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A&M-Commerce Faculty Secure $100k College Readiness Grant

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has selected A&M-Commerce to receive a $100,000 College Readiness and Success Models grant. Dr. Pamela Webster, associate professor in the Department of Mathematics, and Dr. Gavin Johnson, assistant professor and director of writing in…

Community Invited to Art Walk 2023 at Texas A&M University-Commerce

What's more delightful than a leisurely stroll through campus on a crisp October evening, immersing yourself in art galleries and savoring refreshments? Mark your calendars for Art Walk 2023 on Wednesday, October 18, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Texas…
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Oncor Power Lab for Electrical Engineering Opens at A&M-Commerce

The College of Science and Engineering Power Lab at Texas A&M University-Commerce received a brand-new name this month: the Oncor Power Lab. The designation honors a 70-year partnership between Oncor Electric—Texas’s largest energy delivery company—and A&M-Commerce. Building on the longstanding…
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Recycling Program at A&M-Commerce Set to End

Texas A&M University-Commerce will cease its campus recycling program effective Sept. 20, 2023. The Department of Emergency Management and Safety, in conjunction with the City of Commerce, implemented the program in 2016 to meet the recycling needs of the university…
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A&M-Commerce Helping Fill School Leadership Pipeline in Texas

In a recent Dallas Morning News article, Tiffany Huitt, Dallas ISD's chief of school leadership, noted A&M-Commerce as one of four higher education institutions the district utilizes to bolster its local pipeline of principal candidates in preparation for expected school…
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Student Advocacy and Support at TAMUC—The Caring Office

We all need a defender and a supporter by our side through life's rocky patches. That's where the Office of Student Advocacy and Support at A&M-Commerce shines. They are passionate about helping students navigate resources and find solutions to life's…
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U.S. Congressman Colin Allred Visits A&M-Commerce at Dallas

U.S. Congressman Colin Allred visited Texas A&M University-Commerce at Dallas on Tuesday, August 8, to commemorate the university's new Pride Pathway teacher certification program. A strong advocate for A&M-Commerce, Allred helped secure $516,614 in federal funds to establish the program…
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A&M-Commerce Venture College Wins Collegiate Excellence Award

The Venture College Department at Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently awarded the esteemed Collegiate Excellence Award at the American Marketing Association’s (AMA) Dallas-Fort Worth chapter Marketer of the Year Awards Gala held at Arlington Hall in Dallas. The recognition highlighted…
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By Cops, For Cops: A&M-Commerce Competency-Based Criminal Justice Degree is Transforming Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officers in Texas and beyond are elevating their careers by earning their bachelor's degree fully online through Texas A&M University-Commerce. The university's competency-based Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program emphasizes law enforcement leadership and provides a…
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KETR Completes Upgrades, Now Available in HD with New Second Channel

Following an extensive upgrade project, 88.9 KETR-FM has added two digital high-definition broadcast channels for listeners in Northeast Texas. Billed by General Manager Jerrod Knight as “the most significant upgrade to KETR's broadcast apparatus since the station was powered up…

Get Discounts on Texas Rangers Tickets with TAMUC!

Thanks to our partnership with the Texas Rangers, you can get discounts on game tickets using our promo code. Here are the steps to receive your discount: Visit the Texas Rangers website. Under the “Tickets” tab, choose “Single Game Tickets”…
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A&M-Commerce Wellness Efforts Earn Second Consecutive Silver Distinction

For the second year in a row, A&M-Commerce has earned a silver distinction from the Exercise is Medicine organization for efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus. Of the 149 universities and colleges honored by the organization worldwide,…
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TAMUC Administrators Visit Weatherford College

A&M-Commerce President Mark Rudin and Chief Operating Officer Abbie Harper visited Weatherford College (WC) on Wednesday, June 7. Tod Allen Farmer, WC president, and Dr. Alex Ibe, acting executive vice president of Academic Services, provided the visitors with a campus…
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Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research Planned for Texas A&M University-Commerce

Texas A&M University-Commerce will soon be home to an innovative gamebird research and education facility, thanks to a historic gift from alumnus Ted B. Lyon and his wife, Donna. Construction of the Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research…
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A&M-Commerce Hosts Area Special Olympics Athletes for Pickleball Challenge

A&M-Commerce hosted a Special Olympics pickleball skills challenge on May 11. More than 60 students attended the event from school districts including Commerce, Como-Pickton, Cooper, Farmersville, Quinlan and Wolfe City. Commerce ISD teacher Alex Kirckof and Region 10 ESC Adapted…
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6 Big Reasons to “Jump Start” College This Summer at Texas A&M University-Commerce

Starting college can feel intimidating. After all, you're moving to a new place, meeting new people and facing big new experiences. It's exciting but scary! With this in mind, Texas A&M University-Commerce recently introduced Jump Start College, a summer program…
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Mental Health Awareness Month: 5 Ways to Support Your Mental Health at A&M-Commerce

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. With physical health often taking center stage, it's a crucial reminder of the hidden struggles many face silently. Adam Metts is the assistant director of training and supervision—and a licensed professional counselor-supervisor—for the Counseling…
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A&M-Commerce Invests in Employees with New Professional Development Series

Amid post-pandemic trends in the workplace that focus on improving employee job satisfaction, a new professional development series at Texas A&M University-Commerce promises to empower employees and foster rewarding work experiences. Dubbed “Investing in US,” the series of for-credit courses…

A&M-Commerce Invites Mental Health Professionals to Attend Dallas Symposium

The Counseling Center at Texas A&M University-Commerce will host a Transforming Mental Health Symposium on Friday, May 19, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the university's Dallas site located at 8750 North Central Expressway. Professionals in the mental health…
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A&M-Commerce to Hold Spring 2023 Commencement on May 12 and 13

A&M-Commerce will hold Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13. Candidates include 515 master’s students, 26 doctoral students and 722 undergraduate students. From these students, 370 will graduate with academic distinction, including 110 cum laude,…
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