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Dr. William Thompson, professor of sociology and criminal justice at Texas A&M University-Commerce, was recently quoted in a news story produced by the Associated Press. The article focused on efforts by President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign supporters to turn motorcycle…

Dr. Ye-Lin Ou, professor in the Department of Mathematics at A&M-Commerce, recently published a new book, “Biharmonic Submanifolds and Biharmonic Maps in Riemannian Geometry,” with World Scientific Publishing. Released in April, the book is co-authored by Dr. Bang Yen Chen,…

Dear Lion Family, Many have asked about our mitigation strategy related to COVID-19. Daily and weekly meetings are held with the Emergency Operations Center and the Executive Team, the COVID-19 Task Force, local and state Emergency Management agencies, and health…

Dr. Kimberly McLeod, dean of the College of Education and Human Services at A&M-Commerce is slated as a panelist on an upcoming webinar titled, “Race & America's Schools: Creating Anti-racist Schools & Organizations.” The webinar is scheduled for August 27…

East Texas State University alumna Maxine (Darst) Flatt celebrated her 90th birthday on August 25. Flatt logged a historically significant career as the first woman lawyer in Kaufman County, Texas, and the first woman to be elected Kaufman County judge.…

The Texas A&M University-Commerce cow herd has seen a new addition as the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is working to introduce a new focus for the breeding program. The college expects the “Super Baldy” cow to add…

A&M-Commerce received approval from the Texas A&M University System and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer the Master of Public Health degree program with face-to-face instruction or fully-online learning, beginning fall 2020. “The College of Education and Human…

Dr. Juan Araujo, associate professor and assistant head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and Dr. DeMarquis Hayes, associate professor and head of the Department of Psychology and Special Education, have been named assistant deans of the College of…

The Planetarium and the Observatory at Texas A&M University-Commerce offer an astronomical amount of knowledge to students and the community. Located on the first floor of the McFarland Science Building, the Planetarium features a Digistar 5 all-digital projection system and…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed 23 members to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee, including A&M-Commerce alumna Cynthia D. (Cindy) Lee. According to a release from the governor’s office, “The Committee advises the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Division…

Students, faculty and staff at all 11 Texas A&M System universities across the state will soon have quick and easy access to free testing for COVID-19. “Ensuring the health and safety of our students is our top priority,” said John…

The Department of Engineering and Technology at Texas A&M University-Commerce is introducing enhancements to the Master of Science in Technology Management program. Technology management has been deemed an emerging field of study by the U.S. Department of Education. The revamped…

Dr. Elva A. Resendez, faculty member in the Department of Management and Economics at A&M-Commerce, has accepted a position at Purdue University Fort Wayne (IN). She will assume her new role on August 17. “There's no question about Elva's contributions…

(from left) Cierra Hatch of Rockwall, Karlie Self of Sulphur Bluff, Cheyenne Gray of Cumby, Hannah Wright of Omaha, Madison Wynne of Garland and Taylor Gilcrest of Campbell. Seven Texas A&M University-Commerce students were the recipients of scholarships from the…

Jerrod Knight, general manager of 88.9 KETR based at Texas A&M University-Commerce, and Dr. Tony DeMars, professor of mass media/journalism, were recently named to the 2020-2021 Board of Directors for the Texas Association of Broadcasters. This election marks Knight's seventh…

Texas A&M University-Commerce alum Troy Leland Walker was recently appointed by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt to the Board of Regents of Eastern Oklahoma State College. Walker will serve a seven-year term beginning June 2, 2021. EOSC is a public community…

A recent article at firsttee.org follows the amazing journey of A&M-Commerce alum Sara Diaz. Diaz learned to play golf through First Tee, a youth development organization that uses golf as a means to provide experiential learning opportunities to young people.…

A&M-Commerce alum Holly Ferguson has been named the lone finalist for the position of superintendent of Prosper ISD. Ferguson is slated to replace Superintendent Drew Watkins, who is stepping down after 18 years with the district. Ferguson has worked at…

The A&M-Commerce Department of Nursing received approval from the Texas A&M University System and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer the M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner degree program in a hybrid modality, blending face-to-face and online class formats. Associate…

Jarrett Van Curen is a Texas boot maker, one of just a few young craftsmen in the state. At 29, Van Curen is fully committed to the fine art of boot making. With intricate inlays, signature stitching and clean-lined aesthetics,…