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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…

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…