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28Jan

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NEWS BRIEF: COAS GSA schedules general meeting for Feb. 4

NEWS BRIEF: COAS GSA schedules general meeting for Feb. 4 From Staff ReportsPublished Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 T he Texas A&M International University College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Student Association scheduled its first general meeting of the semester for Feb. 4. GSA plans to offer light refreshments, according to an event poster. The meeting is slated for 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the Academic Innovation Center, Room 221.

28Jan

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NEWS BRIEF: ACE Mentor Week continues, Open House slated

NEWS BRIEF: ACE Mentor Week continues, Open House slated From Staff ReportsPublished Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 T he Texas A&M International University Academic Center for Excellence mentors offer several events this week and next for UNIV 1201/1302 students. The first is Mentor Week, Jan. 27 to 29; the second is an Open House from Feb. 3 to 5. This week's Mentor Week features raffle giveaways, trivia, bingo, activities, hot chocolate and limited stickers, according to a campus poster about the event. It runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 27 to 29 at the Student Center Rotunda. According to another poster, the Open House is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 3 to 5 at the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library Colonnade. Here, students can meet the mentors, tour, get some TAMIU ...

CAMPUS: Halloween Fest offers spooky time for students

26Nov

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CAMPUS: Halloween Fest offers spooky time for students

CAMPUS: Halloween Fest offers spooky time for students By Cynthia TorresBridge Staff WriterPublished Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 Campus life reached one of its annual highs as people arrived and the whole area came alive with music, colorful lights and the smell of food. TAMIU’s annual Halloween Fest kicked off from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 30 on the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center lawn. The event was free and open to the public. Students, faculty, staff and even local families with little kids in costumes came to enjoy the night. Most everyone came dressed up in creative and spooky outfits, which made the event more festive and full of Halloween spirit. Cynthia Torres | BridgeFrom left: Daiana Trevino Lun, Azucena Lira and Judith Michel Martinez of Club de Español XXI ...

CAMPUS: TAMIU study highlights hurdles for electric tractor-trailers at border

25Nov

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CAMPUS: TAMIU study highlights hurdles for electric tractor-trailers at border

CAMPUS: TAMIU study highlights hurdles for electric tractor-trailers at border By Ivana RodriguezBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 The future of cross-border trade at the world’s busiest land port could depend on how quickly the transportation industry transitions to cleaner vehicles, but experts say significant obstacles stand in the way. Texas A&M International University’s Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development Director Daniel Covarrubias said research on the transition to zero-emission transportation shows both opportunities and barriers. Sean Jimenez | BridgeTractor-trailers drive by the Mile 13 marker on Interstate 35 in Laredo, Texas, on Nov. 18, 2025. “Electric vehicles are zero emission, natural gas tractor-trailers ...

25Nov

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CAMPUS: CAB hosts El Mercadito event

CAMPUS: CAB hosts El Mercadito event By Chris AguilarBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 Setting up their booths to showcase unique products, local entrepreneurs and vendors sold items to students during the El Mercadito event. Hosted by the Texas A&M International University Campus Activities Board, the event featured a wide variety of goods, ranging from jewelry, custom-made clothing, scented candles, collectible toys and more. Held from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 15, the vendors peddled their wares inside the Student Center rotunda. The market drew in curious students who discovered the event while passing through the building on their way for lunch or a study break. Many, like TAMIU student Hailey Gonzalez, were pleasantly surprised to find a pop-up filled with local...

CAMPUS: QuickBooks, other courses empower small-business owners

25Nov

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CAMPUS: QuickBooks, other courses empower small-business owners

CAMPUS: QuickBooks, other courses empower small-business owners By Fendie SantosBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 South Texas small-business owners seized opportunities to reshape their finances as Texas A&M International University’s Small Business Development Center rolled out its latest QuickBooks Online course. The center offered its most recent online session for the series on Thursday, Nov. 13. The Small Business Development Center hosted evening classes from 6 to 8 p.m. in November. The schedule included Managing Cash Flow and the webinar Leadership Through Innovation on Tuesday, Nov. 4; Being Global on Wednesday, Nov. 5; Human Resources Policies and Issues on Thursday, Nov. 6; Show Me the Money: Financing Options for Small Business on Tuesday, ...

CAMPUS: Some students struggle with Books IncludED questions

25Nov

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CAMPUS: Some students struggle with Books IncludED questions

CAMPUS: Some students struggle with Books IncludED questions By Raul GonzalezBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 One decision some students make is rather to stay with the Books IncludED program or to opt-out. Texas A&M International University offers the Books IncludED program with the intent to make it easier for students to prepare for classes each semester with their books in-hand on the first day. Students have different outlooks on the program. It may help reduce the stress of shopping for books, but at a potential cost of up to $594 for 18 credit hours, it may cost more than some students’ actual book costs for the semester. When students register, the system automatically enrolls them into TAMIU Books IncludED. Leonardo Martinez | BridgeSenior ...

24Nov

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EDUCATION: TAMIU hires 32 new faculty

EDUCATION: TAMIU hires 32 new faculty By Veronica A. MataBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 Due to high enrollment numbers, Texas A&M International University hired 32 new faculty members for the Fall 2025 semester. Among those new recruits, Assistant Professor of transportation and international logistics Miguel Gaston Cedillo-Campos and Clinical Assistant Professor of communication science and disorders Daniella Garcia-Zertuche joined the TAMIU community. TAMIU Associate Provost Ariadne Gonzalez said the University goes through a hiring process every year to find faculty for programs in need. Arlene Morin | BridgeAssociate Provost Ariadne Gonzalez poses for a portrait on Oct. 23, 2025. “We look for the areas that are in greater need,” Gonzalez sa...

CAMPUS: Alumni scholarships ease up bills, free up study time for students

21Nov

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CAMPUS: Alumni scholarships ease up bills, free up study time for students

CAMPUS: Alumni scholarships ease up bills, free up study time for students By Alejandro GarzaBridge contributing writerPublished Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 Two Texas A&M International University seniors were among the 10 recipients of TAMIU Alumni Association scholarships. These funds cut bills and stress this Fall, helping the students study more and work less. The association announced the scholarship awards on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at an Alumni Award Ceremony. One recipient was senior Leslie Sanchez, who said she received the notification early during the day after weeks of constantly checking the scholarship portal. “I had just woken up and finally saw, ‘Congratulations,’” Sánchez said. “I was so happy.” Courtesy Office of Alumni RelationsRecipients pose for a photo du...

CAMPUS: Maroon Madness kicks off basketball season

19Nov

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CAMPUS: Maroon Madness kicks off basketball season

CAMPUS: Maroon Madness kicks off basketball season By Cynthia TorresBridge Staff WriterPublished Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 TAMIU held its annual Maroon Madness event where the women's and men's basketball teams kicked off their 2025-2026 season. The event began with various clubs outside the Kinesiology-Convocation Building, such as TAMIU K-Pop Organization and Repro Justice 956. Students participated in games, like bean-bag toss and air hockey, at various club booths. Smiles, laughter and overall good energy filled the air along with the waft of food. They offered food such as macaroni, burgers, Sloppy Joes, as well as desserts like brownies and cookies, plus drinks like lemonade and water. Arlene Morin | BridgeTAMIU men's and women's basketball teams make mummies during Maroon...

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