Recent Texas A&M-Commerce alum Joshua Ray is sheriff-elect of Guadalupe County in Texas. Ray emerged victorious in the county's Republican primary and is unopposed in the November election. A United States Marine Corps veteran and retired Texas Ranger, he served…

Texas A&M University-Commerce alum Kasey Smith recently appeared on multiple Dallas-Fort Worth area television networks to promote mental health awareness and her work with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Smith, who graduated from A&M-Commerce in 2020 with her…

The Cheltenham School District in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, has named Texas A&M-Commerce alum Dr. Christine Zubairu (‘23) as principal at its newly established Cheltenham Empowerment Center (CEC). Aimed at students facing challenges in the traditional school setting, the center's mission…

Texas-based Pfluger Architects recently announced its selection of A&M-Commerce alum Dr. David Young ('98) as communications and engagement manager. Texas A&M-Commerce alum Dr. David Young. Photo courtesy of Pfluger Architects. The retired superintendent and 29-year educator brings a wealth of…

A Lead Article on Joe Brown’s Olympic Goal in the Greenville Herald-Banner highlights A&M-Commerce alum Joe Brown and his goal to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in August. Brown, a discus thrower, was a national champion track and field…

A&M-Commerce alum Cristina Gutierrez ('17) recently received the 2024 Regional Hispanic Contractors Association Construction Worker Woman of the Year Award. Gutierrez is an assistant superintendent for Rogers-O'Brien Construction, where she has been an invaluable team member for seven years. She…

Texas State Representative Dr. Gary VanDeaver was recently awarded the Legislative Award by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) at Texas A&M University-Commerce in recognition of his continuous support of the university. The award is given to…

Texas A&M-Commerce alum and instructor Brandy Runyan's public relations firm, Black Diamond PR and Sport Management Firm, is one of the top PR firms in Dallas for 2024, according to PRNEWS.IO. The site also published an interview with Runyan, discussing…

The City of Rockport, Texas, named recent A&M-Commerce graduate Nathan Anderson as its new Chief of Police. Anderson—who joined the department in 2020 with 24 years of law enforcement experience—completed his bachelor's degree in criminal justice with an emphasis in…

A&M-Commerce alum Dr. John Kuhn ('16) is the new superintendent of Abilene Independent School District. He previously served as superintendent at Mineral Wells ISD, overseeing approximately 3,000 students compared to Abilene's 15,000. “This will be a challenge because there is…

An alum of Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently inducted into the North Texas Colorguard Association (NTCA) Hall of Fame as a reflection of his impact as an educator. Stuart Spoon, a 2002 Lion graduate, received the honor during the NTCA…

On a star-studded Saturday evening, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Alumni Association rolled out the red carpet for the annual Alumni Awards Gala. Guests gathered at the university's Sam Rayburn Student Center in an Oscars-themed event on April 27 to celebrate…

A lion alum was recently spotlighted for her leadership while serving as the head of multiple bar associations in Texas as well as her abilities in the courtroom. Lynne Liberato, a 1976 graduate of East Texas State University (now Texas…

A&M-Commerce alum Tonja Thurman ('19) was recently honored as a nominee for Nexstar Media Group's “Remarkable Women” series. The nationwide initiative celebrates local women who inspire, lead and forge the way for other women. A&M-Commerce alum Tonja Thurman. Submitted by…

The retired director of Alumni Engagement at TAMUC built relationships with Lions across generations. A new endowment will continue his legacy. For Derryle Peace, the word “connection” embodies a central theme that resonates across his years at Texas A&M University-Commerce.…

A Texas A&M University-Commerce alum nearly coached her team to a junior college women’s basketball national championship this season. Latasha Keith, head coach at Dallas College Cedar Valley, led the Suns to a fourth-place finish in the National Junior College…

The 38th annual Alumni Ambassador Forum celebrates successful A&M-Commerce alumni. The Alumni Association of Texas A&M University-Commerce recognized 21 new Alumni Ambassadors at the 2024 Alumni Ambassador Forum on Tuesday, March 19. The 38th annual forum was held in the…

A Texas A&M University-Commerce alum has the chance to be named “America’s Favorite Teacher” after entering a nationwide contest. Kara Wallace, a 2005 graduate of A&M-Commerce, is one of many educators across the nation vying for the title. The contest…

A&M-Commerce alum Angela P. Harper (‘09) recently sat for an interview featured in Authority Magazine. In the article, Harper shares five keys for building a successful career in health and wellness. She also emphasizes the importance of authenticity, self-care strategies…

In February, Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed Marialyn Barnard to the 73rd Judicial District Court in Bexar County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024. Barnard is a 1983 graduate of East Texas State University (now Texas…