by Ashley Johnson | Photo by Jason Flowers Life doesn’t always turn out as planned. Sometimes, it’s even better. “I always knew I would …
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A Garden Affair
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An Advocate for Access
by Sara De La Rosa | Photo by Paul Bryan The first in his family to graduate from high school, Fred Fuentes is no …
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A Dream Takes Flight
by Ashley Johnson | Photo by Jason Flowers Rex Driggers’ 37-year career in aviation began with a uniform. “My senior year of high school, …
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Never Too Late
by Ashley Johnson | Photo by Jason Flowers When Gloria Espinosa, the mobile mammography coordinator at UT Southwestern, was turned down for a promotion …
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When Norris Met Martha
by Ashley Johnson | Photo by Jason Flowers When Peggy Shaw stopped by Martha Faires’ room in Binnion Hall in 1956, neither of them …
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Leading the KD Way
by Ashley Johnson | Photos by Paul Bryan While most A&M-Commerce graduates exude excitement on graduation day, the moment was bittersweet for Emily Herron. “Some …
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Wrapped in Sisterhood
by Ashley Johnson | Photo by Jason Flowers Growing up in Gilmer, Texas was idyllic for Sarah Sharp Allen. “It was a time when …
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A Champion’s Spirit
by Ashley Johnson | Photo by Jason Flowers As James Thrower looked up at the fans towering over him at Franklin Field, and down …
Ernest Hawkins: Driven to Win
by Ashley Johnson | Photo by Paul Bryan It was third-and-five midway through the fourth quarter in the 1972 championship game, and Carson-Newman had just …
Rising Stars
by Sydni Walker The student athletes at Texas A&M University-Commerce are committed to serving their team and their school. While they all have different backgrounds, …
President’s Club
Those who give to the university play a vital role in protecting and nurturing our tradition of academic excellence. Whether supporting a special campaign, build …
Noteworthy, Fall 2011
Humanities, Social Sciences & Arts Dr. Sal Attardo was named dean of the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Art. Prior to his appointment, Attardo …
Texas A&M System Appoints New Chancellor
Former Texas Comptroller John Sharp has been officially named chancellor of the Texas A&M University System. “I am truly honored and humbled to have the …
Going Global
Texas A&M University-Commerce has launched several initiatives in South Korea in order to further globalize the campus. At Konkuk University (student population of 28,000) in …
In Memory
1930s Charlene Melba King (B.S. ’38, M.S. ’40) 8-1-11 1940s Stanley H. Fox (B.B.A. ’48) 4-30-11 Denver Walker (B.S. ’42) 7-21-11 William M. Johnston …
Remembering their father’s legacy
Dr. Harold Murphy, a dedicated father, professor and member of his community, was a pioneer in the field of counseling education who spent his life …
A Grand Gesture of Thanks
Many wonderful alumni and friends have helped make the new music building a reality. Among that group of treasured supporters is Richard Ellison. In …
Limitless Pride
For Ted R. Crim, his allegiance and commitment to his alma mater began the day he graduated. “Since graduating in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree, …
Alumni Relations Welcomes Rachel Evans
Alumni Relations welcomes Rachel Evans to the team as the new alumni communications and event coordinator. Rachel graduated in 2011 with a B.S. in …
From Your Alumni Association
It’s a great day to be a Lion. There’s so much happening on and off campus and enrollment is growing at a tremendous rate. …
From the President
Great universities, like Rome, weren’t built in a day. Contrary to what some think, erecting buildings is the easy part. But beautiful campuses do …
Beloved Alma Mater
Inspired by her time at A&M-Commerce, Ms. Dona Julian Cassel, set to work on a poetic tribute to her alma mater. Cassel, who has …
A Living Legacy
by Ashley Johnson | Photos by Paul Bryan Dr. Jerry Lytle never had a choice of whether or not to attend college-his parents made it …
Class Notes, Fall 2011
1950s Naomi C. Bledsoe (B.S. ’56, M.S. ’68) is an author at the age of 91 with her book I Wouldn’t Take Nothing for my …
The Thread of Life
As part of the donors’ breakfast held before the music building dedication, Chris Ramos presented his thoughts from the student perspective. We know you will …
Bringing Performance To Life
by Randy Jolly October 21 was a beautiful clear day in Commerce. It was made even more gorgeous by the excitement surrounding the official grand …
Campus Life Renewal
by Sara De La Rosa | Photo by Jared Horn Texas A&M University-Commerce welcomed a new residence hall to the southwest corner of campus this …
A&M-Commerce Achieves Record Enrollment for Fall
Texas A&M University-Commerce achieved its highest enrollment in school history at 3:41 p.m. August 24 after enrolling its 11,000th student, Dakota Griffin, for the fall …
Dr. Mae Jemison speaks at chemistry celebration event
Dr. Mae Jemison, Space Shuttle Endeavor astronaut, chemical engineer and physician gave a keynote speech at the “Who is Chemistry” event September 28, a celebration …
Engineering the Future
On October 8, the A&M-Commerce Field House was filled with a level of excitement usually found only at a sporting event. Complete with bands, cheerleaders, …
A&M-Commerce Welcomes Region’s Best and Brightest Students
Forty-six of the region’s top high school students visited Texas A&M University-Commerce October 9 to participate in “Top 10% Day,” a special tour and luncheon …
Sam Sterling, San Francisco 49’ers Defensive Tackle
In 1971, fresh from the battlefield in Vietnam, Sam Sterling met with Coach Hawkins and his staff to try out for the football team. Two …