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![Six male and female football fans cheer their team on at a home watch party.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AdobeStock_201290040-fans-700x394.png)
Super Bowl 2025: How Fandom Boosts Mental Health, According to Psychology Research
Dr. Stephen Reysen shares his insights into the psychology of the millions of fans who will watch Super Bowl 2025.
![At left, Dr. Sandy Kimbrough stands next to a 2024 TAHPERD Award Winners sign showing a picture of her. On the right side of the image stands a female student with a male student behind her.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ETAMU-Kimbrough-at-101-TAHPERD-700x394.png)
Department of Health and Human Performance Shines at Annual Industry Conference
Faculty and students from the department received awards and presented workshops at the premier industry conference.
![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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Morris Recreation Center Prepares for Transformative Expansion
The expansion reflects Campus Recreation’s ongoing commitment to serving the university population and the surrounding community.
![East Texas alum Arley Sansom, dressed in his police uniform and wearing his new chief's badge, smiles for a professional photo against a woodgrain wall featuring a large, out-of-focus Terrell Police Department seal.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ETAMU-alum-Arley-Sansom-700x394.png)
East Texas A&M Alum Named Terrell Police Chief
Chief Arley Sansom joins a growing network of East Texas A&M graduates who are leading the charge in law enforcement leadership across Texas and beyond.
![Professional headshot of ETAMU alum Freeman Martin against a splotched blue and brown background.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ETAMU-alum-Freeman-Martin-700x394.png)
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.
![Two cheer megaphones, one white with red letters spelling NAVARRO, and one yellow with the TAMUC lion logo and the word LIONS in blue.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/TAMUC-Navarro-Partnership-700x467.jpg)
A&M-Commerce Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary of Navarro College Partnership
The Navarro Partnership offers local students access to four-year degrees and has produced more than 3,000 graduates since 1999.
![An athlete runs on a treadmill while connected to a tube measuring her breathing. Several students in the background are analyzing the data on a computer monitor.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TAMUC-HHPK-Strength-and-Conditioning-700x467.jpg)
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.
![A bilingual person sits with legs crossed facing the viewer. There are Spanish-language books on the table behind her, where blurred people are conversing in groups.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TAMUC-spanish-graduate-700x394.jpg)
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.
![A student with raised fists prepares to demonstrate a punching technique. An instructor stands holding a thick safety pad to absorb the impact. Two students watch a few feet away.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TAMUC-Self-Defense-with-Ray-Dittrich-feature-700x394.jpg)
UPD Self-Defense and Educational Programs Contribute to Culture of Safety at A&M-Commerce
The programs empower students with the tools to take ownership of their safety and wellbeing.
![An adult learner sits on a couch in front of a laptop. Her chin is propped on her fist and she has a textbook and paper on her lap.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AdobeStock_375266327-700x467.jpeg)
A&M-Commerce Offers Two New Competency-Based Degrees
The university will offer fully online bachelor’s degrees aimed at city planning and human resource development
![Chief Bryan Vaughn dressed in his dark blue, formal police uniform. He is standing in front of a dark wall with a silver embossed TAMUC lion head logo and the words University Police Department A&M-Commerce.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/M24193-Chief-Vaughn-portrait-5-700x467.jpg)
Redefining Campus Policing: Chief Bryan Vaughn’s Vision for Campus Safety at A&M-Commerce
Vaughn's leadership and vision for campus safety center around empathy, proactive measures and community involvement.
![Allan Headley headshot](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Allan-Headley_20240304-Capture0015-550x550.jpg)
Texas A&M-Commerce Faculty Selected for Prestigious Teaching Award
Dr. Allan Headley, a professor of chemistry at Texas A&M University-Commerce, is among 10 faculty in the state selected as a 2024 Piper Professor. The Minnie Stevens Piper Fo...
