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TAMUC Professor Emeritus Weighs in on Pythagorean Theorem Proof
A&M-Commerce Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Dr. Stuart Anderson was interviewed recently for an article published by Scientific American. In the article, Anderson discusses a recent proof of the Pythagorean Theorem by two high school students in Louisiana.
Anderson hopes the…

Spill the ‘Tee’: Meet College of Business Golfer Michelle Becker
It is not uncommon for golfers to pick up the sport when they were young, but that was not the case for College of Business student Michelle Becker.
Her journey didn't start until the summer before her freshman year of…

The Giving Team: TAMUC Welcomes New Philanthropy and Engagement Staff
The Division of Philanthropy and Engagement is pleased to introduce six new team members. Each staff member is a talented professional with a wealth of experience in philanthropy and alumni relations. The expanded philanthropy team is excited to deepen its…

‘Plane Awesome’: Meet Southwest Airlines’ Rachael Hildebrandt
Upon graduating from the A&M-Commerce College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a minor in International Business, Rachael Hildebrandt continued her educational journey, aspiring to soar to new heights.
By Spring 2019, she graduated with…

A&M-Commerce Professors Team Up for New Children’s Book
Drs. Dimitra J. Smith and LaVelle Hendricks have teamed up again to co-author and illustrate their latest children's book, “Domestic Violence: Smiling Faces Don't Always Tell the Truth.”
Released by First Service Publishers and available through Amazon, the book tells…

A&M-Commerce Partners with United Way of Hunt County for Poverty Simulation
The A&M-Commerce Department of Nursing recently partnered with United Way of Hunt County to host a Community Action Poverty Simulator to better understand the challenges faced by low-income families.
More than 60 participants attended the simulation event to roleplay the…

From Air Force to a Force to be Reckoned With: Meet Angela Rodriguez
While Angela Rodriguez served in the Air Force from 1995 to 1998, little did she know she would leave with a traumatic brain injury that would impact her learning and retention abilities, an injury so severe it would take the…

TAMUC Alumni Association President Michael Lamb Hired as Superintendent of Little Elm ISD
A&M-Commerce Alumni Association President Michael Lamb was recently hired as the new superintendent of Little Elm ISD.
Lamb currently serves as superintendent of Sulphur Springs ISD, a position he has held for almost 11 years. He is set to begin…

TAMUC Faculty Win Grant Award for Digital Privacy Lab on Campus
A collective featuring two Texas A&M University-Commerce faculty members is the recipient of a monetary award that will be used to establish a digital rhetorical privacy lab on the university campus.
Dr. Charles Woods and Dr. Gavin Johnson, both assistant…

TAMUC Professor Honored as ‘Star’ Texas Photographer
Chad Smith, professor of photography at Texas A&M University-Commerce, was recently honored as a “Star of Texas” by the Association of Texas Photography Instructors (ATPI) at their annual winter meeting held at the University of Texas at Arlington.
The award…

A&M-Commerce Chooses New Deans for Two Colleges
Dr. Andrea Graham and Dr. Raymond Green were recently chosen as the new deans of the College of Science and Engineering (COSE) and the College of Education and Human Services (COEHS), respectively, at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Both were serving as…

Tamara Susa Named SLC Women’s Field Athlete of the Week
By Lion Athletics
FRISCO – Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s track and field student-athlete Tamara Susa has been named the Southland Conference Women’s Field Athlete of the Week on Wednesday afternoon.Susa (Novi Sad, Serbia) threw a personal-best 157 feet 8 inches…

CEO of Centric Health Hosts ‘Disruptive’ Workshop for College of Business Students
The A&M-Commerce College of Business' hub for entrepreneurship, startups and innovation, the Venture College, hosted David Ochoa, CEO of Centric Health, for a seminar discussing the importance of business plans, pitching to investors and how to leverage disruption in a…

A&M-Commerce Tabs Jim Curry as Next Director of Athletics
Following a comprehensive national search, Texas A&M University-Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of Jim Curry as the university's newest director of athletics, effective May 1, 2023.
Curry comes to Lion Country from Florida State University (FSU), where he…

Peavy Named to Southland All-Academic Team
By Lion Athletics
FRISCO – Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s basketball scholar-athlete Alex Peavy has been selected to the Southland Conference All-Academic team on Thursday morning.Peavy (San Antonio – Smithson Valley) is named to the second team, being among 10 student-athletes…

A&M-Commerce Future Educators Attend State Conference
The A&M-Commerce chapter of Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) attended the TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit in Round Rock, Texas, March 2-4. TAFE is a statewide co-curricular career and technical student organization allowing future educators to explore the teaching profession.…

A&M-Commerce Invites Undergraduate Math Enthusiasts to Apply for Summer Research Experience
Are you an undergraduate math whiz looking for a transformational summer experience? Consider participating in an eight-week undergraduate research experience hosted by Texas A&M University-Commerce from June 4-July 29. Any college student currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate program at…

A&M-Commerce Faculty Members Co-Author Book on Black Leadership in Higher Education
A&M-Commerce faculty members Dr. Dimitra Smith and Dr. LaVelle Hendricks are co-authors of the recently released book “The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact.”
Published through IGI Global, the book highlights the importance of…

Meet the President: An Entrepreneur Serving in Office
Before joining the A&M-Commerce College of Business, Jacob Weast was an entrepreneur reselling sneakers, jerseys and other sportswear.
In his heart, he always knew he wanted to successfully operate a business of his own, so he decided to follow his…

TAMUC Recognized for Commitment to First-Generation Student Success
The Center for First-Generation Student Success recently announced the advancement of Texas A&M University-Commerce to the third of four phases in the First Scholars Network. The First Scholars Network is an initiative to support the success of first-generation students at…