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TAMUC Students Advance to State Competition for Future Educators
A&M-Commerce students comprising Texas Educators' Affiliate—the A&M-Commerce chapter of the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE)—demonstrated their teaching skills at the TAFE Area 11 regional competition at the University of North Texas at Dallas on Nov. 11.
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MKTBA Students Attend the 16th ISACA Business Etiquette Luncheon
The Marketing and Business Analytics Student Organization (MKTBA) at Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently invited to attend a luncheon hosted by the North Texas Chapter of ISACA Business.
The 16th annual event took place on October 20, 2023, and was…

How to Mindfully Eat During the Holiday Season—A Conversation with TAMUC’s Registered Dietician
The holiday season—that sweet spot from Thanksgiving to Christmas—offers an abundance of mouthwatering dishes. Think turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, rich and cheesy casseroles, and, of course, all of those sweet, sweet pies. Are you drooling yet?
While…
Lions Lead Wire-to-Wire to Knock Off Saint Joseph’s
By Lion Athletics
PHILADELPHIA – The Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s basketball scored the first basket on Friday night at Hagan Arena as the Lions picked up a 57-54 win over Saint Joseph’s in a game that was part of the…

A Gift That Keeps Giving: Kate Wallace and her A&M-Commerce Journey
Reflecting back on her alma mater, Texas A&M University-Commerce proved to be a gift for Kate Wallace that continues to see its gifts being paid forward.
From starting with a scholarship opportunity through the Honors College to meeting her husband…

Morris Recreation Center at A&M-Commerce Celebrates 20 Years
The Morris Recreation Center (MRC) at Texas A&M University-Commerce marked its 20-year anniversary with a dazzling casino-themed celebration on Nov. 9. The event drew a large crowd of students, former MRC staff, and current university faculty, staff and MRC members.…

Strokes of Brilliance—10 TAMUC Alumni with Successful Artistic Careers
Did you know that A&M-Commerce has produced several talented and incredibly successful artists? “Successful” as in famous, well known and award-winning! Whether you're studying the arts at A&M-Commerce or simply dabbling in it on the side, you're in a lineage…

Texas A&M University System Enrollment Increase Tops in Texas
By The Texas A&M University System
BRYAN, COLLEGE, STATION, Texas — The 11 universities in The Texas A&M University System added more students than any other public university system in the state this year, according to fresh data from the…

Success Through Connections: Priscilla Babaa’s Journey from Campus to Corporate Success
When Priscilla Babaa started her academic journey at Texas A&M University-Commerce in the Fall of 2018, little did she know that then-fellow student Kate Wallace and her accounting professor, Dr. Robert Rankin, would play a crucial role in securing her…

TAMUC Alum Tapped as Associate Provost at UT Martin
A&M-Commerce alum Dr. Stephanie Kolitsch ('87) is the new associate provost for academic affairs at the University of Tennessee at Martin, according to an announcement on the university's news site.
Previously, Kolitsch served as acting provost and senior vice chancellor…

A&M-Commerce Alumna Named to 2023 ‘Women in Business’ List by Dallas Business Journal
Lion alum Jennifer Lacy was named as one of the 2023 “Women in Business” by the Dallas Business Journal. Lacy, a 1995 graduate of East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University-Commerce) with her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in…

TAMUC’s Whitley Hall Renovations Recognized in National Publication
The renovations completed at the Whitley residence hall at Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2022 were recently featured in an issue of American School and University Magazine, a publication that boasts of keeping those involved in education up to speed on…

Visual Communication Faculty Featured in Industry Magazine
In the November issue of Graphis Journal magazine, Associate Professor of Visual Communication and Assistant Head of the Department of Art Josh Ege, was interviewed about his teaching philosophy and how he approaches educating the next generation of designers. Graphis…

A&M-Commerce Emerges as the Fastest-Growing Public University in Texas
Texas A&M University-Commerce is the fastest-growing public university in Texas according to recent data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). The university experienced a 12.5% enrollment surge this fall, boasting the highest percentage increase among all public universities…

Trego Family Pledges $400,000 to TAMUC Electrical Engineering
Lion alumni Bruce and Barbara Trego have generously pledged $400,000 to benefit the Department of Engineering and Technology at Texas A&M University-Commerce. The Trego Family Engineering and Technology Endowment makes history as one of the most substantial planned gifts from…

Dr. Yuehua Wang: On a Quest for Safe Autonomous Transportation
By Sue DiBella, Division of Research and Economic Development
Yuehua Wang conducts innovative research on autonomous vehicles to help us move safely and efficiently through our world.
It all started when she struggled to ride a bicycle that was just…
Josiah Castro Appointed as Deputy Athletics Director for Revenue Generation
By Lion Athletics
COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce Director of Athletics Jim Curry has appointed Josiah Castro as the Deputy Athletics Director for Revenue Generation. Castro, who comes to A&M-Commerce following a four-year stint at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, is tasked…
TAMUC Venture College Partners with Global Silicon Valley for Entrepreneurial Education
The Venture College, an entrepreneurship training and development program at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has recently partnered with Global Silicon Valley (GSV) to provide educational resources for aspiring student entrepreneurs.
Housed within the College of Business, Venture College is open to…

U.S. News & World Report Ranks A&M-Commerce #58 in the Nation for Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report recently announced a few of its highly anticipated 2024 university rankings, and Texas A&M University-Commerce has placed 58th in the nation for social mobility among 434 ranked universities.
The designation reflects A&M-Commerce's commitment to advancing…

True Crime Meets Academia—Dr. Charles Woods Shares His Research
Part 4 of the Spooky Stories Series
Content Warning: Although not described in detail, this article does mention topics of murder and sexual assault that may be triggering to some.
For October, we have been exploring scary stories at A&M-Commerce,…