Hundreds in Attendance at the Lion’s Innovation Showcase 2022
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The Lion's Innovation Showcase kicked off on April 21, 2022, at the Sam Rayburn Student Center. Open to students, faculty, and staff the day was filled with exciting pitch competitions, convention floor presentations, and miniature TED Talks showcasing the entrepreneurial projects happening around TAMUC and the surrounding community. With well over 250 attendees, students showcased their idea across nine categories that included business, art, and other innovation categories for a chance to win thousands of dollars to help transform their ideas and reality. In addition to A&M-Commerce students, the Lion's Innovation Showcase hosted students from five surrounding schools for a chance to participate as well.
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College of Business Earns Reaffirmation of Accreditation from AACSB
The East Texas A&M University College of Business has successfully renewed its accreditation with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
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Venture College Hosts Entrepreneur and Author Joseph Hanna for an Exclusive Innovation Workshop
East Texas A&M University’s Venture College, housed within the College of Business, continues to bring industry leaders to campus to inspire, educate, and engage students in the entrepreneurial process.
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Regents Professor Dr. Augustine ‘Chuck’ Arize Retiring After 37 Years of Service
After approaching four decades of teaching Lion students, Dr. Augustine “Chuck” Arize has announced his retirement from East Texas A&M University.