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SPORTS: New season, new coach: TAMIU hires new women’s basketball leader
2Dec By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Sports, Women's Basketball

SPORTS: New season, new coach: TAMIU hires new women’s basketball leader

New season, new coach SPORTS: TAMIU hires new women’s basketball leader By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 With the new basketball season underway for the Dustdevils, the women’s basketball program welcomed coach Casey Fowler. Although originally from Missouri, Fowler began his time in Texas coaching at Arlington Baptist University, Dallas, a couple of years ago. “You kind of hear about different things, but there’s really a different level of athlete here in Texas, and that’s across all sports,” Fowler said. “[They’re] just really good athletes in the state of Texas. So, I kind of found that out on my first time here.” Jesus Chaires | BridgeNew woman's basketball coach Casey Fowler speaks during Maroon Madness on Oct. 21, 2025. As Fowler disco...
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OPINION: Generative AI has no place in academia
1Dec By Staff/GuestNo Comments
In Our View, Opinion

OPINION: Generative AI has no place in academia

OPINION: Generative AI has no place in academia By Sean JimenezAssistant EditorPublished Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 As generative AI applications continue to grow more advanced, they gain more popularity among students looking to shortcut their way through essays and assignments. While some people see AI as a useful tool to further their knowledge, I see it as a hindrance to education in all aspects. Sean Jimenez Generative AI usage should not be used to write academic papers at the college level, yet many students use it to get by. AI is an unreliable source when doing academic research, and sometimes provides users with sources that do not actually exist. I understand AI is something that will continue to infiltrate our everyday lives, but at the level it’s at currently, it c...
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SPORTS: TAMIU intramurals: building connections, igniting ambition
1Dec By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Intramurals, Sports

SPORTS: TAMIU intramurals: building connections, igniting ambition

SPORTS: TAMIU intramurals: building connections, igniting ambition By Lauren DonovanBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 More than just a series of games, intramural sports is an opportunity for students to unwind and remain active. In addition, it offers them a chance to explore new sports, test their limits and it gives former varsity players a chance to stay in the game, free from the rigorous expectations of university athletes. Through sports like basketball, volleyball, flag football, tennis, pickleball and more, Texas A&M International University’s intramurals program allows students from various backgrounds to team up for friendly competition. Grisseth Ortiz | BridgeTAMIU student Matthew Hernandez, right, participates in a basketball practice for...
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CAMPUS: Halloween Fest offers spooky time for students
26Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Entertainment, Features, Life & Arts, On Campus

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 ...
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CAMPUS: TAMIU study highlights hurdles for electric tractor-trailers at border
25Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Business, Finance, News, On Campus

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 ...
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CAMPUS: CAB hosts El Mercadito event
25Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Business, Features, Life & Arts, On Campus

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...
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CAMPUS: QuickBooks, other courses empower small-business owners
25Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Business, Education, Finance, On Campus

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, ...
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CAMPUS: Some students struggle with Books IncludED questions
25Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Education, Finance, On Campus

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 ...
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EDUCATION: TAMIU hires 32 new faculty
24Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Education, Humans of TAMIU, On Campus, Professor Profile

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...
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CAMPUS: Alumni scholarships ease up bills, free up study time for students 
21Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Alumni, Education, Features, Finance, On Campus

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...
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