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A&M-Commerce Professional Development Series Helps Employees Grow, Thrive
This spring, Texas A&M University-Commerce embarked on the second semester of its transformative Investing in Us employee development program, which has met with high pra...
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A&M-Commerce Kinesiology Student Discovers Career Focus as a Champion for Accessibility in Sports
Standing courtside at a recent unified basketball event hosted at Texas A&M University-Commerce, kinesiology student Katelyn Frisbie's eyes light up as she cheers for bot...
![The Lucky Lion mascot holds a sign saying "We Appreciate Austin Police"](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lucky-with-Austin-Police-Dept-Sign-700x543.jpeg)
A&M-Commerce and Austin Police Department Establish Preferred Path to a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice
The partnership provides automatic admission for eligible department employees to obtain a high-value degree with no out-of-pocket expense. The College of Innovation and Des...
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A&M-Commerce Students Dazzle, Inspire at Dallas ISD STEM Expo
Multiple student organizations representing the College of Science and Engineering (CoSE) at Texas A&M University-Commerce dazzled n...
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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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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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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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Morris Recreation Center at A&M-Commerce Celebrates 20 Years
The Morris Recreation Center (MRC) at Texas A&M University-Commerce marked its 20-year anniversary with a dazzling casino-themed cele...
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TAMUC Science and Engineering Dean Builds Bridges for STEM Success
As a young girl growing up in rural Lee County, South Carolina, Dr. Andrea Toney Graham had “big dreams of doing big things.” Since then, she has b...
![Two individuals are working together at a desk equipped with electronic components and a laptop. The man uses the laptop, while the woman interacts with electronic devices and wires while looking at the computer screen. Another person is in the background focusing on their computer. The room is dimly lit.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CoSE-folks-at-computer-700x467.jpeg)
A&M-Commerce College of Science and Engineering Locks in Multiple Research Grants
From decoding the mysteries of the universe to engineering innovative solutions to real-world challenges, the College of Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University-...
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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...
![A digital rendering of Sue McMichael McGown Elementary School.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sue-McMichael-McGown-Elementary-School-cropped-700x363.jpg)
A Lion’s Legacy: Sue McMichael McGown Elementary School Named in Honor of TAMUC Alum
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) recognized Texas A&M University-Commerce alum Sue McGown in October 2022 for her contributions to the district by...
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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...
![Students meditate on the outdoor amphitheater lawn at A&M-Commerce](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TAMUC-Yoga-on-the-lawn-banner-700x363.jpg)
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...
![A person wearing a tan hat and an orange shirt holds a red vintage-style microphone and gestures with their hand while singing against a black background.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TAMUC-alum-Carter-singing-at-mic-e1684430413658-700x306.jpg)
A&M-Commerce Graduate is “The Voice of Hunt County”
Texas A&M University-Commerce alum Carissa Carter has been singing for as long as she can remember. Her talent and determination were on f...
![Closeup of a student's hand writing on an assignment sheet.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TAMUC-Investing-in-US-assignment-cropped-700x381.jpg)
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...
![A calculator sits atop a spiral-bound notebook on a student's desk.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/16138-Math-0478-684x550.jpg)
A&M-Commerce Invites Undergraduate Math Enthusiasts to Apply for Summer Research Experience
Are you an undergraduate math whiz looking for a transformational summer experience? Consider participating in an eight-week undergraduate research experience hosted by Tex...
![A speaker wearing a white "Oak Cliff" hoodie stands at a podium, addressing an audience.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ruralmural-700x466.jpeg)
A&M-Commerce to Host Rural Mental Health Forum in Greenville
The Counseling Center and the Department of Health and Human Performance at Texas A&M University-Commerce are partnering to host a free rural mental health forum at Fletche...
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A&M-Commerce Represents at Texas A&M-RELLIS Engineering and Computing Fair
Representatives from Texas A&M University-Commerce attended an engineering and computing fair hosted at Texas A&M-RELLIS in Bryan, Texas, on Jan. 21 to speak with pro...
