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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…
Noteworthy- College of Humanities, Social Sciences & Arts
Dr. Carrie Klypchak, Director of Theatre Graduate Studies and Associate Professor of Theatre in the Department of Mass Media, Communication and Theatre, has been named the University Theatre Educator of the Year in the state of Texas by the Texas…
Music Department Hosts Believe It Anyway! Event
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Music Department is hosting Believe It Anyway! at 7:30 p.m. April 26 in the Jack and Lou Finney Concert Hall in the music building.
This is a collaborative project with motion pictures by Paul Bryan, Creative…
Celebrating Student Workers
On Thursday, April 12, over 300 student workers and faculty were brought together by the offices of Financial Aid and Career Development for the 3rd Annual Student Appreciation Reception.
The event took place outside the One Stop Shop with refreshments,…
Paying it Forward
Judge Demetra Robinson, of the Commerce Municipal Court, began her educational career in the way of many. As an 18-year-old mother with low self-esteem and increasing obligations on her and husband John's time, college didn't seem feasible. Later, after a…
Artistic Exchange
The McKinney Avenue Contemporary art gallery in Dallas recently celebrated Michael Miller's 20-year career as an influential artist, painting professor, and Director of Studio Art Graduate Studies at A&M-Commerce with a show entitled, Out of Commerce. The artists who showed…
A True Believer
Stan McKee, Senior Manager of Customer Relations for Oncor and member of the board of directors for the Community Health Service Agency, Inc. of Hunt County, is not only the incoming president of the Alumni Board, he's also a tried-and-true…
AAMMPing Up the Involvement
Zachary Shirley, Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, is a stranger to no one. His outgoing personality and exuberance for his role at A&M-Commerce are truly infectious, and he has the perfect amount of energy for leading a successful…
The Royal Roar
An Evening of Recognition & Celebration in Retrospect
The 2012 Royal Roar was something fit for kings and queens. On October 5, Texas A&M University-Commerce invited alumni and friends to celebrate and honor their gifts and achievements. Due to the…