Sociology & Criminal Justice

East Texas A&M Recognized for Top Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report
East Texas A&M earned top ratings from U.S. News & World Report for several online degree programs, reflecting the university's commitment to excellence and innovation in online education.

Pair of TAMUC Alumni Named to Quinlan ISD Hall of Fame
The Quinlan Independent School District in Quinlan, Texas recently announced their 2024 Hall of Fame inductees, which include a pair of Texas A&M University-Commerce alumni.

TAMUC Alum Appointed by Governor Abbott to State Council
An alum of Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council.

TAMUC Alum Coaches NJCAA Team to Top-4 National Finish
A Texas A&M University-Commerce alum nearly coached her team to a junior college women’s basketball national championship this s...

A&M-Commerce Stands Out in National Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report just released its highly anticipated university rankings for 2023, and Texas A&M University-Commerce earned top-100 recognition in five cove...

One Big Lion Family: Four Relatives Attend TAMUC at the Same Time
Texas A&M University-Commerce prides itself on creating an atmosphere where Lions feel like family. Currently, a quartet of university students share the Lion family dyna...

ETSU Alum Named Newest Las Vegas Fire Chief
A graduate of East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University-Commerce) was recently hired by the Las Vegas, Nevada City Council as...

A&M-Commerce Student Demetrius Harrell Jr. Appointed as Texas A&M University System Student Regent
By the Texas A&M University System BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Marine veteran Demetrius L. Harrell Jr. as student regent for The...

A&M-Commerce Personnel, Alumni Honored by Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education
The Texas A&M University-Commerce chapter of the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE) honored several of the university's personnel and alum...

A&M-Commerce Alumna Wins Athletics Coaching Honor
Texas A&M University-Commerce alumna Latasha Roach was recently named the Dallas Athletic Conference Coach of the Year for women's bask...

Governor Reappoints A&M-Commerce Alum to State Crime Victims Council
Governor Greg Abbott recently reappointed A&M-Commerce alum Jeffrey “JD” Robertson to serve on the Texas Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council for a term ending Janua...

Multiple TAMUC Faculty Members to be Recognized at Virtual Ceremony
Eight faculty members at A&M-Commerce will be awarded the 2021 Dr. Augustine “Chuck” Arize Junior Faculty Award in a virtual ceremony on T...

Multiple A&M-Commerce Professors to Receive Junior Faculty Award
The A&M-Commerce Faculty Senate and the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education have selected eight outstanding facul...

TAMUC Faculty Member Promoted by Mesquite Police, Becomes the Department’s First Black Sergeant
Torrey Rhone, adjunct professor in the competency-based Criminal Justice program at A&M-Commerce, was recently promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Mesquite Police Dep...

TAMUC Alum Making Waves in Cybersecurity as an Industry Leader
A Texas A&M University-Commerce alum is gaining serious recognition in the world of cybersecurity, and was recently named an industry le...
A&M-Commerce Professor Quoted in Nationally Syndicated Article
Dr. William Thompson, professor of sociology and criminal justice at Texas A&M University-Commerce, was recently quoted in a news story...