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A&M-Commerce Receives Grant from Agriculture Future of America

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas A&M University-Commerce is the recipient of the University Growth Initiative grant from Agriculture Future of America, a group aimed at fostering professionalism, intellectualism and entrepreneurialism through experiential opportunities for agriculture…
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Lion Women’s Basketball Narrowly Downed by SMU, 66-58, in Dallas

By Lion Athletics The Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s basketball team outscored the Southern Methodist Mustangs in two quarters and the two teams tied one quarters, but the Mustangs held on for a 66-58 win at the Moody Coliseum on Monday…
Kelli Lahman

TAMUC Student to Receive Outstanding Grad Student-Specialist Level Award

The Texas Association of School Psychologists' (TASP) Awards and Honors committee recently selected Kelli Lahman—a graduate student in the Specialist in School Psychology program at Texas A&M University-Commerce—as the winner of the 2021 award for Outstanding Grad Student-Specialist Level. Lahman…

A&M-Commerce Student Named Terrell ISD Chief of Police

A&M-Commerce student Jerry Valladarez was recently sworn in as the Terrell ISD Chief of Police. Valladarez has been with Terrell ISD since 2013 as a campus police officer. For the 26 years prior, he worked in the Wilmer Police Department,…
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A&M-Commerce Rodeo Student Named to National Rodeo Honor Roll

Texas A&M University-Commerce Rodeo Team member Alyssa Lockhart was named a “Scholar American” by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. To qualify each year, students must have earned points at an NIRA sanctioned rodeo, been in college for more than one…
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A&M-Commerce Student Receives State-Level Honor From TPWD

Texas A&M University-Commerce student Caleb Painter received a high honor recently as he was presented with the Assistant Instructor of the Year Award from Texas Parks and Wildlife. Painter, a wildlife and conservation science major from Pattonville, Texas, was named…
Brianna Patt

TAMUC Senior Receiving Valuable Experience with Dallas Media Outlet

Texas A&M University-Commerce student Brianna Patt is currently receiving first-hand experience in her chosen field as an intern with Dallas Weekly. Patt, a senior majoring in journalism with a news-editorial emphasis, is also the current opinion editor for The East…
Dawson Cassidy and Gus McLarry

TAMUC to be Represented by Pair of Anglers at National Fishing Tournament

Texas A&M University-Commerce students Dawson Cassidy and Gus McLarry qualified to compete in the Carhartt Bassmaster College National Championship as representatives of the A&M-Commerce Fishing Club. The national fishing tournament is scheduled for August 12-14 on the St. Lawrence River…
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TAMUC Grad Student Morris Named Red Oak ISD Teacher of the Year

Red Oak ISD recently named A&M-Commerce graduate student Taylor Morris as the district's top elementary school teacher. Along with the title, Morris was surprised to receive a $1,000 honorarium from Baylor Scott & White Health in appreciation of her outstanding…
Statia Paschel

TAMUC Doctoral Student Named Director at Austin ISD

Texas A&M University-Commerce doctoral student Statia Paschel is the new director of Social Emotional Learning and Cultural Proficiency and Inclusiveness at Austin ISD, the district recently announced. Dr. Kimberly McLeod, dean of the College of Education and Human Services at…
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A&M-Commerce Percussion Student, Alums Win Big at International Competitions

A current Texas A&M University-Commerce percussion student and two alums took home the top prize in separate competitions this summer. Ashton Carter, a current music education major at A&M-Commerce, was named the winner of the 2021 Black Swamp Snare Drum…

TAMUC Golfer Paired with Tony Romo for U.S. Amateur Qualifier

A&M-Commerce sophomore Chance Mulligan was paired with former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo at the U.S. Amateur Qualifier in Gladewater, Texas, on June 30. In a Tyler Morning Telegraph article that was published before the event, Mulligan said, “I’m not…
Alyssa Lockhart, Ryan Nettle and Wyatt Mugli

TAMUC Rodeo Team Members Shine at College Finals

Three members of the Texas A&M University-Commerce Rodeo Team represented their university well at the College National Finals Rodeo held in Casper, Wyoming from June 11 to June 19. Wyatt Muggli, Alyssa Lockhart and Ryan Nettle all qualified for the…
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A&M-Commerce Doctoral Student Named Principal at Allen ISD

Allen ISD recently named Aimee Cherry as the new principal at Norton Elementary School. Cherry is currently working toward a Doctor of Education in educational leadership at A&M-Commerce. An Allen ISD alum, Cherry earned her undergraduate degree from Oklahoma Christian…

A&M-Commerce Fraternity Donates $9,000 to Area Food Bank

The Theta Xi chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity on the campus of Texas A&M University-Commerce recently donated $9,000 to the North Texas Food Bank. The proceeds were raised during the fraternity's 24th annual Crawfish Festival, held at “Pikeland”…
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TAMUC Social Work Student Awarded Ima Hogg Scholarship

The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health recently selected A&M-Commerce graduate student Amanda Gage as a 2021 Ima Hogg Scholarship recipient. Gage will receive a one-time award of $5,000 to support her Master of Social Work studies before launching a career…
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A&M-Commerce Graduate Ahmad Honored with Boe Award

The Great Plains Honors Council has recognized Maleeha Ahmad, a recent graduate of the Honors College at Texas A&M University-Commerce, with the Boe Award. The award showcases honors program students who display outstanding scholarly work. She was nominated by the…

A&M-Commerce Endowment Promises to “Lift a Lion” to Graduation

The Texas A&M University-Commerce Lift a Lion initiative received a significant boost in February from the new Janis and Ralph Stroope Lift a Lion Endowment. Lift a Lion provides financial assistance to undergraduate students at A&M-Commerce who face financial hardships.…
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TAMUC Athletic Training Students Receive LSC Accolades

Several athletic training students in the Department of Health and Human Performance at A&M-Commerce received recognition at a reception on April 27. Five students received the Lone Star Conference Athletic Training Student Academic Award. The award recognizes students with at…
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TAMUC Public Health Students Host 2021 Student Healthfest

Public health students in the Department of Health and Human Performance at A&M-Commerce recently planned and executed the 2021 TAMUC Student Healthfest, which was hosted virtually on YouTube. The event aimed to promote wellness amongst A&M-Commerce students and the campus…
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