![A collage of torn newspaper fragments displaying the text "HUMAN TRAFFICKING" repeatedly. The central, prominent piece highlights the term in bold, emphasizing the serious issue. The background pieces are slightly faded, drawing attention to the main focus.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Human-Trafficking-iStock-821860542-cropped-700x285.jpg)
Human Trafficking Courses Bring Awareness, Volunteer Opportunities to A&M-Commerce Students
Students at Texas A&M University-Commerce are gaining awareness of human trafficking thanks to the university’s newly developed undergraduate and graduate cours...
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A&M-Commerce to Host Premier Meeting of Physicists
Physicists far and wide will visit Texas A&M University-Commerce from March 23-25 when the university hosts the 2023 Joint Spring Meetin...
![A group of adults standing and sitting in rows, while smiling for a group photo in a conference room. Two men in formal suits stand on the far left and right, while others wear casual attire, including festive holiday sweaters. Two screens display festive decorations behind them.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TAMUC-Mesquite-ISD-School-Counselor-Appreciation-cropped-700x360.jpg)
TAMUC Department of Counseling Honors Mesquite ISD School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals
The A&M-Commerce Department of Counseling honored more than 200 Mesquite ISD school counselors and mental health professionals on Friday, Dec. 9 at the K. David Belt Profes...
![Four perforated plastic balls, two blue and two orange, are lined up in an orderly fashion on a beige tabletop. The balls rest in a grey tray, and their design suggests they are for a sport or game such as pickleball. The background is blurred.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pickleball-balls-700x351.jpg)
America’s Fastest-Growing Sport is a “Big Dill” at A&M-Commerce
Students, faculty, staff and community members certainly relish the opportunity to learn and play pickleball at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Dubbed America's fastest...
![Three faculty members posing with honks in front of the CBE: It's a game-changer stage.](https://www.tamuc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/TAMUC-at-CBExchance-conference-IMG_8409-edited-700x490.jpg)
A&M-Commerce Faculty, Staff Share Expertise at Renowned Competency-Based Education Conference
Representatives from Texas A&M University-Commerce attended the CBExchange conference hosted by the Competency-Based Education Network in Amelia Island, Florida, fro...
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A&M-Commerce Department of Counseling Recognizes, Honors School Counselors
Texas A&M University-Commerce and the Department of Counseling hosted a luncheon in Dallas on Thursday, October 20, to recognize school counselors and celebrate their vit...
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A&M-Commerce Physics Students Present Research at International White Dwarf Workshop
Students Eric Burns and Zorayda Martinez from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas A&M University-Commerce presented research at the renowned 22nd European Wo...
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A&M-Commerce Announces First Health Services Administration Graduates
The College of Innovation and Design at Texas A&M University-Commerce has produced the first graduates of its new health services administration program. Patty Macias, Da...
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Three A&M-Commerce Students Selected for Prestigious Texas Space Grant Consortium Funding
The Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC), which is funded through a NASA training grant, has selected three Texas A&M University-Commerce students—Rebecca Preston, Amber...
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A&M-Commerce Offers Technology Management BAAS for Working Professionals
The Department of Engineering and Technology at Texas A&M University-Commerce has launched a new Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) in Technology Management deg...
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A&M-Commerce at Dallas to Host Summit on Elite Athlete Performance
The Department of Health and Human Performance at Texas A&M University-Commerce will present an Elite Combined Event High-Performance Summit on Monday, July 11 at the A&am...
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Signature Courses at A&M-Commerce Set the Stage for Student Success
The College of Innovation and Design at Texas A&M University-Commerce has announced its new slate of signature course offerings for the upcoming fall and spring semesters....
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Longtime A&M-Commerce Faculty Member Honored with Emeritus Status
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents recently honored retired Texas A&M University-Commerce faculty member Henry Ross, Ph.D., with the designation of Ins...
