News Bites

TAMUC Tech Management Program Named One of the Most Affordable in the Country
In a recent ranking from GreatBusinessSchools.org, the B.S. in Technology Management at Texas A&M University-Commerce was named one of the most affordable degrees in engi...

Naizer Receives SSMA Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Gil Naizer, professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas A&M University-Commerce, received the George G. Mall...

TAMUC Students Take Second Place in Film Competition
Students in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences & Arts at Texas A&M University-Commerce teamed up to create a film that took se...

Lion Alum Receives Texas Farm Bureau Recognition
Texas A&M University-Commerce alum Ben Scholz was recently named a recipient of the Pioneer Award from Texas Farm Bureau. Scholz receive...

Meadows Law Conference Addresses Special Education Issues
The Meadows Principal Leadership Institute presented the Meadows Law Conference on October 28 at the McKinney ISD Community Event Center. Dr...

TAMUC Alum Joe Castillo Leads Garland ISD in Hispanic Mentorship Organization
North Garland High School head coach Joe Castillo was recognized in a recent Garland ISD newsletter as a local leader who is raising awareness for Latinos seeking leadership role...

A&M-Commerce Alumna Named Rookie Science Teacher of the Year
The Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT) recently named Cheyenne Hunter as its Rookie Science Teacher of the Year. Hunter earned her b...

TAMUC Student Receives Prestigious State Department Teaching Fellowship
Texas A&M University-Commerce doctoral student Pearlie Lubin was recently selected for a fellowship project by the United States Department of State. She will be teaching...

Accomplished TAMUC Alum Highlighted in WLUC-TV Article
WLUC-TV in Michigan featured a story about A&M-Commerce alum Kia Jane Richmond, Ph.D. Richmond is an English professor at Northern Michi...

A&M-Commerce Alum Named Deputy CEO of Carevide
A&M-Commerce alum Michael Glas was named deputy CEO of Carevide on October 1, 2020. According to an article at EGreenvilleExtra.com, Gla...

TAMUC Alumnus Publishes New Novel
Local author Jim Ainsworth recently published a new book, “His Way.” The novel is set in a small Texas town that is shrouded in mystery. A book launch celebration is planned at Mugs o...

A&M-Commerce CHSSA faculty awarded human rights fellowships
Five faculty members from the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts at A&M-Commerce were awarded Global Human Rights fellowsh...

Criminal Justice Student Tabitha Smith named TTPD 2020 Officer of the Year
A&M-Commerce student Tabitha Smith was featured in the Texarkana FYI News Hub for her recent recognition as Texarkana Texas Police Department 2020 Officer of the Year. Moth...

Alum Codie Hedge Promoted to President of Graham Savings and Loan
A&M-Commerce alum Codie Hedge was recently promoted to president of Graham Savings and Loan SSB, a bank in Graham, Texas. In his new role, h...

A&M-Commerce Fishing Team Attends First National Tournament
Members of the Texas A&M University-Commerce Fishing Team competed in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Tournament, hel...

A&M-Commerce Meat Judging Team wins first-ever Virtual Competition
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Meat Judging Team continued its run of success in 2020 with an overall victory in the first-ever virtual contest held by the American Meat S...

A&M-Commerce Doctoral Student Guides Lake Ridge Elementary Through COVID-19 Pandemic
A&M-Commerce doctoral student Marquita McCullum was featured in a recent article in the Dallas-based publication, Focus Daily News. The article highlights McCullum's ex...

Mesquite ISD Teacher Awarded One-Year Scholarship Toward Doctorate
Rocio Almanza, a teacher at Mesquite Independent School District, recently received a one-year scholarship from the district toward her doc...

A&M-Commerce Educational Leadership Professor Named Researcher of the Year
Dr. Nate Templeton, associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at A&M-Commerce, has been selected as the 2020 Texas Council of Professors of Educatio...

A&M-Commerce Professor Publishes New Book on Cultural Impact of Fairy Tales
Dr. Maia Lamarque, professor in the Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Literature and Languages, recently published a new book, “Fairy Tales and its Adaptations...