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Morris Recreation Center The Morris Recreation Center features outdoor and indoor facilities that satisfy the adventurer and health nut in everyone. Outside, students can enjoy the heated pool, two-tier hot tub with waterfall, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, picnic tables,…

Whitley Hall Towering 12 stories above campus, Whitley Hall is where many A&M-Commerce freshmen call home. Room layouts allow for double occupancy in apartment style suites, and cable, Ethernet and phone services keep students connected to the outside world. Whitley…

by Savannah Christian Just a few short months ago, Sara Cushing and her mother, Gail Chandler, headed out of the Metroplex toward Texas A&M University-Commerce in search of a fresh start. Little did they know the mother-daughter duo would find…

Student Access & Success Center The Student Access and Success Center was created to ease the enrollment process for students. Now, students can come to a central location to have all of their admissions, financial aid and advising needs met. …

Rayburn Student Center The student center is home to a variety of campus events and activities that enhance the college experience. Students can grab a cup of coffee on their way to class, or enjoy a meal with friends at…

Congratulations to Dr. William Kuracina, professor of history, who has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to conduct research in India. Kuracina joins a prestigious roster of Fulbright Scholars who travel abroad to increase mutual understanding of the citizens of…

by Sydni Walker The student athletes at Texas A&M University-Commerce are committed to serving their team and their school. While they all have different backgrounds, personalities and interests, they recognize that they are a part of something bigger than themselves.…

Those who give to the university play a vital role in protecting and nurturing our tradition of academic excellence. Whether supporting a special campaign, build an endowment fund, or giving to the unrestricted Annual Fund, private donors ensure that the…

Great universities, like Rome, weren't built in a day. Contrary to what some think, erecting buildings is the easy part. But beautiful campuses do not a great university make. Assembling a great faculty is an important part of the equation.…

It's a great day to be a Lion. There's so much happening on and off campus and enrollment is growing at a tremendous rate. Homecoming 2011 was one of the most exciting on campus events in recent memory. The weather…

Alumni Relations welcomes Rachel Evans to the team as the new alumni communications and event coordinator. Rachel graduated in 2011 with a B.S. in marketing, and was as an inaugural member of the Honors College. Her other campus activities included…

For Ted R. Crim, his allegiance and commitment to his alma mater began the day he graduated. “Since graduating in 1970 with a bachelor's degree, and in 1971 with a master's degree, I have felt a deep sense of pride…

Many wonderful alumni and friends have helped make the new music building a reality. Among that group of treasured supporters is Richard Ellison. In addition to purchasing the rights to name an entire row of 22 seats in the Finney…

Dr. Harold Murphy, a dedicated father, professor and member of his community, was a pioneer in the field of counseling education who spent his life working to improve the lives of others. In honor of Dr. Murphy's memory, his daughters…

1930s Charlene Melba King (B.S. '38, M.S. '40) 8-1-11 1940s Stanley H. Fox (B.B.A. '48) 4-30-11 Denver Walker (B.S. '42) 7-21-11 William M. Johnston (B.S. '49, M.Ed. '60) 7-21-11 1950s Louise Nance Coker (B.S. '51) 7-16-11 Iris Anne Davis (B.S.…

Texas A&M University-Commerce has launched several initiatives in South Korea in order to further globalize the campus. At Konkuk University (student population of 28,000) in Seoul, the university has created a special program whereby 150 Korean students will participate in…

Former Texas Comptroller John Sharp has been officially named chancellor of the Texas A&M University System. “I am truly honored and humbled to have the opportunity to lead this great university system,” says Sharp, a 1972 graduate of Texas A&M…

Humanities, Social Sciences & Arts Dr. Sal Attardo was named dean of the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Art. Prior to his appointment, Attardo served as interim dean and department head of literature and languages. Attardo will oversee the…

by Ashley Johnson  |  Photo by Paul Bryan It was third-and-five midway through the fourth quarter in the 1972 championship game, and Carson-Newman had just scored against the Lions' defense. After driving up the middle more than 80 times, Coach…

In 1971, fresh from the battlefield in Vietnam, Sam Sterling met with Coach Hawkins and his staff to try out for the football team. Two days later, he had a full scholarship and a starting position at defensive tackle. “We…