I’m driven to write content that highlights the amazing things happening at A&M-Commerce every day. Our faculty, staff and students are transforming lives, and I’m excited to help tell those stories.
Chris Gage Communications Specialist II; Staff Council Communications Officer
- Alum
- Staff
Chris Gage is a longtime Hunt County resident who began his career with Herald-Banner Publications as a high school work-study student. He developed a strong foundation in customer service and advertising sales, graphic design and marketing, pre-press production and writing. He continued his professional growth with stops at the Oklahoma Press Association, The Wall Street Journal, Texas Book Company and Carevide.
Since first stepping onto the A&M-Commerce campus in 1999, Chris dreamed of working in higher education. His dream became a reality when he harnessed his writing and marketing skills as a communications specialist in the Office of Marketing and Communications at A&M-Commerce.
In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time with family and friends, writing fiction, reading, karaoke and getting away on long bike rides down obscure dirt and gravel backroads.
How I Can Help You
I'm driven to write content that highlights the amazing things happening at A&M-Commerce every day. Our faculty, staff and students are transforming lives, and I’m excited to help tell those stories.
My role includes creating news stories, website content and marketing materials that educate prospective and current students, alumni and community supporters about the fantastic opportunities available through A&M-Commerce.
A Conversation with Chris
What would you tell a student who is thinking about attending A&M-Commerce?
As a student and staff member, A&M-Commerce continues to transform my life every day. Our community of faculty, staff and alumni are committed to your personal and professional growth.
What do you like most about your career?
Every industry needs great writers. I'm thrilled to apply my craft to higher education. I enjoy the challenge of writing in a variety of styles for several academic disciplines.
Educational Background
- BAAS, Organizational Leadership, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2023
Honors and Awards
- Dean’s List, College of Innovation and Design, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Spring 2023
- President’s Scholar, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Fall 2022
- President’s Scholar, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Spring 2022
- Dean’s List, College of Innovation and Design, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Fall 2021
Selected Publications
- America’s Fastest-Growing Sport is a Big Dill at A&M-Commerce
- TAMUC Alum Designs Cranial Prosthesis With Cornell University Team
- Signature Courses at A&M-Commerce Set the Stage for Student Success
- A&M-Commerce Alumna Making Big Plays in Professional Athlete Management
- A&M-Commerce Planetarium & Observatory Offer the Universe to Students and Community
- TAMUC Sport and Recreation Management Board Member Takes Shot at the NBA
- Travel the Roads Less Pedaled … 5 Reasons Why Gravel Grinding Could Be the Sport for You
Stories by Chris
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 Foundation presents the annual design in recognition of outstanding achievement in the teaching profession at colleges and universities in Texas. He is in elite company as only […]
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 praise from faculty and staff across the university. The innovative program features eight-week courses designed to help employees learn, grow and thrive in their careers. According to Dr. Carrie Klypchak, senior […]
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 both special education and general education students participating in the event. As an aspiring adapted physical education (PE) teacher, it’s an environment where she feels right at home. What is Adapted […]
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 Design at Texas A&M University-Commerce and the City of Austin, Texas, have partnered to establish a preferred pathway for Austin Police Department officers to earn their Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice […]