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College of Education and Human Services
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention funded $484,687 for the Second Chance Mentoring of Juveniles – Project PRIDE in October 2010. The principal investigator and project director is Carla Asbill and the co-PIs are Dr. Brenda Moore, Dr.…
Student Leaders Meet with Governor Perry
Dr. Mike McKinney, Texas A&M University System chancellor, Dr. Frank Ashley, vice chancellor for academic affairs, Taylor Fore, A&M-Commerce SGA president, and other members of the A&M System Chancellor's Student Advisory Board met with Governor Rick Perry in Austin earlier…
Lone Star Classic Football Festival Sept. 17
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions will take on the Midwestern State University Mustangs Saturday, Sept. 17 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. The Lions play the MSU Mustangs at noon, as part of a three-game Lone Star Classic Football Festival. Other…
Class Notes
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Emmett E. Day, Sr. (B.A. '36) was recently inducted into the Commerce ISD Hall of Honor.
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Fred E. Allen (B.S. '49) was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Mt. Pleasant.
Wayne C. Pierce (B.S. '49, M.Ed.…
Featured Alumni Author
Reavis Z. Wortham (B.S. '76, MEd '84) www.reaviszwortham.com
On Tuesday, June 7, 2011, Poisoned Pen Press will release The Rock Hole, the first mystery novel in the Red River Series, by well known columnist and magazine writer Reavis Z. Wortham.…
In Memory
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Curtis Anders (Training School) 12-18-10
Evelyn Sanders Burnsed (B.S. '37, M.Ed. '56) 07-19-10
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Nita Wiggs Clark (B.S. '45, M.S. '71) 3-3-11
Zinita Fowler (B.A. '40, M.A. '63) 9-3-10
Frances W. Grayson (B.S. '46, M.S. ‘49) 9-10-2010
Joe Mark…
A&M-Commerce Unveils $1 Million Scholarship Program
COMMERCE, Texas — Texas A&M University-Commerce is putting more than $1 million back in the pockets of its students this spring thanks to the Money4Me scholarship program.
“We understand that the current economic state is making it difficult for students…
2008 Curriculum, Instruction Grad Wins International Award
COMMERCE, Texas — Micheal Kessner, a 2008 curriculum and instruction doctoral graduate of Texas A&M University-Commerce, has won a Recognition of Merit in the 2008-09 Phi Delta Kappa International Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award Program.
An elementary science specialist at Lovejoy…
Foster of Houston Elected To Lead A&M System Regents
COLLEGE STATION — Morris Foster of Houston was elected chairman of The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents and James P. Wilson of Sugar Land was elected vice chairman, at a meeting of the governing board.
Foster and Wilson…
Math Dept. Awarded $240,000 Teacher Grant
COMMERCE, Texas – For the sixth year, Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Mathematics has received a Teacher Quality Professional Development grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
The project, “Preparing for Algebra” is funded for $240,000 for 2009-2011. Dr.…
Ainsworth, Spencer, Turman Honored by A&M-Commerce
COMMERCE, Texas – They have excelled in their various careers, been successful, and were recently honored as Distinguished Alumni of Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Jim Ainsworth of Commerce, Mary Spencer of Dallas, and Dr. James Turman of Austin received tributes at…
Smith County Alumni Donate Funds for Scholarships
COMMERCE, Texas — The Smith County Alumni of Texas A&M University-Commerce have donated $50,000 for three scholarships to be awarded to Smith County students attending A&M-Commerce this fall.
About 100 met May 6 at the Bank of Tyler to hear…
Planetarium Show Looks At History of Telescopes
COMMERCE, Texas – The Texas A&M University-Commerce Planetarium presents “Two Small Pieces of Glass” beginning Friday June 5, showing at 7 and 8 p.m.
2009 is the International Year of Astronomy, a 400-year anniversary since Galileo first turned the telescope…
Summer I Classes Start June 8
COMMERCE, Texas – Summer I classes at Texas A&M University-Commerce will start on Monday, June 8.
Classes will extend through Thursday, July 9.
Summer II classes get under way Monday, July 13.
For information on registration through the myLeo system,…
New VP of Institutional Advancement Hired
COMMERCE, Texas — Texas A&M University-Commerce recently announced that Randy Van Deven will join the university this summer as the new vice president of institutional advancement.
“All of us at A&M-Commerce are thrilled that Randy Van Deven will be joining…
‘Time Space’ Starts at Planetarium March 27
COMMERCE, Texas — The Texas A&M University-Commerce Planetarium’s newest show, “Time Space,” will open on Friday, March 27.
Planetarium shows are presented every Friday night at 7 and 8 p.m.
“Time Space” is an exciting exploration of the past, present,…
'Time Space' Starts at Planetarium March 27
COMMERCE, Texas — The Texas A&M University-Commerce Planetarium’s newest show, “Time Space,” will open on Friday, March 27.
Planetarium shows are presented every Friday night at 7 and 8 p.m.
“Time Space” is an exciting exploration of the past, present,…
Shakespearean Scenes Featured in Play Opening March 26
COMMERCE, Texas – Shakespeare’s “Ontological Magick Circus” premiers Thursday, March 26, on the Main Stage of the Texas A&M University-Commerce University Playhouse.
It has been described by Dr. John Hanners, the playwright/director, as a “friendly user’s guide to Shakespeare for…
Planetarium Observes International Year Of Astronomy
COMMERCE, Texas – It’s the International Year of Astronomy and the Texas A&M University-Commerce Planetarium has joined more than 100 planetariums, museums, nature centers, and schools across the country in the observance.
Visitors, who come to the Friday evening shows…
High School Students Invited To Financial Aid Seminar
COMMERCE, Texas – Area college bound high school students and their parents are invited to a financial aid workshop at Texas A&M University-Commerce on Sunday, Feb. 22.
The College Goal Sunday event will be from 2 to 4 p.m. in…