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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 L...
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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 Managemen...
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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...
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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&...
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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 ne...
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A&M-Commerce Venture College Wins Collegiate Excellence Award
The Venture College at Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently awarded the esteemed Collegiate Excellence Award at the American Mar...
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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 unive...
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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 T...
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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...
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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 A...
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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, Do...
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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-Pic...
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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, Tex...
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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 assist...
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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 pro...
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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 si...
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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’...
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Texas A&M Forest Service to Establish Offices at Texas A&M University-Commerce
Texas A&M University-Commerce welcomes the tenancy of a new campus partner, the Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS). TAMFS will move its regional office from Greenville,...
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A&M-Commerce VisCom Program Brings Home Awards from 2023 Dallas ADDY’s
A pair of awards were handed out to work created by the Texas A&M University-Commerce Visual Communication program at the 2023 Dallas ADDY Awards. The ADDY’s, officia...
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Autism in College—6 Surprising Facts About Autism Spectrum Disorder and Student Success at A&M-Commerce
April is Autism Acceptance Month in the U.S., so it's a great time to highlight neurodiverse students at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Autism Acceptance Month is observed...