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CAMPUS: SafeZone aims to improve campus safety
11Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Health, Law and Justice, On Campus

CAMPUS: SafeZone aims to improve campus safety

CAMPUS: SafeZone aims to improve campus safety By Amanda AguirreBridge contributing writerPublished Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 A recently created campus app called SafeZone offers public safety features for students and others at TAMIU. Not many are aware of the app, which is being promoted by the Texas A&M International University Police Department. SafeZone is designed to be an easily accessible app for students or others to use in the case of an emergency, non-emergency or medical assistance. With the click of a button, someone can assist the user quickly. Sidney Ledezma | Bridge Photo IllustrationA TAMIU student uses the SafeZone App on campus on Sept. 8, 2025, in this photo illustration. TAMIU PD Chief Cordelia Perez said, “Not many students use the app because not m...
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CAMPUS: SOLE inspires growth through educational clubs
11Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Life & Arts, On Campus

CAMPUS: SOLE inspires growth through educational clubs

CAMPUS: SOLE inspires growth through educational clubs By Emily GonzalezBridge contributing writerPublished Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 Through the Office of Student Orientation, Leadership and Engagement, TAMIU supports students’ social interaction and academic education, forming events to achieve that objective. Texas A&M International University SOLE Director Nicholas Hudson considers multiple ways to expand and tailor events for student interests. “We want to cater to their needs versus like, we’re just going to create an event,” Hudson said. Sean Jimenez | BridgeSOLE Director Nicholas Hudson leads the Student Organization Leadership Advancement Retreat on Sept. 5, 2025. He develops events according to trends or ideas from students and other SOLE staff in order to c...
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NEWS BRIEF: COAS, DFPA present Annual Faculty Opening Concert
2Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Life & Arts, On Campus

NEWS BRIEF: COAS, DFPA present Annual Faculty Opening Concert

NEWS BRIEF: COAS, DFPA present Annual Faculty Opening Concert From Staff ReportsPublished Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 TAMIU's College of Arts and Sciences and the Department for the Fine and Performing Arts present the upcoming Annual Faculty Opening Concert on Friday, Sept. 26. The 7:30 p.m. event in the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall is free to the public and includes the performances of the following faculty: Mark Boseman, Javier Elizondo, Fritz Gechter, Tatiana Gaorbunova, Melissa Hinojosa, Yu-Mei Huang, Jlyeon Huang, Michael Mann, James Moyer, Jerry Quintero, John Remind, Claire Salli and Gilberto Soto. Donations are accepted to support music programming. Interested persons may contact Associate Professor Yu-Mei Huang at yhuang@tamiu.edu or (956) 326-2...
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NEWS BRIEF: TAMIU SEAS announces V-A-R session schedule for Fall 2025
2Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Health, On Campus

NEWS BRIEF: TAMIU SEAS announces V-A-R session schedule for Fall 2025

NEWS BRIEF: TAMIU SEAS announces V-A-R session schedule for Fall 2025 From Staff ReportsPublished Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 TAMIU Student Emotional and Academic Success announces V-A-R sessions for September, October and November. The first session is slated for 3 to 3:45 p.m. on Sept. 18 at Student Center Room 230 for students, faculty and staff. The poster for the sessions reads, "Improve your ability to help someone struggling with mental health issues learn how to listen and respond to individuals in a helpful way." The October session is slated for 3 to 3:45 p.m. on Oct. 16 in STC 230. The November session is set for 3 to 3:45 p.m. on Nov. 13 in Bob Bullock Hall Room 224. These sessions are funded by the Department of Education and the TAMIU SEAS Grant. Interested pers...
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NEWS BRIEF: TAMIU Community Counseling Center offers painting sessions on Sept. 11
2Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Health, Life & Arts, On Campus

NEWS BRIEF: TAMIU Community Counseling Center offers painting sessions on Sept. 11

NEWS BRIEF: TAMIU Community Counseling Center offers painting sessions on Sept. 11 From Staff ReportsPublished Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 The TAMIU Community Counseling Center is set to offer Creative Coping painting sessions on Sept. 11. The event sets aside two separate sessions, both at the same time: 3 to 4:20 p.m.—one for students and the other for faculty and staff—in Student Center Room 231. The event's posters read, "Enjoy step-by-step guidance as you create a beautiful painting you can take home." Registration is free for students, faculty and staff. All supplies are provided, according to the event posters. Interested persons may contact the TAMIU Community Counseling Center at (956) 326-3120 for additional information.
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NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee slates meeting for Sept. 17 for charge review, initial considerations
2Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Finance, News, On Campus

