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Texas A&M University-Commerce alumnus Paul Toal was recently named principal at Collins Intermediate School in Corsicana, Texas. Toal has been in education for 13 years, starting as a math teacher. He most recently served as assistant principal at Waxahachie High…

By Lion Athletics ALLENDALE, Mich. – The Texas A&M University-Commerce track and field teams capped off a historic NCAA Division II National Championships with a fourth place finish on the men’s side and a program-best eighth place finish on the…

A&M-Commerce alumna Kayla Peak, Ed.D., was recently named dean of Tarleton State University's School of Kinesiology. Peak joined Tarleton faculty in 2006, working her way up to associate dean of the School of Kinesiology and her current role as interim…

By: The Texas A&M University System Bryan-College Station, Texas — The Texas A&M University System's Board of Regents will not increase tuition for Fall 2022, Chairman of the Board Tim Leach said today. “The Board is very focused on making…

Dear Lions, The Texas A&M University-Commerce community is devastated by the senseless violence and loss of life at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. This tragedy hits especially close to our hearts because of our university's long history as a…

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents recently honored retired Texas A&M University-Commerce faculty member Henry Ross, Ph.D., with the designation of Instructor Emeritus of Health and Human Performance. The Emeritus designation is the top honor granted to retired…

A team including a pair of faculty from Texas A&M University-Commerce recently published a research paper looking into the economic damage caused by feral hog populations in non-traditional areas such as golf courses and cemeteries. Dr. Steven Shwiff and Dr.…

Texas A&M University-Commerce and Mount Pleasant ISD in Mount Pleasant, Texas, have partnered to provide scholarships that will help Mount Pleasant ISD employees attain a degree at A&M-Commerce. At the district's annual end-of-year breakfast on May 20, scholarships were awarded…

A recent Herald Banner article about Greenville High School's graduating class stated that several students are planning to continue their education at Texas A&M University-Commerce. According to the article, “Greenville High School’s close relationship with Texas A&M University-Commerce continues as…

Texas A&M University-Commerce has selected Tammi Vacha-Haase, Ph.D., as the university's new provost and vice president for academic affairs (VPAA). Vacha-Haase was chosen following a national search. Vacha-Haase comes to A&M-Commerce from Boise State University, where she has served as…

The Center for Excellence partnered with the Commerce Economic Development Corporation to develop a strategy for the city to encourage aluminum extruders (companies that manufacture products such as window frames and car doors) to locate nearby Hydro Aluminum Metals USA…

The April/May edition of C&I Research Spotlights, produced by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at A&M-Commerce, highlights several faculty accomplishments and features an in-depth interview with Professor David Brown, Ph.D. A prolific researcher and author, Brown has been a…

Texas A&M University-Commerce graduate students brought home two awards from the Graduate Student Virtual Research Symposium held on April 22. Gladys Katubiya, a master's-level business analytics student at A&M-Commerce, won third place in the Education, Humanities, Social Sciences and Business…

The Visual Communication program at Texas A&M University-Commerce received high acclaim from Animation Career Review, an online ranking body. In the site's annual Graphic Design School rankings, A&M-Commerce's Visual Communication programs received the following marks: Ranked 36th nationally among all…

A press release from Cedar Hill ISD announced that Katrina Lemons has been named the new principal at Permenter Middle School in Cedar Hill, effective July 1, 2022. According to the release, Lemons has worked in Cedar Hill ISD's special…

A quail research team at Texas A&M University-Commerce has published the first record of California valley quail chick development. Their research, published in the journal PLOS ONE, will accelerate new opportunities for quail management and conservation. Kelly Reyna, Ph.D., is…

A recent article in the Herald Banner shared information about the Ukraine symposium held at A&M-Commerce on May 3, 2022. Special guest Olga Andreyeva, retired professor at Kharkiv National University of Arts in Ukraine, spoke at the event. A&M-Commerce political…

Dr. Zaki Malik moderated a panel on the Foundation of Blockchain Technology and Bitcoin as part of the 2022 Business Toolbox Series for the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce. The Panelists included Tim Savage from the Weaver Tax Firm, Lee…

Two A&M-Commerce education students received Aspiring Educator grants from the Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation (ASTEF), an affiliate of Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) International. Amanda Lueb received a $500 grant and Kayla Taylor received a $1,000 grant. Amanda Lueb Kayla…

A&M-Commerce Foundation Board member, donor and alumnus Robert Rhoads was recently named State Fair of Texas Volunteer of the Year. Rhoads has served as a long-time volunteer and board member for the state fair's scholarship program. He graduated from East…