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A&M-Commerce Researchers Publish Groundbreaking Record of Quail Chick Development
A quail research team at Texas A&M University-Commerce has published the first record of California valley quail chick development. Their research, published in the journ...
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TAMUC Faculty Senate, Staff Council and SGA Affirm Commitment to Inclusion
The Faculty Senate, Staff Council and Student Government Association (SGA) want to emphasize and reiterate the principles of Texas A&M University-Commerce and The Texas A...
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A&M-Commerce Partners with Rural School Districts for $1.7 Million Grant
Texas A&M University-Commerce, in partnership with Corsicana ISD and nine school districts in the Freestone-Navarro Bi-County Co-op, will benefit from nearly $1.7 milli...
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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...
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A&M-Commerce to Establish National Writing Project of Northeast Texas
Texas A&M University-Commerce is partnering with the National Writing Project (NWP) to establish the National Writing Project of Northeast Texas. A&M-Commerce will...
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A&M-Commerce Awarded $1.23 Million Grant to Serve Disadvantaged Rural Students in Texas
Texas A&M University-Commerce is the recipient of a $1.23 million Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) grant earmarked to benefit disadvantaged students...
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TAMUC Law Enforcement Academy Cadets Raise Money for Charity
Cadets in the Hunt County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Academy located at A&M-Commerce participated in No-Shave November in 2021 as...
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A&M-Commerce Sport and Recreation Management Students Assist with Nationally Televised NCAA Football Games
Several students in the Sport and Recreation Management program at Texas A&M University-Commerce volunteered at two NCAA football games in 2021, the NCAA DII Football Cham...
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First Social Work Cohort Graduates from A&M-Commerce at Frisco
Texas A&M University-Commerce students Jodie Schmitt, Samantha Newton and Caylin Menard donned their caps and gowns for the Dec. 18 comm...
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A&M-Commerce Career Development Staff Members Honored at Regional Conference
Two staff members from the Office of Career Development at Texas A&M University-Commerce earned prestigious awards at the recent Southern Association of Colleges and Empl...
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AIDS Quilt Display at A&M-Commerce Sparks Reflection and Discussion
A recent collaboration between Texas A&M University-Commerce and the National AIDS Memorial brought four sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to campus to honor more than 70...
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A&M-Commerce Department of Counseling Shines at State Conference
Faculty and students representing the Department of Counseling at Texas A&M University-Commerce recently attended the Texas Counseli...
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A&M-Commerce Representatives Lead the Way at National Competency-Based Education Conference
The Institute for Competency-Based Education (ICBE) at Texas A&M University-Commerce recently sponsored 25 university personnel to attend CBExchange, an annual confer...
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A&M-Commerce Department of Counseling Represents at National Conference
The Department of Counseling at Texas A&M University-Commerce was well represented at the 2021 Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) national confe...
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A&M-Commerce Hosts Successful Conference for Texas Association of Future Educators
The Texas A&M University-Commerce campus bustled with aspiring young educators recently when the university hosted more than 600 high school students for the Texas Associ...
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A&M-Commerce Introduces Competency-Based Health Services Administration Degree Program
With its new Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Health Services Administration degree, the College of Innovation and Design at Texas A&M University-Commerce is furthering it...
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A&M-Commerce and National AIDS Memorial Partner to Display AIDS Memorial Quilt Sections in Commerce
Four quilt panels will be displayed at A&M-Commerce from Nov. 29 to Dec. 3 to commemorate the more than 700,000 U.S. lives lost to AIDS since the first cases were reported 40 yea...
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A&M-Commerce ‘Must Love Dogs’ Class to Assist with Commerce Dog Park Grand Opening
Students in the “Must Love Dogs” signature course at Texas A&M University-Commerce will help celebrate the grand opening of a long-awaited dog park in Commerce, Texas on Nov...