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee slates meeting for Sept. 17 for charge review, initial considerations

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee slates meeting for Sept. 17 for charge review, initial considerations From Staff ReportsPublished Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025Updated Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 [Corrected information about the purpose of the meeting.] TAMIU's Student Fee Advisory Committee scheduled its first meeting of the semester for 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in Student Center Room 230 to discuss the charge review and initial considerations in its account. The meeting is open to the Texas A&M International University student body. SFAC advises the administration on the type, amount and expenditure of compulsory fees under Texas Education Code Section 54.5031 for student service fees.
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ARTS: Seats open: Zero
25Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Life & Arts, On Campus

ARTS: Seats open: Zero

ARTS: Seats open: Zero By Joseph A. RamirezBridge contributing writerPublished Friday, April 25, 2025 The University allows art students to express their creativity, but due to its small size, it can strain both faculty and students. Due to space, a professor cannot fit more than 15 seats per room in a standard art class or 12 students in advanced courses. “In a photography class, there are only eight enlargers for exactly eight students,” Director of the Fine Arts Program and Associate Professor of art Jesse Shaw explains. “So the seats can be unavailable quickly.” Grisseth Ortiz | BridgeUnidentifed TAMIU art students work on a project during class on April 30. “With the number of [students] we have, we do need bigger rooms,” Visiting Instructional Assistant Professor Sa...
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SPORTS: TAMIU softball season features standout players
25Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Softball, Sports

SPORTS: TAMIU softball season features standout players

Two on deck SPORTS: TAMIU softball season features standout players By Aaliyah McMillanBridge contributing writerPublished Thursday, April 24, 2025 TAMIU’s softball team heads toward the end of another season, fueled by dedication, teamwork and standout performances. Among the roster, two players—third baseman Queenandra Dunn and pitcher Zakayia Fredrick—emerged as key figures, bringing talent, leadership and determination to the Dustdevils. Texas A&M International University’s softball program works on a reputation of resilience and competitiveness. With a mix of seasoned players and fresh talent, the team strives for a strong end to its season in Lone Star Conference play. Sean Jimenez | BridgeSoftball players Queenandra Dunn, left, and Zakayia Fredrick pose for a phot...
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CAMPUS: Graffiti Wall encourages experiential learning
24Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Features, On Campus

CAMPUS: Graffiti Wall encourages experiential learning

CAMPUS: Graffiti Wall encourages experiential learning By Amanda AguirreBridge contributing writerPublished Thursday, April 24, 2025 The Graffiti Wall was a unique event that caught the eyes of passersby. It included a table with papers that offered the question, “Why is experiential learning important?” The provided colorful Sharpies gave students a chance to write their answers. A board near the table allowed students to thumb-tack the papers showing their answers. After this, they received a unique sticker of an owl wearing a graduation hat and a shirt that reads, “TAMIU LEARN.” Joey Hernandez | TAMIU Public RelationsExperiential learning in action during the Graffiti Wall campus event on Feb. 24. Event director Cihtlalli Perez, who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees i...
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CAMPUS: TAMIU Police Department receives certificate recognizing reaccreditation
23Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Law and Justice, News, On Campus

CAMPUS: TAMIU Police Department receives certificate recognizing reaccreditation

CAMPUS: TAMIU Police Department receives certificate recognizing reaccreditation By David PerezBridge Staff WriterPublished Wednesday, April 23, 2025 TAMIU’s Police Department achieved recertification of its accreditation by the Texas Police Chiefs Association. This would be the second time for UPD, after receiving its first accreditation in 2021. The significance of the accreditation signifies that the agency follows sufficient law enforcement standards. TPCA sets a total of 173 standards to meet The Best Practices in Law Enforcement accreditation, which examines an agency’s protocols for use of force, protection of individual rights, pursuit, property and evidence management. The accreditation was administered on Feb. 6 and is effective for four years through 2029. Grisseth O...
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