The first Distinguished Alumni Citation was awarded in 1967. The Distinguished Alumni Chapter was inaugurated on November 5, 1983. The purpose of this chapter is to further the interest and well-being of the University, and to foster an appreciation for…

As the first recipient of the Greenville Alumni Scholarship, Lacy Risner Robinson understands firsthand the power of giving back. Recently, she and her sister Laura, also an alumna, decided to repay the generosity shown to them as students by establishing…

Rockwall Alumni, friends and guests from Rockwall County joined Dr. and Mrs. Dan Jones at Shenaniganz in Rockwall May 10 to reconnect with each other and their alma mater. Members of the host committee included: Bill & Darlene Allin, Daniel…

Twenty-three alumni were honored by their departments February 24 during the 28th Annual Alumni Ambassador Forum. Alumni Ambassadors are chosen each spring by the academic departments. As ambassadors, these accomplished alumni have opportunities to return to campus to make presentations…

Texas A&M University-Commerce gathered to celebrate some of its most generous friends and alumni May 2 at the 2011 Donor Appreciation Dinner. Each new giving society member was honored with a personalized video presentation thanking them for their continued investment…

On January 9, 2011, two Texas A&M University – Commerce alumni, James and Laci Betterton, died tragically in an auto accident during the snow and ice storms. The newlyweds were recent graduates of the music education program and were teachers…

For Yvonne Clements and her late husband Robert, the friendships forged at Texas A&M University-Commerce were for a lifetime. The couple met on a blind date while both were students at “Old ET,” and more than 50 years later they…

1930s Emmett E. Day, Sr. (B.A. '36) was recently inducted into the Commerce ISD Hall of Honor. 1940s Fred E. Allen (B.S. '49) was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Mt. Pleasant. Wayne C. Pierce (B.S. '49, M.Ed.…

Reavis Z. Wortham (B.S. '76, MEd '84) www.reaviszwortham.com On Tuesday, June 7, 2011, Poisoned Pen Press will release The Rock Hole, the first mystery novel in the Red River Series, by well known columnist and magazine writer Reavis Z. Wortham.…

1930s Curtis Anders (Training School) 12-18-10 Evelyn Sanders Burnsed (B.S. '37, M.Ed. '56) 07-19-10 1940s Nita Wiggs Clark (B.S. '45, M.S. '71) 3-3-11 Zinita Fowler (B.A. '40, M.A. '63) 9-3-10 Frances W. Grayson (B.S. '46, M.S. ‘49) 9-10-2010 Joe Mark…