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At Texas A&M University-Commerce, giving back in big and small ways is a way of life on campus-especially for the 48 percent of faculty and staff that are proud to call themselves Bridge Builders. For Michael Taylor, assistant custodial supervisor,…

The Faculty Senate presented awards to faculty members April 15, including three new awards for faculty exemplifying the values represented by Professor Mayo's creed: “ceaseless industry, fearless investigation, unfettered thought.” According to Dr. LaVelle Hendricks, Faculty Senate president, the awards…

Andy Kroll, Kappa Sigma Brothers Raise Funds for Memorial Scholarship Andy Kroll, an Honors College senior, along with his Kappa Sigma fraternity brothers raised $2,600 last fall in memory of Malorie Elise Bullock, an A&M – Commerce student who died…

Faculty, staff, students, and community members gathered together this spring for the 2011 Relay for Life. This annual event spurred creative fundraising activities throughout campus including bake sales, holiday grams and kiss-a-pig contests. All funds were donated to the American…

Students from The East Texan and the radio and television program competed March 30 through April 2 in Fort Worth for the 2011 Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) spring convention. The East Texan competes in Division 3 of the newspaper…

Eight A&M-Commerce students received the Buddie and Debby Barnes Scholarship for Industrial Engineering and Technology at the College of Business and Technology awards banquet this spring. Left to right, back row: Dr. Hal Langford, dean of the College of Business…

When you get a call, don't hang up; catch up! The Office of Annual Programs has implemented a full-time student calling program-Mane Messengers. Mane Messengers are our very own students working evenings and weekends to call our alumni, answer questions…

Student athletes were honored for their outstanding accomplishments on and off the field during the 2010-2011 season. The Lib Huggins Most Outstanding Female Athlete Award recipient was Mattilyn McIntyer of the women's basketball team. Marcus Graham, a running back for…

Rockwall Alumni, friends and guests from Rockwall County joined Dr. and Mrs. Dan Jones at Shenaniganz in Rockwall May 10 to reconnect with each other and their alma mater. Members of the host committee included: Bill & Darlene Allin, Daniel…

Twenty-three alumni were honored by their departments February 24 during the 28th Annual Alumni Ambassador Forum. Alumni Ambassadors are chosen each spring by the academic departments. As ambassadors, these accomplished alumni have opportunities to return to campus to make presentations…

Texas A&M University-Commerce gathered to celebrate some of its most generous friends and alumni May 2 at the 2011 Donor Appreciation Dinner. Each new giving society member was honored with a personalized video presentation thanking them for their continued investment…

As a Regents Scholar, an aspiring teacher and a midfielder on the Lions soccer team, Brittni Ong has proven herself as a goal-getter. A Fort Worth, Texas native, Brittni's knack for achieving goals began when she was an energetic 4-year-old…

Four years of hard work have finally paid off for 21 Honors College students who graduated May 14. Although seven Honors College students graduated early, these students represent the first full cohort to graduate since the Honors College began in…

On January 9, 2011, two Texas A&M University – Commerce alumni, James and Laci Betterton, died tragically in an auto accident during the snow and ice storms. The newlyweds were recent graduates of the music education program and were teachers…

For Yvonne Clements and her late husband Robert, the friendships forged at Texas A&M University-Commerce were for a lifetime. The couple met on a blind date while both were students at “Old ET,” and more than 50 years later they…

Eleven members of the A&M– Commerce orientation staff received multiple honors at the Region IV National Orientation Directors Association Conference February 18-20 in College Station. Adria Green received the Student Leadership Award and Hollie Smith received the Outstanding Advisor/Director Award.…

A&M-Commerce accounting students achieved a pass rate of 56.82 percent on the CPA exam in 2010, making the university's program No. 8 in Texas for schools with more than 25 students attempting the exam. By comparison, CPA pass rates at…

Alumni and students can transition easily into the high demand field of financial planning now thanks to an online certificate program at Texas A&M University-Commerce. According to Dr. Nathan Harness, assistant finance professor, the program offers students a flexible alternative…

Dr. Tabetha Adkins, assistant professor and director of the Writing Center, was awarded the Junior Faculty Research Award at A&M-Commerce. She made presentations at the Conference on College Composition and Communication in Atlanta and the Thomas R. Watson Conference on…

The Engineering Recruitment Program – Engineering Summer Programs, a summer camp for middle school students directed by Dr. Brent Donham, department head of industrial engineering and technology, received an $18,000 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board grant. Industrial engineering established an…