News Bites
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Lion Alum Named One of the Best Butchers in Dallas
A Lion alum has just been named a top butcher in the Dallas area by D Magazine.
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ETAMU Alum Leading St. Croix District in U.S. Virgin Islands
Belton-Gonzalez brings more than 24 years of experience as a teacher and administrator to the role.
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Interdisciplinary Team of Faculty Publish Title on Hispanic Leadership
The book is a result of a joint effort between the provost and the College of Education and Human Services to promote cross-discipline collaboration at A&M-Commerce.
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‘Live! From Lion Country’ Homecoming Week Sees Plenty of Excitement
Texas A&M University-Commerce recently celebrated Homecoming Week with several days of events.
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A&M-Commerce Visual Communication Students Recognized in Creative Quarterly
Several projects by Texas A&M University-Commerce Visual Communication students received accolades in a recent issue of Creative Quarterly Art & Design Journal.
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TAMUC Student Represents College of Business at Exclusive Networking Event with Texas Governor Greg Abbott
Doreen Entsua Jackline, a Graduate Research Assistant with A&M-Commerce's College of Business, had the honor of attending a private reception hosted by her mentor, Mr. Ejike E. Okpa, for Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
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A&M-Commerce Hosts Inaugural International Piano Symposium
The Texas A&M University-Commerce School of Music hosted the inaugural meeting of the North Texas International Piano Symposium from October 4-5 to discover, amplify and celebrate the research of Latin American piano literature.
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University Gallery Hosts Graduate Student’s Exhibition
The University Gallery at Texas A&M University-Commerce will exhibit the work of current M.F.A. student Lisa Tyndell Batchelder from October 18 to November 1.
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TAMUC Music Students to Showcase Talent in Benefit Recital Ahead of Texoma Regional NATS Competition
The Texas A&M University-Commerce School of Music Vocal Division is thrilled to announce a benefit recital featuring 17 talented students on Monday, October 28 in the Recital Hall of the Music Building at 7:30 pm.
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A&M-Commerce Alum Takes on Leadership Role at KISD
Dr. Terri D. Osborne stepped into the new role on Sept. 30.
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TAMUC Faculty’s Cattle Research Presented at National Conference
Texas A&M University-Commerce Assistant Professor Landon Sullivan was part of a research team that had its research presented at the American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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TAMUC Alum Selected to Obama Foundation Leaders Program
An alum of Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently one of 200 people worldwide selected to join the Obama Foundation’s Leaders Program.
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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.
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A&M-Commerce Alums Honored with New Middle School in Forney ISD
The couple are noted Forney ISD alums and educators.
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Visual Communication Students Honored by Graphis
A large group of Texas A&M University-Commerce Art majors were recently honored by design publisher Graphis in their yearly release “New Talent Annual.”
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Renowned A&M-Commerce Quail Professor Quoted in Texas Monthly
Dr. Kelly Reyna provided insight on efforts to save the popular gamebird.
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Six Mount Pleasant ISD Employees Receive Scholarships for Pride Pathway at A&M-Commerce
The program addresses teacher shortages by assisting school district employees in earning their degree and teacher certification.
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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.
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Alum Awarded with Lone Star Emmy
A Texas A&M University-Commerce alum was recently honored for his work as a graphic designer with an Emmy Award from the Lone Star chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
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A&M-Commerce Music Instructor Honored as UNK Distinguished Alumnus
Texas A&M University-Commerce Adjunct Instructor Dr. Kory Reeder was recently honored with the Gary Thomas Distinguished Music Alumnus Award from the University of Nebraska Kearney.