A&M-Commerce and its Department of Art recognized award-winning artist and alumna Jo Ann Durham with a reception in her honor on Nov. 2. The event, which was a part of the university's 2013 Homecoming festivities, took place in the President's…

It is always an honor when alumni remember the university and choose to invest in the education and professional development of future Lions. Yvonne Polson Clements, who owns and operates Clements Oil in Atlanta, Texas, has given generously to the…

Ronnie Allman, a Rowlett native, received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art Direction from A&M-Commerce in May 2011. Now this first-time filmmaker can add a new feather to his cap as one of five winners of Canon's Project…

The Texas A&M University-Commerce Alumni Association will be hosting two receptions for alumni in coming weeks. The first will be for alumni living in Hopkins County on November 9 from 1:30-4:00 p.m. to take place at the Alumni Center on…

Before reading from his most recent novel, “The Stolen Bride,” A&M-Commerce alumnus Tony Hays tells his audience, “I first came to this campus in 1981. Back then I was working housing. A few years later I came back to get…

Literature and languages alumna, Dr. Lori Doddy, was promoted to Tarrant County College-South Campus's Dean of Humanities. Before joining TCC South, she was Assistant Dean for the Division of Communications, Math, Developmental Studies, Teacher Preparation and Learning Center Programs at…

By Rachel Evans Today Texas A&M University-Commerce announced their Homecoming 2013 theme: “Our Pride Cannot Be Tamed.” This circus-themed week will take place Sunday, October 27 through Saturday, November 2 and will be open to university faculty, staff, and students,…

Ronnie Allman, a Rowlett native, received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art Direction from A&M-Commerce in May 2011. Now this first-time filmmaker can add a new feather to his cap as one of five winners of Canon’s Project…

The Royal Roar, hosted by the Texas A&M University-Commerce Foundation and A&M-Commerce President Dan Jones, will be held October 4, 2013 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, 2201 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, Texas. The Royal Roar is an evening dedicated…

Tony Hays, author of The Arthurian Mysteries sequence, will launch the Department of Literature and Languages' literary series at A&M-Commerce with a reading of his fiction in room 203 of the Hall of Languages on Monday, Sept. 16 at 7:30…

A&M-Commerce alumna, NoViolet Bulawayo, has been shortlisted for one of the world’s most prestigious literary awards, the Man Booker Prize. This is an outstanding achievement.…

On Friday September 13, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lion football team will be traveling to Arlington to play at the AT&T Stadium for a Lone Star Conference game. The game will be part of the Lone Star Football Festival, and…

Dr. Lance Weldy, doctoral alumnus from the Department of Literature and Languages, recently co-edited a special issue of Children's Literature Quarterly; his book credits also include “Crossing Textual Boundaries in International Children's Literature” (2011) and a casebook study, “C.S. Lewis:…

Jan Walker, a former professor in A&M-Commerce's Business Administration & Management Information Systems department, has been conferred the title of “Professor Emerita,” signifying her long and distinguished service to the university. President Dan R. Jones presented Walker with a certificate…

Texas A&M University-Commerce's 2013 Lion Safari Tour will be stopping to visit Austin on June 18 from 5:30-8:30 pm at the Austin Club and the Mount Pleasant ISD Central Support Office on June 27 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Please note: the…

An East Texas Boy Makes a Big City Difference With a colorful professional and personal story, as well as an unparalleled devotion to service, Fred Allen has become an iconic mentor and friend to some of the most powerful men…

A Professor’s Influence, A Parent’s Love Dr. Debra Nelson is a powerhouse. After a superlative career in education with roles as a teacher, principal, and the upper echelon of administration, she is now the Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum Development for…

Professor of Finance, recently had work abstracted by the Chartered Financial Analyst Review which is the top financial practitioner periodical in the profession. In addition, he has been cited by the Washington Post and Huffington Post.…

Judge Demetra Robinson, of the Commerce Municipal Court, began her educational career in the way of many. As an 18-year-old mother with low self-esteem and increasing obligations on her and husband John's time, college didn't seem feasible. Later, after a…

The McKinney Avenue Contemporary art gallery in Dallas recently celebrated Michael Miller's 20-year career as an influential artist, painting professor, and Director of Studio Art Graduate Studies at A&M-Commerce with a show entitled, Out of Commerce. The artists who showed…