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TAMUC Education Faculty Member Releases Handbook of Research on Teacher Preparation
Juan Araujo, Ph.D., faculty member and assistant dean in the College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has released a new book titled “Handb...
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A&M-Commerce Launches Competency-Based Safety and Health Degree Program
The College of Innovation and Design at Texas A&M University-Commerce is launching a new competency-based program. The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Safety and H...
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TAMUC Student to Receive Outstanding Grad Student-Specialist Level Award
The Texas Association of School Psychologists' (TASP) Awards and Honors committee recently selected Kelli Lahman—a graduate student in the Specialist in School Psychology pr...
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A&M-Commerce Community Psychology Clinic Finding New Ways to Serve
Under the leadership of director Tina Borke, the Community Psychology Clinic at Texas A&M University-Commerce is finding innovative ways to provide mental health service...
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A&M-Commerce Offers Multiple Pathways for Aspiring Latino Educators and Leaders
Texas A&M University-Commerce is committed to growing the number of Latino educators in Dallas ISD and school districts throughout the region. Rene Martinez, community ac...
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A&M-Commerce Will Shine Blue for World Teachers’ Day
Texas A&M University-Commerce will shine blue again this year, joining campuses across The Texas A&M University System in recognit...
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A&M-Commerce Undergraduate Electrical Engineering Program Earns Accreditation
The Department of Engineering and Technology at Texas A&M University-Commerce recently announced that its Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is newly accredi...
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Author Richard Lowry to Speak at A&M-Commerce
The Young Conservatives of Texas at Texas A&M University-Commerce will present a guest speaker on Tuesday, September 28 at 6 p.m. in the Fe...
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TAMUC College of Education and Human Services to Host Second Annual Symposium Virtually
The College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M University-Commerce is set to host its second annual symposium, titled “Education: A Vision for Healing Society.” T...
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A&M-Commerce Research Students Present at Mathematics Conference
Two research projects submitted by A&M-Commerce students participating in the university's summer 2021 National Research Experience...
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TAMUC Alum Designs Cranial Prosthesis With Cornell University Team
In the two years since graduating from Texas A&M University-Commerce, Karli Thornton has been busy changing the world. She has worked int...
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A&M-Commerce Awarded Funding for Augmented Reality Research
Texas A&M University-Commerce faculty members Shulan Lu, professor of psychology and Derek Harter, associate professor of computer sc...
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A&M-Commerce Recognized with Vetted Teacher Residency Distinction
The Texas Education Agency recently designated Texas A&M University-Commerce with the Vetted Teacher Residency distinction along with nine other programs in Texas. Sher...
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TAMUC Doctoral Student Named Director at Austin ISD
Texas A&M University-Commerce doctoral student Statia Paschel is the new director of Social Emotional Learning and Cultural Proficien...
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TAMUC Sport and Recreation Management Board Member Takes Shot at the NBA
Nicole Britenriker, a three-year member of the expert advisory board that helps guide the Sport and Recreation Management program at Texas A&M University-Commerce, is tak...
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Honors College Student Finds Ingredients for Success at A&M-Commerce
Noah Garcia, an Honors College student at Texas A&M University-Commerce, is cooking up a recipe for success by exploring the history of food with his podcast series, “A Bit Ab...
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TAMUC Faculty Williams Co-hosts Doc101 Podcast Series
Peter Williams, associate professor of educational leadership at Texas A&M University-Commerce, is co-host of the Doc101 podcast seri...
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A&M-Commerce Graduate Ahmad Honored with Boe Award
The Great Plains Honors Council has recognized Maleeha Ahmad, a recent graduate of the Honors College at Texas A&M University-Commerce,...
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TAMUC Biology Undergrad Selected for Summer Research Program
Diksha Shakya, an undergraduate biology student at Texas A&M University-Commerce, is set to attend the Developing and Readying Underre...
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A&M-Commerce Faculty Araujo Accepted into Leadership Academy
Juan Araujo, Ph.D., assistant dean in the College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has been chosen to pa...
