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Culpepper Takes Helm of TAMUC Department of Health and Human Performance
The College of Education and Human Services at A&M-Commerce recently named Dr. Dean Culpepper as interim head of the Department of Health and Human Performance. Culpepper h...

A&M-Commerce Nursing Faculty Participating in International Virtual Exchange
Two faculty members from the Department of Nursing at Texas A&M University-Commerce are participating in the TIEC and The Stevens Initiative Virtual Exchange Program for N...

Saving the Quail: The Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M is Restoring a Valuable Texas Resource
The Lyon Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M University is poised to tackle the gamebird population crisis head-on.

ETAMU Celebrates Engineers Week
East Texas A&M University celebrated Engineers Week with guest speakers, a speaking competition and a career fair.

East Texas A&M to Establish Regional Hub for Agricultural Education with New Multipurpose Training Center
East Texas A&M University is set to become a major destination for agricultural education, thanks to a new Agricultural Education Multipurpose & Training Center currently under construction.

Nancy McFarland, Longtime Commerce Educator and Civic Leader, Dies at 83
By Mark Haslett, KETR.org McFarland’s many contributions to public life in Commerce included work in early childhood education, as well as service as “first lady&...

Lion Athletics Honored Accomplishments in 2023-24 at The Luckys 2024
By Lion Athletics COMMERCE – The Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic department hosted its annual awards show, The Luckys on Tuesda...

A&M-Commerce Earns Third Consecutive Silver Distinction for Campus Wellness Efforts
Texas A&M-Commerce is one of only 145 universities and colleges worldwide recognized by Exercise is Medicine for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus. The Ex...

A&M-Commerce and Houston Rodeo Celebrate a Half-Century of Partnership
Dr. Randy Harp, dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) at Texas A&M University-Commerce, recently presented a special plaque to Dr. Chr...

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.

TAMUC Faculty and Staff Celebrated for Completion of Year-Long Certification Program
Several employees of Texas A&M University-Commerce were recognized for the completion of a year-long certification program administered by the Association of College and University Educators.

Rockwall Real Estate Company Partners with TAMUC to Support the Lion Community
Through the agreement, The Weast Group will provide specialized real estate services to the A&M-Commerce community, fund scholarships, and support the Alumni Association.

Lion Alum Appointed by Governor Abbott as 62nd District Court Judge
William "Bill" Harris, a 2020 Lion graduate, was recently appointed to serve as judge of the 62nd District Court.

ETAMU Alum Featured on PBS News Weekend
ETAMU alum Dr. Kerry Karrafa was recently featured on PBS News Weekend to discuss the mental health issues among veterinarians.

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...

Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Sign-ups Open Now
East Texas A&M University will host the Roll ‘n’ Shoot 3-on-3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament on May 1 at 5 p.m. at the Nursing and Health Services Building gym, room 175.

A&M-Commerce Alum Appointed Plano City Fire Chief
A&M-Commerce alum Chris Biggerstaff has been selected as the new fire chief for the city of Plano, Texas. Biggerstaff began his career by j...
Yumiko Kasai Awarded Social Work Scholarship
Master of Social Work student Yumiko Kasai was recently awarded a 2019 Ima Hogg Scholarship. According to the Hogg Foundation website, the fou...

Assistant Director of the Counseling Center Featured in Counseling Today Magazine
By Julia Gessner and Sara Wray A recent issue of Counseling Today included a cover article titled “Coping with College” that featured comments by Texas A&M University-Comme...
A&M-Commerce Art Students Accepted into Juried Art Exhibition
Julia Cartwright and Jessica Turner, undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at A&M-Commerce, have been accept...