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TAMUC Faculty’s Cattle Research Presented at National Conference

Texas A&M University-Commerce Assistant Professor Landon Sullivan was part of a research team that had its research presented at the American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Renowned A&M-Commerce Quail Professor Quoted in Texas Monthly

Dr. Kelly Reyna provided insight on efforts to save the popular gamebird.
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TAMUC Faculty and Staff Celebrated for Completion of Year-Long Certification Program

Several employees of Texas A&M University-Commerce were recognized for the completion of a year-long certification program administered by the Association of College and University Educators.
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A&M-Commerce Faculty Named Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar

TAMUC Assistant Professor Eralda Lameborshi, Ph.D., received the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award.
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TAMUC Literature & Language Faculty Receive Honors for Scholarly Work

Faculty in the Department of Literature and Languages at Texas A&M University-Commerce were recently recognized by a pair of academic journals in the field of rhetoric and composition. Dr. Gavin Johnson and Dr. Charles Woods, both assistant professors at A&M-Commerce,…
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A&M-Commerce Faculty’s Research on Texas Districts of Innovation Posted on Brown University’s EdWorkingPapers Website

Dr. Kathryn Dixon, associate professor and assistant dean for the College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M-Commerce, and Dr. Sarah Guthery with the University of Oklahoma have researched the first iteration of Texas Districts of Innovation (DOI). DOIs…
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A&M-Commerce Instructor Self-Publishes Four Sport-Related Books

A&M-Commerce alum and instructor Brandy Runyan has self-published four titles this summer aimed at various groups in professional sports. “Understanding the Role of Agents and Navigating Legal Aspects of Contracts and Endorsements” equips aspiring agents, seasoned professionals and clients with…

TAMUC Employee Honored with AMA’s ‘Marketing Maverick’ Award

A Texas A&M University-Commerce employee and alum was recently honored with the “Marketing Maverick” award by the American Marketing Association's Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter (AMA). Yazan Kakish, the director of marketing and communications for the A&M-Commerce College of Business, was given…

Assistant Professor Dr. Sharier Azim Khan Offers Expert Tips on Personal Loans in Latest WalletHub Publication

Dr. Sharier Azim Khan, Ph.D., CFA, Assistant Professor of Finance in the Texas A&M University-Commerce College of Business, was recently featured on WalletHub, a top personal finance website. Dr. Khan offers valuable insights and practical advice on personal loans, providing…

TAMUC Faculty Publishes Book for Children with Unique Names

A&M-Commerce faculty member Dr. Kamshia Childs recently authored the children's book, “I Am More Than My Name.” Aimed at children from ages six to 10, the book celebrates the beauty of having a unique name through poetic storytelling. Illustrated by…
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TAMUC Health and Human Performance Researchers Helping Build Resilience in First Responders

Faculty researchers in the Department of Health and Human Performance at Texas A&M-Commerce are at the forefront of improving physical fitness preparation and performance for first responder populations. Instructor Hussien Jabai and Associate Professor Dean Culpepper recently penned an article…

A&M-Commerce Employee Invited to Mid-Managers Institute

Texas A&M University-Commerce staff member Nicholas Brown was recently selected to attend the Mid-Managers Institute, a week-long professional development experience hosted by Region III of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. The event offers mid-level professionals an opportunity to…
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TAMUC Alum, Instructor’s Agency Named a Top Dallas Firm in 2024

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…

TAMUC Faculty Featured in WalletHub’s ‘Ask the Experts’ Series

Texas A&M University-Commerce Associate Professor of Management Dr. Gregory Lubiani was recently featured in WalletHub’s “Ask the Experts” series, where financial experts answer questions on a wide range of topics. Lubiani was asked questions regarding cost differences between different car…
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A&M-Commerce Associate Director of Campus Rec Earns Service Award for Exemplary Leadership

A&M-Commerce staffer Jonathan Johnston received the NIRSA Annual Service Award for exemplary leadership as chair of the NIRSA Championship Series in 2022-2023. Johnston participated in a three-year leadership track on the executive team, beginning in Fall 2019 as the second…
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Texas A&M-Commerce Faculty Selected for Prestigious Teaching Award

Dr. Allan Headley, a professor of chemistry at Texas A&M University-Commerce, is among 10 faculty in the state selected as a 2024 Piper Professor. The Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation presents the annual design in recognition of outstanding achievement in the…
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A&M-Commerce Professional Development Series Helps Employees Grow, Thrive

This spring, Texas A&M University-Commerce embarked on the second semester of its transformative Investing in Us employee development program, which has met with high praise from faculty and staff across the university. The innovative program features eight-week courses designed to…

TAMUC Music Faculty Releases Video Performance Album

Dr. Daniel Kelly, professor of trumpet at Texas A&M University-Commerce, recently released a video album on YouTube. The album, titled “Streets of Scarlet and Shadow,” features five pieces for trumpet and piano that draw inspiration from the aesthetic of film…
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TAMUC Faculty Co-Edits Award-Winning Book on Furry Fandom

“Furscience,” a book co-edited by A&M-Commerce faculty Dr. Stephen Reysen, has been selected for the 2023 Ursa Major Award for “Best Non-Fiction Work.” Reysen is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology and Special Education at A&M-Commerce. One area…

Dr. Joseph Romero Selected as Next Dean of TAMUC College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts

Following a national search, Dr. Joseph Romero has been chosen as the next dean of the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts (CHSSA) at Texas A&M University-Commerce, effective June 1, 2024. Romero joins the A&M-Commerce family after having served…
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