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Preserving History: TAMUC Student Helps Keep The East Texan Alive
Jackson Thornton, a senior Computer Science major at A&M-Commerce, is helping preserve the university's rich history. Since August, he has interned in the Archives Department, located on campus in Waters Library. His role is to digitize The East Texan, A&M-Commerce's…

A&M-Commerce: A Gateway to the Fastest-Growing Careers
A recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report reveals remarkable growth in the U.S. job market in the fields of health, math and computer science. In fact, 15 of the top 20 fastest-growing careers land in these three fields. As…
A&M-Commerce to Hold Fall 2023 Commencement on December 15 and 16
A&M-Commerce is gearing up for Fall 2023 commencement ceremonies on Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16. The lineup of candidates includes 638 master’s students, 25 doctoral students and 733 undergraduate students. From these students, 385 will graduate with academic…

Decades After Escaping Abuse, TAMUC Alum Now Aids Domestic Violence Victims
A&M-Commerce alum Dr. Aaliyah Miranda ('19) is featured in a recent Dallas Morning News article describing her journey from experiencing domestic violence to becoming a champion for victims of domestic abuse.
Born and raised in Mexico, Miranda immigrated to the…

TAMUC Agriculture Professor Named A&M System Regents Professor for 2023-24
Texas A&M University-Commerce Professor of Horticulture Dr. Derald Harp was recently honored as a Texas A&M University System Regents Professor.
The A&M System Board of Regents announced their selections for Regents Professors and Regents Fellows at their regular meeting on…

A&M-Commerce Nursing Instructor Inspires Students to Take Flight
Few roles in healthcare are as dynamic and demanding as that of a flight nurse. These dedicated professionals provide quick, specialized care to critical patients during emergency air transport. Brandy Estes worked as a flight nurse for seven years before…

How to Mindfully Eat During the Holiday Season—A Conversation with TAMUC’s Registered Dietician
The holiday season—that sweet spot from Thanksgiving to Christmas—offers an abundance of mouthwatering dishes. Think turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, rich and cheesy casseroles, and, of course, all of those sweet, sweet pies. Are you drooling yet?
While…

Morris Recreation Center at A&M-Commerce Celebrates 20 Years
The Morris Recreation Center (MRC) at Texas A&M University-Commerce marked its 20-year anniversary with a dazzling casino-themed celebration on Nov. 9. The event drew a large crowd of students, former MRC staff, and current university faculty, staff and MRC members.…

Strokes of Brilliance—10 TAMUC Alumni with Successful Artistic Careers
Did you know that A&M-Commerce has produced several talented and incredibly successful artists? “Successful” as in famous, well known and award-winning! Whether you're studying the arts at A&M-Commerce or simply dabbling in it on the side, you're in a lineage…

Texas A&M University System Enrollment Increase Tops in Texas
By The Texas A&M University System
BRYAN, COLLEGE, STATION, Texas — The 11 universities in The Texas A&M University System added more students than any other public university system in the state this year, according to fresh data from the…

TAMUC Alum Tapped as Associate Provost at UT Martin
A&M-Commerce alum Dr. Stephanie Kolitsch ('87) is the new associate provost for academic affairs at the University of Tennessee at Martin, according to an announcement on the university's news site.
Previously, Kolitsch served as acting provost and senior vice chancellor…

A&M-Commerce Alumna Named to 2023 ‘Women in Business’ List by Dallas Business Journal
Lion alum Jennifer Lacy was named as one of the 2023 “Women in Business” by the Dallas Business Journal. Lacy, a 1995 graduate of East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University-Commerce) with her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in…

TAMUC’s Whitley Hall Renovations Recognized in National Publication
The renovations completed at the Whitley residence hall at Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2022 were recently featured in an issue of American School and University Magazine, a publication that boasts of keeping those involved in education up to speed on…

Visual Communication Faculty Featured in Industry Magazine
In the November issue of Graphis Journal magazine, Associate Professor of Visual Communication and Assistant Head of the Department of Art Josh Ege, was interviewed about his teaching philosophy and how he approaches educating the next generation of designers. Graphis…

A&M-Commerce Emerges as the Fastest-Growing Public University in Texas
Texas A&M University-Commerce is the fastest-growing public university in Texas according to recent data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). The university experienced a 12.5% enrollment surge this fall, boasting the highest percentage increase among all public universities…

Trego Family Pledges $400,000 to TAMUC Electrical Engineering
Lion alumni Bruce and Barbara Trego have generously pledged $400,000 to benefit the Department of Engineering and Technology at Texas A&M University-Commerce. The Trego Family Engineering and Technology Endowment makes history as one of the most substantial planned gifts from…

Dr. Yuehua Wang: On a Quest for Safe Autonomous Transportation
By Sue DiBella, Division of Research and Economic Development
Yuehua Wang conducts innovative research on autonomous vehicles to help us move safely and efficiently through our world.
It all started when she struggled to ride a bicycle that was just…
TAMUC Venture College Partners with Global Silicon Valley for Entrepreneurial Education
The Venture College, an entrepreneurship training and development program at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has recently partnered with Global Silicon Valley (GSV) to provide educational resources for aspiring student entrepreneurs.
Housed within the College of Business, Venture College is open to…

U.S. News & World Report Ranks A&M-Commerce #58 in the Nation for Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report recently announced a few of its highly anticipated 2024 university rankings, and Texas A&M University-Commerce has placed 58th in the nation for social mobility among 434 ranked universities.
The designation reflects A&M-Commerce's commitment to advancing…
TAMUC Honoring Those Who Served at 33rd Annual Veterans Vigil
Texas A&M University-Commerce continues its commitment to honoring our nation's veterans with the 33rd annual Veterans Vigil, scheduled for November 9 on the A&M-Commerce campus. The community is welcome, and local veterans and their families are encouraged to attend.
Veterans…