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Texas A&M-Commerce Alum Named Rockport Chief of Police
The City of Rockport, Texas, named recent A&M-Commerce graduate Nathan Anderson as its new Chief of Police.
Anderson—who joined the department in 2020 with 24 years of law enforcement experience—completed his bachelor's degree in criminal justice with an emphasis in…

A&M-Commerce Associate Director of Campus Rec Earns Service Award for Exemplary Leadership
A&M-Commerce staffer Jonathan Johnston received the NIRSA Annual Service Award for exemplary leadership as chair of the NIRSA Championship Series in 2022-2023. Johnston participated in a three-year leadership track on the executive team, beginning in Fall 2019 as the second…

Navigating Success: Staci Parr’s Path from Student to County Auditor
Staci Parr’s remarkable journey from non-traditional student to County Auditor in Ellis County, Texas exemplifies the power of perseverance and ambition. Starting in 2014 at Texas A&M University-Commerce, she was drawn to the College of Business’s flexible online programs. Despite…

Showcasing Scholarship: Highlights from TAMUC’s Annual Research Symposium
TAMUC students present innovative research projects to the university community and industry leaders.
Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted its Annual Research Symposium on April 17, 2024, at the university's Rayburn Student Center. The symposium showcased undergraduate and graduate research projects, providing…

TAMUC Alum Named Superintendent of Schools for Abilene ISD
A&M-Commerce alum Dr. John Kuhn ('16) is the new superintendent of Abilene Independent School District. He previously served as superintendent at Mineral Wells ISD, overseeing approximately 3,000 students compared to Abilene's 15,000.
“This will be a challenge because there is…

Venture College and College of Science and Engineering Host Inaugural Lion’s Innovation Showcase and Automation Challenge
The Venture College, the hub for entrepreneurship, startups and innovation in the Texas A&M University-Commerce College of Business, partnered with the College of Science and Engineering to host the inaugural Lion's Innovation Showcase and Automation Challenge at the Rayburn Student…

Third Annual Business to Industry Event Launched in Partnership with Greenville Chamber of Commerce
In April, the Texas A&M University-Commerce College of Business hosted one of its most highly anticipated events of the year: the third-annual Business to Industry event.
This year, the event was held in partnership with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce…

TAMUC College of Business Collaborates with Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce to Host Community Job Fair and Mixer
The College of Business at Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted a dynamic networking event in partnership with the Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce (DJCC) on Monday, April 29, 2024. The event provided a valuable platform for local and international students to…

College of Business Students Claim High Honors at ISACA Competition
The 7th Annual Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) North Texas Student Case Competition concluded on April 23, 2024, with outstanding success for both Texas A&M University-Commerce College of Business teams as they claimed high finishes.
Hosted virtually, the…

A&M-Commerce Alum Elected to Colorguard Hall of Fame
An alum of Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently inducted into the North Texas Colorguard Association (NTCA) Hall of Fame as a reflection of his impact as an educator. Stuart Spoon, a 2002 Lion graduate, received the honor during the NTCA…

TAMUC Gala Celebrates Six Outstanding Alumni
On a star-studded Saturday evening, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Alumni Association rolled out the red carpet for the annual Alumni Awards Gala. Guests gathered at the university's Sam Rayburn Student Center in an Oscars-themed event on April 27 to celebrate…

Texas A&M-Commerce Faculty Selected for Prestigious Teaching Award
Dr. Allan Headley, a professor of chemistry at Texas A&M University-Commerce, is among 10 faculty in the state selected as a 2024 Piper Professor.
The Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation presents the annual design in recognition of outstanding achievement in the…

Paris Bound! Ibrahim Fuseini Punches Ticket to 2024 Olympics
By Lion Athletics
NASSAU, Bahamas – Texas A&M University-Commerce will be represented at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France, later this summer as track & field student-athlete Ibrahim Fuseini clinched his ticket to Paris on Sunday night. Fuseini…

TAMUC Electrical Engineering Students Reach Finals in National Beyond 5G Challenge
A team of A&M-Commerce undergraduate electrical engineering students recently reached the finals in the sixth annual Beyond 5G Software Defined Radio University Challenge. The Air Force Research Laboratory hosted the competition in partnership with the Wright Brothers Institute in Dayton,…
Lion Athletics Honored Accomplishments in 2023-24 at The Luckys 2024
By Lion Athletics
COMMERCE – The Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic department hosted its annual awards show, The Luckys on Tuesday night, celebrating Lion student-athletes in the classroom, in competition, and in life. The full list of award winners can be…

A&M-Commerce Professional Development Series Helps Employees Grow, Thrive
This spring, Texas A&M University-Commerce embarked on the second semester of its transformative Investing in Us employee development program, which has met with high praise from faculty and staff across the university. The innovative program features eight-week courses designed to…

TAMUC Music Faculty Releases Video Performance Album
Dr. Daniel Kelly, professor of trumpet at Texas A&M University-Commerce, recently released a video album on YouTube. The album, titled “Streets of Scarlet and Shadow,” features five pieces for trumpet and piano that draw inspiration from the aesthetic of film…

A&M-Commerce Awards First Annual Innovations in Writing Pedagogy GAT Award
Four A&M-Commerce doctoral students received the Innovations in Writing Pedagogy GAT Award from the Department of Literature and Languages. The recipients are Dr. Rachel McShane, Dr. Brian McShane, Gouda Taha and Reza Panahi.
The award was established this year to…
Drafted! Rodriguez Picked in the Seventh Round by the Minnesota Vikings
By Lion Athletics
DETROIT – With the 232nd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select Levi Drake Rodriguez, defensive lineman, Texas A&M University-Commerce.Rodriguez (Georgetown – Eastview) heard his name called in the seventh round of the NFL…

Third Annual Health Fair at A&M-Commerce a Big Success
Texas A&M University-Commerce public health students—in conjunction with Exercise is Medicine® On Campus, Student Health Services and the Department of Nursing—recently hosted the third annual Health Fair on campus.
A&M-Commerce students, faculty and staff joined forces to present the third…