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Retired TAMUC Faculty Holt Honored with Emeritus Distinction
Following his retirement after 10 years of service at Texas A&M University-Commerce, Chuck Holt, Ed.D., earned a new title when the Texas...
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A&M-Commerce, Dallas College Partner to Bring New Undergraduate Pathways to Dallas Students
Texas A&M University-Commerce and Dallas College are joining forces in a partnership that will provide Dallas College students with convenient options to transition thei...
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A&M-Commerce Recognized for Culture of Wellness on Campus
By Exercise is Medicine Texas A&M University-Commerce is one of only 153 universities and colleges around the world to be honored by Exerc...
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11 Area Students Selected for TAMUC Chemistry Summer Research Experience
The Department of Chemistry at Texas A&M University-Commerce will host 11 community college and A&M-Commerce students this summer for a Chemistry Research Experienc...
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TAMUC Recognized for Efforts During National School Psychology Week
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) recently dubbed the Specialist in School Psychology (SSP) program at Texas A&M...
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TAMUC Robot Living Lab to Partner with Invento Research
The School of Social Work at Texas A&M University-Commerce is excited to announce a new, collaborative partnership between its Robot Liv...
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A&M-Commerce Introduces New Cultural Competency Course
Cultural competency among students, faculty and staff is a top priority for University President Mark Rudin. This spring, A&M-Commerce...
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A&M-Commerce Alumna Making Big Plays in Professional Athlete Management
In her Dallas office, Brandy Runyan fondly recalls her time in the Health, Kinesiology and Sports Studies graduate program at Texas A&M University-Commerce. These days, sh...
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Harold Murphy Counseling Center Expands Services to Collin County
The Harold Murphy Counseling Center (HMCC) in McKinney, Texas, invites residents of Collin County and surrounding areas to elevate their men...
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TAMUC’s Ballenger Named Texas A&M System Regents Professor
Dr. Julia Ballenger, professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has been selected by The T...
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TAMUC Professor Co-Authors Innovative Literacy and Bilingual Education Book
A&M-Commerce Assistant Professor Alexandra Babino, Ph.D., recently published a new book, “Radicalizing Literacies and Languaging: A Framework toward Dismantling the M...
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TAMUC Students Represent University at American Physical Society Meeting
Undergraduate students representing the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas A&M University-Commerce recently delivered talks at a virtual meeting of the Texas s...
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A&M-Commerce Partners with IDRA for Groundbreaking Collaboration
Texas A&M University-Commerce and the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) are partnering to create a trailblazing...
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A&M-Commerce Named One of Nation’s Top Teacher Prep Programs by NCTQ
The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at A&M-Commerce has been named among the top in the country by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a no...
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A&M-Commerce Educational Leadership Professor to be Honored by ICPEL
Dr. Julia Ballenger, professor of educational leadership at Texas A&M University-Commerce. The International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) r...
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Poverty Simulation Provides Insight for A&M-Commerce Students and Educators
In fall 2018, the Department of Nursing at Texas A&M University-Commerce purchased a poverty simulation developed by the Missouri Association for Community Action, Inc. T...
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A&M-Commerce Hosts Virtual Signing Day for Partnership with Multiple Organizations
Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted a virtual signing day on October 29 to commemorate partnerships with some of the most impactful professional organizations in Texas....
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A&M-Commerce Department of Nursing Welcomes New Leadership
In August, the Department of Nursing at Texas A&M University-Commerce welcomed Dr. Denise Neill as the new department head. Prior to join...
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A&M-Commerce Department of Nursing Awarded Innovation Grant
The Department of Nursing at Texas A&M University-Commerce has been selected for a Nursing Innovation Grant Program award under the 2020...
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A&M-Commerce, Mesquite ISD Partner to Increase Educator Mastery and Retention
Dr. Susan Williams, director of the Mesquite ISD/TAMUC Partnership at Texas A&M University-Commerce, recently shared information about the Excellence in Teaching Incen...
