Alumni Success
A&M-Commerce Alum Named Lone Finalist for North Texas Superintendent Position
A&M-Commerce alum Holly Ferguson has been named the lone finalist for the position of superintendent of Prosper ISD. Ferguson is slated to replace Superintendent Drew Watk...
A&M-Commerce Alumnus Receives Recognition as Texas Boot Maker
Jarrett Van Curen is a Texas boot maker, one of just a few young craftsmen in the state. At 29, Van Curen is fully committed to the fine art of boot ma...
A&M-C Alum, Professor Featured in D Magazine Article
Texas A&M University-Commerce alum and adjunct professor Awstin Gregg was recently featured in an article in Dallas' “D Magazine” on how...
Alum Eric Hale Provides Back-to-School Tips on NBCDFW
A&M-Commerce alum Eric Hale recently spoke with NBCDFW about ways to prepare children for the new school year, whatever it may bring. Amon...
A&M-Commerce Graduate Wins Distinguished Morphet Award
Dr. Molly J. Fuller, a graduate of Texas A&M University-Commerce has been named winner of the 2020 Morphet Dissertation of the Year Award f...
A&M-Commerce Alum Named Dean at Chadron State College
Dr. Alaric Williams, former student and staff member at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has been named dean of professional studies and a...
Governor Appoints A&M-Commerce Alumna to Family and Protective Services Council
Governor Gregg Abbott has appointed A&M-Commerce alumna Cortney Jones to the Family and Protective Services Council, along with Enrique Mata. Their terms will expire in 20...
Plainview ISD Superintendent Receives Contract Extension
H.T. Sanchez, superintendent of Plainview ISD, was recently granted a 1-year contract extension by Plainview ISD's board of trustees. The un...
Urbanski and Hayes Preserve a Piece of Greenville History
Two A&M-Commerce alums are preserving history in Greenville, Texas. Robbie Urbanski and Travis Hayes, both educators, purchased the hi...
A&M-Commerce Alum Opens Educational Center in Navarro County
A&M-Commerce alum Deb Tamez designed and built the new Eagle's Nest childhood center in Navarro County. The facility will feature an afte...
A&M-Commerce alumna featured by Dallas Observer
Christina Moreland, a Texas A&M University-Commerce alumna, was recently featured by the Dallas Observer. Moreland uses cartoon-styl...
A&M-Commerce Alumna Steps into Superintendent Role
A&M-Commerce alumna, Linda Ellis, has been named superintendent of the Grand Prairie (TX) Independent School District. Ellis has serve...
A&M-C alum teams up with university to donate laptops to students
Texas A&M University-Commerce alum Eric Hale teamed up with this alma mater to donate 16 laptops to his students so they can continue to learn through the summer. Hale teaches...
A&M-Commerce Graduate Student has Artwork Featured on Fort Worth Billboard
Katie Ritchie, who graduated in May 2020 with her Master of Fine Arts from Texas A&M University-Commerce, was chosen to have her work featured on a billboard as part of the Mode...
Panola College Art Professor Featured in Shreveport Exhibition
Amanda Clements' artwork is featured at R.W. Norton Art Gallery in Shreveport as part of “BLOOM! 2020,” a juried exhibition. Her work was one of...
A&M-Commerce Alum Named as Finalist for The American Prize in Conducting
Professor Eddie W. Airheart, Tyler Junior College assistant director of bands and professor of woodwinds, has been named one of 14 finalists nationwide — and the only finalist fr...
A&M-Commerce Alum Named Chief Operating Officer at Midland ISD
Kellie Spencer recently accepted a position as chief operating officer for Midland ISD, one of the largest school districts in West Texas. For...
A&M-Commerce Alum Competes in NPR’s Tiny Desk Song Contest
A&M-Commerce alum Tim York is a contestant in National Public Radio's 2020 Tiny Desk Song Contest. His entry, “Homage de la Old Age,” is a wh...
A&M-Commerce Alum to Lead Percussion Ensemble at Prestigious Conference
The North Forney (Texas) High School Percussion Ensemble, led by A&M-Commerce alum Jim Gist, has been invited to perform at the 74th Midwest Clinic in Chicago, one of the larg...
Jason Johnson Named Assistant Superintendent of HR for Allen ISD
Allen High School principal Jason Johnson accepted a new role as assistant superintendent of human resources for Allen ISD. Johnston earned h...