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NEWS BRIEF: COAS GSA schedules general meeting for Feb. 4
Academia, Education, On Campus

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.
NEWS BRIEF: ACE Mentor Week continues, Open House slated
Education, Entertainment, Features, On Campus

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 ...
NEWS BRIEF: Feb. 10 deadline approaches for Big Event 2026 team leadership
Civil Affairs, News, Web Exclusive

NEWS BRIEF: Feb. 10 deadline approaches for Big Event 2026 team leadership

NEWS BRIEF: Feb. 10 deadline approaches for Big Event 2026 team leadership From Staff ReportsPublished Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 TAMIU students interested in applying for a team leadership position for The Big Event 2026 have until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, to apply. Graduating students can earn team leader pin, if eligible, according to an official event poster. Scheduled for Saturday, March 28, this year, the annual event brings students, faculty, and staff together to give back, helping the beautification of Laredo. The deadline to apply for volunteer registration is 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 13, or until the limit is reached. The event is organized by the TAMIU Office of Student Affairs. Interested persons may contact the office at studentaffairs@tamiu.edu or (956) 326-2...
SPORTS: New season, new coach: TAMIU hires new women’s basketball leader
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...
OPINION: Generative AI has no place in academia
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...
SPORTS: TAMIU intramurals: building connections, igniting ambition
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...
CAMPUS: Halloween Fest offers spooky time for students
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 ...
CAMPUS: TAMIU study highlights hurdles for electric tractor-trailers at border
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 ...
CAMPUS: CAB hosts El Mercadito event
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...
CAMPUS: QuickBooks, other courses empower small-business owners
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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