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EDUCATION: Nursing students rely on simulation labs to build confidence before clinical exams
6Mar By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Education, Health, On Campus

EDUCATION: Nursing students rely on simulation labs to build confidence before clinical exams

EDUCATION: Nursing students rely on simulation labs to build confidence before clinical exams By Ivana RodriguezBridge contributing writerPublished Friday, March 6, 2026 Nursing students at Texas A&M International University say simulation labs give them a safe place to practice clinical judgment, build confidence, and prepare for real-world patient care. Simulation training is one of the first hands-on experiences for nursing majors, allowing them to learn assessment and communication skills without the fear of injuring a real patient. Clinical Assistant Professor Martha Salinas said simulations help incoming students overcome early anxiety. Cynthia Torres | BridgeAn unidentified TAMIU nursing student participates in a nursing simulation lab in the Dr. F. M. Canesco Hall o...
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FULL ISSUE: The Bridge February 2026 issue
24Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Full Issues, The Bridge

FULL ISSUE: The Bridge February 2026 issue

FULL ISSUE: The Bridge February 2026 issue By The Bridge StaffPublished Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 The print edition of The Bridge is expected to be on the racks around campus by this Friday. Be sure to get yours as soon as possible. The Bridge issue for February 2026.
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NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting for March 6 to discuss funds, report review
24Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Finance, On Campus

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting for March 6 to discuss funds, report review

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting for March 6 to discuss funds, report review From Staff ReportsPublished Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 TAMIU's Student Fee Advisory Committee slated a meeting for 10 a.m. Friday, March 6, in the Western Hemispheric Trade Center Room 103 to discuss its funds and report review. 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.
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EDUCATION: ACE mentors hold Open House
22Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Education, On Campus

EDUCATION: ACE mentors hold Open House

EDUCATION: ACE mentors hold Open House By Chris AguilarAssistant EditorPublished Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 In an effort to gain more awareness of its program’s offerings, the Academic Center for Excellence held an Open House in February. Texas A&M International University’s ACE opened its doors from Feb. 3 to 5 at the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library’s first floor. The program centers on helping freshmen navigate their first year. It offers a variety of services such as mentoring, tutoring, supplemental instruction and study skills workshops. Cynthia Torres | BridgeACE mentor front desk worker Alyssa Guajardo shows a TAMIU student how to sign up for a mentor meeting in the Academic Center for Excellence office in the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library on Feb. 19, 2026. Built o...
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NEWS: The Big Event slated for March 28
20Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
News

NEWS: The Big Event slated for March 28

NEWS: The Big Event slated for March 28 By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 With March around the corner, so is Texas A&M International University’s annual one-day service, The Big Event, scheduled for March 28. Organizers aim for engagement, problem-solving and togetherness. The deadline for students to register is Friday, March 13. Courtesy Elisa J. SaldivarUnidentified student volunteers participated in last year's The Big Event 2025 by planting flowers at the Haynes Monarch Garden, a garden adopted by the SGA LOVE Committee.   Director of Student Affairs Mayra Hernandez went back in time and shared how the Big Event came into existence for TAMIU. “It was designed to prepare students to be career ready, more than anything fo...
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CAMPUS: Turning Point USA opens chapter on TAMIU campus
18Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
On Campus, Politics

CAMPUS: Turning Point USA opens chapter on TAMIU campus

CAMPUS: Turning Point USA opens chapter on TAMIU campus By Sean JimenezAssistant EditorPublished Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 On Jan. 25, a post in support of Immigration and Customs Enforcement published on the local Turning Point USA chapter Instagram page. From the 422 comments, only 192 likes surfaced, as of Tuesday, Feb. 17. “We stand with ICE agents who serve and protect our nation,” one of the slides read on the post. The other slide went into more details about the organization’s support for law enforcement agencies. Courtesy TAMIU Turning Point USAIn this undated photo, Turning Point USA's TAMIU chapter holds a meeting on campus. Most of the resonses are negative, such as one that reads, “We are students in an international school on a border city. Make your ridiculous ‘b...
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EDUCATION: Professors say organization, dedication necessary for nursing hopefuls
17Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Education, Health, On Campus

EDUCATION: Professors say organization, dedication necessary for nursing hopefuls

EDUCATION: Professors say organization, dedication necessary for nursing hopefuls By Ivana RodriguezBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 Between simulation labs, clinical rotations and long study hours, Texas A&M International University nursing students experience a workload comparable to a full-time job. Two TAMIU nursing professors emphasized that dedication, organization and resilience are essential for students navigating one of the most demanding academic paths on campus. Sean Jimenez | BridgeClinical Assistant Professor Angelica M. Michelangeli teaches a class of nursing students in the Academic Innovation Center on Feb. 11, 2026.  “We tell students, if you can afford not to work, don’t,” Clinical Assistant Professor Jessie Mena said. “I...
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ARTS: Step into TAMIU Ballet Folklorico
11Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Life & Arts, On Campus

ARTS: Step into TAMIU Ballet Folklorico

ARTS: Step into TAMIU Ballet Folklorico By Jack ReyesBridge Contributing WriterPublished Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 Adding to the percussion of the music, the click of heels upon wood resound as the colorful skirts flow in the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Texas A&M International University’s Ballet Folklorico dancers show that every movement has a history, a story of tradition, community and identity. With nine years of leadership experience, adjunct faculty Nayeli Lopez directs the Ballet Folklorico program. She also said she aims to assist students in keeping the Mexican cultural traditions and to motivate them to act in various ways. Sean Jimenez | BridgeAna Virginia Rodriguez, a graduate student in the A.R. Sanchez Jr. School of Business, performs a practice r...
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CAMPUS: TAMIU holds annual Spirit Week 
11Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Entertainment, Features, On Campus

CAMPUS: TAMIU holds annual Spirit Week 

CAMPUS: TAMIU holds annual Spirit Week  By Veronica A. MataBridge Staff WriterPublished Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 Upholding  tradition, Spirit Week returned to campus with a superhero theme, encouraging students to be “super at TAMIU.” This past week, Feb. 2 to 7, the Office of Student Orientation, Leadership, and Engagement, the Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, TAMIU athletics and the Division of Student Engagement worked together to bring these events to life at Texas A&M International University. SGA Director of Finance and Chancellor Student Advisory Council Representative Santiago Garcia Rosales said Spirit Week’s purpose is to bring everyone together as a community and share more of TAMIU’s culture. Sean Jimenez | BridgeNathalie Moreno...
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CAMPUS: CABsino closes out Welcome Back Week
11Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Entertainment, Features, Life & Arts, On Campus, Uncategorized

CAMPUS: CABsino closes out Welcome Back Week

CAMPUS: CABsino closes out Welcome Back Week By Cynthia TorresBridge Staff WriterPhotos by Sean JimenezPublished Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 Sean Jimenez | BridgeTAMIU students place their bets on a poker table during CABsino in the Student Center Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Decorated with a Mardi Gras theme complete with bead necklaces, hats and glasses, CABsino brought students together for an evening of entertainment and prizes. The Campus Activities Board, part of Student Orientation, Leadership & Engagement, hosted the Jan. 23 mock casino in the Student Center Ballroom as the finale for Welcome Back Week. Numerous Texas A&M International University students attended, participating in decorated photo booths and partaking in a night full of music, food and laught...
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