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INTERNATIONAL: Reading the Globe opens up for any TAMIU student

23Oct

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Education, International Studies, On Campus

INTERNATIONAL: Reading the Globe opens up for any TAMIU student

INTERNATIONAL: Reading the Globe opens up for any TAMIU student By Jack ReyesBridge contributing writerPublished Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 The University’s Reading the Globe program underwent some changes this semester. Once part of University Seminar, UNIV 1201, the program is now managed under the Office of the Provost to allow more students to join, while maintaining its focus on global learning. Texas A&M International University Director of the Quality Enhancement Plan Cihtlalli Perez said the change will be used to open doors to more students than before. “Reading the Globe is a type of experiential learning experience,” Perez said. “Even if they are not interested in traveling abroad, they can still participate in any of the activities we’ll have for Reading the Globe,...

EDUCATION: TAMIU hires new College of Nursing dean

23Oct

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EDUCATION: TAMIU hires new College of Nursing dean

EDUCATION: TAMIU hires new College of Nursing dean By Jose Ruben MartinezBridge contributing writerPublished Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 Elda G. Ramirez joined TAMIU this Fall as the new dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, indicating a new phase for the program. This appointment is described as a “full-circle moment” for the Laredo-born leader who began the position in August 2025 at Texas A&M International University. Sean Jimenez | BridgeDean of Nursing and Health Sciences Elda G. Ramirez poses in front of TAMIU's Acequia Fountain on Sept. 15, 2025. Ramirez's nursing journey began in her hometown, Laredo, where she volunteered at Mercy Hospital. “Once I had that experience in my life, I already knew what to do,” Ramirez said. By age 21, she completed ...

EDUCATION: New dean, new ideas: dean brings renewed leadership to TAMIU COAS

22Oct

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EDUCATION: New dean, new ideas: dean brings renewed leadership to TAMIU COAS

EDUCATION: New dean, new ideas: dean brings renewed leadership to TAMIU COAS By Sean JimenezAssistant EditorPublished Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 This Fall, TAMIU reaffirmed leadership to the College of Arts and Sciences by promoting Marcus Antonius Ynalvez from interim dean to full dean. This new chapter is preceded by Ynalvez’s years of experience in social sciences, technology and sociology, which bring new perspectives and global goals to the future of COAS. “Our aspiration is that this university should be an international player, a global player,” Ynalvez said. Sean Jimenez | Bridge FileTAMIU Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Marcus Ynalvez speaks to a student in his office in this file photo taken on Feb. 12, 2025. He emphasized taking advanta...

FEATURES: TAMIU community welcomes President Christopher Maynard

21Oct

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Features, Humans of TAMIU, News, On Campus

FEATURES: TAMIU community welcomes President Christopher Maynard

FEATURES: TAMIU community welcomes President Christopher Maynard By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 As TAMIU’s Fall 2025 semester neared midterms, it also welcomed the new President Christopher Maynard on Oct. 2, 2025. When speaking to faculty, staff or others, Maynard is not shy about sharing his journey, experiences and priorities as the new Texas A&M International University president. Maynard’s journey to the presidency began without that initial idea in mind. Jesus Chaires | BridgeNew TAMIU President Christopher Maynard poses for a photo at the Student Center Ballroom on Sept. 18, 2025, during an early campus visit. He assumed his presidential duties on Oct. 2. “When I started looking … I was actually not looking to apply for a presidency ...

CAMPUS: TAMIU gears up for tomorrow’s Maroon Madness: A night of spirit, celebration, free tuition

20Oct

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Features, Life & Arts, Men's Basketball, On Campus, Sports, Women's Basketball

CAMPUS: TAMIU gears up for tomorrow’s Maroon Madness: A night of spirit, celebration, free tuition

CAMPUS: TAMIU gears up for tomorrow's Maroon Madness: A night of spirit, celebration, free tuition By Jesus ChairesSports EditorPublished Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 Tomorrow’s Stranger Things-inspired campus event, Maroon Madness, kicks off the basketball season in an entertaining way. Texas A&M International University expects to ignite campus pride as the annual event returns at the Kinesiology and Convocation Building. The annual pep rally and season opener promises an electric night filled with energy, entertainment and Dustdevil pride. Pre-Madness festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m., including games, photo opportunities and giveaways to fire up the crowd. Gymnasium doors open at 7:30 p.m. and organizers expect the KCB to transform into a sea of maroon as students, athletes and f...