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A&M-Commerce Sport and Recreation Management Alumni Setting the Bar High
Graduates of the sport and recreation management program at Texas A&M University-Commerce are finding success from coast to coast according to Dr. Clay Bolton, assistant p...
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A&M-Commerce College of Education and Human Services Hosts Symposium on Racism
The College of Education and Human Services (CoEHS) at Texas A&M University-Commerce will host a virtual symposium, “What Truth Sounds Like,” on September 24 from 9 a.m. to 1...
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A&M-Commerce Elevates Status as Leader in Physics Teacher Education
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Physics and Astronomy recently received additional funding from the Physics Teacher Education Coalition (PhysTEC) to le...
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Education Dean Named to Leadership Fellowship
Dr. Kimberly McLeod, dean of the College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has been named an Impact Acade...
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College of Education and Human Services Names Assistant Deans
Dr. Juan Araujo, associate professor and assistant head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and Dr. DeMarquis Hayes, associate...
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A&M-Commerce Planetarium & Observatory Offer the Universe to Students and Community
The Planetarium and the Observatory at Texas A&M University-Commerce offer an astronomical amount of knowledge to students and the community. Located on the first floor of...
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Retooled Technology Management Program at A&M-Commerce Provides Career Elevation
The Department of Engineering and Technology at Texas A&M University-Commerce is introducing enhancements to the Master of Science in Technology Management program. Tec...
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A&M-Commerce Professor Joins Purdue Faculty After 28 Years as a Lion
Dr. Elva A. Resendez, faculty member in the Department of Management and Economics at A&M-Commerce, has accepted a position at Purdue University Fort Wayne (IN). She will as...
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee at A&M-Commerce to Host Race Relations Webinar
Amid increased attention on race relations in America, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee will host a one-hour town hall webinar...
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A&M-Commerce Announces First Graduates of Nurse Practitioner Program
Five graduate nursing students are now part of A&M-Commerce history. Natalie Cooper, Mundi Gutierrez, Megan King, Samone Middleton and Jennifer Speulda are the first grad...
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First Graduates of A&M-Commerce Electrical Engineering Program Announced
A&M-Commerce alums Charlie Didear and Craig Anderson made history this month as the university's first two electrical engineering graduates. Dr. Andrea Graham, head of th...
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College of Business Offers Graduate Certificates and Programs to Enhance Workforce Marketability
With much of the workforce in doubt or on hold amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the College of Business at Texas A&M University-Commerce is offering graduate certificates and pro...
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A&M-Commerce Graduate Shows Heart for Teaching During COVID-19 Pandemic
Jamie Allen, a Texas A&M University-Commerce alumna from Rowlett, Texas was recently featured on nbcdfw.com when a parent caught a heartwarming photo of her interacting wi...
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A&M-Commerce Utilizes JED Campus Program to Enhance Campus Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness month, and the Counseling Center at A&M-Commerce is taking the opportunity to highlight its efforts to improve mental health initiatives on c...
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Multiple Agencies Utilize A&M-Commerce Database to Monitor COVID-19 Headlines
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at Texas A&M University-Commerce has played an integral part in formulating the university's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and...
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College of Science and Engineering Students Win Big at 16th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium
Four students from the College of Science and Engineering came home with top finishes at The Texas A&M University System’s 16th Annual TAMUS Pathways Research Symposium, hosted on the campus of Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas, on November 7-8, 2019.
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A&M-Commerce Faculty Hope Assistive Robot Can Provide Human Connection
As social distancing requirements surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have shifted the way we interact with the world around us, researchers at Texas A&M University-Commer...
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College of Education and Human Services to Welcome New Dean
Texas A&M University-Commerce welcomes Dr. Kimberly McLeod as the new dean of the College of Education and Human Services. McLeod will jo...