAMS). Boren, a trumpet player from Sherman, Texas, and graduate of Tom Bean High School, is one of…

By Cheri Davis The Texas A&M University-Commerce Planetarium is pleased to announce its two newest shows playing on Friday nights. Each show lasts an hour. The 7pm show is “Exoplanets: Worlds of Wonder” and at 8pm is “Astronaut.” Have you…

Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Associate Chair, Dr. Shonda Gibson, and Adolfo Benavides, Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs attended the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS COC) Summer Institute on Quality Enhancement and Accreditation July 21-24…

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…