CAMPUS: Construction results in traffic delays at University entrance

20Oct

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CAMPUS: Construction results in traffic delays at University entrance

CAMPUS: Construction results in traffic delays at University entrance By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 At the start of the Fall 2025 semester, construction at the main entrance created traffic for students. By October, those traffic complications have nearly returned to normal. The construction began in early July and continued until late September. Associate Vice President of Finance and Administration Trevor Liddle said he sees this construction as an opportunity for Texas A&M International University. Sean Jimenez | Bridge Texas Department of Transportation construction slows down peak traffic hours on Sept. 7, 2025, near the main campus entrance. “It’s an exciting time for TAMIU and for all of Laredo,” Liddle said. “And, for TAMIU to be ab...

EDUCATION: New education dean joins TAMIU

20Oct

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EDUCATION: New education dean joins TAMIU

EDUCATION: New education dean joins TAMIU By Xavier DiazBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 The University welcomed a new dean to the College of Education this semester. His arrival marks a new chapter for one of Texas A&M International University’s colleges. New Dean of Education Alfredo Ramirez started visiting classrooms and meeting with students and faculty early in the semester. He said he is eager to get to know the community. Sean Jimenez | BridgeDean of the College of Education Alfredo Ramirez poses for a portrait in his office on Sept. 25, 2025. “[We’re looking into] providing faculty with more financial resources because faculty need money to be able to travel to do research,” Ramirez said. “So, I am trying to come up with a dean’s innova...

9Oct

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NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee sets meeting for Oct. 21 for budget review, discussion on SFAC funds

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee sets meeting for Oct. 21 for budget review, discussion on SFAC funds From Staff ReportsPublished Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 TAMIU's Student Fee Advisory Committee scheduled a meeting for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Western Hemispheric Trade Center Room 116 for a budget review and a discussion on SFAC funds. The meeting is open to the Texas A&M International University student body. SFAC advises the TAMIU administration on the type, amount and expenditures of compulsory fees under Texas Education Code Section 54.5031 for student service fees. Interested persons may contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Engagement via email at engage@tamiu.edu for additional information.

NEWS: New building, expansion move toward completion

9Oct

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NEWS: New building, expansion move toward completion

NEWS: New building, expansion move toward completion By Juan Miguel MartinezBridge Contributing WriterPublished Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 Approaching an expected completion date of Spring 2026, TAMIU’s current building construction phase is nearly at an end. The new infrastructure for the 300-acre campus includes the Health Sciences Education and Research Center and an expansion to the Western Hemispheric Trade Center. Formally announced during an April 5, 2024, groundbreaking with a total two-project budget of $71.2 million, partially funded through the Capital Construction Assistance Project, construction has continued for the past year or so on both Texas A&M International University buildings. Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration Trevor Liddle said the comp...

HEALTH: Contraceptives, reproductive health care available for college students

23Sep

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Health, On Campus

HEALTH: Contraceptives, reproductive health care available for college students

HEALTH: Contraceptives, reproductive health care available for college students By Alyssa ArreolaBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, Sept. 2025 Both activists and medical professionals express how access to contraceptives is important for TAMIU students. Student Health Services Director Claudia Beltran said the University offers these services for students. Back on June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that overturned Roe v. Wade, reversing the constitutional right to abortion and returning authority to individual states to regulate or ban the procedure. The Roe v. Wade ruling previously protected the right to an abortion for nearly 50 years. Sean Jimenez | BridgeDirector of Student Health Services Claud...

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