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by Ashley Johnson  |  Photo by Jason Flowers When Gloria Espinosa, the mobile mammography coordinator at UT Southwestern, was turned down for a promotion because she lacked a college degree, she knew it was time for a change. “I was…

by Ashley Johnson  |  Photo by Jason Flowers Rex Driggers' 37-year career in aviation began with a uniform. “My senior year of high school, we visited the university for Career Day, and I was intrigued by the U.S. Air Force…

by Sara De La Rosa  |  Photo by Paul Bryan The first in his family to graduate from high school, Fred Fuentes is no stranger to confronting challenges and turning them into opportunities for excellence. When the U.S. Army offered…

by Ashley Johnson  |  Photo by Jason Flowers Life doesn't always turn out as planned. Sometimes, it's even better. “I always knew I would go to Texas A&M University-Commerce, but I always thought I'd transfer after a couple of years,”…

Inspired by her time at A&M-Commerce, Ms. Dona Julian Cassel, set to work on a poetic tribute to her alma mater. Cassel, who has a B.S. in elementary education (1967) and a M.A in English (1971), is a retired educator.…

Dr. Marcus Nelson doesn't accept excuses. It doesn't matter if a student is poor, or what their home life is like. For Nelson, superintendent of Laredo ISD, what a child is born into is no excuse for what they can…

With an honest smile, a penchant for storytelling and tireless zeal, Congressman Ralph Hall represents all that is good in Washington D.C. There's no one I'd rather work for in Washington D.C.,” said Dee Duncan, Hall's executive assistant. “Congressman Hall…

1958 was a good year for World Book encyclopedias. One set ended up in Hilda Tagle's home, and served as the neighborhood reference library. It was also what inspired Tagle to ardently pursue reading, learning and a life brimming with…

Richard Ellison's life was so dramatically changed by his time at East Texas State Teachers College that he felt compelled to pass on the gift of education to others. “One day I was sitting around, talking with my family, and…

J. Brian Duggan's life of service stands as a tribute to all those who have helped him succeed. As a U.S. Marine, he defended freedoms won by soldiers past. As a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, he proudly serves the country…

The Foundation Board welcomed seven new members during the 2010-11 academic year who will help lead the foundation in its fundraising and stewardship efforts. Together, they hope to ensure that the university supports its students in a way that exceeds…

Lions for Life is a group of alumni and friends who maintain a pattern of giving to A&M-Commerce annually. Some alumni make several gifts each year, while others make only one. Donors who support A&M-Commerce with at least one gift…

The Gold Blazer Award was first awarded in 1984 and is given annually to an alumnus for service to The Alumni Association of Texas A&M University-Commerce, Inc., and to the university. Forty-nine Gold Blazer Awards have been awarded during the…

On a recent trip to Washington, I had the opportunity to visit Congressman Ralph Hall, our long-serving representative for the Fourth Congressional District. About halfway through our very pleasant conversation, the congressman leaned forward in his chair and said in…

As the owner and president of Trend HR in Rockwall, Texas, Dan Bobst credits much of his success to the faculty, staff and coaches at A&M-Commerce who mentored him and challenged him to never quit or give up on his…

Giving back in the community at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) in Dallas, is an honor and a privilege for three A&M-Commerce alumni and Scottish Rite Masons-Fred E. Allen, vice president of the TSRHC Board of Trustees; Bob…

Teaching was never a goal for Dr. Edgar Manton, A&M – Commerce Regents professor of business administration and management information systems. He would have been satisfied with a life-long career at NASA. As the chief of the Planning and Technical…

Throughout the year, our development team is blessed with opportunities to visit with students, alumni and friends of the university. With each visit, we become increasingly aware of how this university has impacted each of you, and how it continues…

The first Distinguished Alumni Citation was awarded in 1967. The Distinguished Alumni Chapter was inaugurated on November 5, 1983. The purpose of this chapter is to further the interest and well-being of the University, and to foster an appreciation for…

As the first recipient of the Greenville Alumni Scholarship, Lacy Risner Robinson understands firsthand the power of giving back. Recently, she and her sister Laura, also an alumna, decided to repay the generosity shown to them as students by establishing…