Education
![East Texas A&M cybersecurity alum Tag Kalat smiles at the viewer, wearing black-rimmed glasses and a light blue button-up against a gray background.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ETAMU-cybersecurity-grad-Tag-Kalat-700x394.png)
Blazing New Trails: East Texas A&M Honors College and A&M-RELLIS Shape Cybersecurity Graduate’s Career Success
Kalat's academic and professional successes illustrate the transformative power of an East Texas A&M University education.
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Two East Texas A&M Alums Lead Major State Agencies
Both Martin and Kidd graduated from competency-based degree programs at East Texas A&M designed to help working professionals advance their careers.
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A&M-Commerce Introduces Bachelor’s with Strength and Conditioning Emphasis to Train Future Athletic Performance Coaches
The bachelor's in strength and conditioning will provide a comprehensive curriculum combined with theoretical knowledge and practical applications.
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Preparing Bilingual Teachers for Texas Classrooms: A&M-Commerce Receives $2.7 Million Multilingualism Grant
The university will use the funding to launch the LeoTeach BEACON project.
![Four smiling female college students pose with a female faculty member in the middle. A stage behind them is adorned with flags representing countries around the world.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/TAMUC-at-2024-DKG-Convention-700x394.png)
TAMUC Students Present at International Educator Convention
The students shared their experience establishing the first DKG student organization.
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TAMUC Electrical Engineering Students Reach Finals in National Beyond 5G Challenge
A team of A&M-Commerce undergraduate electrical engineering students recently reached the finals in the sixth annual Beyond 5G Software Defined Radio University Challen...
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TAMUC Co-Hosts Privacy Week to Explore Digital Privacy
A&M-Commerce played a significant role in organizing and hosting an international event to promote discussions about digital privacy i...
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A&M-Commerce Construction Science Alum Named to Prestigious 40 Under 40 List
A&M-Commerce alum Todd Wynne ('12) is forging a reputation as an innovative leader in the construction industry. He was recently named a distinguished recipient of the Buil...
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A&M-Commerce Alum Receives Human Rights Award
The Texas Counseling Association recently honored A&M-Commerce alum Dr. Staussa Ervin ('98, '05) as the recipient of its 2023 Molly Gero...
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A&M-Commerce Building Reputation as Solid Choice for Future Physicists
In a world driven by technology and innovation, a degree in physics is a gateway to limitless possibilities. With the study of physics offering numerous benefits and opening door...
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TAMUC Scholar-Athlete Tapped for Second-Team All-Academic Honors
A&M-Commerce scholar-athlete Casey Novelo earned Southland Conference second team all-academic honors for men's cross country in 202...
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TEA Appoints TAMUC Alum as Deputy Commissioner of School Programs
The Texas Education Agency recently confirmed its appointment of A&M-Commerce alum Dr. Shannon Trejo ('23) as deputy commissioner for i...
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A&M-Commerce Physics Students Earn National Recognition
The Texas A&M University-Commerce chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) has won a 2022-23 Outstanding Chapter Award from the S...
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TAMUC Doctoral Student Named 2023 Administrator for the Gifted
The Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented (TAGT) named A&M-Commerce doctoral student Cheryl Beard as its 2023 TAGT Administra...
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Educational Leadership Council Names TAMUC Professor ‘Living Legend’
The International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) selected A&M-Commerce faculty Dr. Nathan R. Templeton as the recipient of its 2024 Living Legen...
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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...
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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 ch...
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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...
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TAMUC Students Advance to State Competition for Future Educators
A&M-Commerce students comprising Texas Educators' Affiliate—the A&M-Commerce chapter of the Texas Association of Future Educat...
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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 an...